13-inch: 2.9GHz 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz 8GB 1600MHz memory OR 13-inch: 2.5GHz with Retina display 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz 8GB 1600MHz memory with 1TB External Hard drive

I need help in selecting which laptop to purchase.

The retina MBP will be faster than the conventional one on boot and shutoffs as well as very demanding CPU/GPU intensive applications.  As far as web browsing , text editing and other non-CPU intensive applications there will be little if any difference between the two.
If you install A SSD in the conventional MBP, it will be faster than the retina due to the faster CPU.  Note also that the conventional MBP can have up to 16 GB RAM installed. The retina is restricted to a maximum of 8 GB.
You will have to weigh the differences in the display, speed, form (weight) and flexibility as to how they suit your needs.  All I can do is to and highlight the differences.
Ciao.

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