Apple MacBook Pro MD546LL/A “Core i7″ 2.7 15” 2012 Specs
MacBookPro 9,1 – A1286
About this Mac
Apple continued the production of the MacBook Pro inmid-2012. They introduced the MacBook Pro with a Core i7 processor with 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) and 750 GB of hard drive space. This device 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.
The device features the Thunderbolt standard port which supports 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions. This can also be used by peripherals to power resolutions as high as 2560×1600, and an audio signal.
2.7 GHZCore i7
8 GB
750GB Hard Drive
7 Hours
Storage
This model comes with a 750 GB of 6 Gb/s Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive. Originally, it was only 500 GB prior to its custom configuration.
Screen Size and Resolution
The MacBook Pro a1286 has a 15.4” screen color widescreen TFT active-matrix “glossy” display and 1440×900 resolution. This is reportedly upgradable to higher quality at an additional cost through custom configuration. This is LED-backlit as well.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Pro is powered by dual graphics processors – an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M and an “integrated” Intel HD Graphics that shares the same system memory.
By default, this model has a pre-installed MacOS X 10.7.3 (11D2097) 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 3820QM (Ivy Bridge) processor. This system is ideal for multimedia and graphics performance. It is actually 20% better than its predecessor. This is perfect for high-definition video transcoding and gameplay.
Memory & Architecture
Any application installed on this MacBook Pro is guaranteed to operate faster with its 8 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front-side bus with 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800). This centers around a 64-Bit architecture.
This system is certainly capable of more as it can store many computational values. It also comes with additional security features that can prevent buggy and malicious drivers from a system.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro comes with a 77.5 watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that provides 7 hours of wireless web use.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro comes standard with 8 GB of RAM, but can be upgraded up to 16GB. The operating system of the MacBook Pro can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.7.3 (11D2097) to up to current MacOS X. It can also host the Windows OS 7 (32-Bit) and be upgraded to as high as the Windows 8.1 (64-Bit). This MacBook Pro comes with dimensions of 0.95 x 14.35 x 9.82 in and a weight of 5.6 lbs (2.56 kg).
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 4.0 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 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
- 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
- FaceTime HD webcam
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Introduced: June 11, 2012 |
Discontinued: October 22, 2013 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
15.4 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 4 |
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Resolution |
1440×900 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x 4, 8MB |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
PC3-12800 DDR3L |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1600 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
8 GB |
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Speed |
2.7 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
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Type |
Core i7(I7-3820QM) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
5 GT/s |
Video Card |
GeForce GT 650M |
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Cache Bus Speed |
2.7 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
GDDR5 |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
1 GB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
1 GB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
750 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
8X DL “SuperDrive” |
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Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
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Storage Dimensions |
2.5” (9.5 mm) |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit) |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
77.5 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 2.0 |
2 |
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Battery Life |
7 hours |
FireWire 800 |
1 |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Inertial) |
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Form Factor |
MacBook (Unibody) |
SDXC Card Slot |
One |
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Apple Order No |
MD546LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
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Apple Subfamily |
Mid 2012 15” |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1286 (EMC 2556) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBookPro 9.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
