MacBook Pro (2015, A1398) I7 16GB RAM 512 GB SSD with 2gb VGA

Key Specifications:

• Processor: Quad-core Intel Core i7 (4th Gen “Haswell” or 5th Gen “Broadwell,” e.g., i7-4770HQ or i7-4870HQ) @ 2.2–2.8 GHz Turbo Boost.

• Memory: 16GB DDR3L 1600 MHz RAM (soldered, non-upgradable).

• Storage: 512GB PCIe-based SSD (user-replaceable).

• Graphics:

  • Integrated: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (shared memory).

  • Dedicated: AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM (auto-switches for power efficiency).

• Display: 15.4-inch Retina IPS LCD (2880 × 1800 resolution, 220 PPI).

• Ports:

  • 2 × Thunderbolt 2

  • 2 × USB 3.0

  • HDMI 1.4

  • SDXC card slot

  • 3.5mm headphone jack

  • MagSafe 2 power port

• Keyboard & Trackpad: Backlit scissor-switch keyboard + Force Touch trackpad.

• Battery: 99.5Wh lithium-polymer (≈8–10 hours typical use).

• OS Support: Shipped with OS X Yosemite; supports up to macOS Monterey (12.x) .

• Weight: 4.49 lbs (2.04 kg).

• Build: Unibody aluminum chassis.

Key Features & Benefits:

1. Pro Performance:

   • Quad-core i7 CPU + 16GB RAM handles demanding tasks (video editing, coding, design).

   • AMD Radeon R9 M370X GPU accelerates graphics workflows (e.g., Lightroom, Premiere Pro).

2. Retina Display:

   • High-resolution 2880 × 1800 screen with wide P3 color gamut (post-2015 models) for vibrant, accurate visuals.

3. Legacy Ports & Expandability:

   • USB-A, HDMI, SD card reader, and MagSafe 2 offer plug-and-play convenience.

   • SSD is upgradeable.

4. User-Friendly Design:

   • Scissor-mechanism keyboard (reliable vs. newer butterfly keyboards).

   • No Touch Bar – physical function keys favored by pros.

5. Dual Graphics:

   • AMD GPU auto-activates for intensive tasks; Intel Iris Pro conserves battery otherwise.

6. Build Quality:

   • Durable aluminum unibody – iconic Apple design.

Ideal For:

• Creative professionals (photo/video editors, designers).

• Developers needing macOS-specific tools (Xcode).

• Users avoiding dongles (thanks to legacy ports).

• Buyers prioritizing keyboard reliability and repairability.