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Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) Core i7 4258U
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Processor
2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor -
Display
Retina display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) -
RAM
4GB 8GB 16GB -
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB -
Web Cam
720p FaceTime HD camera -
OS
macOS
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) Core i7 4258U
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
8
8
Pros
- High-resolution Retina display with a pixel density of 227 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Fast performance with an Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM
- Lightweight and portable design, weighing only 3.46 pounds
- Long battery life, with up to 9 hours of wireless web browsing or video playback
- Solid-state drive (SSD) for fast boot and load times
- High-speed Thunderbolt port for connecting to external devices and displays
- Built-in HDMI port and SDXC card slot
- Backlit keyboard for comfortable typing in low-light conditions
- macOS operating system with access to a wide range of software and apps
- Good build quality and durability
Cons
- Non-upgradable RAM, so users can't add more RAM after purchase
- Limited storage capacity, with only 256GB or 512GB SSD options
- No CD/DVD drive, which may be inconvenient for users who still rely on physical media
- No Ethernet port, so users need to rely on Wi-Fi or purchase an external adapter
- Expensive compared to other laptops with similar specifications
- Integrated graphics may not be sufficient for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) laptop Specs and Features
The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) is a great laptop for students and professionals. Its main pro is its retina display, which is extremely clear and bright. It also has a good-sized keyboard and trackpad. Another pro is its overall design and builds quality.
It is a very solid laptop that feels premium. Its only con is its battery life. It is average at best and will need to be plugged in frequently if you are using it for demanding tasks.
What are the specifications of the Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) laptop:
- Processor: 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz)
- Memory: 4GB/8GB/16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
- Storage: 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB SSD
- Display: Retina display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 resolution at 227 pixels per inch
- Graphics: Intel Iris 5100
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- I/O: MagSafe 2 power port, Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, Two USB 3 ports, HDMI port, Headphone port, SDXC card slot
- Colors: Silver
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop |
| Released | 24 October, 2013 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
MagSafe 2 power port Two Thunderbolt 2 ports (up to 20 Gbps) Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps) HDMI port Headphone port SDXC card slot Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter (sold separately) Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (sold separately) |
Processor (CPU)
| Processor Type | Intel Core i5 (4258U) ("Haswell") |
| Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Dual Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 128 KB Level 2 Cache 512 KB Level 3 Cache 3 MB |
| Turbo frequency | 2.9 Ghz |
| Threads | 4 |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM |
4GB 8GB 16GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR2 SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 1600MHz |
| RAM Max | upto 16 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity |
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB |
| Technology | PCIe |
| 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 LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
| Size | 13.3-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 2560-by-1600 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. | 227 pixels per inch |
| Refresh rate | 30Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Max. brightness | 388 cd/m² |
| Extras | Native resolution: 2560 by 1600 pixels (Retina); scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050, 1440 by 900, and 1024 by 640 pixels |
Case
| Height | 0.71 inch (1.8 cm) |
| Width | 12.35 inch (31.4 cm) |
| Depth | 8.62 inch (21.9 cm) |
| Weight | 3.46 pounds (1.57 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. | Intel Iris 5100 |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| GPU Memory | Up to 1.5 GB shared from the main memory |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 1200 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. | 71.8-watt-hour |
| Placement | Non-removable |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers Dual microphones Headphone port |
| Speakers | 1 - 3.5-mm digital/analog headphone jack, 2 - Built-in speakers |
| Microphone | 2 |
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. | 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
| Fingerprint | No |
| Optical drive | No |
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 |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| SD card reader | Yes |
| Numpad | No |
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