Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch

MPN: MJLQ2B/A  |  EAN: 0888462108720  |  Model: MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina

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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch - MJLQ2B/A Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Very Good
Pro Graphic Design
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Very Good
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Just Right
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Just Right
Use in Public Places
Very Good
Short Journeys
Very Good
Long Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Very Good
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
Cool Look
Outstanding
Cute & Pretty Look
Outstanding
macOS
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Just Right

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 2880 x 1800 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 16 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 1305.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. With 16 GB GB RAM, and a CPU, the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina delivers great results.

Give your Images the professional touch

The MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina is a high spec machine for professional photo and graphics work. Boasting a powerful 2.2 GHz processor and 16 GB RAM, along with a Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 dedicated graphics card, this laptop will help you achieve the very best results.

Music and Audio

The MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 256 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7 4770HQ processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

With its wide selection of ports (including a high-speed Thunderbolt port ) the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 256 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina is a very capable option. It's 4 cores core CPU and 16 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 2880 x 1800 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various dev environments. The MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina sports an Intel Core i7 4770HQ, (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy 16 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7 4770HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina

Surf the web at speed thanks to the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 9 hours battery life of the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 9 hours, the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina can go the distance for you while working on the move.

The 9 hours battery life in the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

With an impressive run time of approximately 9 hours, the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina will keep you entertained, or working, throughout the duration of your trip.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina comes with 9 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

Thanks to a 9 hours battery life, the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina lets you work and work and work while visiting client sites.

Suits your occasional mobility

The MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2.04 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1.

Presentations

Ensure everyone can see your presentation with the 1. With an 1 and several you will always be able to connect to an external projector or screen.

Slick package

It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices.

Lively and charming package

When you want to stand out from the crowd, the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average laptop

Looks like your everyday laptop

Whether you want to blend in, or have a laptop that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina fits the bill.

Looks very professional

It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. 

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Technical Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch - MJLQ2B/A Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour silver
Display
Display HD Type ~QXGA
Display Resolution 2880 x 1800 pixels
Display Size 15.4 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Model Intel Core i7 4770HQ
Processor Speed 2.2 GHz
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
Storage
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 256 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Graphics Card Type Integrated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.0
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 2
Mini DisplayPort 2
Thunderbolt Ports 2
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
Camera
Camera 1
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name macOS
Operating System Version Sierra
Battery
Battery Life 9 hours
Weight & Dimensions
Weight 2.04 kg