New Photos of 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Show Battery Layout, Ports, and More [Updated]

MacRumors · Oct 19, 2012, 05:31 PM

Earlier this week, we pointed to a forum thread [Google translation] at Chinese site WeiPhone.com sharing a pair of photos of what was said to be the display assembly from Apple's upcoming 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro.

Battery layout of 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro

The poster of that thread has now updated the original post with additional photos showing a number of features of the machine, including the battery layout, the ports on the left and right sides of the machine, and a number of other internal features. Unfortunately, the pictures are generally rather small and of low quality, but it seems clear that the poster does indeed have access to an unreleased 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro.

Left-side ports: MagSafe 2, Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt, USB

Right-side ports: SD card, HDMI, USB

Other photos include small shots of the main logic board, internals for the various ports, and 8 GB of RAM from Elpida. Several screenshots said to be of the machine booted into Windows 7 and showing an available Retina display resolution of 2560x1600 pixels are also included.

Update October 20 10:23 AM: The poster has added several more images of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, including several comparing it to the MacBook Air.

Article Link: New Photos of 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Show Battery Layout, Ports, and More [Updated]

kajakfahrer · Oct 19, 2012, 05:32 PM

hdmi? wheyyy

boy-better-know · Oct 19, 2012, 05:33 PM

What's going on with the blue magsafe 2?

Baumpie · Oct 19, 2012, 05:34 PM

Cool... Except the pricing

yanksrock100 · 05:39 PM

Looks nice, we will probably see it on the 23rd.Hopefully it won't be at $1699, which is about $200 more than it should be...

FallenRook · Oct 19, 2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yanksrock100

Looks nice, we will probably see it on the 23rd. Hopefully it won't be at $1699, which is about $200 more than it should be...

I wouldn't get your hopes up.

FrizzleFryBen · Oct 19, 2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baumpie

Cool... Except the pricing

While I'm sure it will be more than we think it should be....you have no clue what the price will be, other than a rumor.

Stetrain · Oct 19, 2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yanksrock100

Looks nice, we will probably see it on the 23rd. I am planning on getting it, depending on the price! Hopefully it won't be at $1699, which is about $200 more than it should be...

So you expect this to sell for the same price as the $1499 13" Macbook Air which has a 1.8Ghz ultra low voltage CPU, 4GB memory, and a 1440x900 display?

Freyqq · Oct 19, 2012, 05:37 PM

i'd like to know the video card (if there is one) and cpu =\

WatchTheThrone · Oct 19, 2012, 05:37 PM

Also will be getting Hawsell along with iMac and Mac mini

Baumpie · Oct 19, 2012, 05:38 PM

So... When are the iMacs pics comin out?! :-)

The Samurai · 06:03 PM

Hell yeaaa

rmwebs · Oct 19, 2012, 05:39 PM

Looks like it'll be supporting 3x external displays like the 15" model - deffo a contender for a replacement for the iMac and Mac Pro (for those that are happy using Thunderbolt or USB3 drives or who dont need multiple expansion options)

KPOM · Oct 19, 2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yanksrock100

Looks nice, we will probably see it on the 23rd. I am planning on getting it, depending on the price! Hopefully it won't be at $1699, which is about $200 more than it should be...

$1699 is right when you compare it with the MacBook Air. Remember, the base processor in the 13" Pro is faster than the i7 option in the Air. Plus, the Retina Display is a lot nicer, although it has less usable room (being 2x 1280x800 vs 1440x900 on the 13" Air). The 13" Air with i7/256GB/4GB RAM is $1599.

bigchrisfgb · Oct 19, 2012, 05:40 PM

No optical drive?

Hell0W0rld · Oct 19, 2012, 05:40 PM

Why does Apple even bother to hold a Media Event.By the time it starts we will know what they are going to tell us anyway. Yes, I know I am on a rumors site, bla, bla, whatever, I just want some surprises to be left over for the actual event. Is that really so much to ask for?

Mac-Mariachi · Oct 19, 2012, 05:40 PM

Photoshopped

soulniz · Oct 19, 2012, 05:41 PM

Can anyone actually confirm that this is a 13-inch mode and not just the 15-inch?

prhammer · Oct 19, 2012, 05:41 PM

Nice carpet!

Baumpie · Oct 19, 2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigchrisfgb

No optical drive?

Duh

KylePowers · Oct 19, 2012, 05:41 PM

It's coming it's coming it's coming!

And does the inclusive of two Thunderbolt ports and an HDMI port point to a discrete GPU?

Can an HD4000 really push three monitors by itself?

twietee · Oct 19, 2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KPOM

$1699 is right when you compare it with the MacBook Air. Remember, the base processor in the 13" Pro is faster than the i7 option in the Air. Plus, the Retina Display is a lot nicer, although it has less usable room (being 2x 1280x800 vs 1440x900 on the 13" Air).

which makes it kind of a no-no for me if it stays that way

yanksrock100 · Oct 19, 2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KPOM

$1699 is right when you compare it with the MacBook Air. Remember, the base processor in the 13" Pro is faster than the i7 option in the Air. Plus, the Retina Display is a lot nicer, although it has less usable room (being 2x 1280x800 vs 1440x900 on the 13" Air). The 13" Air with i7/256GB/4GB RAM is $1599.

True...I just hope it will have a base of 256 and 8 gigs of RAM (and discrete GPU maybe). Then it will be worth it!

mwayne85 · Oct 19, 2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulniz

Can anyone actually confirm that this is a 13-inch mode and not just the 15-inch?

It's definitely the 13 inch. It doesn't have the speaker grills from the 15 inch model.

Populus · Oct 19, 2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freyqq

i'd like to know the video card (if there is one) and cpu =\

I've read some rumors pointing to an integratedGPU-only rMBP. And I think that will be the case.

Hey guys ¿Do you see those batteries? ¿how long do you think the battery-life will be?

And talking about batteries... This kind of batteries are glued to the chassis of the MBP ¿right? ¿Do you know if Apple has a battery replacement service for this kind of MacBook Pro? In the Genius bar, I mean.

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MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New Photos of 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Show Battery Layout, Ports, and More [Updated] Earlier this week, we pointed to a forum thread [Google translation] at Chinese site WeiPhone.com sharing a pair of photos of what was said to be the display assembly from Apple's upcoming 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro. Battery layout of 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro The poster of that thread has now updated the original post with additional photos showing a number of features of the machine, including the battery layout, the ports on the left and right sides of the machine, and a number of other internal features. Unfortunately, the pictures are generally rather small and of low quality, but it seems clear that the poster does indeed have access to an unreleased 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro. Left-side ports: MagSafe 2, Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt, USB Right-side ports: SD card, HDMI, USB Other photos include small shots of the main logic board, internals for the various ports, and 8 GB of RAM from Elpida. Several screenshots said to be of the machine booted into Windows 7 and showing an available Retina display resolution of 2560x1600 pixels are also included. Update October 20 10:23 AM: The poster has added several more images of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, including several comparing it to the MacBook Air. Article Link: New Photos of 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Show Battery Layout, Ports, and More [Updated]
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kajakfahrer macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	hdmi? wheyyy
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rmwebs macrumors 68030 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North London, England	Looks like it'll be supporting 3x external displays like the 15" model - deffo a contender for a replacement for the iMac and Mac Pro (for those that are happy using Thunderbolt or USB3 drives or who dont need multiple expansion options) __________________ Walt Disney World Guide
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Hell0W0rld macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2010	Why does Apple even bother to hold a Media Event.By the time it starts we will know what they are going to tell us anyway. Yes, I know I am on a rumors site, bla, bla, whatever, I just want some surprises to be left over for the actual event. Is that really so much to ask for? __________________ RIP Steve Jobs - 10/5/2011
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Mac-Mariachi macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Monterrey, Mexico	That rug looks fake! Photoshopped
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soulniz macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2012	Can anyone actually confirm that this is a 13-inch mode and not just the 15-inch?
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KylePowers macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2011	It's coming it's coming it's coming! And does the inclusive of two Thunderbolt ports and an HDMI port point to a discrete GPU? Can an HD4000 really push three monitors by itself?
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