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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid-2012) Core i7 3820qm
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Processor
2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor -
Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display -
RAM
4GB 8GB -
Storage
128GB, 256GB 500GB 512GB 750GB 1TB -
Web Cam
720p FaceTime HD camera -
OS
macOS
Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
7
7
Pros
- Solid performance with Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA or AMD Radeon graphics options
- Adequate storage with up to 1 TB HDD or 512 GB SSD options
- High-quality display with a resolution of 1440×900 or 1680×1050 and LED backlighting
- Great keyboard and trackpad for comfortable and accurate typing and navigation
- Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video conferencing and taking photos
- Comes with pre-installed macOS X Mountain Lion operating system
- Durable and well-built design for long-lasting use
Cons
- No Retina display or high-resolution options available
- Limited upgradability options with non-user-replaceable RAM and storage
- Limited connectivity options with only two USB 3.0 ports and Thunderbolt port
- May struggle with running newer and more demanding software and applications
- No Ethernet port or optical drive
Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) laptop Specs and Features
The MacBook Pro is a great laptop for students and professionals who need a durable and powerful machine. Its 15-inch screen is the perfect size for working on long documents or watching movies, and the unibody design makes it sturdy and durable.
It includes a SuperDrive for CD/DVDs and plenty of port options.
The trackpad is large and easy to use, and the backlit keyboard is a great feature for working in low-light conditions. The battery life and build quality are excellent, and the laptop can handle demanding tasks like video editing and graphic design.
The only downsides are the price, which is higher than some comparable laptops on the market and portability.
What are the specifications of the Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) laptop:
- Processor: 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz)
- Memory: 4GB/8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 onboard memory
- Storage: 500 GB, 750 GB, or 1 TB (5400-rpm SATA), or 750 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD)
- Display: 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display, 1440 by 900 (native resolution)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M and Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- I/O: MagSafe power port, Gigabit Ethernet port, FireWire 800 port, Two USB 3 ports, Thunderbolt port, Audio line-in, Audio line out, SDXC card slot, Kensington lock slot, 8x SuperDrive
- Colours: Silver
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop |
| Released | 11 June, 2012 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
MagSafe power port Gigabit Ethernet port FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps) Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps) Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps) Audio line in Audio line out SDXC card slot Kensington lock slot 8x SuperDrive |
Processor (CPU)
| Processor Type | Intel Core i7 (3820QM) ("Ivy Bridge") |
| Processor Speed | 2.7 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Quad Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 256 KB Level 2 Cache 1 MB Level 3 Cache 8 MB |
| Turbo frequency | 3.7GHz |
| Threads | 8 |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM |
4GB 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR2 SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 1600MHz |
| RAM Max | upto 8 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB, 750 GB, or 1 TB (5400-rpm SATA), or 750 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD) |
| Technology | SATA |
| 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) | LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display |
| Size | 15.4-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 1440 by 900 (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 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Max. brightness | 300 nits |
| Extras |
Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched Configurable to 1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy or antiglare display. |
Case
| Height | 0.95 inch (2.41 cm) |
| Width | 14.35 inch (36.4 cm) |
| Depth | 9.82 inch (24.9 cm) |
| Weight | 5.6 pounds (2.56 kg) |
| Colors | Silver |
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. | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M and Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| GPU Type | Integrated and Dedicated |
| GPU Memory | 512 MB GDDR5 (GeForce GT 2.3 GHz) 1 GB GDDR5 (GeForce GT 2.6 and 2.7 GHz) 1 GB DDR3 (HD Graphics) shared with main memory |
| Fabrication process | 28 nm, 22 nm |
| GPU boost clock | NVIDIA 900 (Boost) MHz, Intel HD Graphics - 1350 MHz |
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. | 77.5-watt-hour |
| Placement | Non-removable |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers with subwoofer Omnidirectional microphone Audio line in (digital/analog) Audio line out (digital/analog) Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone |
| Speakers | 2 - Built-in speakers |
| Microphone | 1 - Built-in microphone |
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. | 4.0 |
| 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. | 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible |
| Fingerprint | No |
| Optical drive | Yes |
Input and Output
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities |
| USB-A | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes |
| HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. | Yes |
| 3.5mm Audio jack | Yes |
| VGA | No |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| SD card reader | Yes |
| Numpad | No |
| Backlight | No |
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