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Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid-2014 Core i7 4870HQ)
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Processor
2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 -
Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display -
RAM
16GB -
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB -
Web Cam
720p FaceTime HD camera -
OS
macOS
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid-2014 Core i7 4870HQ)
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
9
9
Pros
- Powerful quad-core processor for demanding tasks
- High-quality Retina display with excellent color accuracy and sharpness
- Discrete graphics card for improved performance in graphics-intensive tasks
- Solid-state drive (SSD) storage for quick boot and load times
- Good battery life for a high-performance laptop
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
- No traditional USB ports without an adapter
- No SD card slot
- No water resistance or dust protection
- Expensive compared to other laptops in its class
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid-2014) laptop Specs and Features
The MacBook Pro with Retina Display (15-inch, Mid 2014) is a top-of-the-line laptop with a sleek design and powerful innards. Though it’s not without its flaws, like any other device, the MacBook Pro is a solid investment for those who can afford it.
Some of the pros of the MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) include its stunning Retina display, fast performance, excellent I/O port options and long battery life. The cons include its high price tag, weight, and occasional heat issues.
Overall, the MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) is a great laptop for those who can afford it and are looking for a powerful machine. Its Retina display is especially impressive, and its performance is top-notch. However, there are some downsides to the MacBook Pro, like its high price tag and lack of port options.
What are the specifications of the Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) laptop:
- Processor: 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz)
- Memory: 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
- Storage: 256GB 512GB 1TB SSD
- Display: Retina display: 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
- Graphics: Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2GB of GDDR5
- 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
- Colours: Silver
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 i7 (4870HQ) ("Haswell") |
| Processor Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Quad Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 256 KB Level 2 Cache 1 MB Level 3 Cache 6 MB |
| Turbo frequency | 3.7Ghz |
| Threads | 8 |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM | 16GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR2 SDRAM |
| RAM Max | upto 16 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity | 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 | 15.4-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 2880-by-1800 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 | 317 nits |
| 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 750M and Intel Iris Pro 5200 (2.5 and 2.8 GHz) |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| GPU Memory | Up to 1.5 GB shared from main memory (Iris Pro) |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 1300 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, 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 | Yes, stereo |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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 |
| Backlight | Yes |
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