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CNET reports
on comments from DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim, who says that
Apple's plans for a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro remain on track for
production during this quarter, suggesting that a launch may come in the
near future.
Apple's 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro
Several other reports have indicated that production on the new 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro is underway ahead of a launch later this month, with new iMacs also said to be in the works. Retail shortages of the Mac mini may suggest that an update to Apple's entry-level desktop is also coming, although specific rumors about updated Mac mini models have been lacking.
DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim has
been telling CNET for a while now that a 13.3-inch Retina version of the
MacBook Pro (MBP) is slated for production in the fourth quarter. And
today Shim reiterated that he sees no change in those production plans.
What's not clear is when Apple would release the new MacBook. Shim speculates that it would happen after the iPad Mini announcement -- which is expected to be released in the coming weeks -- though he said he has no first-hand knowledge of this.
Shim reiterates that the
13-inch Retina MacBook Pro will carry a resolution of 2560x1600,
doubling the number of pixels in each dimension over the current model.
As with the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro, Apple will presumably offer the
new 13-inch Retina model alongside the current non-Retina model at
different price points.
What's not clear is when Apple would release the new MacBook. Shim speculates that it would happen after the iPad Mini announcement -- which is expected to be released in the coming weeks -- though he said he has no first-hand knowledge of this.
Apple's 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro
Several other reports have indicated that production on the new 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro is underway ahead of a launch later this month, with new iMacs also said to be in the works. Retail shortages of the Mac mini may suggest that an update to Apple's entry-level desktop is also coming, although specific rumors about updated Mac mini models have been lacking.
