Apple MacBook Pro ME864LL/A “Core i5″ 2.4 13” Late 2013 Specs
MacBookPro11,1 – A1502
About this Mac
The MacBook Pro ME864LL A is a powerful notebook introduced in late 2013 similar to ME874LL/A. The MacBook Pro Retina Display with a Core i5 processor with 4 GB or 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM and 128 GB or 256 GB flash storage flaunts an ultrathin and innovative unibody design. This product combines a beautiful high-resolution LED-backlit 13.3” widescreen 2560×1600 “retina” display with sleek aesthetics. Further device specifications and capabilities for this MacBook Pro can be found below.
2.4 GHZCore i5
4 GB/ 8 GB
128 / 256 GB SSD
9 Hours
Storage
This Apple MacBook Pro is smoothly responsive and fluid with its PCIe-based flash storage. It possesses either 128 GB or 256 GB memory, clearly a significant improvement from the hard drives utilized in the older generations. It is 60% faster in write and read performance compared to its predecessors. Since this unit has dependable flash storage, it is still used up to this day by new models such as ME866LL A.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Pro comes with a glossy 13.3” color widescreen LED-backlit display with IPS technology and a native resolution of 2560×1600 at 227 ppi in 178-degree viewing angle. This is capable of supporting 2 external displays through Thunderbolt 2.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This system features a dual-core 4th generation Haswell 2.4 GHz Core i5 processor. It has a pre-installed MacOS X 10.9 (13A2093), and an integrated Intel Iris 5100 graphics processor that uses the same memory as the system. This processor is responsible for the better battery performance of this unit.
Memory & Architecture
Unlike its predecessor ME698LL/A, any application installed on this MacBook Pro is guaranteed to work faster with its 256k level 2 cache and a 3 MB Level 3 cache plus 4 GB or 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM for its RAM. This centers around a 64-Bit architecture that has a Time Machine backup which automatically backs up system data with its external hard drive.
Battery Life
This MacBook Pro has a built-in and integrated 71.8 watt-hour polymer battery that can last up to 9 hours of wireless web use according to the testing of Apple.
Upgradability
The default operating system of this MacBook Pro is the pre-installed MacOS X 10.9 (13A2093). It can be upgraded to the current MacOS X. It can also host Windows OS 7 and accommodate an operating system that is as high as that of Windows 10. This MacBook Pro also has dimensions of 0.71 x 12.35 x 8.62 in and a weight of 3.46 lbs or 1.57 kg.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0 allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- Two USB 3.0 Ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
- Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
- SDXC Card Slot
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
- FaceTime HD webcam.
Introduced: October 22, 2013 |
Discontinued: July 29, 2014 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
13.3 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 2 |
Resolution |
2560×1600 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x 2, 3MB |
Processor |
RAM Type |
DDR3L SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1600 MHz |
Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
4 GB/ 8 GB |
Speed |
2.4 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
Type |
Core i5 (I5-4258U) |
RAM Slots |
None |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
4 GB/ 8 GB |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
5 GT/s* |
Video Card |
Iris 5100 |
Cache Bus Speed |
2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
1.5 GB |
EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
1.5 GB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
128 GB, 256 GB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
Storage Speed |
673.5/731 MB/s |
Standard Ethernet |
None |
Storage Dimensions |
Proprietary |
Standard Modem |
None |
Storage Interface |
Proprietary (PCIe 2.0 x2) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11ac |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
71.8 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 3.0 |
2 |
Battery Life |
9 hours |
FireWire Port |
None |
Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Inertial) |
Form Factor |
MacBook Pro (Retina) |
SDXC Card Slot |
1 |
Apple Order No |
ME864LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
Apple Subfamily |
Retina late 2013 13″ |
Headphone |
1 |
Apple Model Number |
A1502 (EMC 2678) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
MacBook Pro11.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |