13inch vs 15inch MacBook Pro

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		Display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched		Display: 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
		$1199	$1499	$1799	$2199
		2.5GHz 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz) with 3MB L3 cache	2.9GHz 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 4MB L3 cache	2.3GHz 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz) with 6MB L3 cache	2.6GHz 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache Configurable to 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 8MB L3 cache.
		4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory Configurable to 8GB.	8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory	4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory Configurable to 8GB.	8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory
1		500GB 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive Configurable options: 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive 128GB solid-state drive 256GB solid-state drive 512GB solid-state drive	750GB 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive Configurable options: 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive 128GB solid-state drive 256GB solid-state drive 512GB solid-state drive	500GB 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive Configurable options: 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive 128GB solid-state drive 256GB solid-state drive 512GB solid-state drive	750GB 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive Configurable options: 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive 128GB solid-state drive 256GB solid-state drive 512GB solid-state drive
		Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm) Width: 12.78 inches (32.5 cm) Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm) Weight: 4.5 pounds (2.06 kg)2		Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm) Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm) Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm) Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.56 kg)2
		Intel HD Graphics 4000 (all 13- and 15-inch configurations) NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.3GHz configuration) or NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.6GHz configuration) and automatic graphics switching Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors Thunderbolt digital video output Native Mini DisplayPort output DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately) VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately) Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately) HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)
		720p FaceTime HD camera		720p FaceTime HD camera
		MagSafe power port Gigabit Ethernet port FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps) Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps) Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps) Headphone port SDXC card slot Kensington lock slot 8x SuperDrive		MagSafe power port Gigabit Ethernet port FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps) Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps) Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps) Audio line in Audio line out SDXC card slot Kensington lock slot 8x SuperDrive
		Wi-Fi 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;3 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
		Stereo speakers with subwoofer Omnidirectional microphone Headphone port Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone Support for audio line out (digital/analog)		Stereo speakers with subwoofer Omnidirectional microphone Audio line in (digital/analog) Audio line out (digital/analog) Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
		Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor. Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities.
4		Up to 7 hours wireless web Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe power port		Up to 7 hours wireless web Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe power port
		Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–24° to 45° C) Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
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		Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775.
		MacBook Pro MagSafe Power Adapter AC wall plug Power cord
		Configure your MacBook Pro to order with these options, only at the Apple Online Store: 8GB memory (two 4GB) 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive 1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy or antiglare display 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) 8GB memory (two 4GB) 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive

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MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

• Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
• Mercury-free LED backlit display
• Arsenic-free display glass
• BFR-free
• PVC-free⁵
• Reduced packaging volume
• Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold⁶

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