The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch Mid 2012 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2012 to 2013 as part of the MacBook Pro computers. The computer has been introduced on June 11, 2012, and its price started at $2199.
The new MacBook Pro features a 2.3 GHz / 2.6 GHz or 2.7 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 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics and Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on February 13, 2013.
Today MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch Mid 2012 is 11 years old!
MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch Mid 2012 Release Date and Original Price
Introduced | June 11, 2012 |
Discontinued | February 13, 2013 |
Model Identifier | MacBookPro10,1 |
Model Number | A1398 |
EMC | 2512 |
Order Number | MC975LL/A (2.3 GHz) MC976LL/A (2.6 GHz) MD831LL/A (2.7 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 3615QM “Ivy Bridge” (2.3 GHz) Intel Core i7 3720QM “Ivy Bridge” (2.6 GHz) Intel Core i7 3820QM “Ivy Bridge” (2.7 GHz) |
Processor Speed | 2.3 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz |
Maximum Processor Speed | Up to 3.3 GHz (2.3 GHz) Up to 3.6 GHz (2.6 GHz) Up to 3.7 GHz (2.7 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) |
Optical Drive Interface | None |
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 | Mac OS X 10.7.4 |
Later OS | OS X 10.8 |
Maximum OS | macOS 10.15.7 |
Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
AirDrop | Supported |
Power Nap | Supported |
Handoff | Supported |
Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.7 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, Mid 2012): Technical Specifications