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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MD103LL/A
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- Another year of incremental improvements for the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro help it maintain its lead as a useful, powerful, attractive midsize laptop, but the competition is closer than ever to catching up.
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CNET editors' review
Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Summer 2012) price range: $1,656.00 - $1,944.00
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 06/22/2012
- Released on: 06/11/2012
The good: A faster processor, improved graphics, and USB 3.0 highlight a series of internal improvements in the new 15-inch MacBook Pro.
The bad: The unchanged design is starting to feel a little dated. Any real structural changes, HDMI, higher-res displays, were reserved for the Retina display version of the MacBook Pro.
The bottom line: Another year of incremental improvements for the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro help it maintain its lead as a useful, powerful, attractive midsize laptop, but the competition is closer than ever to catching up.
User reviews
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VERY FAST MACBOOK PRO
by devildog125 on January 18, 2013
Pros: Fast! It has a very good display and fantastic battery life. With the i7 onboard, it plays anything and multi-tasks everything you throw at it.
Cons: None so far.
Summary: I upgraded the RAM and put a hybrid HDD in and my Mac is super fast! I will never go back to PC.
Summary: I upgraded the RAM and put a hybrid HDD in and my Mac is super fast! I will never go back to PC.
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The Macbook Pro is the best laptop ever!
by SGONG1234 on October 23, 2012
Pros: Amazing screen
Super fast
Very durableCons: There are absolutely no cons to the laptop
except for the fact that you watch certain youtube vidsSummary: All in all, I love the Macbook Pro!!
Summary: All in all, I love the Macbook Pro!!
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Great Laptop for All Usages
by Hkwan410 on September 16, 2012
Pros: - Lightning Fast Bootup with SSD
- Lightning Fast File Encoding
- Great GPU
- Improved Keyboard
- Easy access to HDD and RAM thanks to Unibody design
- Superfast charging and long battery life
- Optic bay can be modified to accommodate 2nd DriveCons: - Display is good but native resolution could be higher
- Cooling needs improvement
- Price could be lowered after the of Retina model released alongside
- Additional USB ports on the right side are appreciatedSummary: This is my 2nd MacBook Pro after my 13" 2011 model and I bought the 2.6 i7 model. Yes, I know this one doesn't come with Retina Display ...
Summary: This is my 2nd MacBook Pro after my 13" 2011 model and I bought the 2.6 i7 model. Yes, I know this one doesn't come with Retina Display and Flash Drive, but this still has beefy power for almost any kind of usage.
omkar23, I play those games in BootCamp. I use OSX mostly for work.
Comparing to my 2011 model, thanks to increased memory speed, the 2012 MBP is smoother on bootup and file encoding, encoding and exporting HD videos in the new one feels so much snappier. I changed the main drive to Intel 520 Series SSD, and now bootup takes less than 10s and the OS is immediately usable after logging in. This couldn't be achieved in my 2011 MBP even with the same SSD installed in the past.
Gaming in both Windows and Mac is not bad too. Yes, this machine will never be better than an Alienware, but the GT650M GPU provided is more than adequate to run most of the new games like Need for Speed: The Run, Dirt Showdown and GTA: Sleeping Dog. I saw all can achieve at average 60 FPS with high setting. I am just a casual gamer and these results are more than enough for me.
What I think the major drawback of the legacy MBP is the cooling, due to the heat sink is placed just below the keyboard instead of directly touching the chassis as the Retina model do. The CPU and GPU would heat up very quickly and reach Temperature Junction if the cooling fans don't spin up with the temperature rise. A good fan control app is required esp. during gaming. Also for a laptop manufactured in 2012, I think the std resolution could be higher, 1680*1050 should be standard.
However I have never regretted with this purchase and I hope this MBP can keep up with years and years of intensive usage.
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The Best Notebook You Can Buy
by _Aether_ on August 5, 2012
Pros: Awesome Design
The Trackpad is made from magic
Fantastic keyboard
OS X
iLife
iWork
iWhateverElseSteveJobsCouldComeUpWithBesidesiTunesBecauseLetsBeHonestiTunesisBarelyAdequate
The display is vibrantCons: Price, thats it
Summary: Well, Im on my second one now and no complaints (I just felt like upgrading to the 2012 model) everything about the laptop (besides the price) is top notch. Now ...
Summary: Well, Im on my second one now and no complaints (I just felt like upgrading to the 2012 model) everything about the laptop (besides the price) is top notch. Now with USB 3.0 I can look at all of the USB 3.0 devices I dont have and wish they were USB3. The graphics card is definitely a step up. And I cant emphasize how fantastic the trackpad is, it really does feel like the OS is a part of it. If you whine about the weight then you need to go workout more. Honestly 4.5lbs is nothing. I carry this thing everyday. Other than the lack of value, this thing is utterly fantastic.
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Excellent, but do not buy it with an AntiGlare display.
by xcore7 on July 18, 2012
Pros: - Design
- Mac OS X
- iLife
- Easy to useCons: - AntiGlare display
Summary: I have an older unibody 15" MacBook Pro. It is excellent, but I am disappointed with my AntiGlare display. It already died once and my new one is faulty too, ...
Summary: I have an older unibody 15" MacBook Pro. It is excellent, but I am disappointed with my AntiGlare display. It already died once and my new one is faulty too, the colors look bad and it is hard to clean compared to a glossy display. But 5 stars for the glossy version.
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GREAT CHOICE FOR LESS MONEY!!!!!
by Hv007 on July 16, 2012
Pros: The price is really convienient for most people, impressive power, a true work tool, w multiple share options including CD/DVD Burner.
Cons: The weight
Summary: I had the chance to use the retina display and this one, for a week before buying it, and the money to buy the one i wanted. If you don'...
Summary: I had the chance to use the retina display and this one, for a week before buying it, and the money to buy the one i wanted. If you don't need a huge resolution, this is your laptop for a cheaper price...
You have the option to make it similar to the retina display, except of course for the resolution, and the ram. the computer works flawlessly and won't disappoint no one. Unless you do video editing for living you don't really need to have the retina display, you can save $2000 aprox. for the fully loaded version and get the DVD Burner.
The ram if you really need it, is possible to upgrade it to 16Gb., the difference is that apple won't do it for you, but any apple certified technician will do it. I don't think is needed tho. if you want a higher resolution get the antiglare version which offers a resolution in between both (the retina and this), and it will still be cheaper. -
Highy recommended!
by sujan_vinay on July 5, 2012
Pros: I/O calibre that's hard to find.
Cons: Maybe, it could lose a half a pound, the next time round.
Summary: The MacBook Pro 15 brings together a combination of I/O, the stadards of which are hard to find on any one laptop.
The keyboard is as comfortable or more ...Summary: The MacBook Pro 15 brings together a combination of I/O, the stadards of which are hard to find on any one laptop.
The keyboard is as comfortable or more than those found on Lenovo ThinPads. The trackpad provides just the right smoothness and is not slippery. The speakers acoustically match up to the build quality of the laptop, which exceeds laptops in general. The screen though having the same resolution as its predecessors, offers colour density which I think users will find appreciable. It's more than just about pixel density, it's also the quality of glass that covers the screen which works very well.
I bought the 2.3GHz version. I did upgrade the RAM to 8GB and the hard disk to 7200rpm, which I understand will enable one to leverage the throughput of the i7 processor.
I chose this over he Retina, as I understand there are issues with the screen, including a yellow tinge and the screen's adaptability to Internet web sites which are not made with the Retina in mind. Furthermore, I also came across people who had USB connectivity issues with the Retina. I think we need to wait for Apple to refine the Retina, unless you are into professional artwork, video editing or photography. -
My first mac and am loving it!
by OscarJr430 on June 26, 2012
Pros: Its fast, responsive, and it has loads of features!
Cons: it doesn't have hdmi but i can live with it. and it doesn't have mountain lion on board but other than that its a great laptop!
Summary: This is my first mac and i gotta say its fast! i don't think I'll ever be going back to Windows. i would recommend this to anyone who'...
Summary: This is my first mac and i gotta say its fast! i don't think I'll ever be going back to Windows. i would recommend this to anyone who's is thinking about buying it.
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It's great!
by RahilKanhaSharma on June 24, 2012
Pros: It is a great compilation of best hardware and best software.
OS X Mountain Lion is the best and most advanced OS,hardware is just awesome. No need to write@Cons: It should have shipped with OS X Mountain Lion(No problem as it is a free update for this MacBook Pro)
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Bought the computer based on recommendation from other.
by Virginpacific on April 9, 2013
Pros: Very Fast... No viruses. Very fast start up. Long battery life.
Light weight..Cons: Very expensive programs if you can find the program at all.
Not compatible with MANY websites. Very poor word processing program installed.. Very poor spreadsheet installed. Grade 3 level.
No good for the business I am in. Us and Can Gov sites.Summary: I bought this computer because i was told it is the one to get for mu Business.
Boy was that person ever WRONG. I deal with Can and Us gov ...Summary: I bought this computer because i was told it is the one to get for mu Business.
Boy was that person ever WRONG. I deal with Can and Us gov agencies a lot and this computer is not very compatible with MANY of their sites.
It is also not compatible with many GPS tracking devices that I use every day in my business. The accounting programs that are available are a lough. I am still using a PC for that. No good for Google talk.
NO good in general for business or less you run a hot dog stand or a donut shop. I deal with way to many high teck companies that want NOTHING to do with a Mack. It is great for personal use and browse the internet, Fast etc but no good for the business I am in. Spent close to $6000 on 2 of them. 15" pro and a 13" Ratina. Waste of money. Never again. The only regret I have is Buying them.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MD103LL/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 HD display,
Midsize Processor / Chipset
- CPU Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 2.3 GHz
- Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz
- Number of Cores Quad-Core
- Cache 6 MB,
L3 cache - 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 15.6 in
- LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
- Features Glossy
Audio & Video
- Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
- Graphics Processor NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000 - 512 MB GDDR5 SDRAM
- 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 77.5 Wh
- Run Time 7 hour(s)
AC Adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Output 85 Watt
Connections & Expansion
- Interfaces LAN,
FireWire 800,
2 x USB 3.0,
Thunderbolt,
Microphone input,
Headphone output - 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 14.35 in
- Depth 9.82 in
- Height 0.95 in
- Weight 5.6 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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- Address:
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