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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 vs Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012

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  • Model

  • Price

  • Advantages

  • Processor / Chipset

  • CPU

  • Max Turbo Speed

  • Number of Cores

  • Cache

  • 64-bit Computing

  • Features

  • Monitor

  • Diagonal Size

  • display

  • LCD Backlight Technology

  • Resolution

  • Widescreen Display

  • Type

  • TFT Technology

  • Image Aspect Ratio

  • Monitor Features

  • Display Resolution Abbreviation

  • RAM

  • Memory Speed

  • Configuration Features

  • Technology

  • Installed Size

  • memory

  • Max Supported Size

  • Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided

  • Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor

  • Integrated Webcam

  • Sound

  • Memory Allocation Technology

  • Capture Resolutions

  • Hard Drive

  • Type

  • Specific Type

  • Capacity

  • Notebook Camera

  • Integrated Webcam

  • Miscellaneous

  • Case Material

  • Color Category

  • System

  • Notebook Type

  • Dimensions & Weight

  • Width

  • Depth

  • Height

  • Physical Characteristics

  • Weight

  • Input

  • Type

  • Localization & Layout

  • Features

  • battery

  • Capacity

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  • Communications

  • Wireless Protocol

  • Connections & Expansion

  • Interfaces

  • Memory Card Reader

  • AC Adapter

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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015
  • Main

  • Model

    Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015

  • Price

  • Advantages

  • PROCESSOR / CHIPSET CPU: Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 2.2 GHz

    PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Number of Cores: Quad-Core

    PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Cache: L3 - 6 MB

    RAM Installed Size: 16 GB

    HARD DRIVE Capacity: 256 GB

    BATTERY Capacity: 99.5 Wh

    CONNECTIONS & EXPANSION Memory Card Reader: Yes ( SDXC Card )

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  • Processor / Chipset

  • CPU

    Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 2.2 GHz

  • Max Turbo Speed

    3.4 GHz

  • Number of Cores

    Quad-Core

  • Cache

    L3 - 6 MB

  • 64-bit Computing

    Yes

  • Features

    Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, integrated memory controller

  • Monitor

  • Diagonal Size

    15.4 in

  • display

  • LCD Backlight Technology

    LED backlight

  • Resolution

    2880 x 1800

  • Widescreen Display

    Yes

  • Type

    LED

  • TFT Technology

    IPS

  • Image Aspect Ratio

  • Monitor Features

  • Display Resolution Abbreviation

  • RAM

  • Memory Speed

    1600 MHz

  • Configuration Features

    provided memory is soldered

  • Technology

    DDR3L SDRAM

  • Installed Size

    16 GB

  • memory

  • Max Supported Size

  • Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided

  • Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor

    Intel Iris Pro Graphics

  • Integrated Webcam

    Yes

  • Sound

    Stereo speakers , two microphones

  • Memory Allocation Technology

  • Capture Resolutions

  • Hard Drive

  • Type

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  • Specific Type

    flash storage

  • Capacity

    256 GB

  • Notebook Camera

  • Integrated Webcam

    Yes

  • Miscellaneous

  • Case Material

    aluminum

  • Color Category

    silver

  • System

  • Notebook Type

    notebook

  • Dimensions & Weight

  • Width

    14.1 in

  • Depth

    9.7 in

  • Height

    0.7 in

  • Physical Characteristics

  • Weight

    4.5 lbs (2.04 kg, 72 oz)

  • Input

  • Type

    Force Touch trackpad, backlit keyboard

  • Localization & Layout

    English

  • Features

    ambient light sensor, multi-touch touchpad

  • battery

  • Capacity

    99.5 Wh

  • Run Time (Up To)

    9 sec

  • Installed Qty

  • Communications

  • Wireless Protocol

    802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0

  • Connections & Expansion

  • Interfaces

    2 x USB 3.0
    2 x Thunderbolt 2
    HDMI
    Headphone output

  • Memory Card Reader

    Yes ( SDXC Card )

  • AC Adapter

  • Input

    AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

  • Output

    85 Watt

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  • Processor / Chipset

  • CPU

    Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 1.7 GHz

  • Max Turbo Speed

    2.6 GHz

  • Number of Cores

    Dual-Core

  • Cache

    L3 - 3 MB

  • 64-bit Computing

    Yes

  • Features

    Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, integrated memory controller

  • Monitor

  • Diagonal Size

    11.6 in

  • display

  • LCD Backlight Technology

    LED backlight

  • Resolution

    1366 x 768 ( HD )

  • Widescreen Display

    Yes

  • Type

    LED

  • TFT Technology

  • Image Aspect Ratio

    16:9

  • Monitor Features

    glossy

  • Display Resolution Abbreviation

    HD

  • RAM

  • Memory Speed

    1600 MHz

  • Configuration Features

  • Technology

    DDR3L SDRAM

  • Installed Size

    4 GB

  • memory

  • Max Supported Size

    8 GB

  • Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided

    Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

  • Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor

    Intel HD Graphics 4000

  • Integrated Webcam

    Yes

  • Sound

    Stereo speakers , microphone

  • Memory Allocation Technology

    Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

  • Capture Resolutions

    1280 x 720

  • Hard Drive

  • Type

    SSD, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage

  • Specific Type

    flash storage

  • Capacity

    64 GB

  • Notebook Camera

  • Integrated Webcam

    Yes

  • Miscellaneous

  • Case Material

    aluminum

  • Color Category

    silver

  • System

  • Notebook Type

    notebook

  • Dimensions & Weight

  • Width

    11.8 in

  • Depth

    7.6 in

  • Height

    0.7 in

  • Physical Characteristics

  • Weight

    2.38 lbs (1.08 kg, 38.08 oz)

  • Input

  • Type

    backlit keyboard, trackpad

  • Localization & Layout

    English

  • Features

    ambient light sensor, multi-touch touchpad

  • battery

  • Capacity

    35 Wh

  • Run Time (Up To)

    5 sec

  • Installed Qty

    1

  • Communications

  • Wireless Protocol

    802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0

  • Connections & Expansion

  • Interfaces

    2 x USB 3.0
    Headphone output
    Thunderbolt

  • Memory Card Reader

  • AC Adapter

  • Input

    AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

  • Output

    45 Watt

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  • Summary

    The MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 is equipped with faster CPU in comparison with the Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012: Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 2.2 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 1.7 GHz clock speed. It is very significant difference between these models because fast CPU will show better performance. The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 uses more RAM 16 GB DDR3L SDRAM compared to 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM of the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012. It means that the MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 will handle more number of running programms at once.

    The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 has a 256 GB SSD, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage which is bigger than 64 GB SSD, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage of the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012.

    The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 99 Wh battery which is 64 Wh bigger in comparison to the Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 cell. It means that this notebook will work longer without charging. The MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 is produced with a card slot. This is a useful advantage that will help the notebook owner to transfer files easily. The MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 weighs 2.38 lbs which is 2.12 lbs lighter than the weight of the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015.

    The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 has 7 advantages and the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 only 1 so the MacBook Pro 15-inch, 2015 will become the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.