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18 March 2013

This update of EveryMac.com features specs and other details on the new education-only iMac and the "stealth" Apple TV as well as a comprehensive overhaul of the "Retina Display" MacBook Pro Q&A to cover the latest line.

EveryMac.com also is pleased to note that the site has been +1'd more than 500 times. If you find the site and app helpful, and you haven't already done so, please click the +1 button on the homepage. Thank you.

The "Retina Display" MacBook Pro Q&A answers "How much faster are the 'Early 2013' Retina Display MacBook Pro models with custom processors? Is the extra performance worth the extra cost?" and "How can you 'force' or 'hack' the Retina Display MacBook Pro models to run at the native resolution or otherwise fit more on screen?" along with dozens of other questions about the new MacBook Pro models.

The Ultimate Mac Comparison, Ultimate Mac Lookup, and Ultimate Mac Sort features all have been updated, too.

Finally, the EveryMac app [subsequently discontinued] -- designed for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad -- has been updated to cover the new iMac and Apple TV, as well.

If you bought, or buy, a new education-only iMac or Apple TV, please send in its serial number. The non-personal information will be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.

New Q&As

A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:

What are all the differences between the 13-Inch and 15-Inch "Early 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Which is ideal for my needs?
What are all the differences between the 13-Inch "Early 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro models and the "Late 2012" models replaced?
What are all the differences between the 15-Inch "Early 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro models and the "Mid-2012" models replaced?
Is there a "hack" to switch between graphics processors on the Retina Display MacBook Pro models manually?
How fast are the 13-Inch and 15-Inch "Early 2013" MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models replaced? How fast are they compared to the MacBook Air?
How much faster are the 13-Inch and 15-Inch "Early 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro models custom configured with processors faster than the stock models? Is the extra performance worth the extra cost?
How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Does it use the same storage as the 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro?
How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Is it even possible?

Today in Mac History

Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include the following hardware introductions:

February 22, 1997: Vertegri unveiled the only attempt at a 604e-powered Mac clone portable.
February 28, 2006: The first Intel-powered Mac mini models.
March 2, 1987: The Macintosh II, the first color and expandable "Open Mac."
March 7, 1997: The translucent, kid friendly eMate.

For earlier Mac History mentions, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac History section.

Additions & Changes:

Comprehensively updated the "Retina Display" MacBook Pro Q&A.

Added preliminary Apple specs, identifiers, benchmarks, and global prices:

Updated specification listings:

Updated site features:

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