The glass-surfaced trackpad remains the best, offering extensive multitouch gesture controls and a clickpad that is the envy of other premium laptop manufacturers. While the keyboard is comfortable to type on, we've felt better, including the keyboard on the Dell XPS 15 (Summer 2012), which adds a slight curvature to the flat tile keycap design for a more comfortable feel. Like these older models, the Mid-2012 MacBook Pro 15-inch features a backlit chiclet keyboard and glass surfaced trackpad. While the trained eye will be able to spot the differences in port selection, the newest MacBook Pro is otherwise indistinguishable from last year's Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt). It measures the same 0.95 by 14.3 by 9.8 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.6 pounds-the sole exception to this is the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, which trims the thickness to 0.71 of an inch and drops the weight to 4.46 pounds. The MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid-2012) is instantly recognizable-it looks virtually identical to every iteration of the MacBook Pro 15-inch that we've seen since 2008. But the newest model doesn't get the new screen or the fraction-of-an-inch slim-down seen on the Editors' Choice Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Retina Display)-with a look that hasn't changed in five years and so many competitors aping Apple designs, isn't the MacBook Pro due for a design update? The $1,799.00 (direct) price tag puts it in competition with some of the best desktop replacements we've reviewed, but the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch still holds its own with a great user experience and solid performance. The latest Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid-2012), updates the classic laptop with Intel's latest third-generation quad-core processor and adds USB 3.0 connections, which are arguably much more useful than the niche Thunderbolt port that Apple has invested so heavily in.
SPECS FOR MID 2012 APPLE MACBOOK PRO 15 INCH WITH RETINA SOFTWARE
We use the highest quality lithium-ion battery cells that charge faster, last longer and weigh less than cheaper, lower quality batteries. Apply a conservative amount of isopropyl rubbing alcohol on the adhesive to easily remove the glue. The original battery is also glued to the chassis to keep it in place. We include the two special Apple screwdrivers to remove the battery. This Mid-2012 MacBook Pro 15" A1417 battery is located inside the laptop and requires you to remove the bottom of the laptop chassis to replace it. For the Late 2013 snap-in version go to our MacBook A1494 battery. If your original battery snaps into the back, this battery will not work. This is the internally located battery and is only compatible with the Mid 2012 MacBook Pro and Early 2013 models. You can also find what model year you have by going to the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of your desktop and select About This Mac.Ĭompatibility Note: Apple produced two MacBooks that use the A1398 model number. The model number can be found on the bottom of the laptop.
This MacBook A1417 battery is compatible with the 15" MacBook Pro Retina models A1398, MC975LL/A MC976LL/A ME665LL/A ME664LL/A MD975 and MD976. These laptops use operating software: MacBook Pro 10.1.
Get longer battery life and improved laptop performance with a new Apple A1417 battery for MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2012 models.