Apple MacBook Pro ME665LL/A “Core i7″ 2.7 15” Early 2013 Specs
MacBookPro10,1 – A1398
About this Mac
The MacBook Pro ME665LL/A 15 inch is a high-end notebook that is perfect for professionals. The introduction of A1398 with a Core i7 processor and 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM and 512 GB of flash storage. This 15 inch MacBook Pro has a 2880×1800 Retina Display that flaunts a beautiful high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4” widescreen, which goes with a thin and sleek case design.
This ultimate notebook provides power users a striking combination of a magnificent display with a blasting performance and long battery life in a single computer similar to ME874LL/A.
2.7 GHZCore i7
16 GB
512 GB SSD
7 Hours
Storage
The blazing-fast flash storage of this MacBook Pro is remarkable. Similar to ME698LL/A it comes with a 512 GB SSD of 6 Gb/s. This unit allows a configuration of up to 1B for an additional cost at the same time of its purchase. This is already a major improvement from the previous hard drives in the earlier generations. Since it features faster flash storage, it is not surprising that it is still used up to this day by most models and stands for devices available in the market.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Pro Model a1398 features a 15.4” color widescreen LED-backlit display powered by an In-Plane Switching technology or referred to as IPS. This monitor shows true-to-life colors that are full of richness and contrast in 2880×1800 native resolution (220 ppi or 178-degree viewing angle).
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The MacBook Pro is a graphics powerhouse. It has both the discrete GeForce GT 650M card and Intel Iris Pro graphics. It automatically switches depending upon the need for it. Apple further claims that even if a user doesn’t prefer a discrete GPU, this function is a default similar to ME664LL/A. This model has a pre-installed MacOS X 10.8.2 (12C3103), a 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory, and an “integrated” Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares the system.
Memory & Architecture
Any application installed on the MacBook Pro is guaranteed to work faster with its 256k level 2 cache and a 6 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front-side bus with a 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM for its RAM. It focuses on a 64-Bit architecture.
A 64-bit system operates more efficiently in producing more top quality images and sharp graphics. This makes the model ideal for high-end gaming and HD viewing.
Battery Life
This MacBook Pro is powered by a 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that provides 7 hours of the wireless web according to the official test conducted by Apple. It is not upgradeable even after its initial purchase.
Upgradability
By default, this a1398 MacBook Pro has standard 8 GB of RAM, but users can upgrade it to 16 GB. Furthermore, its operating system can also be upgraded from the pre-installed MacOS X 10.6.6 (10DJ3210) even to the latest macOS X. It also hosts a Windows OS 7 (32-Bit) and accommodates an operating system that is as high as Windows 8.1 (64-Bit). This model has dimensions of 0.95 in x 12.78 in x 8.94 in and a weight of 4.5 lbs or 2.04 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: February 13, 2013 | Discontinued: October 22, 2013 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 15.4 inches | Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 4 |
| Resolution | 2880×1800 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k x 4, 6MB |
| Processor | RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 16 GB |
| Speed | 2.7 GHz | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Type | Core i7 (I7-3740QM) | RAM Slots | None |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 16 GB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 5 GT/s* | Video Card | GeForce GT 650M |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.6 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | GDDR5 |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 1 GB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 512 GB SSD | Standard Optical Drive | None |
| Storage Speed | N/A | Standard Ethernet | None |
| Storage Dimensions | Proprietary | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Proprietary (6 Gb/s) | Standard AirPort | 802.11a/b/g/n(3-Stream) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| Type | 95 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 3.0 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 7 hours | FireWire Port | None |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Form Factor | MacBook Pro (Retina) | SDXC Card Slot | 1 |
| Apple Order No | ME665LL/A | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | Retina early 2013 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1398 (EMC 2673) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook Pro 10.1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
