MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012) – Description
 
The 13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) is part of the classic, pre-Retina MacBook Pro lineup. With a durable unibody aluminum design, full-size ports, an optical SuperDrive, and upgradeable internals, this model is one of the longest-supported and most customized MacBooks in Apple’s history.
 
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🔹 Key Features
Display:
    •    13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (non-Retina)
    •    Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
    •    Standard color and brightness (~300 nits)
    •    16:10 aspect ratio
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🔹 Processor Options:
    •    3rd-gen Intel Core i5 (dual-core, 2.5GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz)
    •    Optional: Intel Core i7 (dual-core, 2.9GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz)
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🔹 Graphics:
    •    Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
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🔹 Memory & Storage:
    •    4GB or 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 RAM (user-upgradable to 16GB)
    •    500GB or 750GB 5400 RPM HDD (user-upgradable)
    •    SATA III interface supports SSD upgrades
✅ One of the last MacBooks with easily upgradeable RAM and storage
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🔹 Keyboard & Trackpad:
    •    Full-size scissor-switch keyboard, backlit
    •    Glass multi-touch trackpad with gesture support
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🔹 Ports:
    •    1 x MagSafe (original, not MagSafe 2)
    •    2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A)
    •    1 x Thunderbolt (Mini DisplayPort-compatible)
    •    1 x Gigabit Ethernet
    •    1 x FireWire 800
    •    1 x SDXC card slot
    •    1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
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🔹 Optical Drive:
    •    8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
✅ Last MacBook Pro with built-in CD/DVD drive
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🔹 Audio & Camera:
    •    Stereo speakers with subwoofer
    •    Dual microphones
    •    720p FaceTime HD camera
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🔹 Battery & Power:
    •    Built-in 63.5Wh lithium-polymer battery
    •    Up to 7 hours wireless web
    •    60W MagSafe power adapter
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🔹 Operating System:
    •    Shipped with OS X Mountain Lion
    •    Officially supports macOS Catalina 10.15 (final supported version)
⚠️ Not supported by macOS Big Sur or later without third-party tools
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✅ Why This Model Stands Out:
    •    Extremely upgradeable: Replace HDD with SSD, upgrade RAM to 16GB
    •    Only 13” MacBook Pro with both Retina and non-Retina versions released in the same year
    •    Legacy ports, built-in optical drive, Ethernet, and FireWire
    •    Sturdy design, ideal for macOS hobbyists, students, and repair-friendly users