Retina MacBook Pro updated in Apple Store

Decided to just point this out since it appeared before bed. The new MacBook Pro has been updated into the Apple Store. To get more info, you can go to the Apple Store and check it out directly. For Singaporeans, prices starts at $2988SGD, ouch.

Even more of an additional note, MacBook Airs has quietly had a price increase to $1388 for the cheapest model (Previously $1288). Guess you are basically paying for the spec bump. Going by the info on the Mac Compare page, here is a basic list of some of the upgrades for a typical MacBook Air.
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- Processor bump from 1.6GHz to 1.7GHz
- Graphics card bump from Intel HD Graphics 3000 to 4000
- Ram bump to minimum of 4GB from previous 2GB

Moving on, here are the full specs for the new retina MacBook Pro

Processor
2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz

Memory
 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM [Add S$ 280.00]

Hard Drive
256GB Flash Storage Optical Drive
Wireless Options
802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on up to two external displays, at millions of colors
Thunderbolt digital video output
Native Mini DisplayPort output
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
720p FaceTime HD camera

Display
Retina display; 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions: 2880 by 1800 pixels (Retina); scaled resolutions: 1920 by 1200, 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, and 1024 by 640 pixels

Size and Weight
Height: 1.8 cm (0.71 inch)
Width: 35.89 cm (14.13 inches)
Depth: 24.71 cm (9.73 inches)
Weight: 2.02 kg (4.46 pounds)

Communications
802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Environmental Checklist
Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
PVC-free (See footnotes.)
Reduced packaging volume
Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements

All at $2988, anybody interested? Looks delicious, but honestly abit out of my personal budget.