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Apple MacBook Pro MD102LL/A “Core i7″ 2.9 13” 2012 Specs
MacBook Pro Mid-2012 13″ – MD102LL/A – MacBookPro9,2 – A1278 – 2554
About this MacBook Pro
Apple’s MD102LL/a was one of Apple’s best-selling Macbook Pro of all time and the last of its kind. The mid-2012 a1278 marks the end of this line of Macbook Pro with Apple released the “retina display” Macbook Pro. The 2012 Macbook Pro marks the end of the Steve Jobs era. This is the first generation of 13-inch Macbook Pro to feature USB 3.0 and the last to feature a CD/DVD Drive.
This popular Mac is commonly referred to as “MacBook Pro 13” Mid 2012 i7,” the “2012 13-inch 2.9GHz i7”, and the “i7 Macbook Pro 13-inch”
Connection includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, a Firewire “800” port, two USB 3.0 ports, a “Thunderbolt” port, audio in/out, and an SDXC card slot.
Compared to previous models, this model is nearly identical, though it has a faster processor and larger standard hard drive.
2.9 GHz Core i7
8 GB
750 GB HDD
7 Hours
Storage
The MacBook Pro Mid 2012 2.9GHz i7 came standard with a 750 GB, 6 Gb/s Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive. The HDD can be upgraded to an SSD with any 2.5 inch drive.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Pro 2012 13” has a native resolution and a widescreen TFT active-matrix of 1280×800, and a LED-backlit display of 2560 by 1600 equipped with an IPS technology. This modelsupports an external display at 2560×1600 and passes an audio signal.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i7 “Ivy Bridge” (I7-3520M) processor which includes two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 4 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel).
This has two processing cores that can compute complicated operations. It comes with an 8X DL “SuperDrive,” and an “integrated” Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory.
Memory & Architecture
This MacBook Pro has a 256k level 2 cache and a 4 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front side bus with 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) RAM. This revolves around a 64-bit architecture, dedicated graphics processing.
Battery Life
This model has a swappable 63.5-watt-hour lithium polymer battery design that lasts for 7 hours of wireless web use. We find that 2-3 hours of active use is more realistic in real life application.
Upgrading & Software Compatibility
This Macbook Pro 13″ is the last to allow users to upgrade RAM, drives, and the battery with ease. The 2012 Macbook Pro 2.9GHz has compatibilityup to OS 10.15 Catalina.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X DL “SuperDrive”
- AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) which allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- Bluetooth 4.0 allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- FireWire 800 port
- Gigabit Ethernet is provided for your Local Area Network (LAN) connections
- 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
- Thunderbolt standard port that is backward compatible with a Mini DisplayPort and can support an audio signal and a 2560×1600 resolution
- SDXC Card Slot
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
- FaceTime HD webcam
| Introduced: June 11, 2012 | Discontinued: October 22, 2013 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 13.3″ Widescreen | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k x 2 |
| Resolution | 1280×800 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k x 2, 4 MB |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC3-12800 DDR3L | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 8 GB |
| Speed | 2.9 GHz | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Type | Core i7 (l7-3520M) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 5 GT/s | Video Card | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.9 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | Integrated |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 768 MB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 768 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 750 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 8X DL “SuperDrive” |
| Storage Speed | 5400 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | 2.5” (9.5 mm) | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) | Standard AirPort | 802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| Type | 63.5 W h Li-Poly | USB Port | 2 (3.0) |
| Battery Life | 7 hours | Firewire Ports | 1 (800) |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Form Factor | MacBook (Unibody) | SDXC Card Slot | One |
| Apple Order No | MD102LL/A | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | Mid 2012 13” | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1278 (EMC 2554) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBookPro9,2 | Power Adapter | 1 |
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