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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017 Core i7 7700HQ)
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Processor
2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (7700HQ) -
Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) -
RAM
16GB -
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB or 2TB -
Web Cam
720p FaceTime HD camera -
OS
macOS
Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017 Core i7 7700HQ)
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
8
8
Pros
- Strong performance with the quad-core Intel Core i7 7700HQ processor
- Large and vibrant 15.4-inch Retina display with excellent color accuracy and contrast
- Dedicated AMD Radeon Pro 555 graphics card with 2GB of GDDR5 memory provides good gaming and graphics performance
- Plenty of storage space with a 256GB or 512GB SSD option
- Four Thunderbolt 3 ports provide fast data transfer speeds and versatile connectivity
- Great keyboard and trackpad for typing and navigating through the system
- Good battery life, lasting up to 10 hours on a single charge
- Excellent build quality and sleek design
Cons
- Expensive compared to other laptops with similar specifications
- Limited upgradeability, as the RAM and storage are soldered onto the motherboard
- Heavy and bulky, making it less portable than other MacBook models
- Limited port selection, with only four Thunderbolt 3 ports and no SD card reader or HDMI port
- No support for touchscreen or stylus input
- No dedicated Ethernet port, requiring an adapter for wired internet connectivity
- Lack of up-to-date ports, such as USB-A or a headphone jack, may require additional adapters
Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) laptop Specs and Features
The MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) is a top-of-the-line laptop with a sleek design and powerful internals. It has a large, vibrant display and a comfortable keyboard, making it a great choice for professionals and power users.
Its performance is impressive, and it has plenty of features and ports for connecting external devices. The 15-inch model is especially impressive, with a large screen that’s great for multitasking.
The only downside is its high price tag, but for its features and performance, the MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) is worth the investment.
What are the specifications of the MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) laptop:
- Processor: 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz
- Memory: 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB SSD
- Display: 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880-by-1800 native resolution at 220 PPI
- Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro GPU + Intel HD Graphics 630
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- I/O: Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Colours: Silver, Space Gray
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop |
| Released | 06 June, 2017 |
| Status | Available |
| Generation | 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (7700HQ) |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) |
Processor (CPU)
| Processor Type | 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (7700HQ) |
| Processor Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Quad Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 256 KB Level 2 Cache 1 MB Level 3 Cache 6 MB |
| Base frequency | 8 |
| Turbo frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Threads | 8 |
| Fabrication process | 14 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM | 16GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 2133MHz |
| RAM Max | upto 16 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity |
256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB |
| Technology | PCIe |
| Secondary Storage | No |
| User Upgradable | No |
Display Info
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Retina display (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
| Size | 15.4-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 2880-by-1800 native resolution |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 220 pixels per inch |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Max. brightness | 500 nits brightness |
| Extras |
Retina display 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880-by-1800 native resolution at 220 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1920 by 1200 1680 by 1050 1280 by 800 1024 by 640 500 nits brightness Wide color (P3) |
Case
| Height | 0.61 inch (1.55 cm) |
| Width | 13.75 inch (34.93 cm) |
| Depth | 9.48 inch (24.07 cm) |
| Weight | 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
| Colors |
Silver Space Gray |
| Touch Screen | No |
Graphics Card
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Radeon Pro 555 with 2GB of GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Type | Dedicated or Integrated |
| GPU Memory |
2GB Up to 1.5 GB DDR3 shared from main memory (Intel HD Graphics 630) |
| Fabrication process | 14 nm |
| Memory bus | 128 Bit |
| Memory speed | 5080 MHz |
| Texture mapping units (TMUs) | 48 |
Operating System
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | macOS |
Battery or Power Info
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 76.0 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Placement | Non-removable |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Three microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Display Support |
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: Up to two displays with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colours Up to four displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors Up to four displays with 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colours Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output are supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| Microphone | 3 |
Connectivity Info
| Bluetooth Features Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
| Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
| Fingerprint | Yes |
| Optical drive | No |
Input and Output
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
Full-size backlit keyboard with: 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures |
| 3.5mm Audio jack | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| SD card reader | No |
| Numpad | No |
| Backlight | Yes |
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