Apple - MacBook® Pro - Intel Core i5 - 13.3" Display - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Silver
- Key Specs
- Screen Type: LED
- Screen Size: 13.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1280 x 800 (WXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Processor Model: Intel 3rd Generation Core i5 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: HDD
- Total Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 4 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x Thunderbolt (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Product Name: MacBook® Pro - Intel Core i5 - 13.3" Display - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MD101LL/A
- Year of Release: 2012
- Color: Silver
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Type: LED
- Screen Size: 13.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1280 x 800 (WXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 3rd Generation Core i5 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: Not provided
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: HDD
- Total Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes
- Hard Drive Capacity: 500 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's mechanical hard drive. Hard disk drives (HDDs) typically have larger capacities than solid state drives (SSDs) but may have slower speeds.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 4 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR3 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 8 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Intel
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Mac OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x Thunderbolt (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Touchpad Type: Multi-touch
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.68 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 6.24 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: CD, DVD (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Other
- UPC: 885909582969
MacBook Pro features Intel's latest quad core processor, the core i5 processor, for a boost in processor and memory speeds. New next-generation graphics deliver performance levels that are up to 60 percent faster than before. And high-speed Thunderbolt I/O lets you transfer data at rates up to 10 GBps. The MacBook Pro is a great computer that just got even greater.
Whats Included
- MacBook Pro - Intel Core i5 - 13.3" Display - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive
- Battery
- 60W MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, power lead
- Software: iLife, iTunes, FaceTime, Photo Booth and more
- Printed and electronic documentation
Q: dvd
A: yes it has a dvd drive built in on the right side and also reads and writes dvds and cds.
Q: How much space can macbooks handle for itunes music?
A: This product can hold 500 GB of music which is more than enough for 15000 songs. 4 GB of RAM is enough for normal computing but may not be enough for high bandwidth programs such as photo editing or CAD programs.
A: I had someone install a new samsung solid state hard drive and it took care of the problem. The whole cost was $200. My memory was being totally eaten by IPHOTO. I also upgraded to Yosemite which has the new Photos app and ditches IPHOTO. I like IPHOTO better but the new Photos app seems to have solved the problem along with the new solid state hard drive.
Q: how do you get college discount?
A: You need to register your college email in BestBuy website and then they will send you coupons. You can goto nearest BestBuy and ask them if you're not sure.
A: I believe it is about 5 or 6 pounds. The Macbook air was the same price at time of purchase, but the macbook pro is much more powerful and more storage ability. Both are fine products I am sure. I purchased the macbook pro for my daughter also and she loves it. She is in her first year of college.
Q: Which is the operating system?
A: Mine came with Yosemite (OSX 10.10) but I updated to El Capitan (OSX 10.11), a free update BTW.
Q: Security
A: You don't have to because of the number of viruses for Macs being very small(fewer than 10 last I checked), but there are plenty of options in the Mac App Store that comes on the computer(under the apple icon at the top of the screen). I do suggest staying away from Norton(overly aggressive virus scans and firewall) and McAfee(not aggressive enough), if you do opt to get a virus scan. I have used AVG for years on my Windows computers, but I am not sure if they have a Mac version or not. I hope this helps.
Q: Does this lap top have a solid state drive (SSD)?
A: No, but it is upgradeable.
