MacBook Pro 2016 Rumors, News and Release Date: Reasons Why You Should Go For the Retina Mac

By Jenn Loro - 28 May '16 09:57AM

The forthcoming flagship to Apple's MacBook Pro lineup is perhaps the most anticipated high end laptop in the tech market today. With a new MacBook Pro going in for a serious upgrade, fans are anxiously waiting to see what the Cupertino-based giant has churned out from its labs. If reports prove accurate, there is a good chance that Retina MacBook Pro 2016 will be hitting the market soon.

As reported by Australia News Network, tech consumers are getting great deals on older models of the MacBook Pro series as retailers offer generous price markdowns on the said devices to pave way for the arrival of the new Retina MacBook Pro flagship. For example, the 13.3-inch MacBook is now sold with $300 off the original market retail price of $1499.99.

The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro is still a good deal for those with modest budget. For $1, 199, users can make use of its humungous 256GB of flash storage plus 8GB of RAM. But for those who are willing to spend a little more premium for the forthcoming model, Retina MacBook Pro 2016 may be worth the wait.

Meanwhile, here are 5 reasons why a Retina MacBook Pro 2016 is a good buy for those who are going for a sleek, ultra-thin, and a powerful laptop:

1. The latest model from Apple's MacBook Pro lineup will reportedly sport the latest and ultrapowerful Skylake processor that is expected to enhance the device's battery life and, most importantly, its performance. Already, most high end portable PCs out sold by rivals are sporting Skylake chipsets, so the MacBook Pro 2016 is expected not to settle for anything less as per MacWorld.

2. With the new Skylake processor comes a slew of immense benefits that include computing speed 30 times faster than previous models as per Laptop Mag. Its Intel 500 graphic chips are reportedly 80% faster than most graphics chips sold in the market today. If statistics carry a credible weight, the new processor should offer tech consumers 2.5 times faster performance than most laptops running on older chipsets.

3. For many laptop users, extended battery life is a serious consideration when buying a portable PC. So apart from extra boost in speed and performance, the new Retina MacBook Pro will reportedly have extra hours on its battery. As many reports indicate, Skylake is also armed with power-saving features that allow for faster and efficient performance for less energy use.

4. According Parent Herald, Retina MacBook Pro 2016 will reportedly have a Touch ID feature. This biometric technology or fingerprint recognition feature is part of Apple's effort to heighten laptop security which is already made available on a number of devices such as iPhone 5s, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro and iPad mini 3 and its subsequent versions. Same security feature is expected to be added in the Retina Mac.

5. These days, ultra-thin laptops occupy the uppermost part of the value chain in the portable PC market. Expectedly, the Retina MacBook Pro is expected to sport a sleek ultra-thin design to add more aesthetic value to the product.

Some pundits expect the new MacBook Pro to hit the market sometime in June which should also coincide the tech giant's WWDC event. Since Apple is notoriously known for its secrecy, it will make a lot of sense to take news with a grain of salt until a confirmation gets sent out.