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Price range:
$1,649.99 - $1,853.60
Summary:A 15.4-inch laptop tested with Mac OS X Lion, Intel Core i7 2.3GHz processor, 4GB of memory, Nvidia GeForce GT 650M/Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, and a 500GB hard drive.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch MD103LL/A is a 15.4-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1440 x 900. It has 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i7 2.3GHz processor and Nvidia GeForce GT 650M/Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter with 512MB video memory. It comes with Mac OS X Lion pre-installed.
The MacBook Pro 15-inch MD103LL/A has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 2 USB ports. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers.
The MacBook Pro 15-inch MD103LL/A measures 14.4 inches wide by 1 inches high by 9.8 inches deep and it weighs 5.6lbs. 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 15-inch MD103LL/A
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
Display size (in.)
15.4
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 i7 2.3GHz
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)
4
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)
500
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)
512
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
D
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.
i would buy this laptop over and over again. pricey for most,but remember you get what you pay for. you will be money ahead to buy any mac laptop i used sony vaio computers for years, but after using a friend's computer and the performance of my ipad,iphone the quality out weighed the price alone, not to mention the money you will save on anti-virus and malware software programs for windows system that you will have to purchase year after year. once you own a mac that's it you won't own anything else. the computer's very fast at every program its performance surprised me and im still learning the system. once you learn how to operate the computer and all the functions youre good to go, and learning the system isn't that hard or confusing it's just most people were brought up learning and using the window's system. but most schools and colleges are going to mac systems because of the quality. do your reasearch prior to purchase like i did but there is nothing on the market today to equal or compare the mac book pro too not unless its another mac book pro enough said. you will be happy with this purchase some things are worth the money and more.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
Rob from NJ
from
Sicklerville, NJ
5.0
Solid Laptop that can replace the deskto
1/26/2013
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Use
Fast
Good Battery Life
Reliable Performance
Cons
Mac Tax
Best Uses
Music
Video
Web Browsing
Word Processing
Comment:
This is my second MacBook Pro, I sold my 2011 13 and upgrade to this new 15. The i7 quad Processor and upgraded the ram to 16GB make a nice difference over the dual core processor in the 13 with 8GB. The 15 display works better for my needs with more content fitting on the page. Running Windows with VM and performs seamlessly. The 15 has a dedicated graphic card which is a nice upgrade from the 13.
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