MacBook Pro

The October 2013 MacBook Pro refresh gave us low-power Haswell processors, but also revamped the range, with Retina displays on all new models. Aside from the unchanged entry-level 13-inch Pro, which is the only model costing less than £1,000, all the current generation of MacBook Pros offer a Retina screen, Thunderbolt 2 ports, SSDs and a lightweight chassis.

The power saving afforded by the new fourth-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors has given the new Retina MacBook Pros a battery life boost. The 13-inch model lasts for nine hours, and the 15-inch notebooks for eight hours, both up from seven – enough for an average working day.