John Lewis have price matched the Macbook deals from Currys but with the added advantage of a 3 year guarantee thrown in. Let the Apple Vs Windows debate begin.........again!
Product information
The New MacBook Pro with Retina display
The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display packs the latest technology into a thin and light package. Powered by a fifth generation Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Iris graphics, the MacBook Pro with Retina display includes a pressure-sensitive Force Touch trackpad, faster than ever all-flash memory and a long battery life to keep you going on the road.
Retina display
With over four million pixels on show, the Retina display on MacBook Pro is positively stunning. Designed to ensure that your eyes won’t be able to discern individual pixels from a normal viewing distance, images take on a new level of realism, while text is sharp and clear. Colours on the Retina display are rich and vibrant, while a high contrast ratio makes blacks appear blacker and whites whiter. It also includes IPS technology to enable a clear view from angles as wide as 178-degrees.
Force Touch Trackpad
With the Force Touch trackpad, Apple has pushed the trackpad further than ever. It's been refined to provide a responsive, uniform click, no matter where you press. However, the force sensors add a new dimension to using a trackpad, detecting the amount of pressure you're applying to open new possibilities. Use different levels of pressure for new capabilities, such as previewing a file or quickly looking up a definition of a word. It'll also provide haptic feedback- a tactile response to help you feel the action you're choosing. Force Touch also works in addition to the intuitive multi-touch gestures that already help you get around your MacBook with ease.
Fifth-generation Intel processors
Intel's fifth generation dual-core i5 processor will let you take your most demanding apps on the road. It provides stunning performance that uses Hyper-Threading technology to allow you to multi-task and work on intensive applications without experiencing any lag. Applications run faster and more efficiently than before. So everything you normally do on a computer you can do even quicker, from web browsing to video editing. Add to this 8GB of RAM and you’ll find performance is smooth even when you’ve got a variety of apps open.
Intel Iris Graphics
Intel's fifth generation processors work with Intel Iris graphics to deliver eye popping graphics and incredible multimedia experiences, without the need for an additional graphics card.
Powerful and Portable
MacBook Pro with Retina display somehow manages to squeeze more power into a smaller space than ever, making it thin and light enough to take with you. Every millimetre has been carefully considered to maximise performance and minimise size, while bulky legacy components have been removed in favour of newer, higher performance technologies. You won’t even have to worry about running out of power after a few hours use, thanks to the long lasting battery life of up to 10 hours of web browsing.
The Latest, Fastest Technology
Packed with the newest and best technology, MacBook Pro with Retina display makes quicker work of everything. As well as fifth generation Intel Core processors, MacBook Pro with Retina display includes super fast PCIe-based flash storage for lightning quick load times, 802.11ac Wi-Fi to ensure rapid networking and two Thunderbolt 2 ports for swift data transfer through a wired connection.
Mac OS X Yosemite
OS X Yosemite helps to bring iOS and OS X devices together. It's packed full of features that will help you take full advantage of your hardware, without compromising on looks or ease of use. It works with your processor to give you the best possible experience and will keep everything up to date, even when it's in sleep mode.
OS X lets you control your Mac with simple, intuitive gestures. Your favourite apps are easy to reach in the Dock, while Launchpad provides quick access to everything. Finder makes it easy to browse and organise your files, with Spotlight ensuring that searching for documents and apps is effortless. It comes with amazing apps like Pages, Numbers, iPhoto, iMovie and Garageband that give you the platform you need for productivity and creativity, with more great apps are available for download from the App Store.
If you own and iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 8, then you can move between devices in even smarter ways. Make and receive iPhone calls on your Mac, even if your iPhone is in another room. Send and receive both iMessage and SMS text messages on your Mac. Start an email, document or browsing session on one device and instantly pick it up on another.
Apps Included
| Safari | Mail | iBooks | Mac App Store | iPhoto | iMovie | GarageBand | Pages | Numbers | Keynote | Maps | Calendar | FaceTime | Messages | Contacts | Reminders | Preview | Notes | iTunes | Game Center | Time Machine | Photo Booth |
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Accessories Included Power adaptor, AC wall plug and power lead Battery life Information Up to 10 hours wireless web browsing or 12 hours of iTunes movie playback Bluetooth Enabled Information Yes - 4.0 Brand
Apple
Camera (front-facing) Information 720p facetime HD camera Camera (rear-facing) Information No CD/DVD/Blu-ray Drive Information No Computer Support Helpline Information Free 90 day computer support Dimensions H1.8 x W31.4 x D21.9cm Ethernet Port No Finish Aluminium Graphics card Information Intel Iris Graphics 6100 Graphics card type Information Shared Hard drive Information 128GB PCIe-based Flash Storage Keyboard Full-size backlit keyboard with 79 keys, including 12 function keys and four arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement) with ambient light sensor Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) MF839B/A Memory (RAM) Information 8GB Memory Card Slots Information SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC compatible) Model name / number MacBook Pro with Retina Display (March 2015) NFC enabled Information No Operating system Information Mac OS X Yosemite Ports Information 2x USB 3.0, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 1x HDMI Processor Information 5th generation dual-core Intel Core i5 Processor speed Information 2.7GHz to 3.1GHz with Turbo Boost Screen finish Information Gloss Screen Resolution Information 2560 x 1600 pixels Screen size Information 13.3" Screen Type LED-backlit Retina display with IPS technology Sound Built-in stereo speakers Touch Screen No Trackpad Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing and Multi-Touch gestures Voice Recognition No Weight 1.57kg Wireless Display Information Yes- Via Apple TV & AirPlay Wireless networking Wi-Fi- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Top comments
pukenukem
5 Dec 1526#14
These never slow down. Ever. In 3.3 Million years, after the coming cat-zombie apocalypse, when the ash has settled on the ground, and the only remnants of our existence is the still missing ozone layer, a new intelligent race will evolve to dominate the earth. Their archaeologists will dig up the fossils of humans and find Macbooks amongst them. They will boot them up and those mothers will burn rubber. It will be as if they bought it new. That's why I pay the extra money.
zappini
5 Dec 1511#8
I was a bit sceptical about buying a MacBook Pro 5 years ago during my first year of uni. But when I look back, £800 investment over 5 years, has been a great purchase (still going strong with no need for any upgrades). I've only just ordered an SSD for £40 and hopefully it keeps going. Can't knock the quality at all.
If you've got the means to buy it, do it. If not, don't!
Biggunspaul
5 Dec 1510#11
Because pc world/currys are knob jockeys
eslick
5 Dec 156#13
After all that you go and spoil it all by asking how a John Lewis deal can be better than a PC Work deal. What happened to you, hope you feel better now.
All comments (100)
Kozzy118
5 Dec 15#1
heat
rodman
5 Dec 155#2
oh new apple deal, where is my popcorn? Please let me know if I can get something for half price with same spec!
pgilc1 to rodman
5 Dec 152#5
not everyone wants the cheapest things in life
ohblobbything
5 Dec 15#3
Let battle commence!
umirza85
5 Dec 154#4
All the turd-babies really come out with the apple posts, got my popcorn ready.
Nice find OP with the 8gb of RAM also
vegalz0r
5 Dec 156#6
In for the apple thread.
jaydeeuk1
5 Dec 153#7
Actually not a bad price for the spec... almost seems reasonable :o
Think the last time I said 'Apple' and 'reasonable' was when they offered to replace those ipods with the crap battery for a new gen model.
I paid £700ish for a spectre x360 about 6 months ago which is better in some ways like battery, touchscreen, tablet mode and weight and worse in others, like ram, screen and slower 5th gen i5, so if being on OSX is a must, this is a far less p*ss takey price.
zappini
5 Dec 1511#8
I was a bit sceptical about buying a MacBook Pro 5 years ago during my first year of uni. But when I look back, £800 investment over 5 years, has been a great purchase (still going strong with no need for any upgrades). I've only just ordered an SSD for £40 and hopefully it keeps going. Can't knock the quality at all.
If you've got the means to buy it, do it. If not, don't!
kristoff to zappini
5 Dec 153#10
I've just banged an SSD in a 7 year old MacBook Pro 17"'and its flying. You'll be delighted.
Elevation
5 Dec 152#9
But you won't need a 3 year guarantee, because :
1) Apple stuff 'just works' with the aid of "magic".
2) Everyone who buys a Macbook is vastly superior to their peers, and therefore wouldn't possibly spill coffee on it or let their dog eat it etc etc - so you wouldn't need it for that either.
3) Everyone not covered by 2 such as professional types banging on about how much better a bit of proprietary software stuck over a normal laptop is, is still covered by 2).
So now that I've proved how it isn't, how is this deal better than the PC World deal?
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Opening post
Product information
The New MacBook Pro with Retina display
The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display packs the latest technology into a thin and light package. Powered by a fifth generation Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Iris graphics, the MacBook Pro with Retina display includes a pressure-sensitive Force Touch trackpad, faster than ever all-flash memory and a long battery life to keep you going on the road.
Retina display
With over four million pixels on show, the Retina display on MacBook Pro is positively stunning. Designed to ensure that your eyes won’t be able to discern individual pixels from a normal viewing distance, images take on a new level of realism, while text is sharp and clear. Colours on the Retina display are rich and vibrant, while a high contrast ratio makes blacks appear blacker and whites whiter. It also includes IPS technology to enable a clear view from angles as wide as 178-degrees.
Force Touch Trackpad
With the Force Touch trackpad, Apple has pushed the trackpad further than ever. It's been refined to provide a responsive, uniform click, no matter where you press. However, the force sensors add a new dimension to using a trackpad, detecting the amount of pressure you're applying to open new possibilities. Use different levels of pressure for new capabilities, such as previewing a file or quickly looking up a definition of a word. It'll also provide haptic feedback- a tactile response to help you feel the action you're choosing. Force Touch also works in addition to the intuitive multi-touch gestures that already help you get around your MacBook with ease.
Fifth-generation Intel processors
Intel's fifth generation dual-core i5 processor will let you take your most demanding apps on the road. It provides stunning performance that uses Hyper-Threading technology to allow you to multi-task and work on intensive applications without experiencing any lag. Applications run faster and more efficiently than before. So everything you normally do on a computer you can do even quicker, from web browsing to video editing. Add to this 8GB of RAM and you’ll find performance is smooth even when you’ve got a variety of apps open.
Intel Iris Graphics
Intel's fifth generation processors work with Intel Iris graphics to deliver eye popping graphics and incredible multimedia experiences, without the need for an additional graphics card.
Powerful and Portable
MacBook Pro with Retina display somehow manages to squeeze more power into a smaller space than ever, making it thin and light enough to take with you. Every millimetre has been carefully considered to maximise performance and minimise size, while bulky legacy components have been removed in favour of newer, higher performance technologies. You won’t even have to worry about running out of power after a few hours use, thanks to the long lasting battery life of up to 10 hours of web browsing.
The Latest, Fastest Technology
Packed with the newest and best technology, MacBook Pro with Retina display makes quicker work of everything. As well as fifth generation Intel Core processors, MacBook Pro with Retina display includes super fast PCIe-based flash storage for lightning quick load times, 802.11ac Wi-Fi to ensure rapid networking and two Thunderbolt 2 ports for swift data transfer through a wired connection.
Mac OS X Yosemite
OS X Yosemite helps to bring iOS and OS X devices together. It's packed full of features that will help you take full advantage of your hardware, without compromising on looks or ease of use. It works with your processor to give you the best possible experience and will keep everything up to date, even when it's in sleep mode.
OS X lets you control your Mac with simple, intuitive gestures. Your favourite apps are easy to reach in the Dock, while Launchpad provides quick access to everything. Finder makes it easy to browse and organise your files, with Spotlight ensuring that searching for documents and apps is effortless. It comes with amazing apps like Pages, Numbers, iPhoto, iMovie and Garageband that give you the platform you need for productivity and creativity, with more great apps are available for download from the App Store.
If you own and iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 8, then you can move between devices in even smarter ways. Make and receive iPhone calls on your Mac, even if your iPhone is in another room. Send and receive both iMessage and SMS text messages on your Mac. Start an email, document or browsing session on one device and instantly pick it up on another.
Apps Included
| Safari | Mail | iBooks | Mac App Store | iPhoto | iMovie | GarageBand | Pages | Numbers | Keynote | Maps | Calendar | FaceTime | Messages | Contacts | Reminders | Preview | Notes | iTunes | Game Center | Time Machine | Photo Booth |
Looking for a case?
Take care of your new laptop with one of our cases. Click here to view the range.
Accessories Included Power adaptor, AC wall plug and power lead Battery life Information Up to 10 hours wireless web browsing or 12 hours of iTunes movie playback Bluetooth Enabled Information Yes - 4.0 Brand
Apple
Camera (front-facing) Information 720p facetime HD camera Camera (rear-facing) Information No CD/DVD/Blu-ray Drive Information No Computer Support Helpline Information Free 90 day computer support Dimensions H1.8 x W31.4 x D21.9cm Ethernet Port No Finish Aluminium Graphics card Information Intel Iris Graphics 6100 Graphics card type Information Shared Hard drive Information 128GB PCIe-based Flash Storage Keyboard Full-size backlit keyboard with 79 keys, including 12 function keys and four arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement) with ambient light sensor Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) MF839B/A Memory (RAM) Information 8GB Memory Card Slots Information SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC compatible) Model name / number MacBook Pro with Retina Display (March 2015) NFC enabled Information No Operating system Information Mac OS X Yosemite Ports Information 2x USB 3.0, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 1x HDMI Processor Information 5th generation dual-core Intel Core i5 Processor speed Information 2.7GHz to 3.1GHz with Turbo Boost Screen finish Information Gloss Screen Resolution Information 2560 x 1600 pixels Screen size Information 13.3" Screen Type LED-backlit Retina display with IPS technology Sound Built-in stereo speakers Touch Screen No Trackpad Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing and Multi-Touch gestures Voice Recognition No Weight 1.57kg Wireless Display Information Yes- Via Apple TV & AirPlay Wireless networking Wi-Fi- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Top comments
If you've got the means to buy it, do it. If not, don't!
All comments (100)
Nice find OP with the 8gb of RAM also
In for the apple thread.
Think the last time I said 'Apple' and 'reasonable' was when they offered to replace those ipods with the crap battery for a new gen model.
I paid £700ish for a spectre x360 about 6 months ago which is better in some ways like battery, touchscreen, tablet mode and weight and worse in others, like ram, screen and slower 5th gen i5, so if being on OSX is a must, this is a far less p*ss takey price.
If you've got the means to buy it, do it. If not, don't!
1) Apple stuff 'just works' with the aid of "magic".
2) Everyone who buys a Macbook is vastly superior to their peers, and therefore wouldn't possibly spill coffee on it or let their dog eat it etc etc - so you wouldn't need it for that either.
3) Everyone not covered by 2 such as professional types banging on about how much better a bit of proprietary software stuck over a normal laptop is, is still covered by 2).
So now that I've proved how it isn't, how is this deal better than the PC World deal?