Specifications
| Type of | |
|---|---|
| Type of | Type: laptop |
| operating system | Operating system: MacOS X |
| CPU | |
| Processor type | Processor Type: Core i7 |
| CPU frequency | Processor frequency: 2200 ... 2500 MHz |
| The number of processor cores | The number of processor cores: 4 |
| L2 cache size | L2 cache size: 1 MB |
| L3 cache size | L3 cache size: 6 MB |
| Memory | |
| RAM Size | RAM size: 16 GB |
| Memory type | Memory Type: DDR3L |
| Memory frequency | Memory frequency: 1600 MHz |
| Screen | |
| Screen size | Screen Size: 15.4 " |
| Screen resolution | Screen Resolution: 2880x1800 |
| Widescreen screen | Widescreen display: yes |
| Matrix type | Matrix Type: TFT IPS |
| Touch screen | Touch screen: no |
| Multi-touch screen | Multi-touch screen: no |
| LED backlight | LED backlight: yes |
| 3D support | 3D support: no |
| Video | |
| Video adapter type | Video adapter type: discrete and built-in / built-in |
| Video processor | Video Processor: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M / Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Two video adapters | Two video adapters: no |
| Video memory size | Video memory size: 0 ... 2048 MB |
| Type of video memory | Video Memory Type: SMA / GDDR5 |
| Storage devices | |
| Optical drive | Optical drive: no DVD |
| Storage capacity | Storage capacity: 256 ... 512 GB |
| Hard drive type | Hard Drive Type: SSD |
| Expansion slots | |
| ExpressCard slot | ExpressCard slot: no |
| Memory cards | |
| Device for reading flash cards | Device for reading flash cards: yes |
| Compact Flash support | Compact Flash support: no |
| Memory Stick Support | Memory Stick support: no |
| SD support | SD support: yes |
| SDHC support | SDHC support: yes |
| SDXC support | SDXC support: yes |
| MiniSD support | MiniSD support: no |
| MicroSD support | MicroSD support: no |
| MicroSDHC support | MicroSDHC support: no |
| MicroSDXC support | MicroSDXC support: no |
| SmartMedia support | SmartMedia support: no |
| XD-Picture Card Support | XD-Picture Card support: no |
| Wireless connection | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi: yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac |
| WiDi support | WiDi support: no |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth: yes |
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth Version: 4.0 |
| LTE | LTE: no |
| WiMAX | WiMAX: no |
| GSM / GPRS support | GSM / GPRS support: no |
| 3G support (UMTS) | 3G (UMTS) support: no |
| EDGE support | EDGE support: no |
| HSDPA support | HSDPA support: no |
| Connection | |
| Built-in network card | Built-in network card: no |
| Built-in fax modem | Built-in fax modem: no |
| Number of USB 3.0 interfaces | Number of USB 3.0 interfaces: 2 |
| USB 3.1 interface (USB-C) | Interface USB 3.1 (USB-C): no |
| Firewire interface | Firewire interface: no |
| Firewire 800 interface | Firewire 800 interface: no |
| ESATA interface | ESATA interface: no |
| Infrared Port (IRDA) | Infrared port (IRDA): no |
| LPT interface | LPT interface: no |
| Com port | COM port: no |
| PS / 2 interface | PS / 2 interface: no |
| VGA (D-Sub) output | VGA (D-Sub) output: no |
| Mini VGA output | Mini VGA output: no |
| DVI output | DVI output: no |
| HDMI output | HDMI output: yes |
| Micro HDMI output | Micro HDMI output: no |
| DisplayPort output | DisplayPort output: no |
| Mini DisplayPort output | Mini DisplayPort output: no |
| Number of interfaces Thunderbolt 2 | Number of interfaces Thunderbolt 2: 2 |
| TV-in | TV-in: no |
| TV out | TV-out output: no |
| Dock connection | Dock connection: no |
| Audio input | Audio input: no |
| Microphone input | Mic input: no |
| Audio / Headphone Out | Audio / headphone output: no |
| Mic In / Headphone Combo Out | Mic In / Combo Headphone Out: Yes |
| Digital audio output (S / PDIF) | Digital audio output (S / PDIF): yes |
| Nutrition | |
| Working hours | Work time: 8 h |
| Battery type | Battery Type: Li-Pol |
| Input Devices | |
| Number of keyboard keys | Number of keyboard keys: 79 |
| Positioning devices | Positioning Devices: Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlight | Keyboard backlight: yes |
| Sound | |
| The presence of columns | The presence of columns: yes |
| Subwoofer availability | Subwoofer availability: no |
| Microphone | Microphone presence: yes |
| Additionally | |
| GPS | GPS: no |
| GLONASS | GLONASS: no |
| Webcam | Webcam: yes |
| Fingerprint scanner | Fingerprint scanner: no |
| TV tuner | TV tuner: no |
| Remote control | Remote control: no |
| Kensington Castle | Kensington Castle: no |
| Stylus | Stylus: no |
| Metal case | Metal case: yes |
| High impact case | High impact case: no |
| Waterproof case | Waterproof case: no |
| Length | Length: 358.9 mm |
| Width | Width: 247.1 mm |
| Thickness | Thickness: 18mm |
| Weight | Weight: 2.02 kg |
| Additional Information | Additional information: microphone input / headphone output Combo with S / PDIF-out support |
Reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 15 with Retina display Mid 2014
Virtues
- 1. Retina display (2880x1800 IPS matrix) with excellent color reproduction, super brightness and image clarity; The text is read with convenience, the eyes do not get tired. There are 5 resolution scaling modes, which allows you to fit a lot of information on one screen, if necessary, to adjust the size of windows (from “larger text” to “more space”). In the afternoon, the brightness settings are set just above the middle. In the evening, you can make the brightness by a third. At maximum brightness, the eyes get tired and fit, rather, when working in bright sunshine;
- 2. Long keeps battery power during autonomous operation;
- 3. High-quality case assembly. Sophisticated and stylish design, looks expensive. Nothing backlash and creaks. + 30% to your rating on the major scale;
- 4. Convenient touchpad, with a certain skill, you can even work in graphic editors. A small touchpad area on the laptop is more than enough. Apple Magic trackpad is more convenient, but you need to reach far behind it with your hand, it requires a hard surface, it won't happen on a soft sofa or carpet, so I can’t put it into use;
- 5. Nice keyboard, keystrokes do not annoy others. Adjustable key illumination, color backlight does not tire;
- 6. Good speed in graphics editors, even for the initial MGXA2RU / A model. It does not slow down when simultaneously loading a large number of programs;
- 7. Relatively stable and fast OS X Mavericks. Beautiful icons and a nice intuitive interface;
- 8. Silent cooling system in normal operation. With complex software calculations (such as 3D rendering), the fans accelerate smoothly, the sound is audible, but not annoying. And just as smoothly they slow down their progress, without abrupt transitions. The holes of the cooling system are drawn to the rear edge next to the screen. In my opinion, this is the most correct technological solution;
- 9. Especially for applefilov: the brightness of the backlight logo on the lid of the laptop depends on the brightness of the screen.
disadvantages
- 1. The price of the laptop bite even before the increase, and now even more so. Dear original adapters and accessories;
- 2. I noticed that MGXA2ZP / A (without the Russian layout) can be opened with the finger of one hand and it does not budge. It is very convenient to open with one hand when the other is busy. I heard that Apple took seriously this nuance. Unfortunately, the opening of the MGXA2RU / A model is significantly more difficult and cannot be opened with one hand. Six months later, it opens just as tight. On other models, RU / A did not check;
- 3. OS X Mavericks rarely, but hangs for unknown reasons. However, I don’t recommend switching to Yosemite due to buggy issues and reduced system speed. Almost everyone who tried to update, regret;
- 4. Former owners of PCs with Windows will have to relearn themselves on OS X. The layout of the Rus is upset. keyboard. Comma and point without shift is not set.
- 5. Ambiguous work with the Chrome browser. If you accidentally close the browser with a large number of tabs, then you will have to wait a long time to reload, while all this time it will be almost impossible to work because of the hangs. Who thought up to assign to the cmd + q exit from the program without warning when the next cmd + w combination closes the current tab;
- 6. Working with a retina display has the inconvenience of adapting web graphics to regular monitors. In the low-resolution emulation mode for Photoshop, pixel grain rushes into your eyes and the picture looks noticeably worse;
- 7. Non-removable battery. The inability to make any upgrade.
- 8. Only 2 USB ports, sometimes this is not enough;
- 9. Strongly heated power supply. The rubberized wires will be enough for a short time even with careful handling, with time the wrapper forms folds on the surface and slides or breaks.Owners of Apple phones will understand me;
- 10. Mediocre webcam, with poor lighting, shoots with a lot of noise. The camera on iPhones 4 and 5 is noticeably better;
- 11. Glossy display easily gets dirty, glare in the sun.
Comment
Despite the identified shortcomings, all of them are not critical. In general, I liked the laptop and deserves an estimate of 5 with a slight minus. One of the best laptops for designers and musicians.
pupkin semen, 2015-03-13 Evaluation 5
Virtues
- So, let's go in order.
- 1. Design. There is nothing superfluous in it, it disposes to work.
- 2. Undoubtedly, build quality. The case itself is aluminum, and everything in it is perfectly fitted: nothing backlash, no creaks, the keyboard does not bend, the display hinge does not walk, even if you shake the laptop.
- 3. Dimensions. Thrust such iron into a thin body and make it all weigh 2 kg. Therefore, you can safely carry this laptop with you everywhere, it does not weigh the shoulder.
- 4. Keyboard. Keystroke clear, very easy to type.
- 5. Large touchpad, because of which I do not use the mouse. It responds well to pressing, and you get used to gestures so much that it is somehow unusual to sit down at other laptops.
- 6. Screen. The resolution is crazy, the picture quality is superb. Eyes do not get tired even after long work.
- 7. Dynamics. Of course, they are much inferior to good external acoustics, but of all the notebook speakers that I heard, these are the best.
- 8. Performance. Iron is enough for almost any job, except that serious work with 4K-video will be a little beyond its powers. SSD works wonders, everything starts instantly. The video card, of course, is rather weak for serious games, but for this laptop this is not very relevant, below I will explain why. And for work GT 750M is more than enough, the benefit here is the version with GDDR5.
- 9. OS X. This system is not without its drawbacks, but in general perception and usability it is a cut above Windows.
- 10. Under low loads, the cooling system is not audible at all, even external HDDs produce more noise.
- 11. Battery. It really provides long work - 8-9 hours under low loads and about 4 hours with full use of iron.
disadvantages
- The disadvantages of a laptop for the most part derive from the merits.
- 1. Small number of USB ports. In most cases, two are enough, but sometimes there are situations when a third is required, and here you already have to either connect a hub or disconnect some other device.
- 2. High noise at maximum loads. Such is the fee for compactness.
- 3. The screen must be treated very carefully.
- There are claims to the work of OS X:
- 1. Jamming animation, even on a discrete graphics card. In life, I don’t believe that the GT 750M cannot smoothly render the scrolling animation even in the hardest mode when the picture is rendered at 3840x2400. At the same time, everything is smooth on external monitors.
- 2. Sometimes it is not clear where OS X spends RAM. For these cases, had to put a utility to clean the RAM.
Comment
In general, I can say one thing - the laptop is gorgeous. A great tool for most types of work. I noticed that I finally stopped swearing when working at a computer :) I advise you to buy it for those who know how to use all its potential. Taking it to surf the Internet or for ordinary home use is an unreasonable waste of money.
Why is it not suitable for games? Firstly, because of the high screen resolution. GT 750M will be able to render a picture in 2880x1800 only in old games or where there is a rather primitive graphics. And when setting permissions below, upscale and soap begins. Secondly, on the keyboard there is a peculiar arrangement of keys, which is convenient for work, but makes you twist your fingers while playing. Thirdly, given the size of modern games (40-50 GB), games will have to be put on an external HDD. Therefore, this device is absolutely not suitable for games. Personally, I solved this problem by purchasing a console.
I myself am engaged in the processing of photos, videos (Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, Motion) and programming on this laptop. For these purposes, it is completely enough.It’s rare to load a processor 100%, mostly it happens when rendering video to the final file.
If you need a convenient laptop for work that does not send it to the trash can with a light hang and which performance is more than enough, take this device, you will not regret.
Ruzanov Denis, 2015-02-10 Evaluation 5
Virtues
- Build quality
- Attention to detail
- Screen
disadvantages
- Screen (oddly enough)
- Russian layout
Comment
Be careful when choosing a laptop, especially to the screen. I can see the uneven illumination at the bottom. It is barely noticeable on __ white or gray background, but on black everything is fine (usually vice versa). This is a VERY well-known problem (search by backlight bleeding), and, judging by the reviews on foreign forums, people return the laptop 3-4 times. In a store in bright light, this is not noticeable, so be sure to ask to look at the screen in the dark (let them search). You expect an ideal for such money, but it looks like this is a particular technical process.
Keyboard. If you know how to type blindly and the purchase does not burn, I recommend ordering a modification with the American layout, it is almost the same as on the PC: tilde (~) in the right place, both shifts are large, flat Enter. The Russian layout is so terrible for me. Compare: http://yandex.ru/images/search?text=mbp%20%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0% BA% D0% B0 & stype = image
The rest of the laptop is beautiful: nothing backlash, works quietly, quickly, and sooo long, land a charge in one sitting will not work.
Solonets Alexey, 2014-09-29 Evaluation 4
Virtues
- It processes large volumes of information quickly, is quiet, tactile and visually pleasing, stunning color rendition and monitor resolution, the island keyboard is done at the highest level - the buttons are soft, but do not sink, the minimum distance between the button and the keyboard surface. Trackpad! The trackpad is divine! Small weight, strong, reliable and at the same time stylish case, forms. whose bends are thought out to the millimeter, and these are not empty words. More than enough power to solve any kind of problems, except, perhaps, if only processing large video streams in 4K format. You can list advantages for a long time.
disadvantages
- Disadvantages, we can assume that there is not. This is what I can point out. Sometimes it goes out of the lock for a long time, this is not private, but all the same ... The screen lights up, the cursor turns on, but you have to wait 10-12 seconds until the password entry window appears. This is all about OS. I think they will fix it. Yosemite not so long ago came out. And nothing else comes to mind. Price? The price is high, is it a drawback? And try to find a collection of all these advanced charms of prisoners in a thin two-kilogram aluminum box for such money? You will not find. And do not try to convince yourself or anyone else! Retina no one has. Similar battery too. SSD of such volumes for the money too. Etc.
Comment
Happy as an elephant! I said goodbye to Windows, which wasted my time, strength and nerves. The enjoyment of the use of exceptional! I work with a photo. One of the processing stages is light and color correction. I throw in the photoshop package of half a thousand photos, each of which weighs 30mb. Correct, and save. Literally 15 minutes is spent on it! For those who know what it is, silently envy (sometimes out loud!;))
P.S. Anyone working with graphics / photo / video RECOMMEND. It is a pity, of course, that now the cost has risen to from 118,500, a little more than a month ago I took it for only 88.
Velikotsky Roman, 2014-12-09 Evaluation 5
Virtues
- Specifications. Very smart, autonomous, portable (weight, size)
disadvantages
- Screen. Of the 2 laptops, one appeared broken pixels 4 months after the start of operation, and 8 pixels came out at once (LG matrix, if I'm not mistaken). On the other there is a problem that occurs in a huge number of people, namely, the effect when the previous image appears on the following (especially noticeable on a gray background). MacOS, though more stable than Windows, but very many flaws and objectively windows is much more practical for the average user.
Comment
In general, the technique is good.For those who use as intended (professional software, exclusively operating on MacOS) what is called must have. Otherwise, I do not recommend to purchase.
BVAMIEV, 2015-03-15 Evaluation 3
Virtues
- Performance, autonomy, screen, quality of the operating system
disadvantages
- Price
Comment
Excellent mobile solution for working with graphics - lightweight, long battery life, excellent monitor, speed, great OSes. Rabbit in Lightroom, Ps, RPP - just a fairy tale. Excellent keyboard, and the overall impression of the build quality. The price is high, but there are simply no competitors with such weight, screen, performance and battery life.
Best Light Prince Oleg, 2014-11-25 Evaluation 5
Apple MacBook Pro 15 with Retina display Mid 2014 laptop video review
