The Apple MacBook Pro ME865LL/A is a bestselling 13-inch 2013 laptop that received positive reviews for its gorgeous high res retina display, brilliant ‘all-day’ battery life, a faster and more efficient Fourth Generation processor, better graphics compared to other alternatives, huge RAM and a fast flash storage. It received some negative feedback for its expensive upgrade options and thicker and heavier design compared to MacBook Air. Overall the ME865LL/A is a huge improvement over the 2012 model and is ideal for users who don’t mind spending some extra cash on a machine almost as compact as a MacBook Air, but with seriously better hardware performance.
- Weight: 3.5 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2.4GHz
- Display Size: 13.3 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR3L
- Operating System: Mac OS X v10.9 Mavericks
- Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics
Critic Reviews
- CNet October 30, 2013
There are other high-res laptops out there, but this year’s more powerful and affordable 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro is one of the best of the bunch, and makes a compelling case for upgrading from the 13-inch Air.
Read full review - PCMag November 18, 2013
The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) uses Intel's Haswell-based Core i5 processor to give power users a system that can last over 11 hours under continuous use and still process graphics and scientific tasks quickly. It's $500 less expensive than last year's model, yet more than earns its title as our latest Editors' Choice for high-end ultraportable laptops.
Read full review - Wired November 1, 2013
The combination of a capable processor, an amazing display, a light and slender form factor, and respectable battery life, secure the MacBook Pro’s position as one of the top notebooks on the market right now.
Read full review - TheVerge October 13, 2013
Five years later, we've come back around. The $1,299 13-inch MacBook Pro isn't the cheapest Apple computer (that's now the Air), or the most powerful (that's the 15-inch Pro), or the longest-lasting (the Air again). But it does everything well.
Read full review - Engadget October 29, 2013
Thanks to a lower price, longer battery life and lighter design, the 13-inch Retina MBP is a better deal than it was a year ago. It's so compelling, in fact, that you might even choose it over the Air.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2.4GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel Iris Graphics [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 8GB DDR3L |
| Operating System | Apple Mac OS X Mac OS X v10.9 Mavericks |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
| Battery Life | 18 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 13.3 inch |
| Display Type | TN |
| Display Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Connectivity | 2 x USB 3.0 | 2 x Thunderbolt 2 | HDMI | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Additional Features | SDXC Memory Card |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 12.3 x 8.6 x 0.7 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
