Apple has just unveiled its new MacBook line specifically the MacBook 2012 with Retina Display which is considered as one of the best gadgets launched by Apple. Despite that recognition, many people are asking this crucial question: Is it worth the price?

Before answering this crucial question, it would be best to take a look at the features and specifications in order to see what it can offer to customers.

Here is a brief summary of the features and specifications of the MacBook Pro 2012 with Retina Display:

15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display: 2.3Ghz

15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display: 2.6Ghz

Display

Retina display: 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors

Supported resolutions: 2880 by 1800 pixels (Retina); scaled resolutions: 1920 by 1200, 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, and 1024 by 640 pixels

Dimensions

Height: 1.8 cm (0.71 inch)

Width: 35.89 cm (14.13 inches)

Depth: 24.71 cm (9.73 inches)

Weight: 2.02 kg (4.46 pounds)2

Processor

2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz) with 6MB shared L3 cache

2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB shared L3 cache

Configurable to 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz).

Operating Software

OS X Lion (Free upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion)

Memory

8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory (configurable to 16GB)

Storage

256GB

512 GB (Configurable to 768 GB Flash Storage)

Connectivity

MagSafe 2 power port

Two Thunderbolt ports (up to 10 Gbps)

Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)

HDMI port

Headphone port

SDXC card slot

Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (sold separately)

Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter

(sold separately, available in July)

Battery

Up to 7 hours wireless web

Up to 30 days standby time

Selling Price

AU$2,499

AU$3,199

The Verdict

Looking closely at the features and specifications of the MacBook Pro 2012 Display, it is really a powerful device plus the fact that it offers Retina Display which is a feast to the eyes-literally. Despite being powerful and really attractive, there is also the selling price to consider which is expensive especially if compared to other powerful laptops in the market. The bottom line is if you still have the previous model of MacBook Pro and still works wonderfully, it would be best to just upgrade its RAM or Hard Drive in order to maximize its use rather than buying a the MacBook 2012 with Retina Display. However, if your MacBook is already in a bad condition, investing in this new MacBook would be a good business decision since it is really a powerful device.