Review : Apple MacBook Pro MD212LL/A 13-Inch Laptop with Retina Display (Price Reduced)

Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch Laptop with Retina Display (Price Reduced)

Apple has recently launched and available 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina screen out as well. The course comes with a display screen size of 13 inch notebook, superior general (although the screen is not touch screen that supports that).

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It also held that the MacBook Pro Retina 13 is a further version of the MacBook Pro 13 is like a MacBook Pro Retina 15 is a development version of the MacBook Pro 15 as well as in the review article, we will be there. See how the MacBook Pro Retina 13 to any products that are powered by the current operating system OS X computer operating system Windows 8 hardware that is hot right now.

Specification

MacBook Pro Retina 13 which held that the new MacBook Pro 13 really. Because not only changed the specs or features listed in the only key is switched to the secondary memory is a Flash Memory or we popularly called SSD (Solid-state drive) is classified as a MacBook. The first that comes to technology Retina Display and a technology screen panel, high quality IPS (In-Plane Switching) and pixel density by MacBook Pro Retina 13 with resolution up to 2650 x 1600 pixels, but time. actually used to have a 1280 x 800 pixels, the result is that the screen has a resolution superior screen generally includes the colors are pretty true for the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro predecessors used. the panel is a TN that only high quality, and the iMac that uses a panel IPS screen already, but still no technology Retina Display being called the MacBook Pro Retina model is currently a product Mac to a notebook page. 13-inch screen is perfect in terms of the display is that which is the second generation with the Intel Core i5-3210M / SSD 128GB and Intel Core i5-3210M / SSD 256GB.

The overall shape of the body of the MacBook Pro Retina 13 we bring that review. Equipped with a processor Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz speed, with the ability to accelerate to up to 3.1GHz, the CPU 2 cores 4 threads with performance applications that have a level. good. Supports all types. There is also an onboard graphics card that came with the Intel HD Graphics 4000 processor, which held that the performance enough. (But I still fight them not separate graphics card) to 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD capacity and the connection is also provided (on a Mac) and USB 3.0, Thunderbolt and Bluetooth 4.0.

Unbox

Start with packaging that looks like it was a clean white box, then the box is just a plain MacBook Pro Retina 13 cross put on. In the latter case, it is all about the specs of the machine, including the Serial number and place of manufacture. With little detail when I opened the box up to the MacBook Pro Retina 13 built-wrapped plastic. Dismount and when it is found. Size 60W adapter with power cord, plug, manual mini, Apple stickers and display handkerchief only (the MacBook Air does not come in any way).

Hardware / Design

 

Design through Design View. Although it will not change anything much. But the thinness and weight. Be reduced to moderate as compared to the MacBook Pro 13 is normal in a matter of a few, it is reduced to 19 mm and weighs 1.62 kg. From the 1.24 mm and 2.06 kg and has the dimensions a little smaller. Including attachments. I have changed as well as Super Drive (DVD-RW Drive) has been removed. So that the air is thinner and lighter. The ports. Firewire 800 has had to cut out, but many more have been added to the port I watch another. And indispensable to the MacBook was Apple logo is not usually shine as the brightness of the screen.

Joined together at the bottom of the machine that is similar to MacBook Pro Retina 13 MacBook Pro Retina 15 Summary section, and virtually no different from the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, but if you look at it carefully. Will see a difference in a way. Is to move the MacBook Pro to the bottom. By the black circle is a rubber device on all 4 sides for the bolts, it is special, just like the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro Retina 15 (like a Star 5-pointed center deep) are known. who would buy a sheep would have seemed a bit pat. (But serious sheep is not difficult if you have the tools) to predict that prevents users like us. The sheep can not own it, but in the MacBook Pro 13, 15 are still using a standard four-pointed head.

Screen / Speaker

 

MacBook Pro Retina 13 is a thinner bezel than the MacBook Pro 15, but is still clearly the screen is borderless. Another advantage is that there's no dust on the screen to make it look dirty. The bezel also has a choice of black. Because that's the way Apple wanted to see if the screen is bigger than the reality. In addition, the screen of the MacBook Pro Retina 13 Glare, a glass or glass with a single barrier put on display. The colors are bright. Critical reflection that is more or less than the MacBook Pro 13 compared to a notebook with a glass together, it is obvious that Reflectivity is less than adequate. If anyone is worried about glare. Was able to see the truth before it. That a false to true size. The edges around the screen are rubber to protect the machine and percussion cap in the lid shut down. And for the Retina Display screen technology in MacBook Pro Retina 13 the resolution is 2650 x 1600 pixels with a pixel density of up to 227 ppi (density than the MacBook Pro Retina 15).

Position in the air from going under the keyboard on the MacBook Pro 13 MacBook Pro Retina 13 but the stereo speakers is moved to the left and right side of the machine. This is usually the point where the cold air in the MacBook Pro Retina 15 experimental use. The speaker sound quality is slightly better compared to the MacBook Pro 13, but was still considered inferior to the speakers of the MacBook Pro Retina 15 because it has just enough treble. Sound only. The bass is a little known. The audio out to the middle. Not quite crystal clear. Held personally think that it's not usable. But if I choose to make good speakers or headphones over.

Keyboard / Touchpad

The keyboard has the same format, which is considered to be good, as well as the style of the Mac keyboard with four rows and the size of the Full Size in print. It also responds very well both the keyboard and get another inch space between the keys is precisely in the press. The key is to bounce an inch when pressed fit. The light comes with a keyboard or a person may be referred to as a Backlit Keyboard use is not perfect. The notebook is an eye prod some brands. And can be adjusted according to the needs of the lighting and Ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of the tender Backlit Keyboard and brightness of the screen. The top of the keyboard keys F1-F12 function keys are coated in a special operation such as adjusting the screen brightness. Add audio volume. And activate Mission Control, Launchpad & Dock, which has noted that the Power has moved to the position of Eject the original (upper left corner of the keyboard) on the need for the Eject button in the MacBook Pro Retina. 13 No Super Drive.

Touch Pad or Mac Trackpad is called a face still looks the same. Unaltered In terms of proportion. A material made out well. You can drag your finger to slip. Not cause any interruption or delay. Which is of practical use. Found to respond very well paying job. Either in normal use or functionality of the Multi-Touch Gesture Touchpad really should be common in laptops. Whether for applications ranging from 1 inch to 5 inches, it is a fully functional operating system, OS X. 

Connector / Thin And Weight

 

MacBook Pro Retina 13 from the side can be seen holding a slim notebook with more than 13 inches are enough. Known compared to MacBook Air or Ultrabook models easily one in which the connection port of the MacBook Pro Retina 13 on the picture to the left includes a connector Charger Magsafe 2 with. style thinner than the current MacBook Pro and MacBook Air before. Effect is. A magnet attached to the machine. Call that is safe to use if we do not stumble high wire. The machine will not fall out, which only Apple Magsafe is patented. So, we will see that this charger will only work if the MacBook only has a battery indicator light is green. If charging is orange.Next to it is a high-speed Thunderbolt connector that is installed to the two channels together. In addition, it also serves as a channel for the Display Port to another port for USB 3.0 on the left have been put on the number one slot, and a headphone port that supports connections mic standard 3.5 mm in the other one. channels together. Apart from the two microphones are also being installed in this area as well.

Side right, it is the part of the card reader that supports Memory popular SD Card, SDXC Card used in digital cameras present a compact and D-SLR as well as the first. Apple has installed a digital HDMI display port the Mac product called very surprising. Channel with digital display. Finally, USB 3.0 port and one USB port. Included with the machine is left, it will have all the style of a MacBook with two ports that do not want to have too much. It will affect the design.For the front, it also has a concave center looks like the same style as the beautiful design of the MacBook. It looks a little change. With a concave pattern in the less And rear still retains its original format. There is empty. We see is just the flip cover with black plastic only.

The specifications of the MacBook Pro Retina 13 weight is 1.62 kg in weight, but really I would be more than just a little. (Really little), this may be due to the scale that does not have high precision. It is in the same In this section, I do not worry too much. With this weight as a 13-inch screen size laptop called Ultrabook models compared easily.   

Inside

With the aluminum bezel on the bottom of the machine. I can see the components inside of the MacBook Pro Retina 13 illustrates various components. The place is beautiful and delicate balance. Called quite beautiful from the inside. However, it is limited as the MacBook Air is not easily repaired or upgraded equipment. So this RAM could not remove it for sure. As part of the SSD RAM pellets embedded board that looks a PCI Express Mini Card (Mini PCI-E) are also available. Adjusted by the SSD installed in the frame under which the SSD is designed specifically TrackPad. And the most surprising is that the design does not look like the design of Apple because Apple would not normally let this remaining gap. (This box big enough to fit a 2.5-inch SSD drive comfortably).There were 6 battery pack (6 cell) by a 4 piece glue used to attach to the machine. But even as the 15-inch glue, but found that it can be more easily removed. The remaining two batteries can use a screwdriver to remove the screws. The battery has a capacity of 6600 mAh 74Wh Voltage 11.21V simply that the common man can not be disassembled, then surely the same.Side of the fan is still a fan rotor asymmetry. Is the frequency of the fan blades are not equal. The advantage is that the fan noise is louder than the fan positioning of teeth on the blade as well as the MacBook Pro Retina 15 is also the number 2 as a connection to the chip. CPU processing pipeline with pipes black.

Finally, with one of the MacBook Pros have installed all the metal rods extending from the circuit board (several blocks) to make contact with the lid to the unit below. This will be the cumulative distribution of power remaining in the circuit board. Results extend the lifetime of the machine to the next level.

Conclusion

Pros.
    - A 13-inch notebook is slim, lightweight, easy to carry.
    - Efficient in its use as well. With a processor chip, RAM and SSD.
    - Retina Display screen with high definition picture quality IPS panel provides good color, wide viewing angle.
    - Turn on or wake from sleep Sleep, Boot machine and fast Wi-Fi connection.
    - Design and the designs are pretty neat. With premium materials like aluminum Unibody chassis strength.
    - LED Backlit Keyboard is comfortable to use.
    - BIOS upgrades can be ordered directly from the order (CPU, hard drive).
    - TrackPad (touchpad) to respond to it well.
    - Channel high-speed connection to the second Thunderbolt port, USB 3.0 ports and 2.
    - First install Mac display port to HDMI.
    - Heat to come out good. And fans are specially designed to reduce noise.
    - Battery life is approximately 7 hours.
    - Comes with the operating system Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion with the familiar properties of many.
    - There are many accessories to choose from. Whether it is a hard case Soft case or other specifically designed.Observed.
    - Hardware specifications in the sales price is not quite worth it.
    - Graphics card is a separate graphics card. Power to act in the process, the better.
    - USB port, built-in rather limited. To use Ethernet or Firewire 800 to buy equipment.
    - The material is aluminum. If the plug is not grounded. May cause electric shock somewhat.
    - Can not upgrade any. It later. (At least for now).
    - To remove the cover under the machine difficult. The eggs should be limited.
    - Price of the equipment used with Thunderbolt ports are also relatively expensive. It may not function efficiently now.
    - A 13-inch notebook with no optical drive.
    - Cost more than other brands. A similar specs.
    - Setup on Windows 7 via Bootcamp on the subject of the display is not yet supported.
    - Retina Display screen may be useful for general use.
    - Cut keypad, battery measurements, the infrared receiver. And the indicator light go out.
    - To Restore OS X machine to connect to the Internet. Except backup files already installed.
    - There are many programs that are not supported on OS X screen Retina Display, but some, such as updates to Photoshop CS 6.