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Apple MacBook “Core M5″ 1.2 12” 2016 Specs
MacBook9,1 – MLHC2LL/A – A1534
About this MacBook
This was the first MacBook to be released in 2016 MacBook model came with a 1.2 GHz Intel Core m5 Skylake processor (M5-6Y54) and a 12-inch screen. The aluminum casing comes in more colors than was previously available such as space grey, gold, and a rose gold finish.
There is also an improved battery life in comparison to previous versions. The graphics processor on this a1534 device has been updated to the Intel HD Graphics 515 making it faster compared to previous MacBook models.
The RAM and onboard external storage on this device are fixed without the option of upgrading. The 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of onboard PCIe-based flash storage is only able to be upgraded at the time of purchase. This device is approximately 0.14 – 0.52 thick and weighs 2.03 pounds making it thinner and lighter than the MacBook Air series.
This MacBook came installed with macOS 10.11.4 and can be upgraded to macOS 12. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.
1.3 GHZCore M5
8 GB
512 GB SSD
10 Hours
Storage
The storage capability is a 512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage soldered to the motherboard. This is unable to be upgraded. The storage speed of the hard drive is estimated between 845/947 MB per second.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook comes with a 12-inch screen thatruns at 2304 x 1440 and incorporates an upgraded TFT LED-Backlit active-matrix “Retina” display. This allows for millions of colors to be displayed clearly because the pixel density is 226 pixels per inch. This ensures that individual pixels are not easily detectable at a normal viewing distance. This devices utilizes IPS technology with the ability to support other resolutions such as 1440 x 900, 1280 x 800, and 1024 x 640.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The pre-installed operating system on this device was MacOS X 10.11.4 (15E2066). Apple also made a return to Intel for the provision of a graphics processor with the Intel Integrated HD Graphics 515 graphics processor replacing the HD Graphics 5300 used in the early 2015 model. This processor shares the memory of the onboard 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM.
Memory & Architecture
The device featured a 4 MB Level 3 cache and an upgrade of the onboard RAM to an 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM from the 8 GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM that accompanied the early 2015 version (cannot be upgraded). This is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The device comes with a 41.4 W h Li-Poly battery that can provide up to 10 hours of “wireless web” use, 11 hours of “iTunes movie playback” and “30 days” of standby time. A 29W USB-C power adapter also accompanies the device.
Available Upgrades
The RAM and onboard external storage on this device are fixed without the option of upgrading. The 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of onboard PCIe-based flash storage is only able to be upgraded at the time of purchase. This device is approximately 0.14 – 0.52 thick and weighs 2.03 pounds making it thinner and lighter than the MacBook Air series.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- Standard AirPort (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth 4.2 provides optimal low energy usage for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers and is also backward compatible with lower Bluetooth devices
- 1 USB-C port for connectivity
- 480p FaceTime Webcam
- Optical digital audio in/out for connecting external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
- By attaching VGA or HDMI adapters to the single USB-C port you can assess 2nd display support resolution properties of up to 4096×230
- Full size backlit keyboard
- Force Touch Track Pad which lets you Force click by pressing on the trackpad and then applying more pressure
| Introduced: April 19, 2016 | Discontinued: June 5, 2017 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 12 inches | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k x2 |
| Resolution | 2304×1440 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k x2, 4MB on chip |
| Processor | RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1866 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 8 GB |
| Speed | 1.2 GHz | Maximum RAM | 8 GB |
| Type | Core m5 (M5-6Y54) | RAM Slots | None |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 8GB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | OPI | Video Card | HD Graphics 515 |
| Cache Bus Speed | 1.1 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | Integrated |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 1.5 GB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 1.5 GB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 512 GB SSD | Standard Optical Drive | None |
| Storage Speed | 845 – 947 MB/s | Standard Ethernet | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | Soldered | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Onboard (PCIe 3.0 x 2) | Standard Air Port | 802.11ac |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| Type | 41.4 W h Li-Poly | USB Port (C) | 1 |
| Battery Life | 10 – 11 hours | FireWire 400 | None |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Force Touch) |
| Form Factor | MacBook Retina 12” | S-Video Output | None |
| Apple Order No | MLHA2LL/A | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | Early 2016 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1534 (EMC 2991) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook 9.1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
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