The Apple MacBook Pro 13 Retina comes with an impressive 13.3” (2560 x 1600) display, which is a vast improvement over the earlier MacBook Pro 13 with 13.3” (1280 x 800) display. Inside, the laptop features Intel Core i5 3210M dual-core processor and Intel Graphics HD 4000. The laptop is made from an aluminum casing machined from a single piece.
Like other MacBook models, the laptop comes with excellent quality of workmanship. The laptop is also thinner at 19mm, compared to 24.1mm on earlier MacBook 13 model. The high resolution display is appropriate for outdoor use, even under direct sunlight. The IPS panel offers excellent viewing angle compared to laptops with TN displays.
The Intel Core i5 3210M is an Ivy Bridge processor, with normal clock rate of 2.5GHz, which can increase to 3.1GHz when needed. The Intel HD Graphics 4000 is suitable for standard productivity tasks and casual gaming.