The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Late 2012 is a notebook computer designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2012 to 2013 as part of the MacBook Pro computers. The computer was introduced on October 23, 2012, and its price started at $1,699.
The new MacBook Pro features a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 or 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 13.3″ high-resolution LED-Backlit Retina Display, aluminum unibody case, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB or 512 GB flash drive, built-in Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0 ports, FaceTime HD camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, new Thunderbolt port, MagSafe 2, and 1 GB Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on October 22, 2013. Today MacBook Pro 13-inch Late 2012 is 11 years old!
MacBook Pro 13-inch Late 2012 Details
| Introduced | October 23, 2012 – 11 years ago |
| Discontinued | October 22, 2013 – 10 years ago |
| Last Software Update | July 20, 2022 – 22 months ago |
| Time on the Market | 12 months (1 year) |
| Time of Support | 115 months (9 years) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro10,2 |
| Model Number | A1425 |
| EMC | 2557 |
| Order Number | MD212LL/A (128 GB) MD213LL/A (256 GB) Z0N43LL/A (512 GB) |
| Original Price | $1,699 $1,899 $1,999 $2,199 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 3.57 Ibs. 1.619 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.75” H x 12.35” W x 8.62” D 1.9 cm H x 31.36 cm W x 21.89 cm D |
MacBook Pro 13-inch Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3210M “Ivy Bridge” (2.5 GHz) Intel Core i7 3520M “Ivy Bridge” (2.9 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 2.5 GHz 2.9 GHz |
| Maximum Processor Speed | Up to 3.1 GHz (Core i5) Up to 3.6 GHz (Core i7) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s |
| Cache | 3 MB shared L3 (Core i5) 4 MB shared L3 (Core i7) |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 128 GB (SSD) 256 GB (SSD) 512 GB (SSD) 768 GB (SSD) |
| Media | 1 – MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 8 GB integrated memory PC3-12800 DDR3L 1600 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen Retina Display |
| Pixel Density | 227 ppi |
| Brightness | Unknown |
| Resolutions | 1024 x 640 1440 x 900 1680 x 1050 2560 x 1600 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Graphics Memory | 1 GB DDR3 shared with main memory* |
| Display Connection | 1 – Thunderbolt 1 – HDMI |
| Display Support | Supports an HDMI-compatible device while using one Thunderbolt display or support for two Thunderbolt displays |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 x 1600 pixels (Thunderbolt) Up to 1920 x 1080 pixels (HDMI) |
| Camera | FaceTime HD (720p) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – Secure Digital (SDXC) |
| Hard Drive Interface | 6 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
| Ethernet | Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Optional) |
| Modem | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Infrared | None |
| FireWire | Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter (Optional) |
| USB | 2 – Up to 5 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt | 2 – Thunderbolt 1 (Up to 10 Gbps) |
| Audio In | 2 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical output jack 2 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 1 – Thunderbolt 1 – HDMI |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | None |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
Software
| Original OS | OS X 10.8.1 |
| Later OS | OS X 10.8.2 |
| Maximum OS | macOS 10.15.7 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Power Nap | Supported |
| Handoff | Supported |
| Bundled Software | OS X 10.8 iLife ’11 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand) |
Power
| System Battery | 74 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 30 days |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 60 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter |
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