Normally, in the United States, when Apple introduces a new version of a new product, be it an iPhone, an iPad or a Mac, it keeps the same price as the old version. It is not a rule, but a common practice of the company. However, according to CNET News, the new Retina screens for MacBooks Pro will cost Ma more than double the current ones.
Richard Shim, senior analyst at DisplaySearch, said that the high-resolution screens that will be used on 13 and 15 inch notebooks are already available in Ma's supply chain. According to Shim, the 15.4 inch display will have a resolution 2880 × 1800 pixels (220ppi), exactly twice the amount offered today. Except that, to get hands on this technology, Apple will have to pay $ 160 for each part, instead of the $ 68 before, a difference of $ 92. For the 13-inch screen, the resolution would be 2560 × 1600 pixels, at a cost of US $ 134 US $ 65 more than in current models.
Nothing has been said about whether the 17-inch model receives a Retina display or not, it remains to be seen whether Apple will continue to market the machine, as a recent rumor says it could be discontinued.
The truth is that the latest information on MacBooks Pro is incredible, but if you look at it piece by piece, it is becoming extremely expensive. Despite removing the optical drive, it seems that it will no longer be part of the line of notebooks, Ma will probably have to increase the battery to handle this new screen. In addition, the use of SSD as storage makes the machine (and a lot!) More expensive, not to mention the cost of two more USB 3.0 ports and another Thunderbolt, which also contribute to increasing the product's manufacturing price.
A possible solution to the question of the solid state drive is one of the most expensive parts of this supposed new machine would be the joint use of HDD and SSD; the first would be used to store the user's content (photos, music, emails, files, documents, etc.), while the second would be used for the operating system, which would guarantee a good performance, without compromising the product's value.
The question remains: will the value of the screen in addition to other possible increases be passed on to consumers, or will Apple be able to cut some costs to keep MacBooks Pro in the same price range?
