Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch

The latest Apple MacBook Pro 15 - inch ( Mid -2012 ) , updating the classic laptop with the latest third - generation quad- core Intel processor and adds USB 3.0 connectivity , which is arguably more useful benefits than niche Thunderbolt port Apple has invested so heavily in the $ 1,799.00 (direct ) price tag puts it in competition with some of the best desktop replacement we reviewed , but still hold the Apple MacBook Pro 15 - inch self- it has a great user experience and solid performance . But the latest model does not get the new screen or the fraction - of - one- inch slim - down ChoiceApple seen 15 - inch MacBook Pro editors ' ( Retina Display ) - with a look that has not changed in five years and so many competitors aping Apple 's design , the MacBook Pro is not due for an updated design ?

Design
The 15 - inch MacBook Pro ( Mid -2012 ) is instantly recognizable , it looks almost identical to each iteration of the MacBook Pro 15 - inch that we've seen since 2008 . It measures both 0.95 by 14.3 by 9.8 inches ( HWD ) and weighs 5.6 pounds - only exception to this is the MacBook Pro with Retina Display , which trims the thickness of 0.71 inches and a weight off £ 4.46 . While the trained eye will be able to see the difference in choosing the port , the latest MacBook Pro is otherwise indistinguishable from the Apple MacBook Pro 15 - inch last year ( Thunder ) .

Like the older models , the Mid -2012 MacBook Pro 15 - inch backlit chiclet keyboard featuring surfaced and glass trackpad . While the keyboard is comfortable to type on , we felt better, including the keyboard on Dell XPS 15 ( Summer 2012 ) , which adds a slight curvature to the flat tile keycap design for a more comfortable feel . The glass - surfaced trackpad remains the best offers extensive multitouch gesture controls and a clickpad that is the envy of other manufacturers of premium laptop .

With so many other similar designs appearing in the laptop aisle , it might be worth Apple's time to consider whether or not the appearance of the MacBook Pro it gets a little tired . Can supply the slimmer Retina - equipped MacBook Pro is designed , but excludes only the smallest of differences . Both Dell XPS 15 and HP Envy 15 (2012 ) draw heavily on the design of Apple , but both use a slightly beveled edge around the palmrest , which is more comfortable than the hard side of Apple . While 15 - inch 1440 -by - 900 resolution Apple is better than you found cheaper desktop replacement , it is easy topped by 1,920 -by - 1 , 080 display the Dell XPS 15 . Similarly, even offers built - in speakers of the Apple clear sound with minimal distortion at high volume, they were outdone by the 6.1 - channel subwoofer integrated Beats Audio and found the HP Envy 15 .