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4 Reasons to Pass on the New Retina MacBook Pro


Whenever a new Apple product is announced, we're eager to get the latest and greatest the tech innovator has to offer. But is the new Retina Display MacBook Pro worth shelling out more than $2,000 when your current still works just fine? We've given you the pros of purchasing the new notebook, but is passing on Apple's "most beautiful computer ever" right for you? Here are four reasons to skip the Retina MacBook Pro.

1. You're just fine with 1280 resolution, thank you very much.

Not buying the hype over the Retina display? It sure does look pretty, but the 1280x800 and 1440x900 resolution of the non-Retina MacBook Pros will still have you watching TV shows in astounding clarity and editing photos worthy of their place on the wall of your home's art gallery.

2. You live outside the cloud.

It seems like Apple didn't mention anything about optical drive writing speeds and rewritable DVD capabilities. Following suit with the MacBook Air specs, the top-of-the-line Pro is all about the Flash storage and cloud. If you still love watching DVDs at home or sharing files via disc, then the Pro is not for you as Apple continues the push toward app-based entertainment.

3. You updated your computer within the last two years.

It's hard to know when it's the right time to make a big tech update like a computer purchase. However, if you bought any recent generation MacBook Pro, then you'll be just fine biding your time and saving some dough. After all, the software updates of OS X Mountain Lion will be available in July for a scant $20.

4. You're on a budget.

Money-wise, an Apple computer has always been a bigger purchase than its PC competitors, and the $2,199 and $2,799 pricing of the MacBook Pro isn't the most budget-friendly option. If HD and megamemory powers aren't high on your list of needs, then this is one unveil you can skip.

This article originally published at GeekSugar here

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