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Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid-2014 Core i5 4308U)
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Processor
2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 -
Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display -
RAM
8GB 16GB -
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB SSD -
Web Cam
720p FaceTime HD camera -
OS
macOS
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid-2014 Core i5 4308U)
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
7
7
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design, making it easy to carry around
- Sharp Retina display with vibrant colors and high resolution
- Good battery life, lasting up to 9 hours on a single charge
- Fast solid-state drive (SSD) for quick boot-up and file access times
- Excellent keyboard and trackpad for comfortable and precise typing and navigation
- Decent performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, email, and light productivity work
- Comes with a variety of useful pre-installed software, such as iMovie and GarageBand
- Good build quality with a sturdy aluminum chassis
Cons
- Relatively outdated processor may struggle with more demanding tasks like video editing or gaming
- Limited connectivity options with only two Thunderbolt 2 ports and a headphone jack
- No dedicated graphics card, limiting its performance in graphic-intensive applications
- No upgradability, as the RAM and SSD are soldered to the motherboard
- Expensive compared to other laptops with similar specifications
- No USB-A ports, requiring adapters or dongles for many common peripherals
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid-2014) laptop Specs and Features
The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) laptop is a great choice for students and professionals alike. Its sleek design and powerful features make it a great asset for anyone who needs a laptop that can handle demanding tasks.
Although it is on the expensive side, its Retina display, availability of I/O ports and long battery life make it worth the investment.
Some potential downsides of the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) laptop include its lack of a built-in optical drive and its relatively small amount of storage space.
Another drawback is its price tag; at $1,299, it’s one of the more expensive laptops on the market. Another issue is its battery life; while Apple claims it can last up to 9 hours, many users report that it dies after just 4 or 5 hours of use. Its battery life is shorter than some other laptops.
Overall, the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) laptop is a great choice for anyone in need of a powerful and portable laptop.
What are the specifications of the Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) laptop:
- Processor: 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz)
- Memory: 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 Graphics 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, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Colors: Aluminum
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop |
| Released | 30 July, 2014 |
| 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 4308U “Haswell” (2.8 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Dual Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 128 KB Level 2 Cache 512 KB Level 3 Cache 3 MB |
| Turbo frequency | 3.3GHz |
| Threads | 4 |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM |
8GB 16GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR2 SDRAM |
| 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: (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
| Size | 13.3-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 2560-by-1600 |
| 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 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Max. brightness | 286 nits |
| Extras | 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 | Aluminium |
| 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. | Intel Iris 5100 |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| GPU Memory | Up to 1.5 GB DDR3 shared with main memory |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 1200MHz |
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 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Charge power | 60 W |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers Dual microphones Headphone port Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone Support for audio line out (digital/analog) |
| Display Support |
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on up to two external displays, both at millions of colours Thunderbolt digital video output Native Mini DisplayPort output DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately) VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately) Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately) HDMI video output Support for 1080p resolution at up to 60Hz Support for 3840-by-2160 resolution at 30Hz Support for 4096-by-2160 resolution at 24Hz |
| Speakers | 2 Speakers |
| Microphone | 2 Microphones |
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. | v4.0 |
| 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 | 2 – Up to 5 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt | 2 – Thunderbolt 2 (Up to 20 Gbps) |
| 3.5mm Audio jack | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Optional) |
| SD card reader | Yes |
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