Once you go Mac you'll never go back!
Check out the prices on Amazon, much cheaper than buying directly from the Apple store. Also, consider cashing in some Pokerstars FPP's for Amazon gift vouchers to buy your Mac.
Looks like the opposite to me.
The MacBook Pro 13" is £749 on amazon ($1198) but $1099 on apple.com with free shipping.
Is that $1099 the price in the USA (the USA is the cheapest place to buy computers)?. If you but them in the UK the apple store price is £899 or £999 with the retina display. I would recommend to spend the extra and get the retina display.