Apple MacBook “Core M3″ 1.1 12” 2016 Specs
MacBook9,1 – MLHA2LL/A – A1534
About this MacBook
The first MacBook to be released in the 2016 MacBook lineup comes with a 1.1 GHz Intel Core m3 Skylake processor (M3-6Y30) and a 12-inch screen. The aluminum casing also was made to come in additional colors such as space grey, gold, and a rose gold finish. During this series, Apple improved the life of its battery.
The graphics processor was also upgraded to the Intel HD Graphics 515. The 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of onboard PCIe-based flash storage is only available to upgrade at the time of purchase. The RAM and onboard external storage are fixed without the option of upgrading.
The thickness of the device is approximately 0.14-0.52 inches and weighs 2.03 lbs. These dimensions make this device 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 specifications and capabilities for this a1534 device can be found below.
1.1 GHZ Core M3
8 GB
256 SSD
10 Hours
Storage
The storage is 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage soldered to the motherboard (cannot be upgraded). The storage speed of the hard drive is estimated between 845/947 MB per second.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook came with a 12-inch screen thatruns at 2304×1440 and includes the new 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 high density pixel display ensures that individual pixels are not easily detectable at a normal viewing distance. With IPS technology this device can support other resolutions such as 1440×900, 1280×800 and 1024×640.
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 shared the memory of the onboard 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM.
Memory & Architecture
This device features a 4 MB Level 3 cache and an upgraded RAM to an 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM from the 8 GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM that was used in the early 2015 version. The RAM on this device 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 comes with the device.
Available Upgrades
The 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of onboard PCIe-based flash storageis only available to upgrade at the time of purchase. The RAM and onboard external storage are fixed without the option of upgrading. The thickness of the device are approximately 0.14-0.52 inches and the weight is 2.03 lbs. These dimensions make this device thinner and lighter than the MacBook Air series.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- Standard AirPort (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth 4.0 that provides optimal low energy usage for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers and is also backwards 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 | 1.1 GHz | Maximum RAM | 8 GB |
| Type | Core m3 (M3-6Y30) | 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 | 256 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 |
