MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications

Display

• 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors

• Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

• Configurable to 1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy or antiglare display.

Processor

• 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz) with 6MB L3 cache

• 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache

  • Configurable to 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 8MB L3 cache.

Memory

• 2.3GHz

  • 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory

  • Configurable to 8GB.

• 2.6GHz

  • 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory

Storage^

• 2.3GHz

  • 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive

  • Configurable options:

    • 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive

    • 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive

    • 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive

    • 128GB solid-state drive

    • 256GB solid-state drive

    • 512GB solid-state drive

• 2.6GHz

  • 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive

  • Configurable options:

    • 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive

    • 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive

    • 128GB solid-state drive

    • 256GB solid-state drive

    • 512GB solid-state drive

Size and Weight

• Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)

• Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)

• Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)

• Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.56 kg)

Graphics and Video Support

• Intel HD Graphics 4000

• NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.3GHz configuration) or NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.6GHz configuration) and automatic graphics switching

• Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Thunderbolt digital video output

• Native Mini DisplayPort output

• DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

• VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)

• Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)

• HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)

Camera

• 720p FaceTime HD camera

Connections and Expansion

• MagSafe power port

• Gigabit Ethernet port

• FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)

• Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)

• Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)

• Audio line in

• Audio line out

• SDXC card slot

• Kensington lock slot

• 8x SuperDrive

Wireless

• 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible

• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Audio

• Stereo speakers with subwoofer

• Omnidirectional microphone

• Audio line in (digital/analog)

• Audio line out (digital/analog)

• Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Keyboard and Trackpad

• Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor

• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Battery and Power

• Up to 7 hours wireless web

• Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe power port

Electrical and Operating Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz

• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

• Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–24° to 45° C)

• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing

• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet

• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Included SoftwareOS X Lion

Includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more.

OS X Mountain Lion. Coming soon. Buy a new Mac now and get a free upgrade to the next release of OS X when it arrives this summer. Learn more.

iLife

Includes iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand

Included in Package

*Included in Box OEM or generic compatible AC adapter and charge cable **Software/Apps Preinstalled: Most current MacOSx available for year model All Apple preinstalled Apps included with OSx version