macbook 12in m7

 

About this Mac

This a1534 device is a BTO/CTO device that is nearly identical to MLHA2LL/A andMLHC2LL/A. We have listed this device separately as it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base models. This has been done to make it easier to catalog as well as easier to read.

This was the first MacBook to be released in 2016. It comes with a 1.3 GHz Intel Core m7 Skylake processor (M7-6Y75) and a 12- inch screen. The aluminum casing also comes in more colors than was previously available such as space grey, gold, and a rose gold finish. For this device, there was an improvement in the battery life from previous MacBooks. The graphics processor is also upgraded to the Intel HD Graphics 515. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.

Storage

This device includes 256/512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage soldered to the motherboard (cannot be upgraded). The storage speed of the hard drive is estimated between 845/947 MB per second.

Screen Size and Resolution

This MacBook came with a 12-inch screen thatruns at 2304 x 1440 and incorporates the new TFT LED-Backlit active-matrix “Retina” display. This allows for millions of colors to be displayed clearly as the pixel density is 226 pixels per inch. This ensures that individual pixels are not easily detectable at a normal viewing distance. With IPS technology this device also supports other resolutions such as 1440 x 900, 1280 x 800, and 1024 x 640.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The pre-installed operating system on this device was MacOS X 10.11.4 (15E2066). Apple also made a return to Intel for the provision of a graphics processor with the Intel Integrated HD Graphics 515 graphics processor replacing the HD Graphics 5300 used in the early 2015 model. This processor shares the memory of the onboard 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM.

Memory & Architecture

The device features a 4 MB Level 3 cache and an upgraded onboard RAM to an 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM from the 8 GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM that accompanied the early 2015 version (unable to upgrade). This is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.

Battery Life

The device comes with a 41.4 W h Li-Poly battery that can provide up to 10 hours of “wireless web” use, 11 hours of “iTunes movie playback” and “30 days” of standby time. A 29W USB-C power adapter also accompanies this device.

Available Upgrades

The RAM and onboard external storage are fixed without the option of upgrading. The 8 GB of RAM and 256/512 GB of onboard PCIe-based flash storageis only available to be upgraded at the time of purchase. This device is approximately 0.14 – 0.52 inches thick and weighs 2.03 pounds making it thinner and lighter than the MacBook Air series.

Finish

• Rose Gold
• Space Gray
• Gold
• Silver

Display

• Retina display
• 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
• 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
• 16:10 aspect ratio
• Supported scaled resolutions:
  • 1440 by 900
  • 1280 by 800
  • 1024 by 640

Processor

• 1.2GHz
  1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
  Configurable to 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cache; or 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache
• 1.3GHz
  1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
  Configurable to 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache

Memory

• 8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
  Configurable to 16GB of memory

Storage

• 1.2GHz
  256GB PCIe-based onboard SSD¹
• 1.3GHz
  512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD¹

Size and Weight

• Height: 0.14–0.52 inch (0.35–1.31 cm)
• Width: 11.04 inches (28.05 cm)
• Depth: 7.74 inches (19.65 cm)
• Weight: 2.03 pounds (0.92 kg)²

Graphics and Video Support

• Intel HD Graphics 615
• Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors

Wireless

• Wi-Fi
  802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
• Bluetooth
  Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Charging and Expansion

• USB-C port with support for:
  • Charging
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
  • Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output
  • VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately)
  • HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)

Camera

• 480p FaceTime camera

Audio

• Stereo speakers
• Dual microphones
• 3.5 mm headphone jack

Keyboard and Trackpad

• Full-size keyboard with:
• 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys
• Ambient light sensor
• Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Battery and Power

• Up to 10 hours wireless web³
• Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback³
• Up to 30 days of standby time³
• Built-in 41.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• 30W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C power port

Electrical and Operating Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V–240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
• Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Operating System

macOS
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Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can create and do amazing things.

Features include:

• VoiceOver
• Zoom
• Increase Contrast
• Reduce Motion
• Siri and Dictation
• Switch Control
• Closed Captions
• Text to Speech

Built-in Apps⁴

• Photos
• iMovie
• GarageBand
• Pages
• Numbers
• Keynote
• Siri
• Safari
• Mail
• FaceTime
• Messages
• Maps
• News
• Stocks
• Home
• Voice Memos
• Notes
• Calendar
• Contacts
• Reminders
• Photo Booth
• Preview
• iTunes
• Books
• App Store
• Time Machine