Apple MacBook Pro (15in with Retina display) review

Apple's 15in MacBook Pro with Retina display is perhaps the finest notebook on the Australian market

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Specifications:

Display
Screen resolution
2880x1800
Screen size
15.4in
Display technology
LED-backlit LCD
General
Colour
Silver
Graphics card
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Graphics memory
1GB
Discrete graphics card?
Yes
Secondary graphics card?
Yes
Memory
RAM
8GB
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Power supply
AC, Battery
Battery life (as tested)
242min
Battery size (Watt hours)
95
Processor
CPU type
Intel 3rd gen Core i7
Processor speed
2.3GHz
Processor type
Intel Core i7-3610QM
Size and weight
Weight
2.02kg
Height
18mm
Width
358mm
Depth
247mm
Software
Operating system
Mac OS X
Storage
Hard drive type
Solid-state drive
Internal storage
256GB
Solid-state drive?
Yes
Supported memory media
SD
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Webcam
Webcam resolution (megapixels)
0.9
Wired connections
Number of USB 3.0 ports:
2
Wired Terminals / Ports
Combination headphone/microphone , HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB 3.0
Wireless connections
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi (wireless networking)
Yes
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11a, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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