SLIDESHOW: Six Must-Have Features in the New MacBook Pro

After months of waiting, the MacBook Pro's release has finally been narrowed down to August. The newly upgraded notebooks have yet to be publicly revealed, but they are expected to come with a similar batch of upgrades that accompanied the 2013 MacBook Air. It is not yet known if Apple AAPL will lower the price of the MacBook Pro, which currently starts at $1,199 (standard model) and $1,499 (Retina Display edition). But those who are looking for a discount can currently get one at Best Buy BBY. The electronics retail has temporarily reduced the price of last year's 13-inch model by $200. This only applies to the standard model, but many of the Retina Display Macs are also on sale. If the $200 savings is not enough to inspire consumers to make a purchase right now, they must be eager for whatever no features the MacBook Pro could have to offer. Louis Bedigian is the Senior Tech Analyst and Features Writer of Benzinga. You can reach him at 248-636-1322 or louis(at)benzingapro(dot)com. Follow him @LouisBedigianBZ