Standard vs Retina Display?

Which is better and why?

I had the same problem. I needed a new computer and had no retina screen nearby nor had an Apple store near.  LowLuster's advice is best if you are close to an Apple Store, and I really suggest checking out the retina display. It does add to the cost.
If you need a super powerful laptop, then the 15" retina with its separate graphics processor is worth the money.
But if you need a computer for applications that are simpler than working with Final Cut Pro X, maybe just for email and internet and iMovie...I have a friend who absolutely loves her non-retina macbook air.
My bottom line was my eye worked better with the retina, and I knew, after seeing the retina display do its magic with text, I would always feel disappointed in a new non retina screen, so  I saved my bucks and got the retina and never looked back.
We are not allowed to speculate here, but I think it is ok to point out that Apple will inevitably update more of its computers to the Haswell intel chip soon, and perhaps will add retina to more of its computers.
But as Lowluster pointed out, only your eye will be able to tell which is better for you.
Me, I will never own a non-retina computer again, as now all text looks fuzzy on a non-retina screen. It is like going back to non-hd tv. So for me, retina is perfect. And if you decide to go retina, don't forget that Apple sells refurbished computers that are warranteed like new.
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