New 2012 Apple MacBook Pro range – what to expect

We expect Apple's MacBook Pro line to get a refresh in April, and with Intel's next-gen chips on the way, rumours of a MacBook Air-like body and a retina display, the new 2012 MacBook Pro range looks set to be the best yet. Here's what we expect to see.

New Apple MacBook Pro 2012 – design

The 2012 Apple MacBook Pros will take design cues from the MacBook Air, according to AppleInsider's source. Expect to see a thin wedge-shaped body and a wave goodbye to the clunky optical drive and HDD. SSDs will become the only option, making blistering speeds and longer battery life the norm for all new MacBook Pro owners.