Of course they're too expensive. Those prices are ridiculous, especially considering that the only thing they offer over the regular MBPs is a nice-to-have.
I don't blame Apple though. It's like this with all new technologies. People who have rMBPs today are paying a ridiculous premium to have the latest and greatest. In a couple/few years, the rest of us will be able to buy a better rMBP for the price of the regular MBPs today. These first rMBPs are the chance for Apple to get the bugs out and perfect the technology before bringing it to everyone.
I don't blame Apple though. It's like this with all new technologies. People who have rMBPs today are paying a ridiculous premium to have the latest and greatest. In a couple/few years, the rest of us will be able to buy a better rMBP for the price of the regular MBPs today. These first rMBPs are the chance for Apple to get the bugs out and perfect the technology before bringing it to everyone.