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(diagonal) LED-backlit IPS Retina display featuring pixels so densely packed that individual pixels can't be discerned at normal viewing distances. The result is a study in solid construction and clean design with a case that doesn't flex or creak under its own weight.Īlso unchanged is the 15.4-in. The MacBook Pro line is still crafted from aluminum, with the load-bearing frame cut from a single block. 71 of an inch thick when closed and weighs 4.46 pounds. In terms of looks, nothing's changed from last year. (This is the model I used for this review.)

While the entry-level model is $200 cheaper than its predecessors, the version with discrete graphics starts at $2,599. MacBook Pro also features PCIe-based flash storage for much faster disk read/write speeds and updated graphics (though you have to spend more now to get a discrete graphics card). The new models offer Intel's quad-core i7 Haswell architecture, which was designed specifically to prolong battery life without sacrificing performance.

Macbook pro 2012 non retina battery life upgrade#

That's something to keep in mind if you're in a holiday gift-giving mood or looking to upgrade after the new year. With the introduction this fall of the updated MacBook Pro - the news was overshadowed by the arrival of the iPad Air - Apple's best laptop has gotten even better. MacBook Pro.įor 2013, all of the changes to the MacBook Pro are under the hood. MacBook Pro and the latest MacBook Air, I always circle back to the 15-in. Although I've consistently given high marks to the 13-in. MacBook Pro has been my go-to machine since before it was called the MacBook Pro and was known as the Powerbook I've depended on it for everything from writing reviews like this one to cutting complex video projects.