- 2.6 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor
- 4GB DDR3 RAM; 750 GB Hard Drive
- 15.4 inch LED-backlit display, 1440-by-900 resolution
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 1Gb Graphics
- Mac OS X v10.7 Lion, 7 Hour Battery Life
The Apple MacBook Pro features Intel's new
third-generation Core architecture for a boost in processor
and memory speeds. New next-generation graphics deliver
performance levels that are up to 60 percent faster than
before. And high-speed Thunderbolt I/O lets you transfer
data at rates up to 10 GBps. The MacBook Pro is a great
computer that just got even greater.
The 15.4-inch MacBook Pro.
As with previous models, the MacBook Pro features a
precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of
aluminum, creating a thin and light mobile computing
workhorse (less than 1 inch thin and just 5.6 pounds) that's
also highly durable. It includes a 15.4-inch, LED-backlit
glass display as well as a glass trackpad that doesn't
include a button (for larger tracking area) that features
Apple's Multi-Touch technology. And it comes standard with
automatic graphics switching that provides performance when
you need it and energy efficiency when you don't. You'll
also get up to 7 hours of battery life while on the go.
The MacBook Pro also now includes both a high-speed
Thunderbolt port and two USB 3 ports, enabling you to easily
connect to external displays and a wide variety of high
performance peripherals.
This version of the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro (model
MD104LL/A) features a 2.6 GHz Core i7 quad-core processor,
750 GB hard drive, and 8 Gb of installed RAM. Other features
include an 8x SuperDrive, ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi
networking, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, an SDXC card slot,
and a FireWire 800 port (see full specifications below).
Free Upgrade to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
This Mac comes pre-installed with OS X 10.7 Lion, but it
is eligible to a free upgrade to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
When Mountain Lion becomes available in July,
Apple's Up-To-Date program page for details on how to
request your copy of Mountain Lion.
Apple's OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date upgrade is
available to all customers who purchase a qualifying new Mac
system from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller on or
after June 11, 2012. Customers who purchase a qualifying Mac
between June 11, 2012 and the date when Mountain Lion is
available in the Mac App Store will have 30 days from the OS
X Mountain Lion release date to make a request.
Mountain Lion introduces innovative features including
the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide
Sharing, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center, and the enhanced
security of Gatekeeper. With iCloud built into the
foundation of OS X, Mountain Lion makes it easier than ever
to keep your content up to date across all your devices.
Includes iLife '11 suite with iPhoto, iMovie, and
Garageband.
Key Features
IIntel Core i7 Quad-Core Processing
The MacBook Pro packs plenty of power thanks to the
latest Intel Core i7 processor, which features a faster
processor, more powerful graphics, and a memory controller
integrated into a single chip. The third-generation
quad-core Intel Core i7 has a 2.6 GHz speed, which can
dynamically accelerate up to 3.6 GHz to match your workload
thanks to updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology.
Automatic Graphics Switching
The MacBook Pro offers excellent graphics flexibility
with two video processors--the discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT
650M processor (with 1 Gb of GDDR5 video memory) for
heavier workloads and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
processor for better battery life on the go.
When using your MacBook Pro for everyday activities like
surfing the Web or checking your email, the integrated,
energy-efficient Intel HD Graphics 4000 processor ensures
that everything runs smoothly. But when you need more
horsepower for things like playing 3D games, editing HD
video, or even running CAD software, the MacBook Pro will
automatically switch to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M processor
for better responsiveness.
High-speed Thunderbolt and USB 3 Ports
A high-speed Thunderbolt port allows the MacBook Pro to
transfer data at lightning-fast speeds and connect displays
like the Apple Thunderbolt Display, enabling you to turn
this highly portable notebook into a highly versatile
workstation. And with two USB 3 ports, you'll be able to
connect the latest USB 3 devices and access a pipeline
that's up to 10 times faster than USB 2.
The smooth, buttonless multi-touch trackpad.
Because Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology,
you'll be able to connect to a high-resolution display from
the same port. Any Mini DisplayPort display plugs right into
the Thunderbolt port, and you can also connect displays that
use DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, or VGA connections with an
existing adapter. You'll also be able to include your
display into a daisy-chained set of peripherals.
Integrated HD FaceTime Webcam
You'll be able to easily connect with friends, family,
and business colleagues using the MacBook Pro's HD 720p
FaceTime camera, which is integrated into the thin bezel
above the display and features three times the resolution of
the previous FaceTime camera. And with Apple's FaceTime
application, you're not limited to video chats with other
Macs--you can now make video calls to iPhone and iPod touch
users.
Buttonless Multi-Touch Trackpad
With no button on the glass trackpad, there's more room
to track and click--left, right, center, and everywhere in
between. Without a separate button, the trackpad gives your
hands plenty of room to move on the large, silky glass
surface. It also incorporates Multi-Touch
gestures--including swipe, pinch, rotate, and four-finger
swipe. And it also now supports inertial scrolling, an
intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries,
lengthy documents and long web sites.
Key Specifications
- 15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen
display with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass
(1440 x 900-pixel resolution)
- 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor
(3.6 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB L3 cache)
- Dual graphics processors with automatic
switching between NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (with
1 Gb of GDDR5 video memory) for demanding applications
and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 for power savings
- 750 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400
RPM)
- 8 Gb installed RAM (1600 MHz DDR3;
maximum capacity)
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with
double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in HD 720p FaceTime HD camera
for video chatting
- Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on
802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
- Gigabit Ethernet wired networking
(10/100/1000)
- Bluetooth 4.0 for connecting with
peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
- Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
with native video output support for Mini DisplayPort
plus DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires
adapters, sold separately)
- Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps;
backwards compatibility with USB 2)
- FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
- SDXC card slot (supports cards up
to 64 GB in size)
- Stereo speakers with subwoofers
- Audio line-in and line-out ports
- Dimensions: 14.35 x 9.82 x 0.95
inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 5.6 pounds
- Up to 7 hours of battery life
What's in the Box
15.4-inch MacBook Pro, display cleaning cloth, 85W
MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, printed and
electronic documentation
Limited Warranty And Service
The MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone
support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended
to 3 years with the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Installed Software
At the heart of every MacBook Pro--and every Mac--is OS X
Lion, an operating system that's both easy to use and
incredibly powerful. It's built on a rock-solid UNIX
foundation and engineered to take full advantage of the
technologies in every new Mac. So everything works together
perfectly. And features like Multi-Touch gestures and
Mission Control let you interact with your computer in
amazing and intuitive new ways.
- OS 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)
iLife helps you do more with photos, movies, and music
than you ever thought possible. In iPhoto, you can browse,
edit, and share your photos in stunning new full-screen
views. Create epic Hollywood-style movie trailers from your
home video in iMovie. And GarageBand gives you everything
you need to make a great-sounding song--including tools for
keeping your song in perfect rhythm and guitar and piano
lessons.
- iiLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand)
AppleCare Protection Plan
Because Apple makes the hardware, the operating system,
and many applications, the Mac is a truly integrated system.
And only the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you one-stop service
and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved
in a single call. Extend the complimentary service and
support on your Mac to 3 years from the original Mac
purchase date with the AppleCare Protection Plan. You get
direct telephone access to Apple experts for technical
questions, and you get global repair coverage--including
both parts and labor--for your Mac and select Apple
peripherals.
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