Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
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Verge Review
Though Apple quietly discontinued the 17-inch MacBook Pro this week, hardly a tear was shed. In fact, the company went out of its way to replace the ultra-premium tier with something even more covetous — namely, a 15-inch MacBook Pro with such a pixel-dense screen that the company put “Retina display” prominently in its name. Apple went even further, shrinking the body down to “as thin as Air” dimensions thanks to some clever industrial design and a few sacrifices along the way. And...Basic Specs
| Thickness | .71 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.46 pounds |
| Operating system | Mac OS X |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 15.4 inches |
| CPU brand | Intel |
| CPU family | Ivy Bridge |
| Graphics type | Switchable |
| Integrated GPU model | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Base discrete GPU brand | Nvidia |
Recent News
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Thermal imaging reveals hot spots on the Macbook Pro with Retina Display
3 days ago 137 comments -
MacBook Pro with Retina display can drive four screens simultaneously
8 days ago 209 comments -
iFixit tears down the new MacBook Pro's ultra-thin Retina display
10 days ago 111 comments -
MacBook Pro with Retina display delivery dates delayed again, now 3 to 4 weeks
14 days ago 67 comments -
Chrome update for MacBook Pro's Retina display coming soon, developer version available now
15 days ago 57 comments -
MacBook Pro with Retina display review
15 days ago 914 comments
Tech Specs
Hardware
| Width | 14.13 inches |
|---|---|
| Depth | 9.73 inches |
| Thickness | .71 inches |
| Weight | 4.46 pounds |
| Color | Silver |
Software
| Operating system | Mac OS X |
|---|
Display (base)
| Screen size (diagonal) | 15.4 inches |
|---|---|
| Display surface | Glossy |
| Technology | IPS LCD |
| Backlight | LED |
| Resolution (X) | 2880 px |
| Resolution (Y) | 1800 px |
| PPI | 220 |
Keyboard
| Type | Chiclet |
|---|---|
| Backlit | Yes |
| Number pad | No |
Mouse
| Type(s) | Trackpad |
|---|---|
| Multitouch | Yes |
| Multitouch points | 4 |
Processor (base)
| CPU brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU family | Ivy Bridge |
| Model | Core i7 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Clockspeed | 2.3 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed | 3.3 GHz |
Processor (max)
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Ivy Bridge |
| Model | Core i7 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Clockspeed | 2.7 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed | 3.7 GHz |
GPU (base)
| Graphics type | Switchable |
|---|---|
| Integrated GPU brand | Intel |
| Integrated GPU model | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Base discrete GPU brand | Nvidia |
| Discrete GPU model | GeForce GT 650M |
| Dedicated VRAM size | 1 GB |
Memory
| Base RAM size | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Max. config RAM size | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR3 |
| Base RAM speed | 1600 MHz |
Storage
| Options | Flash Memory (SSD) |
|---|---|
| Base drive type | Flash (SSD) |
| Base drive capacity | 256 GB |
| Max. config SSD | 768 GB |
| Card reader | Yes |
| Card reader support | SD |
Audio
| Speakers | 2 |
|---|
Webcam
| Video resolution | 720p |
|---|
Sensors
| Ambient light | Yes |
|---|
Port options
| USB 3.0 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| 3.5mm mic / headphone combo | 1 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi options | 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a |
| 802.11n frequencies | 5GHz, 2.4GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
Battery
| Size | 95 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) |
| Removable | No |
| Quoted time | 7 hr |
Recent News
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Thermal imaging reveals hot spots on the Macbook Pro with Retina Display
3 days ago 137 comments -
MacBook Pro with Retina display can drive four screens simultaneously
8 days ago 209 comments -
iFixit tears down the new MacBook Pro's ultra-thin Retina display
10 days ago 111 comments -
MacBook Pro with Retina display delivery dates delayed again, now 3 to 4 weeks
14 days ago 67 comments -
Chrome update for MacBook Pro's Retina display coming soon, developer version available now
15 days ago 57 comments -
MacBook Pro with Retina display review
15 days ago 914 comments -
MacBook Pro buyers: don't expect all your apps to be Retina-ready right away
16 days ago 77 comments -
MacBook Pro with Retina display dismantled by iFixit, revealing soldered RAM
16 days ago 326 comments -
Apple airs MacBook Pro with Retina display TV ad
16 days ago 134 comments -
Apple rolls out update to fix non-responsive MacBook Pro with Retina display trackpads
16 days ago 9 comments -
Apple updates iMovie to support new MacBook Pro with Retina display
17 days ago 5 comments -
MacBook Pro with Retina display now shipping with 2 to 3 week delay
17 days ago 81 comments -
Chrome vs. Safari browsers on the MacBook Pro's Retina display
17 days ago 221 comments -
New MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. MacBook Air in pictures
17 days ago 86 comments -
Apple's 2012 MacBook family portrait: a guide for new buyers and upgraders
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New MacBook Pro with Retina display hands-on pictures and video
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Apple Store back online, get your new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air now
18 days ago 52 comments -
New MacBook Pro with Retina Display first look!
18 days ago 300 comments -
Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro vs. the competition
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Retina MacBook Pro vs. the pixel density competition
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OS X, pro apps, and games updated for new MacBook Pro Retina Display
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Apple announces next-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, ships today for $2,199
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