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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
Storage 1
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)
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
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 Software OS 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. <a href="http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/"> Learn more. </a>
iLife
Includes iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand. <a href="http://www.apple.com/ilife/"> Learn more about iLife. </a>
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 <a href="http://support.apple.com"> Apple Support </a> 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 <a href="http://store.apple.com"> Apple Online Store </a> :
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. <a href="http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/environment/"> Learn more. </a>
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-free 5
Reduced packaging volume
Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements
Apple and the Environment
<a href="http://www.apple.com/environment/"> Learn more </a> about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. The <a href="http://www.apple.com/environment/reports/"> Apple Product Environmental Specification </a> details the environmental attributes of our products.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. <a href="http://www.apple.com/recycling/"> Learn more </a> about how to recycle your Mac.
Acoustic Performance
DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296
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Sound Power Level L <sub> WAd </sub> (B) 1 B = 10 dB
Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L <sub> pAm </sub> (dB)
15" 2.6 GHz
15" 2.3 GHz
15" 2.6 GHz
15" 2.3 GHz
Idle
2.8
2.8
17
18
Hard drive accessing
2.9
2.9
18
18
CD drive accessing
3.4
3.3
28
24
L <sub> WAd </sub> is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).
L <sub> pAm </sub> is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).
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
1GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
Wireless web testing conducted by Apple in May 2012 using preproduction 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7–based 15-inch MacBook Pro units and preproduction 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7–based 13-inch MacBook Pro units. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 50%. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See <a href="http://www.apple.com/batteries"> www.apple.com/batteries </a> for more information.
PVC-free AC power cord is available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Venezuela.
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