Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 3.1 13” Early 2015 Specs
2015 – 13-inch – Core i7 – MacBookPro12,1 – MF843LL/A – A1502
About this Mac
The Apple’s new addition to its 2015 MacBook production line was MacBook Pro “Core i7” 3.1 13-Inch (Early 2015 Retina Display). This Apple Macbook Pro features a 14 nm “Broadwell” 3.1 GHz Intel “Core i7” processor (5557U), with retina display of 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560×1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors in a crisp, sleek case design.
3.1 GHZCore i7
8 GB
128, 256, 512 GB Flash Storage
10-12 Hours
Storage
Apple Macbook Pro 2015 13 Inch possesses, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB PCIe-based flash storage and is configurable to 1TB flash storage. It’s a huge leap from its predecessors. It is still being used in today’s models and stands to be one of the fastest storage devices available.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Pro Early 2015 comes with a 13.3” Retina display high resolution (2560×1600) LED-backlit widescreen making the model ultra-crisp. The graphics produced are absolutely phenomenal.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Pro comes with MacOS X 10.10.2 (14C2507) and runs on a 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 5557U processor with up to 3.4 GHz of Turbo Boost supported and an Intel Iris 6100 graphics processor that shares 1.5 GB of memory with the system. However, if you are looking for more speed then mbp MJLT2LL/A is recommended due to the turbo boost 2.0 that helps enhance the performance even more.
Memory & Architecture
MacBook Pro a1502 features 256k level 2 cache and a 4 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front-side bus with 8 GB of 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM for its RAM centering around a 64-Bit architecture. Its 8 GB onboard memory is configurable to 16GB, allowing the power-hungry users a perfect purchase.
Battery Life
The battery power of the Apple Macbook Pro 2015 13 Inch has been improved drastically, providing a 74.9 Wh battery compared to its predecessor’s 71.8Wh. Apple claims 10 hours of wireless web browsing and 12 hours of iTunes movie playback similar to MF841LL/A.
Upgradability
As established earlier, this Macbook Pro Early 2015 can be upgraded from 8 GB RAM to up to 16 GB RAM at purchase but one needs specialized skills to upgrade it further as compared to apple macbook pro mjlq2ll a which is much easier to upgrade. The model can also be upgraded from its old MacOS X 10.10.2 (14C2507) to its current versions. It can work with Windows 7 (64-Bit) and support operating systems as new as Windows 10 (64-Bit) simultaneously. It comes with dimensions of 0.71 x 12.35 x 8.62 and a weight of 3.48 lbs (1.58 kg). This adds to the popularity of this MacBook production line, making it a force to reckon with.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0 PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- HDMI port
- Two USB 3.0 Ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
- An Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
- 2 Thunderbolt “2” ports that are backward compatible with a Mini DisplayPort and can support an audio signal
- An SDXC Card Slot
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad
- 720p FaceTime HD webcam
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Introduced: March 9, 2015 |
Discontinued: June 5, 2017 |
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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 |
2560×1600 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x 2, 3MB |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
LPDDR3 SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1866 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
8 GB |
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Speed |
3.1 GHz (3.4 GHz Turbo boost) |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
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Type |
Core i7 (I7-5557U) |
RAM Slots |
None |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
8 GB |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
5 GT/s (DMI2) |
Video Card |
Iris 6100 |
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Cache Bus Speed |
3.1 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
1.5 GB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
1.5 GB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
128, 256, 512GB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
643.6 MB/s/1.3 GB/s |
Standard Ethernet |
None |
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Storage Dimensions |
Proprietary |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Proprietary (PCIe 2.0×4) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11ac |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
74.9 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port |
2 |
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Battery Life |
10 – 12 hours |
FireWire Port |
None |
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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 |
13” MacBook Pro (early-2015) |
SDXC Card Slot |
1 |
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Apple Order No |
MF843LL/A |
Microphone |
2 |
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Apple Subfamily |
Retina early 2015 13″ |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1502 (EMC 2835) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBookPro 12.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
