This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 25 2012, 11:46 PM

Congrats Edoras!

You don't need to. The Display setting is set to "Automatic switching". I trust Apple is smart enough to switch between HD4000 and GT650M when the applications demands for it.

At "Best Retina" settings, scrolling iTunes and Safari is smooth. At the "Most space" setting emulating 1920x1200, even that is smooth as well, although the icons and texts starts to look tiny.

At the Display preference settings, Apple even warns that displaying setting at non-native a.k.a scaled resolution, it will cause performance degradation. I initially liked the "More Space"/1920x1200 setting, but have grown to love the ultra crispness of "Best Retina" setting.

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Added on June 16, 2012, 7:45 pmAlso, to all new MBP RD owners, first thing you need to do (besides restoring from older backups) is install all the Software Updates. There is the important "Trackpad Update" that was reported to improve scrolling mechanism on Retina Display screen. Personally, I don't see any difference, since mine works buttery smooth.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 16 2012, 07:45 PM

Also, new MBP RD owners may wanna try Google Chrome Canary, the developer channel version of Google Chrome browser. Supports Retina Display, and ZERO lag on this one. Safari on Lion reportedly doesn't take advantage of any of the hardware capability of either the HD4000 or GT650M. Safari on Mountain Lion will fix that next month.

Stunning Retina-Ready wallpapers for your new MBP RD.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloa...reen/2880x1800/

I'm still looking for that wallpaper of Okavango Zebras running on green grass on Apple.com webpage.

Good catch, Edoras! Holy shit, the Holy Grail of videos, 4K footages!

The Pixar test animation is so sharp my eyeballs bleed! Watching The Hobbit one now. The Transformers one nearly killed my MBP RD. The fan ran on overdrive on my MBP RD, and stutters like hell! Replayed it and then it because smooth. Good find, Edoras!

Adding that link on the first post for the benefit of new MBP RD owners.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 17 2012, 01:03 PM

Testing Diablo III now. 2880x1800. Who needs anti-aliasing at that resolution?

I got as far as the splash screen coz I installed the Starter Edition. No Starter game key yet, only be getting it later this evening. Starter Edition is the demo if anyone dont know what that is.

The splash screen is slick though at 2880x1800, and I dont see any lag. The splash screen is real time 3D anmation right?

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 17 2012, 02:16 PM

LIke I said, I can't advance beyond the splash screen. No game key here.

Just tested Diablo 3 on 2880x1800, thanks to forum member Welwitchia for loaning his account. Jaw dropping doesn't begin to describe it. 2880x1800 at 25-30fps constant. Will drop to 15-17fps on heavier enemy scenes, but with shadows and high details. Drop it down further to 1680x1050 and its a solid 60fps. AWESOME, Blizzard!

Screenshots incoming. I had to upload it so a image sharing website that would not degrade the image quality down from its 2880x1800 quality. Stay tuned!

*gonna finally open that Diablo 3 LE that still shrink-wrapped at home*

Three screenshots when I remembered to wipe my drooling mouth, took my eyes off from the screen and screenshot it for reference.

Warning, image is SUPER LARGE. Diablo III in-game screenshots at 2880x1800. Framerates at top left corner.



This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 17 2012, 11:11 PM

Image dimension corrected from previous upload to TinyPic to IMgur. Full res 2880x1800 now.

I can't move my MacPro around.

A very thorough review by a reviewer I liked: DetroitBorg.



Going to the first page.

Also added DetroitBorg's thorough unboxing and review of the 2012 MacBook Air as well on the first post.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 18 2012, 03:15 PM

His words not mine, but from a person met at MacStudio yesterday who is used to working on the 17", and switched to my MBP RD, he says the experience is the same because of the resolution at negligible screen size difference. His words, not mine.

No surprises why Apple discontinued the 17" behemoth.

Present MBP RD owners looking for 4k footage, google "Timescapes: The Movie". The trailer of this movie is a WHOPPING 540MB on Youtube, which you can download using Youtube movie downloader app. 4096 x 2304 resolution, BEYOND the Retina Display, so your MBP RD will have to downsample the video to Retina resolution.

It's like looking out of the window!

Here is the Youtube link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-GYrbecb88



If you're using Chrome, you can get Chrome Extensions that'll allow you to download this at its WHOPPING 4096 x 2304!

I'm stuck with a generic sleeve (gunmetal though) purchased from MacStudio. Criteria was slim and tight fitting so it satisfy both. Sleeve and zippered at the narrow end, and the zipper has this protective flap so tat when zippered it won't "bite" into the Retina Display MBP.

I'm thinking of getting a 15" Enevelope leather sleeve I used to have for my 13" Air last time.

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Added on June 19, 2012, 12:35 pmI'll be dropping by KLCC, Low Yat Plaza and Pavilion with 4K footages to showcase how good they look on the MBP RD. Drop by if you have the chance. Details on my whereabouts are in my Twitter feed.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 19 2012, 12:35 PM

Those looking for official accessories for the new Retina Display MacBook Pro, some are available at Machines.

MagSafe 1 to MagSafe 2 adapter = RM39
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter = RM99

I'm canceling my [WTS] HyperJuice 100Whr External Battery I have for my previous MacBook Air 11". With the MagSafe adapter, now can use with the HyperJuice battery!

MagSafe 1 to MagSafe 2 adapter from Machines. They also have the TB-to-GB Ethernet adapter for RM99.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 19 2012, 03:45 PM

As far as I know, only Machines chain of stores have display units. None at MacStudio. And I've not checked Pavilion's EpiCenter yet.