Apple Updates MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Insane New 2880x1800 Notebook Display Discussion

[KCETech1]

very disappointing if this is the standard experience.

I'd really like to have seen at least 85%-95% of the Adobe RGB spectrum covered. yes, the black level performance is known to be good.

In the mean time, this may answer some contrast questions.

AnandTech - MacBook Pro Retina Display Analysis

It's not as bright of a panel, but the black levels and contrast are literally TWICE as good as last year's model. That said, it's really suprising to hear that it doesn't have the RGB spectrum covered better given its IPS nature.

Am I the only one a bit disturbed that the new retina display is middle of the road for consumer units in whites? thats another strike for doing accurate colors

[einhander]

too bad you can't upgrade jack on the new one as in aftermarket upgrades which explains them still selling the non retiny display version that you can upgrade.

[ajreynol]

Am I the only one a bit disturbed that the new retina display is middle of the road for consumer units in whites? thats another strike for doing accurate colors

You are not.

I would have greatly preferred the improve the color gamut and black levels of the existing resolutions of MBP's than go "retina".

[sgogeta4]

At least they've upgraded to an IPS panel. From an above average TN to a below average IPS is still a step up.

[Karamazovmm]

At least they've upgraded to an IPS panel. From an above average TN to a below average IPS is still a step up.

its still better than the usual sutff in terms of color gamut

[ajreynol]

its still better than the usual sutff in terms of color gamut

in that price range, it's pretty below average.

[KCETech1]

in that price range, it's pretty below average.

agreed. np6165 with 1080 - 95% ntsc screen ( matte ), 650m, 16 gb and 256 ssd, roughly $1300.00.

[Baloney]

agreed. np6165 with 1080 - 95% ntsc screen ( matte ), 650m, 16 gb and 256 ssd, roughly $1300.00.

Are you seriously comparing a Sager to a MacBook Pro?

[KCETech1]

Are you seriously comparing a Sager to a MacBook Pro?

for color reproducible screen gamut yes. Im actually dismayed how gaming laptops are able to do color accuracy better than laptops supposedly designed for color work etc.

[darklich]

Am I the only one a bit disturbed that the new retina display is middle of the road for consumer units in whites? thats another strike for doing accurate colors

Count me in on this criticism as well. I also noticed today that the RMBP screen is not as bright. What does Apple have against a wide color gamut? Is it the battery life? Apple has a long history of falling short in the color department.

The RMBP makes the other MacBook Pros, feel heavy, clunky, and fat looking. I wouldn't be all that surprised if Apple discontinued the fat 13 and the fat 15 altogether once they can bring the price down a bit. Probably after Christmas.