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15 November 2013

This update of EveryMac.com features complete specs, identifiers, benchmarks, and global prices on the now shipping Retina Display iPad mini models as well as a comprehensive update to the Retina Display MacBook Pro Q&A to cover the latest line.

The Retina Display MacBook Pro Q&A answers "How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the Retina MacBook Pro? Is it even possible?" and "How fast are the 'Late 2013' MacBook Pro models compared to one another? Are they really faster than the models replaced?" and everything in between about the new MacBook Pro systems.

Additionally, the Currently Shipping, By Year, By Processor, By Capability, and By Identifier methods to browse iPod, iPhone and iPad models have been updated. The Ultimate iLookup and Ultimate iComparison features have been updated, too.

Finally, the EveryMac app [subsequently discontinued] -- designed for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad as well as Android -- has been updated, as well.

For those interested in saving money on a new iPad mini, site sponsor PowerMax has the latest models free of sales tax and with free shipping.

If you bought, or buy, a new iPad mini, please send in its serial number. The non-personal info 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 "Late 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Which is best for me?
What are all the differences between the "Late 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro models and the "Early 2013" models replaced?
What are the major differences between the 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro, the "regular" 13-Inch MacBook Pro, and the 13-Inch MacBook Air? Which is the best choice for my needs?
How fast are the "Late 2013" MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the MacBook Air models? Are they really faster than the models replaced?
What is the "real-world" battery life of the "Late 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro? Is the runtime actually as long as Apple claims?
How do you replace the battery in the Retina Display MacBook Pro? Is it even possible?
How can you "force" or "hack" the Retina Display MacBook Pro models to run at the native resolution or otherwise fit more on screen than by default?
How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Is it even possible?
How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Do all of these models use the same storage? Is it even possible to upgrade these models?

For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.

Today in Mac History

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

November 7, 1997: The final Newton MessagePad was released via the short-lived "Newton, Inc."
November 10, 1997: The first PowerBook G3, codenamed "Kanga."
November 15, 1996: The Power Mac 4400, notable for many standard parts, a first.

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 complete Apple specs, identifiers, benchmarks, and global prices:

Updated specification listings:

Updated site features:

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