Most people aren't willing to spend $1700+ for a laptop, with that case and that screen. They'll pick up one of the Airs or the old style MBPs. The Retina MBP is nice to look at when browsing at the store, and subconsciously, they know they'll have it in 3 years when the technology trickles down the product line.
To Apple, it's not about raw performance. It's about the total package. Which is unfortunate, because it means they're willing to make concessions in performance.
It's the Retina MacBook Pro.
Most people aren't willing to spend $1700+ for a laptop, with that case and that screen. They'll pick up one of the Airs or the old style MBPs. The Retina MBP is nice to look at when browsing at the store, and subconsciously, they know they'll have it in 3 years when the technology trickles down the product line.
To Apple, it's not about raw performance. It's about the total package. Which is unfortunate, because it means they're willing to make concessions in performance.