Apple MacBook Pro MC721LL/A “Core i7″ 2.0 15” Early 2011 Specs
MacBookPro8,2 – A1286
About this Mac
Apple continued the production of the MacBook Pro a1286 in early 2011 by introducing the MacBook Pro MC721LL/A that features a Core i7 processor with 4 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3 – 10600) and 500 GB of hard drive space. This includes the Thunderbolt standard port that supports 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions and is also used by peripherals to support resolutions as high as 2560×1600 and audio signal.
2.0 GHZCore i7
4 GB
500 GB Hard Drive
7 Hours
Storage & Memory
The MacBook Pro (MC721LL/A) comes with a 500 GB of 6 Gb/s Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard disk drive with the custom option of 750 GB available at additional prices.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Pro 15 inch has a widescreen TFT active-matrix and a 1440×900 resolution. The screen is also LED-backlit. If you are looking for a wider screen, then check out the md311ll a specs.
OS & Processor
This MacBook Pro 2011 specs include a pre-installed MacOS X 10.6.6 (10J3210), 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7 2635QM (Sandy Bridge) processor, and dual graphics processors – an AMD Radeon HD 6490M with 256 MB of dedicated GDDR5 memory and an Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics processor that shares 384 MB of memory with the system. However, if you are looking for a higher VRAM within the 2011 series, then check out the MC723LL A specs that come with standard1 GB VRAM
Battery
The MacBook ProMC724LL/A comes with a 77.5-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 7 hours of wireless web use.
Memory & Architecture
The Apple MacBook Pro comes with a 256k level 2 cache and a 6 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front side bus with 4 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3 – 10600) for its RAM, specs far better than its predecessor i.e., MC724LL A. All of this is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Upgradability
The technical specs of MacBook Pro MC721LL/A have standard 4GB of RAM, but users have the ability to upgrade it up to 16GB. The operating system of the MacBook Pro can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.6.6 (10DJ3210) to up to the latest macOS X 10.13.x. It can also be a host to the Windows OS 7 (32-Bit) and accommodate operating systems such as the Windows 8.1 (64-Bit).
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X DL “SuperDrive”
- AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) which allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- FireWire 800 port
- Gigabit Ethernet is provided for your Local Area Network (LAN) connections
- Two USB 2.0 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
- Thunderbolt standard port that is backward compatible with a Mini DisplayPort and can support an audio signal and a 2560×1600 resolution
- SDXC Card Slot
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
- Face Time HD webcam
| Introduced: February 24, 2011 | Discontinued: October 24, 2011 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 15.4 inches | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k x 2 |
| Resolution | 1440×900 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k x 4, 6MB |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC3-10600 DDR3 | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1333 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 4 GB |
| Speed | 2.0 GHz | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Type | Core i7 (I7-2635QM) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 5 GT/s | Video Card | Radeon HD 6490M |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.0 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | GDDR5 |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 256 MB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 256 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 500 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 8X DL “SuperDrive” |
| Storage Speed | 5400 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | 2.5” (9.5 mm) | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) | Standard Air Port | 802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 2.1+EDR | |
| Type | 77.5 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 2.0 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 7 hours | FireWire 800 | 1 |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Form Factor | MacBook (Unibody) | SDXC Card Slot | One |
| Apple Order No | MC721LL/A | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | Early 2011 15” | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | Sound Out | 1 | |
| Model ID | MacBook Pro 8.2 | Power Adapter | 1 |
