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Apple MacBook Pro (15" 2.3GHz i7)

Item ID: MBP15U3-23

Laptop Computer with 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 Processor, 500GB Hard Drive, 4GB Memory, 15.4" Display, USB 3.0 Ports, and Thunderbolt Ports

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From Our Research Team:

Major Mac Muscle, Now Featuring Thunderbolt!



With an Apple MacBook Pro, you've got unbelievable power at your fingertips. This machine's ready to handle serious audio and video projects, whether you're on the go or parked at your desktop. And this latest MacBook Pro is more capable and powerful than ever! An NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor lets you edit video and pictures in record time. An ultra-fast quad-core Intel Core i7 processor speeds up even your most labor-intensive processes including editing and rendering. Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports give you lightning-fast performance with external devices. Call Sweetwater today to find the best Apple MacBook Pro configuration for your needs.

Apple MacBook Pro at a Glance:
  • Peak processing performance to speed up workflow
  • Thunderbolt ports offer ultra-fast data transfer
  • Powerful audio and video to help your projects

Peak processing performance to speed up workflow
This Apple MacBook Pro sports an ultra-fast quad-core Intel Core i7 processor for exceptional multimedia performance. Your audio projects will load faster than ever, you'll be able to use more plug-ins and virtual instruments, and you'll be able to record and mix more tracks than ever before.

Thunderbolt ports offer ultra-fast data transfer
The Apple MacBook Pro comes equipped with a Thunderbolt port for high-bandwidth connectivity. With 10Gbps of throughput both in and out, Thunderbolt holds a ton of potential for audio and video applications. Thunderbolt can handle near-zero latency performance and higher channel counts than ever before. It also offers the potential for faster video transfers than ever, up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and 12 times faster than FireWire 800.

Powerful audio and video to help your projects
The Apple MacBook Pro is the perfect workstation for audio and video professionals. You get rock-solid compatibility with more creative software applications, and fast efficient performance thank's to its exceptional processing power and connectivity options. The MacBook Pro sports a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of dedicated memory, the same processor used in the Retina display Macs.

Apple MacBook Pro Features at a Glance:
  • Ideal mobile workstation for audio and video production
  • Powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor
  • Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports to connect with your gear
  • Ultra-compact size, only 0.95" tall and 5.6 lbs.
  • 8x Super Drive
  • Multi-touch trackpad lets you zoom, rotate images, navigate webpages, and more with simple gestures instead of menu clicks
  • Long-life battery gives you up to 7 hours of operation (based on wireless web usage, time will vary)

Get your hands on the latest example of major Mac mobile muscle, Apple's Retina-equipped MacBook Pro!
Specification Detail
Operating System OS X Lion, 64-bit
Display 15.4"
CPU 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
Graphics/Video Intel HD Graphics 4000 with NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
Maximum Resolution 1440 x 900
Memory - Included 4GB
Memory - Max 8GB
Storage - Included 500GB 5400-rpm Hard Drive
Storage - Expanded No Expanded Storage
Optical Drive 8x Super Drive
Thunderbolt Ports 1
FireWire Port 1 x FireWire 800
USB Ports 2 x USB 3.0
PCI Slots No PCI Slots
Card Slots SDXC Card Slot
Video Ports 1 x HDMI
Ethernet 1
WiFi Yes
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Audio Inputs No Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs 1 x 1/8"
Battery Life 7 Hours
Height 0.95"
Width 14.35"
Depth 9.82"
Weight 5.6 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number MD103LL/A

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Monster MAC

by William from Akron Ohio
April 12, 2013
Music Background: Punk rock/ electronic musician
All's I can say is the industry standard are MAC's bottom line..
Easy to use even if computers arnt your strong point.

Once you go Mac...

by Joe Bava from Lady Lake Florida
August 10, 2012
Music Background: Worship Leader, SInger/song writer, Live sound engineer and Home recording enthusiast
I am a Worship Leader and song writer and I produce my own material in our home studio.
I bought this system because I had heard for years that Macs were a lot more stable and less prone to c... read more [+]rash and lock up during audio proccessing. I am happy to say that I've found this to be very true.
I love my new MacBook Pro. The OS is bullet proof and I am really pleased with the speed of the processor and the amazing quality of the grapics display.
I am also using it to run the StudioLive software that came with our PreSonus 16.4.2 Mixer that we use at the church. Teaming up the MacBook and this Mixer and an Ipad has radically changed the way our sound system is managed.
Thanks guys this has been a very useful purchase. close [-]

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