The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch Early 2013 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple in 2013 as part of the MacBook Pro computers. The computer has been introduced on February 13, 2013, and its price started at $2199.
The new MacBook Pro features a 2.4 GHz / 2.7 GHz or 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 15.4″ high-resolution LED-Backlit Retina Display, aluminum unibody case, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM, 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, and 1 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M and Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on October 22, 2013.
Today MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch Early 2013 is 10 years old!
MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch Early 2013 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | February 13, 2013 |
| Discontinued | October 22, 2013 |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro10,1 |
| Model Number | A1398 |
| EMC | 2673 |
| Order Number | ME664LL/A (2.4 GHz) ME665LL/A (2.7 GHz) ME698LL/A (2.8 GHz) |
| Original Price | $2,199 $2,549 $2,799 $3,049 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 4.46 Ibs. 2.023 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.71” H x 14.13” W x 9.73” D 1.8 cm H x 35.89 cm W x 24.71 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core i7 3635QM “Ivy Bridge” (2.4 GHz) Intel Core i7 3740QM “Ivy Bridge” (2.7 GHz) Intel Core i7 3840QM “Ivy Bridge” (2.8 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz 2.7 GHz 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Processor Speed | Up to 3.4 GHz (2.4 GHz) Up to 3.7 GHz (2.7 GHz) Up to 3.8 GHz (2.8 GHz) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s |
| Cache | 6 MB shared L3 (2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz) 8 MB shared L3 (2.7 GHz) |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 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 16 GB integrated memory PC3-12800 DDR3L 1600 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 15.4″ high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen Retina Display |
| Pixel Density | 220 dpi |
| Brightness | Unknown |
| Resolutions | 1024 x 640 1280 x 800 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1200 2880 x 1800 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M and Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Graphics Memory | 1 GB GDDR5 (NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M) 1 GB DDR3 shared with main memory (Intel HD Graphics 4000)* |
| 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 | 1 – 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 10.8.2 |
| Later OS | OS X 10.8.3 |
| 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 | 95 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 | 85 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013): Technical Specifications
