Indications show Apple's Retina MacBook Pro still overpriced
Even with recent price cuts, the Retina MacBook Pro is still plagued by inventory problems, according to an Asia-based report. Component suppliers in Asia have not seen a major increase in orders, forcing Apple to sit on unsold inventory, according to a report in Digitimes. That won't come as a surprise to U.S. retailers who have already indicated that the 13.3-inch Pro isn't selling as expected.Last week, the base 13.3-inch Retina MacBook Pro model plunged temporarily to $1,299 at MacConnection, a whopping $400 off its original price.The model debuted at $1,699 in October.But Apple cut the price to $1,499 in February after widespread discounting from retailers such as Best Buy and MacMall. Best Buy and MacMall are now selling the least-expensive 128GB model for $1,449, about $50 off Apple's price.Related storiesHow low can the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro go? $1,299The original pricing on the Retina MBP was a miscalculation by Apple.And the additional $200 discount at MacConnection last week may indicate that $1,499 -- Apple's price -- may still be too high. Apple is facing newfound competition from Google's Chromebook Pixel, which bests the MBP in a few key hardware areas: it has higher pixel density (239 pixels per inch versus the MBP's 227), has a touch screen, and can be configured with internal 4G.And the base Pixel model is priced at $1,299. This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
