Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13" 2012 Specs
MacBook Pro - MD102LL/A - MacBookPro9,2 - A1278
About This Mac
Officially, this laptop was referred to as “MacBook Pro 13” Mid 2012 i7.” Apple launched this line as they continued the production of MacBook Pro in mid-2012. At a glance, you wouldn’t think that this version is any different from its identical models from the previous year. But this edition has a Core i7 processor with 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) and 750 GB of hard drive space. The device also includes a Thunderbolt standard port that supports 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions. They are utilized as peripherals with power resolutions as high as 2560×1600 and audio signals that are useful in most MacBook Pro 2012 specs.
Storage
Common to most MacBook Pro Mid 2012 specs, this line has a 750 GB, 6 Gb/s Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive disk sealed and soldered in a permanent place. This is why upgrading it after purchase can be a struggle, if not, impossible.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Pro 2012 13” has a native resolution and a widescreen TFT active-matrix of 1280×800, and a LED-backlit display of 2560 by 1600 equipped with an IPS technology.
Mid 2012 MacBook Pro Specs
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
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
One of the remarkable mid-2012 MacBook Pro specs on “Core i7” 2.9 13” is that it has a pre-installed MacOS X 10.7.3 (11D2515). It is made of a 3520M Sandy Bridge which is a multi-core microprocessor. This has two processing cores that can compute complicated operations. It comes with an 8X DL “SuperDrive,” and an “integrated” Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory.
Memory & Architecture
This MacBook Pro has a 256k level 2 cache and a 4 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front side bus with 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) RAM. This revolves around a 64-bit architecture, dedicated graphics processing.
Battery Life
This model has a non-swappable 63.5-watt-hour lithium polymer battery design that lasts for 7 hours of wireless web use.
2.9 GHZ Core i7
8 GB
MacBook Pro 2012 13 inch specs
Side View MD102LL/A
Ports on MD102LL/A
Top Down View A1278
750 GB Hard Drive
7 Hours
Upgrading Specs for Macbook Pro 13″ 2.9GHz
While the MacBook Pro has an 8 GB of RAM by default and also hosts Windows OS 7 (32-BitThis MacBook Pro comes with dimensions of 0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94 inches and a weight of 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg).
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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 |
13.3 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 2 |
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Resolution |
1280×800 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x 2, 4MB |
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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 |
2.9 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
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Type |
Core i7 (l7-3520M) |
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 |
HD Graphics 4000 |
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Cache Bus Speed |
2.9 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
758 MB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
768 MB |
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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 Air Port |
802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit) |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
63.5 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 4.0 |
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 |
MD102LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
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Apple Subfamily |
Mid 2012 13” |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1278 (EMC 2554) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBook Pro 9.2 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
: $ 368
