Apple products tend to be tough to give a conclusion on. There's the style factor, the (lack of) value factor, the fanboy factor, the OS X factor (for Macs), etc. Macs are divisive products-the people who use them love them, but for every person that loves a Mac there's two more that wish all things...

The Late 2011 model replaces the earlier MacBook Pro 13-inch for the same price of Rs.84,900, while the ‘cheaper' one with a 2.4GHz Core i5 CPU retails for Rs.69,900. Considering a little more money can fetch your the 15-inch model that's also a lot more powerful, the 13-inch feels quite expensive.

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook with a Retina display effectively crosses the divide between Air and Pro, but at a premium cost.

Thinner and lighter than the other 13-inch Pro; Near-comprehensive selection of ports; Great I/O performance

Thicker than 15-inch Retina Pro; No discrete graphics; Price

Still, let it be said: We're jealous of anyone who buys either of the Retina-equipped MacBook Pro models. These prime MacBooks simply exude quality, craftsmanship, and concern for the user, from the bundled software to the feel of the lid latch and hinges.

Stunning super-high-res screen; First-class construction and software experience; Great battery life

Expensive; especially compared to 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro; Integrated graphics

I upgraded from My old Macbook and took only 1hr to back up using time machine and transfer all my applications, files and desktop exactly as it looked on my old laptop. The battery only lasts about 4 hours unplugged from the charger but I only use it at home so it's not that much of a problem.

The 13in Apple MacBook has gone Pro, with more memory, beefier processors and an embedded battery that outlasts similar-sized notebooks we've tested. We would prefer an option for a more powerful graphics card though.

Fantastic build quality and design; extremely long battery life; multi-touch trackpad; beefy processor and RAM options

RAM upgrades are expensive through Apple; no anti-glare display coating option; battery can't be removed

Honestly, the display on the 13.3" MacBook Pro is gorgeous. I can see where a photographer might enjoy the Retina Display, and for me, the 1280x800 resolution of the screen on this laptop is perfect. The display is bright, very bright, sharp and has excellent viewing from side to side.

Lightweight; portable; clear display; fast wake up/sleep

Non-upgradeable RAM

Apple's MacBook Pro is an institution in the laptop market. Originally released in 2006, the MacBook Pro has been in consistent production longer than any notebook except Lenovo's T-Series and X-Series laptops, and it has defined the premium market since its release.

Excellent build quality; Very thin and light; Great keyboard and touchpad; Retina display is beautiful; Outstanding battery life; Strong performance in all areas; Runs quietly; Good value

Design remains unchanged; Retina display crushes black detail

There are other high-res laptops out there, but this year's more powerful and affordable 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro is one of the best of the bunch, and makes a compelling case for upgrading from the 13-inch Air.

Still expensive if you plan to add more storage or RAM; no extra Nvidia graphics option as on the 15-inch version; yes, it's thicker and heavier than an Air

The MacBook Pro 13 with Retina Display is an excellent notebook. Compared to the predecessor it is now thinner and lighter with better performance and longer battery runtimes. Case, input devices, emissions and the screen are still the benchmark in many respects.

Very quiet; Long battery runtimes; Excellent unibody chassis; High-resolution IPS display with excellent OS support; Great input devices; Apple sets the benchmark in its class once again

Virtually no upgradeability; Difficult to maintain and to repair because of pentalobe screws; Glossy display; Only 12 months warranty and expensive upgrade to three years; A matte display - at least as an option