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Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) Technical Specifications
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Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) laptop Review
The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, late 2013) is a great laptop for students and professionals alike. Its sleek design and powerful specs make it a great choice for anyone in need of a reliable computer.
However, its high price tag and lack of certain features (like a built-in DVD drive) may make it a less attractive option for some people. Overall, the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, late 2013) is a great laptop that is sure to meet the needs of most users.
What are the specifications of the Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) laptop:
- Processor: 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz)
- Memory: 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
- Storage: 128GB 256GB 512GB or 768GB
- Display: Retina display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology, 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- 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 | 24 October, 2012 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| 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 |
Processor (CPU)
| Processor Type | Intel Core i7 (3520M) ("Ivy Bridge") |
| Processor Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Dual Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 128 KB Level 2 Cache 512 KB Level 3 Cache 4 MB |
| Turbo frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Threads | 4 |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 1600MHz |
| RAM Max | upto 8 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity |
128GB 256GB 512GB 768GB |
| Technology | PCIe |
| User Upgradable | No |
Display Info
| Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> 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 native resolution |
| Pixel Density <strong>Pixel Density (PPI)</strong> 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 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Max. brightness | 351 cd/m² |
| Extras | Scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050, 1440 by 900, and 1024 by 640 pixels |
Case
| Height | 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) |
| Width | 12.35 inch (31.4 cm) |
| Depth | 8.62 inch (21.9 cm) |
| Weight | 3.57 pounds (1.62 kg) |
| Colors | Silver |
Graphics Card
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (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 HD Graphics 4000 |
| GPU Type | Interated |
| GPU Memory | Up to 1 GB DDR3 shared with main memory |
| Base Clock | 350 MHz |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 1350 MHz |
Operating System
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> 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 Info
| Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> 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 <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> 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. | 74-watt-hour |
| Placement | Non-removable |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers Dual microphones Headphone port |
| Speakers | 2 - Built-in speakers |
| Microphone | 2 - Built-in microphones |
Connectivity Info
| Bluetooth Features <strong>Bluetooth</strong> 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 <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> 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 <strong>HDMI</strong> (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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