Apple MacBook Pro ME698LL/A “Core i7″ 2.8 15” Early 2013 Specs
MacBookPro10,1 – A1398
About this Mac
In early 2013, Apple continued the production of the MacBook Pro. It was the same time they introduced the MacBook Pro Retina Display with a Core i7 processor and 8 GB or 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM and 256 GB, 512 GB, or 768 GB of flash storage. This top-end notebook is one of the thinnest Macbooks ever released, only without the wedge design. It combines a beautiful high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4” widescreen 2880 x 1800 “retina” display with sleek aesthetics. Find further device specifications and capabilities of this MacBook below.
2.8 GHZCore i7
8 GB/ 16 GB
256/ 512/ 768 GB SSD
7 Hours
Storage
The MacBook Pro (A1398) has different storage options, which include 256 GB, 512 GB, and 768 SSD of 6 Gb/s. As for the BTO options, the storage would usually vary depending upon the stock base configuration when its custom processor was selected. It was considered a vast improvement over its earlier generations. If you are looking for a better version, then ME874LL/A is recommended.
Screen Size and Resolution
Unlike the ME864LL A,Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.8 features a 15.4” colored widescreen LED-backlit display with an IPS technology that goes around 2880×1800 native resolution at 220 PPI or 178-degree viewing angle. This model flaunts a bright, sharp, and vibrant screen stapled as a part of the Apple products’ reputation.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Pro comes with a pre-installed MacOS X 10.8.2 (12C3103), 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 3840QM (Ivy Bridge) processor and dual graphics processors – a NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory and an “integrated” Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory.
Memory & Architecture
Any application installed on this MacBook Pro is guaranteed to run faster with its 256k level 2 cache and an 8 MB Level 3 chance plus a 5 GT/s front-side bus with 8 GB or 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM for its RAM. It operates on the 64-Bit architecture.
The 64-Bit is capable of many things. It can store more computational values, making it highly functional and efficient. Since this has a larger RAM, it is responsive to upgraded versions of operating systems.
Battery Life
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch has a 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that provides 7 hours of wireless web use according to the test done by Apple. This battery is attached to a permanent place and cannot be upgraded even after the initial purchase.
Upgradability
The company opened a build-to-order option to upgrade the system memory of this unit. By default, the A1398 has the pre-installed MacOS X 10.8.2 (12C3103), and it is upgradeable to the current macOS X. This can also host the Windows OS 7 (32-Bit) and accommodate an operating system that is as high as the Windows 8.1 (64-Bit). This MacBook Pro has dimensions of 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in and a weight of 4.46 lbs or 2.02 kg, unlike the ME665LL A that is 4.5 lbs.
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: February 13, 2013 | Discontinued: October 22, 2013 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 15.4 inches | Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 4 |
| Resolution | 2880×1800 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k x 4, 8 MB |
| Processor | RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 8 GB, 16 GB |
| Speed | 2.8 GHz | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Type | Core i7 (I7-3840QM) | RAM Slots | None |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 8 GB, 16 GB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 5 GT/s* | Video Card | GeForce GT 650M |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.8 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | GDDR5 |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 1 GB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 256, 512, 768 GB SSD | Standard Optical Drive | None |
| Storage Speed | N/A | Standard Ethernet | None |
| Storage Dimensions | Proprietary | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Proprietary (6 Gb/s) | Standard AirPort | 802.11a/b/g/n (3-Stream) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| Type | 74 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 3.0 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 7 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 | ME698LL/A | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | Retina early 2013 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1398 (EMC 2673) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook Pro 10.1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
