MacBook Pro Retina (2012)
MacBook Pro Retina (2012): specs, launch, marketing campaign and known flaws.
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Specs
| Reference | — |
| Chip | Intel Core i7 |
| Highlight | Retina display |
| Release | 2012-06-11 |
| Display | 15.4″ · 2880×1800 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Price | 2,199 USD |
Launch
Presented: Phil Schiller · WWDC · June 11, 2012. On sale: June 11, 2012.
Marketing
Slogan or campaign: «The best Mac we've ever made.»
Flaws and fixes
Staingate: Display defect (tint, flicker or image retention). Fix: Official repair or replacement program (2015).
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