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Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) Core i7 3635qm
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Processor
2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor -
Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display -
RAM
8GB 16GB -
Storage
256GB 512GB 768GB -
Web Cam
720p FaceTime HD camera -
OS
macOS
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) Core i7 3635qm
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
8
8
Pros
- High-resolution Retina display with a resolution of 2880×1800
- Fast performance with Intel Core i7 3635qm processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics card
- Fast flash storage with up to 768 GB options
- Great keyboard and trackpad for comfortable and accurate typing and navigation
- Long battery life of up to 7 hours
- Comes with pre-installed macOS X Mountain Lion operating system
- Slim and lightweight design for a 15-inch laptop
- Fast Thunderbolt port for high-speed data transfer
Cons
- Limited upgradability options with non-user-replaceable RAM and storage
- No optical drive
- Limited connectivity options with only two USB 3.0 ports and two Thunderbolt ports
- No Ethernet port (requires a separate adapter)
- High price point
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) laptop Review
The MacBook Pro with Retina Display (15-inch, Early 2013) is a high-end notebook computer released by Apple in early 2013. It is the successor to the MacBook Pro with Retina Display (15-inch, Mid 2012).
The Early 2013 model is nearly identical to its predecessor, with the exception of a slightly faster processor and updated graphics.
PROS: The MacBook Pro with Retina Display (15-inch, Early 2013) features a stunning Retina display with a resolution of 2880×1800. It also has a fast Intel Core i7 processor and excellent graphics performance.
CONS: The MacBook Pro with Retina Display (15-inch, Early 2013) is expensive, starting at $2,499. It is also heavier and thicker than the MacBook Air, making it less portable.
What are the specifications of the Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) laptop:
- Processor: 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz)
- Memory: 8GB/16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
- Storage: 256GB 512GB 768GB SSD
- Display: Retina display: 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology, 2880-by-1800 native resolution at 220 pixels per inch
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- I/O: MagSafe 2 power port, Two Thunderbolt ports, Two USB 3 ports, HDMI port, Headphone port, SDXC card slot
- Colours: Silver
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop |
| Released | 19 February, 2013 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Generation | Intel Core i7 (3635QM) ("Ivy Bridge") |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
MagSafe 2 power port Two Thunderbolt ports (up to 10 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 i7 (3635QM) ("Ivy Bridge") |
| Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Quad Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 256 KB Level 2 Cache 1 MB Level 3 Cache 6 MB |
| Turbo frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Threads | 8 |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| 64-bit Computing | |
| Processor Details |
8GB 16GB |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM |
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 |
256GB 512GB 768GB |
| 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 | 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 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Extras | Scaled resolutions: 1920 by 1200, 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, and 1024 by 640 pixels |
Case
| Height | 0.71 inch (1.8 cm) |
| Width | 14.13 inch (35.89 cm) |
| Depth | 9.73 inch (24.71 cm) |
| Weight | 4.46 pounds (2.02 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/Dedicated |
| GPU Memory | 1 GB GDDR5 (GeForce GT) 1 GB DDR3 (HD Graphics) shared with main memory |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 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. | 95-watt-hour |
| Placement | Non-removable |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers Dual microphones Headphone port |
| 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, at millions of colors 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) |
| Speakers | 2 - Built-in speakers |
| Microphone | 2 - Built-in 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. | 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 | 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 |
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