The introduction of the MacBook Pro ME293LL/A Retina Display with a “Core i7” processor with 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM and 256 GB of flash storage followed as Apple continued the production of the series in late 2013. This version is a class of its own combining a beautiful high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4” widescreen 2880×1800 “retina” display with a thin, sleek case design. It is an almost perfect blend of performance and style.
2.0 GHz Core i7
8 GB
256 GB SSD
8 Hours
Storage
This MacBook Pro has 256 GB of flash storage by default. This figure is already a major improvement from the hard drives featured in previous generations. Since flash storage runs fast, it is still used by many models up to this day. This standard storage is configurable to 512 GB or 1 TB for an additional cost. Apple does not encourage the upgrade, but it is possible with the right professionals.
Screen Size and Resolution
The MacBook Pro a1398 comes with a 15.4” color widescreen LED-backlit display with IPS technology with a 2880×1800 native resolution at 220 ppi (178-degree viewing angle). It flaunts a crisp huge canvas that supports scaled resolutions of 1024 by 640, 1280 by 200, 1680 by 1050, and 1920 by 1200.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.0 GHz 15-Inch Late 2013 is available with a pre-installed MacOS X 10.9 (13A3017) with an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro graphics processor and a 128 MB of “Crystalwell” embedded DRAM similar to ME874LL/A.
This Crystalwell architecture is the brand of Intel for fourth-generation Core processors that are paired with a powerful graphics processor. It also has four independent processors “cores” that are attached to a single silicon chip. Moreover, the system handles a “Turbo Boost 2.0” that automatically changes and increases the speed depending on its active core. This helps improve performance whenever necessary.
Memory & Architecture
Any application installed on the a1398 MacBook Pro is guaranteed to run faster with its 256k level 2 cache and 6 MB Level 3 cache plus 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM for its RAM. This functions through a 64-Bit Haswell or Crystal architecture. This design doubles the battery life of your Mac. It’s a cutting-edge technology that utilizes a 22-nanometer process that launches a one-two punch of better performance and refined energy efficiency.
Battery Life
MacBook Pro features a sealed 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that gives an estimated battery life of 8 hours of wireless web.
Upgradability
One of the remarkable MacBook Pro specs is that its operating system is upgradable from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.9 (13A3017) to the current MacOS X. It also accommodates Windows OS 7 at a minimum and accommodates an operating system that is as high as Windows 10 similar to ME867LL/A. This MacBook Pro has a dimension of 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 and a weight of 4.46 lbs or 2.02 kg.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
802.11ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0 allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
Two USB 3.0 Ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
SDXC Card Slot
No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
FaceTime HD webcam.
Introduced: October 22, 2013
Discontinued: July 29, 2014
Screen Size and Resolution
Memory
Screen Size
15.4″ Widescreen
Level 1 Cache
32k/32k x 4
Resolution
2880×1800
Level 2/Level 3 Cache
256k x 4, 6 MB
Processor
RAM Type
DDR3L SDRAM
Processors
1 (4 Cores)
Min. RAM Speed
1600 MHz
Architecture
64-Bit
Standard RAM
8 GB
Speed
2.0 GHz
Maximum RAM
16 GB
Type
Core i7 (I7-4750HQ)
RAM Slots
None
Processor Upgrade
Soldered
Motherboard RAM
8 GB
FPU
Integrated
Graphics
System Bus Speed
5 GT/s (DMI2)
Video Card
Iris Pro 5200
Cache Bus Speed
2.0 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
256 GB SSD
Standard Optical Drive
None
Storage Speed
N/A
Standard Ethernet
None
Storage Dimensions
Proprietary
Standard Modem
None
Storage Interface
Proprietary (PCIe 2.0 x4)
Standard AirPort
802.11ac
Battery
Standard Bluetooth
4.0
Type
95 W h Li-Poly
USB Ports
2(3.0)
Battery Life
8 hours
FireWire Port
None
Description
Keyboard
Full-size
Case Type
Notebook
Inclusive Input
Trackpad (Inertial)
Form Factor
MacBook Pro (Retina)
SDXC Card Slot
1
Apple Order No
ME293LL/A
Microphone
1
Apple Subfamily
Retina Late 2013 15″
Headphone
1
Apple Model Number
A1398 (EMC 2674)
Sound Out
1
Model ID
MacBook Pro11,2
Power Adapter
1
Identifier reference: ME293LL/A, A1398, EMC 2674, MacBook Pro11,2. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.
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