Apple MacBook Pro A1398 (Mid 2012 Retina) | 15.4” Retina Display | 3rd Gen Quad-Core i7 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Dedicated NVIDIA GT 650M

The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2012), model A1398, was a revolutionary machine, marking the debut of Apple’s high-resolution Retina Display in the 15-inch format. This model is ideal for creative professionals, video editors, and power users needing speed and visual clarity.

It is powered by a 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 Quad-Core processor (Ivy Bridge), delivering significantly superior performance over dual-core models for multi-threaded applications. The graphics performance is boosted by a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M GPU, alongside integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000, allowing it to handle demanding tasks like professional video editing, 3D rendering, and detailed graphical work.

It comes equipped with 8GB of DDR3L RAM (soldered, non-upgradable) and a large 512GB high-speed SSD, providing ample storage and lightning-fast read/write performance. The centerpiece is the breathtaking 15.4-inch Retina Display with an incredible native resolution of $2880 \times 1800$, offering text clarity and image detail far beyond standard displays.

Despite its powerful internals, the Retina model adopted a much slimmer and lighter design than its predecessor. Connectivity is modern, featuring two Thunderbolt ports, two USB 3.0 ports, a full-size HDMI output, and an SDXC card slot. This model represents a massive jump in display and processing technology for the MacBook Pro line.