US technology company Apple has announced that it is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices, although it is not yet clear how the US announcement will affect the local market.
In a statement, Apple says its 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now features a new 2.6GHz processor and 256GB of flash. The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now features a faster 2.4GHz quad-core processor, while the top-of-the-line 15-inch notebook comes with a new 2.7GHz quad-core processor and 16GB of memory.
Apple also announced that the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display with 128GB of flash, and the 13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of flash have a new lower price. International pricing and availability of the updated MacBook Pro with Retina display and MacBook Air models are available through the Apple Online Store and Apple authorised resellers.
Core, Apple's SA authorised distribution entity does not yet have confirmation of availability and pricing, but will provide an update as soon as information becomes available.
Apple claims that the MacBook Pro with Retina display "features the world's highest resolution notebook display". It says the MacBook Pro with Retina display features flash storage that is "up to four times faster than traditional notebook hard drives, and delivers improved reliability, instant-on responsiveness and up to 30 days of standby time".
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