Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina Display MD212LL/A
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Price range:
$1,515.59 - $1,699.99
Summary:A 13.3-inch laptop tested with Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Intel Core i5 2.5GHz processor, 8GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, and a 128GB solid-state drive.
About - Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina Display MD212LL/A
The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina Display MD212LL/A is a 13.3-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 2560 x 1600. It has 8GB of memory and a 128GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. But it lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It comes with Mac OS X Mountain Lion pre-installed.
The MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina Display MD212LL/A has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 2 USB ports. It has HDMI out for connecting to an HDTV. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers.
The MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina Display MD212LL/A measures 12.3 inches wide by 0.6 inches high by 8.7 inches deep and it weighs 3.6lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 3 months of tech support.
About This Brand
Apple computers usually cost more than Windows-based systems. Apple computers use Mac OS X as their operating system, which has fewer problems with viruses and other malware. Macs can also run windows. The company primarily offers several consumer lines, the MacBook Pro (laptops), the iMac (all-in-one desktops), the Mac mini (a small, budget desktop). The Mac Pro desktop is its professional line. Apple's telephone tech support is limited to three months, but you can get unlimited free tech support at the Genius Bar in Apple stores.
Features & Specs - Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina Display MD212LL/A
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
Display size (in.)
13.3
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks.
Processor
Core i5
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time.
Memory (GB)
8
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive.
Storage (GB)
128
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games.
Video memory (MB)
NA
Blu-ray or DVD Has either a Blu-Ray drive (B), which lets you watch Blu-Ray movies and read/write to CDs and DVDs, or a DVD drive (D), which lets you read/write to CDs and DVDs.
Blu-ray or DVD
None
Wi-Fi type (802.11) The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas.
Wi-Fi type (802.11)
n
WiMAX One of the standards used by cell phone service providers that they call "4G". Based on the IEEE 802.16e wireless standard, mobile WiMAX is a wireless broadband Internet connection like Wi-Fi, with comparable data speeds. But its range is much greater, measured in miles rather than feet, which in theory should provide continuous broadband coverage over greater distances. If supported you usually have to sign up with a service provider and pay an extra fee.
WiMAX
No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.)
Memory-card reader
Yes
Built-in webcam A built-in webcam for videoconferencing.
Built-in webcam
Yes
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive.
eSATA port
No
Thunderbolt port Has a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals such as an external hard drive. Thunderbolt is a new high-speed port that can connect to DVI, HDMI and VGA through the use of adapters.
Started using Macs 7 years ago. Lot less overhead and a lot more reliability and ease of use over Windows which I had been using since grad school in 1986. Best machine I've seen yet, even better than my 2011 iMac. SSD hard drive phenomally fast, 8GB RAM more than adequate. The i7 chip very good. Works well in every respect. Using in conjunction with 811.n Apple Airport Extreme Wireless. Internet very fast. Retina display has to be seen - no pun intended. The only complaint I have is the price but I suppose you get what you pay for. Also had to buy the SuperDrive since this model doesn't have a drive. Only has 2 3.0 USB ports, had to buy a hub. Didn't like not having an ethernet port but didn't need it anyway. One can be purchased with a Thunderbolt interface for $30. Also, I did not like them getting rid of the FireWire 800 port and replacing with Thunderbolt, drives prohibitively expensive. 3.0 back up drives work very well without Thunderbolt. Apple has a dirty habit of overly pushy planned obsolesence. All in all, considering the performance, it was well worth it.
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