Apple - MacBook Pro with Retina display - 13.3" Display - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Silver

This MacBook Pro replaces my 2007 MacBook Air, which was my first Mac. (And was still functioning fine, was just a bit slow and the operating system no longer could be upgraded.) It is everything I loved about my previous laptop, times 5. The Retina display is gorgeous, and since I prefer the 13.3 size, nearly essential in my opinion. The laptop is light and fits in my briefcase or large handbag easily and without bulk, and the battery duration frees me from carrying the cord or being tethered to an outlet, even for all day meetings/conferences. It charges FAST. Setup was effortless and seamless, with the transfer of my preferences, software and information to my new laptop, it was immediately ready to go. Speed is great, and none of the 'I just got a new laptop' headaches one experiences with most non-Macs. I am a believer. This is definitely a case of 'you get what you pay for'.

I was a little hesitant to upgrade from the Air to the Pro, but after 3 days of using the Pro - I'm sold! For me, this is the best laptop I've ever owned and used. It's a bit heavier than the Air, but only by a little bit. The laptop itself is shorter, and not as wide, and I believe its the same thickness as the Air's thickest area, but it is still HIGHLY mobile and very very very FAST! I used the built in migration tool to get all my files migrated over. The SSD is lightning fast, with a start up time of less than 5 seconds (I counted 2 seconds from the time I pressed the power button to the time I was actually using the machine). The retina display is stunning to say the least. I thought the Air's display was very accurate and high quality, but nothing compares to the retina display on the Macbook Pro. This display is so amazing - everything pops and looks almost like I can touch and feel it.... I saw no real difference between the old style touchpad and the new touchpad, except the touchpad doesn't click when not powered on. Overall - I'd highly recommend this to anyone and I'd also recommend getting the 512GB SSD if you can afford it.

This is hands down the best computer I've ever had, period. The Retina display is truly something to behold: bright, vivid colors pop out at you. The new trackpad with "Force Touch" took me a bit to get used to, but once I did, I found it to be very comfortable. The keyboard is perfect, but Apple always does well in this category. As for performance, this machine is a best compared to my old Lenovo PC. I think its a combination of the 256 gig SSD, the Intel Core i5 processor, and the efficiency of Mac OS. I may very well never go back to a PC again after this. Windows 10 didn't really interest me, but I love the new OS X El Capitan. To conclude, do I really need a computer this nice? No, not really, but then again it is an absolutely joy to use. By that measurement, it is totally worth the expensive price tag.

I was looking forward to finally buying a MacBook Pro for sometime now and I waited till a deal was available and once I saw a deal where you buy a MacBook Pro you get a free iPad mini I went for it. I'm glad I did, it's fast, amazing display, and gets the job done for what I need it for since I'm a college student. Only thing is make sure you go for the 256gb or higher. I bought the 128gb and I was half way full with the pictures and music I had plus the applications I had. It's well made and durable and battery lasts me about 8 and half hours watching videos and some video editing. But it's great.

I've always used an Apple MacBook..and when my hubby wanted my old MacBook laptop I didn't hesitate in giving it.. All the more reason for me to upgrade to the Retina display. Yeeeeeaaahhboy!! This laptop is very light, and the display is very clear! Best investment I made on a black-Friday deal!!

I don't know why I hadn't transitioned to a MAC earlier I've really been missing out on this bad boy! I can do EVERYTHING on here and its so easy to use. I always thought it would be a pain and hard to find things but NOPE its user friendly much easier than HP. Don't cheat yourself TREAT yourself lol

It fast,, the 8 gb of Ram is very impressive, the flash rom is more fast and securely more faithful. It is comfortable in the size of 13 inch, the silver color looks cool. I bought this laptop fot my university daughter to her music class in the Conservatory of Music, she told me is a masterpiece with the music program.

Love it. It's easy to use and have no problems with it.