My Cuz's grand daughter in Calif went with a MS Surface and she could not be more happy with it. Seems MS has now got the Surface right.
[doublepost=1484601563][/doublepost]This is my old Mac Book Pro bought in 2011 and still going strong, maybe it's not as quick or as powerful as the new MBP, but fast enough and powerful enough for my needs.
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
- Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
- Width: 12.78 inches (32.5 cm)
- Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
- Weight: 4.5 pounds (2.04 kg)1
Connections and expansion
- MagSafe power port
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
- Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
- Audio in/out
- SDXC card slot
- Kensington lock slot
Communications
- Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (based on IEEE 802.11n specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Audio
- Stereo speakers with subwoofer
- Omnidirectional microphone
- Combined headphone/line in (supports digital output)
- Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Environmental Status Report
MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
- Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
- Mercury-free LED-backlit display
- Arsenic-free display glass
- BFR-free
- PVC-free3
- Energy Efficient Ethernet
- Reduced packaging volume
- Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements
- Rated EPEAT Gold4
Display
- 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
- Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
Graphics and video support
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5
- Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
- FaceTime HD camera
- Thunderbolt port
Thunderbolt digital video output
- Native Mini DisplayPort output
- DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
- VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
- Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
- HDMI audio and video output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
Input
- Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
- Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Processor and memory
- 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with 3MB shared L3 cache or 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache
- 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB
Storage
- 500GB or 750GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive6
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
- Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD
Battery and power7
- up to 7 hrs wireless web
- Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
- MagSafe power port
Electrical and operating requirements
- Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
- Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
- Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
- Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Acoustic Performance
DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296
Sound Power Level
LWAd (B)
1 B = 10 dB
Sound Pressure Level
Operator Position
LpAm (dB)
2.8 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.8 GHz
2.4 GHz
Idle
3.0
2.8
18
18
Hard drive accessing
3.0
2.8
18
17
CD drive accessing
3.4
3.3
29
28
- LWAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).
- LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).
- 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).
What’s in the box
- MacBook Pro
- Display cleaning cloth
- 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
- Printed and electronic documentation
Software
- OS X Lion (includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more)
- iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand)
13-inch Configurations
2.4GHz MacBook Pro (MD313LL/A)
2.8GHz MacBook Pro (MD314LL/A)
Enclosure
Precision aluminum unibody
Processor
2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
L3 cache
3MB shared
4MB shared
Memory
4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB
Hard drive6
500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
750GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5
Video
FaceTime HD camera; Thunderbolt port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280-by-800 resolution
Expansion
One Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps), one FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), SDXC card slot
Audio
Stereo speakers with subwoofer, omnidirectional microphone, combined headphone/line in (supports digital output)
Networking
10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Wireless
Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)2; Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Hardware accessories
60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Limited warranty and service
Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the
AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit
Apple support or call 800-823-2775.
Apple and the global environment
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes.
Apple Product Environmental Reports detail the environmental attributes of our products.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization.
Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.
Options
Time Capsule
Time Capsule is a full-featured AirPort Extreme base station with a built-in hard drive. Back up wirelessly and create a Wi-Fi network with one device.
- 2TB or 3TB server-grade hard drive
- Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11n 2.0
- USB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive
Configure to order
- 750GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
- 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive
- Up to 8GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- Apple Remote
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
- MagSafe Airline Adapter
- AppleCare Protection Plan
Accessories
- Apple Thunderbolt Display
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- AirPort Express Base Station
- Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Magic Mouse
- Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
- Apple Mouse
- Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
- PVC-free AC power cord is available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Venezuela.
- MacBook Pro achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the U.S. and Canada.
- Memory available to OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 384MB.
- 1GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
- Wireless web testing conducted by Apple in October 2011 using preproduction 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7–based 13-inch MacBook Pro units. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 50%. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
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Published Date: Sep 17, 2012
