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Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro:

4GB Memory | 500GB Solid-State Drive

2.9GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7 Processor

Mid 2012

Used, Very Good condition
System Configuration:
  • Memory:
    • 4GB PC12800 1600 MHz DDR3L
  • Storage:
    • 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive
  • Optical Drive:
    • Slot-loading 8X DL "SuperDrive" with double layer support
  • Networking:
    • Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
    • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
    • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0
    • 1 x Thunderbolt Port
  • Video:
    • Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 1GB VRAM
  • Pre-Loaded/Licensed Software:
    • Pre-installed with macOS 10.15.6 Catalina
  • Keyboard layout:
    • Standard USA keyboard layout
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Experience huge savings on MacBook Pro!
Any iteration of the MacBook Pro is a fully-functional portable workstation, and when purchased through MacSales.com, you can get one of the most powerful laptops available at a fraction of the price of buying new. This 2012 MacBook Pro features a 13-inch glossy screen.
Powered by a 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge Processor (2 Total Cores)
Sleek yet powerful. This notebook features 2 cores on a single silicon chip. What's that mean? It means this baby is not only slim, but it's fast as well!
4GB of Memory
This MacBook Pro is champing at the bit to get to work. With 4GB of memory you can multi-task with efficiency and experience less lag time with launching and saving applications. If you need more memory, you can expand to 16.0 GB with this model MacBook Pro.
500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD
OWC has elevated the performance and expanded the storage of this machine by adding a 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD. OWC's Electra 6G SSD offers higher speed than the original factory SSD and is designed in the USA.
Apple SuperDrive
Optical drives? Yup. People still use these to create movies, economically store archived works, and more! This Apple SuperDrive is at the ready should any DVD or CD optical storage need arise.
Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Networking
This MacBook Pro, in addition to the one RJ-45 port that supports 10/100/1000BASE-T networks, also has a Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi card installed. So you're covered for all your wired and wireless connection needs.
Apple Model Numbers: MD102LL/A

Includes

  • Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012 - 2016)
  • 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with flip plug
  • Pre-installed with macOS 10.15.6 Catalina
  • Battery, tested good, with no less than 70% of original capacity
Software restore disks not included

Machine Specifications*

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro
(Mid 2012 - 2016)
Model ID: MacBookPro9,2 View how to find model ID
This Mac comes pre-installed with macOS 10.15.6 Catalina and supports operating system version 10.7.4 Lion through 10.15.6 Catalina.

Processor

  • Processor Type
    • 2.9GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7 "Ivy Bridge" processor
  • Turbo Boost
    • Up to 3.6GHz
  • Cache
    • 4MB On-chip Shared L3 Cache
  • Supports Hyper Threading
    • Yes

Memory

  • Memory (RAM)
    • 4GB installed
    • Supports up to 16.0 GB
    • 1600 MHz DDR3L SO-DIMM PC12800 204 Pin memory
    • 2 total memory slots

Internal Storage

  • Bus Type
    • SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive Bus
  • Drive Bay
    • One 2.5-inch Drive Bay
  • Bay 1
    • 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive

Internal Optical

  • Optical Drive Bus
    • SATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Optical Drive Bay
    • One 9.5mm SATA bay
  • Bay 1
    • Slot-loading 8X DL "SuperDrive" with double layer support

External Connectivity

  • Ports
    • (1) MagSafe power port
    • (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
    • (1) Thunderbolt port (10Gb/s)
    • (1) FireWire 800 port
    • Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
    • 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
    • (1) SDXC card slot
    • (1) Kensington Lock Slot

Power

  • Power Adapter
    • 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
  • Line Voltage
    • 100-240V AC
  • Frequency
    • 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Battery
    • Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
  • Runtime
    • Up to 7 hours wireless web
    • Up to 30 days standby time

Network

  • Bluetooth
    • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0
  • Ethernet
    • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
    • Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi

Audio

  • Speakers
    • Built-in stereo speakers with subwoofers
  • Microphone
    • Omnidirectional microphone
  • Headset Support
    • Support for Apple Earphones with Mic

Display / Monitor

  • Screen
    • 16:10 aspect ratio
  • Typical Viewing Angle
    • 178° horizontal; 178° vertical

Graphics / Video

  • Graphics Processor
    • Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 1GB shared system memory
  • Details
    • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display
    • Support for extended desktop and video mirroring

Input

  • Keyboard
    • Built-in, full-size backlit keyboard with 78 keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement) and ambient light sensor.
  • Trackpad
    • Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Environmental

  • Operating Temperature
    • 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage Temperature
    • -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
  • Relative Humidity
    • 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Maximum Operating Altitude
    • 10,000 feet
  • Maximum Storage Altitude
    • 15,000 feet
  • Maximum Shipping Altitude
    • 35,000 feet

Physical

  • Color
    • Silver
  • Height
    • 0.95" (2.41cm)
  • Width
    • 12.78" (32.46cm)
  • Depth
    • 8.94" (22.71cm)
  • Weight
    • 4.5lb. (2.0kg)

*While researched thoroughly via independent resources, OWC does not make any claim to accuracy or completeness of these specifications.

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Very Good Condition

Used, Very Good:
These units show some use, but not abuse. They may have dings, scratches, scuffs, or screen marks from the keyboard which is normal wear and largely unnoticeable when in use. The power adapter and/or data cables may have reinforced cable patching. Images shown are examples from actual units, but exact unit condition will vary.

Warranty

The best warranty is one you never have to use - but should the need occur - we're proud to provide a superior level of support and service coverage to our customers.

90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty

Customer Ratings

Write a Review 4.7 / 5 61 out of 64 (95%) reviewers would recommend this product
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Reviewer: EreIAmJH Location: San Diego, CA Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Great Resource for Refurbished Macs August 24, 2017 The title says it all!. You can't get the older "good" macbooks from apple anymore.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: Rocksalad
Rating: 5/5 Great condition June 13, 2017 This is my third used Mac I've purchased from OWC and I've been very happy with them all. OWC is a must if you are looking to get a used Mac.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: CGS999 Location: Missouri Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Just what I expected! May 8, 2017 I had this same model computer, with updated memory and SSD, stolen. When I went shopping for a new computer (MacBook Pro) all of the new models came with limited ports, some with only 1 or two. Heading to MacSales.com I found exactly what had been stolen and once my backup was restored, I felt I had my stolen computer back. Thanks for being the conduit for getting quality used Macs into the hands of those needing the same!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: JazzyJ Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Great Refurbished Item March 27, 2017 Product was exactly as advertised; powered up great, all upgrades done, and works fabulous. Has only been a few days, but from all the testing so far, the macbook is fast and furious :) Thank you OWC!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: BeansDad Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Offers More than a New Mac January 18, 2017 I've been using this souped-up 2012 13" MacBook Pro for a couple of weeks and love it. I could have spent about the same money and gotten a new MacBook, but it would have had half the RAM, a quarter the storage, no optical drive, no SD card slot, no ethernet port, no firewire port, and no magsafe adapter. OWC did a great job polishing this machine up and shipping it to me in two business days. Until Apple starts realizing less in NOT more, MacSales is offering a great alternative way to upgrade.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.9GHz Dual Core i7 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: jwarren Location: Hansville WA Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 EXCELLENT buy as far as I'm concerned! December 21, 2016 This is now the 2nd, 3rd or maybe 4th "used" MacBookPro I've bought from OtherWorldComputing - at GREAT SAVINGS! All of 'em have worked GREAT! (I'm on one, right now.)

I've have had NO complaints about 'em at all. [ And everyone who knows me knows that I'm VERY picky! And - I've been a computer pro since the late '60s!]

I don't NEED to have the absolutely NEWEST Mac. Which also means I'm not forced to be afflicted with their newest operating system - which may or may not be an early version where early adopters do the OS' final debugging! (been there; done that!) ... and which may or may not also break some of my most crucial "older" often-costly apps. Thus, for many years now, I've been quite content to have models that are a few years old ... but still do EVERYTHING I need or want to do!

UNLESS you simply MUST have the newest Mac - I can't see ANY reason to pay PREMIUM prices when perfectly good - EXCELLENT! - [somewhat] "used" Macs are available from OWC at MUCH BETTER PRICES! (AND with reliable - although limited-time - warranty!).

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: Danoo7 Location: Scottsdale AZ Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Great Mac December 19, 2016 HI. I just got this used Mac been looking for a while for a I7 very fast. I has 8gb with 1tb HD, some time will upgrade to SSD and 16gb I wanted to compare it with my Mini Server with I7 and its great...

thx dan

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.9GHz Dual Core i7 - Used, Good condition.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Age: 25-34 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 very fast and easy to use January 12, 2016 This was my first purchase from this company and it was very easy, smooth, and reassuring. The computer is in great shape and there would be no way I could afford this computer from anyone else. I'm not a mac person but my wife is OWC may have converted me.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: NJ Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Better than expected! January 10, 2016 I have to admit that I was skeptical about purchasing a used laptop (versus getting a refurbished one from Apple). Well, both my wife and I have put aside our reservations after receiving our laptop. Even though this was listed as being in 'Fair Condition' according to OWC, we couldn't find ANYTHING wrong with it when we got it! AND, it arrived quickly (despite the holiday!). We updated the OS to El Capitan and will be loading Office tonight. Sharon from customer service answered all of my questions and that sealed the deal for us. I plan on upgrading my own MacBook Pro this week using Sharon's recommendations. Couldn't be happier. We will DEFINITELY be telling others about Other World Computing!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Ohio Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Very happy with purchase. January 5, 2016 Arrived very quickly and in great condition.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: Anonymous
Rating: 5/5 Great product November 17, 2015 This was a refurbished product, not a scratch to be seen and the display is perfect. Great value, good customer service and speedy delivery.

This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Excellent condition, Apple Original Box.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Texas Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Like New October 9, 2015 I was worried about buying used but this was exactly as described and I have had no trouble with it at all.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Excellent condition, Apple Original Box.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Near the Beach, MI Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 A GREAT alternative to buying new! September 13, 2015 I've owned this macbook pro for two months now, and it has performed flawlessly. It came exactly as described and is handling everything I'm throwing at it, including presentation software, live music performance, and some audio/video editing. Two thumbs up!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: SF Bay area Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months
Rating: 5/5 Exceeds expectations August 8, 2015 I'd been looking for weeks to find a 2012 machbook pro in mint condition in the original box. I wanted this model because it is the last one with an optical drive, and still easy to upgrade. I was thrilled to find exactly what i wanted among the OWC used macbook pros. The condition of the macbook pro is absolutely perfect, it looks and feels brand new. Could not be happier with my purchase.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 13" MacBook Pro (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Like New, Open Box - Complete, Apple Original Box.

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 2.9GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7 Processor OWC SKU: UALE2D64OBXXXXC Used, Very Good condition 90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty
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