

In this review we will take an in-depth look at the performance of the components, the new display, and the overall features. In this review we will focus on the 2279 Euro (MSRP) expensive base model with no optional upgrades selected. The larger SSD is only an option for the more expensive model retailing at 2889 Euro (MSRP). For those looking to soup up their notebook even further, Apple offers BTO (Build-to-Order) options. 16 GByte RAM (onboard) or a 768 GByte SSD will set you back an additional 200 or 500 Euro, respectively. Both models are equipped with the high resolution Retina display and the integrated / dedicated graphics combination with Intel GMA HD 4000 and Nvidia GeForce GT 650M (1 GByte GDDR5-RAM). The higher-end version includes the 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-3720QM processor and a 512 GByte SSD.

Our test system is the base model and features the Intel Core i7-3615QM Quad-Core processor (2.3 GHz), 8 GByte RAM and a 256 GByte SSD. Two models with different configurations are offered at launch. New Intel Ivy Bridge processors, a slimmer chassis, a revised cooling system, and a changed speaker system are all features that distinguish this new model from the regular MacBook Pro (which will stay on sale alongside the new offering - although the 17-inch version has been discontinued). The new 15.4-inch screen now packs a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels and a pixel density of 220 DPI. The previous high-resolution version of the 15-inch MBP only offered a maximum resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels. The Retina display made its debut on the iPhone 4s and is also found in the iPod Touch and iPad 3. Apple uses this marketing term to refer to devices with a very high resolution and pixel density. Schiller not only introduced a completely reworked notebook portfolio and various other products, but also unveiled a MacBook Pro with 15-inch Retina display. This year, CEO Tim Cook and SVP Philip W. I have a feeling it's the " automatically adjust brightness" could be the culprit.Ģ012 Retina MacBook Pro, 16gig RAM 256 SSD, Moutain Lion.3D Printing, 5G, Accessory, AI, Alder Lake, AMD, Android, Apple, ARM, Audio, Benchmark, Biotech, Business, Camera, Cannon Lake, Cezanne (Zen 3), Charts, Chinese Tech, Chromebook, Coffee Lake, Comet Lake, Console, Convertible / 2-in-1, Cryptocurrency, Cyberlaw, Deal, Desktop, E-Mobility, Education, Exclusive, Fail, Foldable, Gadget, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S, Gamecheck, Gaming, Geforce, Google Pixel, GPU, How To, Ice Lake, Intel, Intel Evo, Internet of Things (IoT), iOS, iPad, iPad Pro, iPhone, Jasper Lake, Lakefield, Laptop, Launch, Leaks / Rumors, Linux / Unix, List, Lucienne (Zen 2), MacBook, Mini PC, Monitor, MSI, OnePlus, Opinion, Phablet, Radeon, Raptor Lake, Renoir, Review Snippet, Rocket Lake, Ryzen (Zen), Science, Security, Single-Board Computer (SBC), Smart Home, Smartphone, Smartwatch, Software, Storage, Tablet, ThinkPad, Thunderbolt, Tiger Lake, Touchscreen, Ultrabook, Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR), Wearable, Wi-Fi 7, Windows, Workstation, XPS, Zen 3 (Vermeer), Zen 4Īpple uses the WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) to showcase new products and technologies. System Preference>Displays.Ĭan't tell if it's the combination of the two or one effecting the other, but seems to work! Turn OFF " automatically adjust brightness". Untick for both AC Power and Battery Power.Ģ. You can do this in System Preference>Energy Saver. Turn OFF " automatic graphicss switching". I did the following and so far I havent' had a crash for 24 hours and counting.ġ. Then I remembered from my past experiences that with every new hardware there seemed to be issues with graphics card/driver. Tried all the usual recommended remedies, but nothing worked. There was just no other way to come out of this coma other than forced rebooting. My rMBP had randome freezes seemingly starting from Safari, then spreading to the whole system, refusing to launch programs, etc., forcing me to restart every 1-2 hours. This may apply to non-Retina and MacBook Airs, too. I would like to share my experience with the random freezing on my brand new Retina MacBook Pro.
