MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications

Display

• 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors

• Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

• Configurable to 1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy or antiglare display.

Processor

• 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz) with 6MB L3 cache

• 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache

  • Configurable to 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 8MB L3 cache.

Memory

• 2.3GHz

  • 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory

  • Configurable to 8GB.

• 2.6GHz

  • 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory

Storage¹

• 2.3GHz

  • 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive

  • Configurable options:

    • 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive

    • 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive

    • 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive

    • 128GB solid-state drive

    • 256GB solid-state drive

    • 512GB solid-state drive

• 2.6GHz

  • 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive

  • Configurable options:

    • 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive

    • 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive

    • 128GB solid-state drive

    • 256GB solid-state drive

    • 512GB solid-state drive

Size and Weight

• Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)

• Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)

• Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)

• Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.56 kg)²

Graphics and Video Support

• Intel HD Graphics 4000

• NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.3GHz configuration) or NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.6GHz configuration) and automatic graphics switching

• Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Thunderbolt digital video output

• Native Mini DisplayPort output

• DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

• VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)

• Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)

• HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)

Camera

• 720p FaceTime HD camera

Connections and Expansion

• MagSafe power port

• Gigabit Ethernet port

• FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)

• Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)

• Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)

• Audio line in

• Audio line out

• SDXC card slot

• Kensington lock slot

• 8x SuperDrive

Wireless

• 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;³ IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible

• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Audio

• Stereo speakers with subwoofer

• Omnidirectional microphone

• Audio line in (digital/analog)

• Audio line out (digital/analog)

• Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Keyboard and Trackpad

• Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor

• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Battery and Power⁴

• Up to 7 hours wireless web

• Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe power port

Electrical and Operating Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz

• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

• Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–24° to 45° C)

• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing

• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet

• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Included SoftwareOS X Lion

Includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more.

OS X Mountain Lion. Coming soon. Buy a new Mac now and get a free upgrade to the next release of OS X when it arrives this summer. Learn more.

iLife

Includes iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand. Learn more about iLife.

Limited Warranty and Service

Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775.

In the Box

• MacBook Pro

• Display cleaning cloth

• 15-inch: 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord

• Printed and electronic documentation

Configure to Order

Configure your MacBook Pro to order with these options, only at the Apple Online Store:

• 1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy or antiglare display

• 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz)

• 8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)

• 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive

• 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive

• 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive

• 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive

MacBook Pro and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more.

MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

• Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure

• Mercury-free LED backlit display

• Arsenic-free display glass

• BFR-free

• PVC-free⁵

• Reduced packaging volume

• Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

Acoustic Performance

DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296

1. L_WAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).

2. L_pAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).

3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

Accessories

Mac Software

• iWork

• Aperture

• Logic Pro

• Final Cut Pro X

Displays and Adapters

• Apple Thunderbolt Display

• Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

• Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA

• Adapter Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

AirPort and Wireless

• AirPort Extreme Base Station

• AirPort Express Base Station

• Time Capsule

• Apple Remote

• Apple Wireless Keyboard

• Apple Magic Mouse

• Apple Magic Trackpad

Other Accessories

• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (15-inch)

• AppleCare Protection Plan