The existence of a 13 inch Retina MacBook is all but officially confirmed now. The 15 inch rMacBook has garnered positive reviews for its splendid design and an even more impressive display. It’s only natural for Apple to bring the same features in the smaller MacBook Pro. Though it’s obvious what the 13 inch Retina MacBook Pro will be notable for, what’s not known is the price Apple will charge.
Fortunately for potential buyers, 9to5Mac has started getting information on the price. According to this information the base model of the 13 inch Retina MacBook Pro will sell for $1699. The normal 13 inch MacBook sells for $1199 so this is a $500 premium for the Retina version. As a comparison the premium for the 15 inch Retina MacBook Pro is $400 over the normal version. However in this case you get all flash storage and a thinner profile. Whether the 13 inch Retina MacBook Pro will get the same treatment is still to be known. And if Apple does make it thin, where does that leave the MacBook Air?
We will find out all about this next week when Apple officially takes the covers off this rather well kept secret. We will also get to see the iPad mini unveiling.