Apple is preparing to launch a Retina MacBook Air later this year, new rumours have suggested.
A Taiwanese report, which was highlighted by Macotakara on Tuesday, claims that Apple is planning to launch a revamped MacBook Air with Retina display in the third quarter of 2013, with parts scheduled to begin shipping in quarter two.
Apple's MacBook Pro lineup includes 13in and 15in Retina display models, which have recently been reduced in price. However, as noted by Apple Insider, the MacBook Air lineup represents Apple's lowest-cost laptops, so the Retina display could prove to be too expensive to implement in the ultra-thin notebooks. The power capabilities of the MacBook Air may also be unable to support the high-resolution displays.
A second report from Taiwan on Tuesday suggested that Apple is also working on its fifth generation iPad with new display technology and an iPad mini-like design. The report claims that Apple is in talks with potential suppliers for the next iPad.

See also:
New MacBook Air release date, rumours and leaked images
MacBook Air with new processor and MacBook Pro to launch in June - report
Apple slashes £200 off MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Apple to retire non-Retina MacBook Pro later this year - analyst


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maccles said on Wed, 20 Feb 2013
What is the difference between a retina 13 inch MacBook Air and a retina 13 inch MacBook Pro?
There are no longer any optical drives in the Pro line-up so if they are both retina displays then they must effectively become the same thing?
I can see a time when Apple only has three laptops:
15 inch - the new MacBook Pro
13 inch - the new MacBook
11 inch - the new MacBook Air
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