2012 MacBook Pro uses Retina ultra-smooth screen

Keeping almost intact the monolithic design since 2008, the most significant change with the Apple MacBook Pro version 2012 is the Retina screen.

Keeping almost intact the monolithic design since 2008, the most significant change with the Apple MacBook Pro version 2012 is the Retina screen.

It can be said, the MacBook Pro 2012 meets all the best features of the MacBook Air, Pro and even the 3rd generation iPad in one product.

With a starting price of 2.1299 USD, Pro is a class product different from the usual MacBook Pro and Air with a mixture of sizes and features that other Mac laptops do not have: quad-core processor The inside of the body is ultra-thin, the screen is super-high resolution and the HDMI port is the first to contribute.

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Design and weight

The new MacBook Pro has a thickness of 0.71 inches (1.8cm), nearly touching the threshold of the MacBook Air and completely on par with ultrabook rivals. The new Pro weighs 4.46 pounds (2.02 kg). Like Air, Pro does not have an optical drive, but in return is an ultra-thin wedge-shaped body.

Apple also redesigned the Magsafe charging port, upgraded to Magsafe 2 with a slimmer connector size.

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Retina screen

15.4-inch screen with a resolution of 22080x1800 density of 220pixel / inch, according to Apple is the notebook screen with the highest resolution. It also learns the 16:10 aspect ratio of the iPad. The new Pro screen has a higher contrast ratio, IPS technology and a 75% reduction in screen while still being the glass screen.

Retina will be compatible with Apple applications (Mail, Safari, iPhoto .) and 3rd party applications.

Processors, graphics, ports

Ivy Bridge CPU chip quad-core Core i7 commonly used in high-end gaming laptops has appeared in Pro, along with Nvidia GeForce GT 650M graphics chip. Apple introduced a 7-hour battery or 30-day standby mode. The minimum configuration includes quad-core quad-core i7 CPU 2.3GHz, 8GB of RAM, 256GB flash drive, Nvidia GeForce GT 650M graphics chip. The new Pro now can support 16GB RAM and 768GB flash memory.

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The connection ports and features on Pro 2012 can make Apple users 'crazy ': SDXC memory card slot, HDMI port, 2 USB 3.0 ports and 2 Thunderbolt ports (next to the headphone port), turn Pro 2012 into a laptop Support is most connected in the current MacBook line. However, there is no Ethernet port, so you must buy an adapter for $ 29.

In addition, Pro 2012 has wi-fi connectivity 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, HD FaceTime camera, 2 microphones and stereo speakers.

Configuration and price

Pro 2012 has 2 configuration options and price: $ 2,199 and $ 2,799. The $ 2.199 version uses a 2.3GHz quad-core Core i7, 8GB of RAM, 256GB flash drive, Nvidia GeForce GT 650M graphics chip (1GB of DDR5 memory). The $ 2,799 version has a 2.6GHz processor and 512GB flash drive. If you buy the $ 2,199 version, the only upgrade option on the Apple home page is 16GB of RAM for $ 200. The $ 2,799 version can be upgraded to 2.7GHz Core i7 (an additional $ 250), 16GB of RAM ($ 200) and a 768GB flash drive instead of 512GB ($ 500).

Basically, Pro owns all the dream features of an Air-Pro hybrid laptop, although you have to spend more to own. Some missing notable: no Ethernet port, no optical disc, 16:10 aspect ratio screen instead of 16: 9. The MacBook Pro 2012 version starts selling today.