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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MD101LL/A
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- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a well-built laptop, it's fallen behind the MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro in design, lacks higher-end upgrades, and feels too expensive compared with the competition.
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CNET editors' review
Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, Summer 2012) price range: $1,112.78 - $1,398.00
- Reviewed by: Scott Stein
- Reviewed on: 06/21/2012
- Released on: 06/11/2012
The good: The new 13-inch MacBook Pro has a faster third-gen Intel Core i5 processor, and USB 3.0 ports.
The bad: Not much else has changed: the price, battery life, and older, thicker appearance, however well designed, remain the same.
The bottom line: While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a well-built laptop, it's fallen behind the MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro in design, lacks higher-end upgrades, and feels too expensive compared with the competition.
User reviews
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Simply Brilliant
by charles_pitkin on July 22, 2012
Pros: Crisp, Clean, Upgradable, Fast
Cons: Expensive Accessories.
Summary: Bought the 2012 13" Pro as my first Mac ever. Had previously only touched a Mac maybe 2-3 times in my entire 32 year life. Decided on the 13" Pro ...
Summary: Bought the 2012 13" Pro as my first Mac ever. Had previously only touched a Mac maybe 2-3 times in my entire 32 year life. Decided on the 13" Pro model b/c you can upgrade it, DVD drive, more ports, and I liked the beefier feel of it over the Air. Maybe that's just the PC user in me. Anyway, it's a smooth powerful and intuitive computer!! After NEVER using a Mac for more than 5 minutes in my life I was comfortable after only an hour behind the wheel. The feel of the solid case, keyboard, and screen size are all comfortable on the road as well as at home. Everything is designed to be at your fingertips and just a single keystroke(dimming,open apps,volume,pause/play) or swipe away. Including the trackpad gestures are simply easy to learn and make the entire system quickly navigable. It just works with ease and in style.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Didn't let me down.
by bdf1997 on August 19, 2012
Pros: Trackpad sensitivity and performance,
Mountain Lion is easy to use and intuitive,
Keyboard has excellent travel,
Performs with little lag,
Screen is bright, has wide viewing angles,
Battery life is great (about 5 1/2 to 6 hours average-never below 5)Cons: Glossy screen attracts fingerprints and dust easily, and is not the easiest to clean,
The aluminum case attracts smudges and scratches a bit more easily then I would like,
Trackpad can be a bit finicky when changing from two to three finger inputs.Summary: I've been saving up for this computer for months, and i was afraid that I had overplayed it in my mind, that there was no way this computer could ...
Summary: I've been saving up for this computer for months, and i was afraid that I had overplayed it in my mind, that there was no way this computer could possibly live up to my expectations that i had created. Well needless to say it has done the impossible. The screen is beautiful regardless of the mediocre pixel count, battery life is superb (Around 5 1/2 to 6 hours), the trackpad is nothing short of amazing, Mountain Lion is incredibly easy to use, and the size and weight of the computer (while not ultrabook like) is great for day to day use, especially considering the upgradability the Pro possesses over the Air. In fact, the main reason I got this computer over the Air is the upgradability aspect. In 3 or 4 years, when the Air will require a RAM or hard drive upgrade, a new system would be required, while with the pro, you sacrifice a pound and a half in return for a longer system lifespan. If you're considering this laptop, don't hesitate, you will not be let down.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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MB Pro reg. still faster and more stable than others.
by CyrickH on June 21, 2012
Pros: MacBook Pro (last years model)
Doesn't crash
Doesn't bog down
Is faster than it's competitors
much better looking tooCons: Price? Not really. You get what you pay for.
PC has more games.Summary: I have both a PC (Dell's 17" XPS with 3D display - 2012 model with 3rd gen i7, rigged out with 16 GB of RAM and 3 GB of ...
Summary: I have both a PC (Dell's 17" XPS with 3D display - 2012 model with 3rd gen i7, rigged out with 16 GB of RAM and 3 GB of NVidia Video) and a MacBook Pro 13" 2011 model (everything came standard with 8 GB of RAM).
Both are very nice, but my MB Pro boots up faster and it's applications (like Adobe Suite) loads faster than my PC. My MB Pro has never crashed, not even once. As for my PC, I can't even let it go to sleep, because sometimes it may wakeup and sometimes not.
I'm neither a PC nor an avid Apple fan. I like what both has to offer. MB Pro for work (because it's simply reliable), and PC for games (the library of games are important to geeks like me).2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best value for money for a mac product
by trishgrinwall on July 24, 2012
Pros: faster, more memory, more connectivity than air
Cons: its heavier, but not by much
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I upgraded the RAM into 16 GB, & replaced HDD to SSD.
by bnrochim on April 6, 2013
Pros: Excellent performance for both designer and gamer
Cons: a little expensive, but worth it.
Summary: I love it.
Summary: I love it.
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A true laptop
by smitlife on February 22, 2013
Pros: Easy to carry,best user interface,almost better configuration that we want in these days,Sexy look
Cons: its get to hot, fan is beside the bottom that heat up laptop too fast.
Summary: Overall good :)
Summary: Overall good :)
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Pricey, but can't be beat in ease of use or longevity.
by joedaman612 on November 21, 2012
Pros: Clear screen, fast start up, very user friendly, and reliable. I have been a Mac user for 11 years and have never gotten a virus - that streak continues with my newest MacBook Pro. The money is well spent.
Cons: The ONLY fault with this laptop (aside from the price) is that the speakers are not nearly loud enough. I have trouble hearing movies over my heating vents when they kick on. For the price tag, Apple should be able to include better audio hardware.
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Nice, slick design and extremely reliable
by erraggarn on August 25, 2012
Pros: - Nice design
- Smart Mouse
- No virus'
- User friendly
- Nice webcam
- Good batteryCons: - Extremely limited in the gaming area
Summary: Great laptop with a good design. Promises a good job in the documents, books, movies and music area.. Though programmes and games are limited..
Summary: Great laptop with a good design. Promises a good job in the documents, books, movies and music area.. Though programmes and games are limited..
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MD101LL/A
- Description: MacBook Pro is machined from a single piece of aluminum, an engineering breakthrough that replaced many parts with just one. It's called the unibody. And the first time you pick up a MacBook Pro, you'll notice the difference it makes. The entire enclosure is thinner and lighter than other notebooks. It looks polished and refined. And it feels strong and durable - perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- System Type Notebook
- OS Provided Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion
- Notebook type 13-inch
Processor / Chipset
- CPU Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz
- Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
- Cache L3 cache - 3 MB
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,
Integrated memory controller,
Hyper-Threading Technology Memory
- RAM 4 GB,
( 2 x 2 GB ) - Max RAM Supported 8 GB
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM
- Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
- Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- Slots Qty 2
- Empty Slots 0
Storage
- Hard Drive 500 GB / 5400 rpm,
HDD - Interface Serial ATA-300
- Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) - Fixed
- Hard drive type Standard
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Display
- Type 13.3 in
- LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
- Features Glossy
Audio & Video
- Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
- Camera Yes
- Capture Resolutions 1280 x 720
- Sound Subwoofer , Microphone,
Stereo speakers Input
- Type Backlit keyboard,
Trackpad - Keyboard Layout English
- Features Ambient light sensor,
Multi-touch touchpad Communications
- Wireless 802.11n,
Bluetooth 4.0 - Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Capacity 63.5 Wh
- Run Time 7 hour(s)
AC Adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Output 60 Watt
Connections & Expansion
- Interfaces LAN,
FireWire 800,
2 x USB 3.0,
Thunderbolt,
Headphone/microphone combo jack - Memory Card Reader Card reader ( SDHC Memory Card ),
( SDXC Memory Card ),
( SD Memory Card ) Software
- Software Included Apple iCal,
Apple QuickTime,
Apple iTunes,
Apple Spotlight,
Drivers & Utilities,
Apple Address Book,
Apple Safari,
Apple Mac App Store,
Apple Launchpad,
Apple Mission Control,
Apple FaceTime,
Apple iLife,
Apple Time Machine,
Apple Quick Look,
Photo Booth,
Apple Mac OS X Mail,
Apple Versions,
Apple AirDrop,
Apple Auto Save,
Apple Resume Miscellaneous
- Case Material Aluminum
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
- Localization English
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 12.78 in
- Depth 8.94 in
- Height 0.95 in
- Weight 4.5 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.6
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.5
Product series
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Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, Summer 2012)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ),
( 3.1 GHz ),
4 GB,
/ 8 GB (max),
500 GB - 5400 rpm,
- Serial ATA-300,
Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion,
13.3 in,
1280 x 800 ( WXGA ),
Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0,
DVD±RW (±R DL),
4.5 lbs,
L3 cache,
3 MB -
Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Summer 2012)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ),
( 3.3 GHz ),
4 GB,
/ 8 GB (max),
500 GB - 5400 rpm,
- Serial ATA-300,
Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion,
15.6 in,
1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ),
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000,
DVD±RW (±R DL),
512 MB GDDR5 SDRAM,
5.6 lbs,
L3 cache,
6 MB
Accessories
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 16 GB (35141986)17.99 - 19.99
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 8 GB (34933084)11.99 - 12.99
- Action Sport Drives Burton SnowDrive Feather 11 - USB flash drive - 4 GB (35074397)9.99
- Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 router (35098697)149.99 - 216.92
- Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router (34200558)115.24 - 143.89
- ASUS RT-N12 B1 - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35025047)39.99 - 70.00
- ASUS WL-330N - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35224227)
- Belkin N300 Wireless N Router - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34859949)38.35 - 39.99
- Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router - wireless router - 802.11 a/b/g/n - desktop (35190485)99.09 - 149.66
- Belkin N900 Dual-Band Wireless Router - wireless router - 802.11n - desktop (35262637)195.99 - 299.34
- Cisco 881 Fast Ethernet Security Router supporting EVDO/1xRTT - router - cellular modem - 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.0) - desktop (35026157)886.99 - 907.99
- CradlePoint CBR400 Compact Broadband Router - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34846899)190.45 - 216.40
- CradlePoint MBR1400E-VZ - wireless router - cellular modem - 802.11 a/b/g/n - desktop (35146246)564.00
Manufacturer info
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