When would it be wise to buy a macbook pro retina

i would like to know when would be a good time to buy a macbook pro
I have one already and was wondering when the newer models will be in stores and perhaps some idea of what chip set along w/ other specs they might be using.
I like the all flash mem concept and other aspects yet would also like to see the hardware tested by users. if some owns a retina perhaps you could share with me yr. thoughts of it along w/ any rumors and flaws. Are these new macbook pros worth the price and when will newer models be avaliable??

IMHO Never. To limited even if they fix the current problems with the current units or in a newer version.
It is a glorified iPad.

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