Compare Apple MD101HN/A (Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 4GB 500GB HDD Mac OS X Mavericks) vs Apple MQD42HN/A (Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 8GB )

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	72VFM Score	81VFM Score
Display
Screen Size	13.3 inch	13.3 inch
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1400 x 900 pixels
Pixel Density	113PPI	128PPI
Display Type	LED	LED
Screen Details	LED-backlit Display with IPS Technology	LED-Backlit Glossy Widescreen Display
Refresh Rate	-	-
Touchscreen	No	No
Webcam Resolution	-	-
2 in 1 Laptop (Convertible)	No	No
Webcam	Yes	Yes
Video Recording	-	720p HD
Secondary Camera	-	-
Processor
Processor Brand	Intel	Intel
Chipset	-	-
Processor Name	-	-
Processor	Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen)	Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)
Processor Model	3210M	5250U
Processor Clock Speed	2.5GHz	1.8GHz
Processor Details	Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz	Turbo Boost Upto 2.9 GHz
Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Memory
RAM	4GB	8GB
RAM Expandable Upto	Upto 8GB	-
RAM Type	DDR3	DDR3
Memory Slots	1	1
RAM Frequency	1600MHz	1866MHz
Storage
Storage Type	HDD	SSD
HDD Capacity	500GB	256GB
SSD Capacity	-	256GB SSD
Hard Drive RPM	5400 RPM	-
Storage Interface	SATA	PCIe
General Specs
Weight	1.5 kg	1.35 kg
Dimensions (mm)	314 x 219 x 18.0	325 x 227 x 17
Colour	Silver	Silver
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Warranty Type	International, Carry in	International, Carry in
Warranty Details	AppleCare 2 year extended warranty at extra cost	AppleCare 2 Year Extended Warranty at extra cost
Sales Package	Laptop, Power Adapter & Cable, Warranty Documents	Laptop, Power Adapter & Cable
Lockport	Yes	No
Ports and Slots
USB 2.0	No	No
USB 3.0	Yes, 2	Yes, 2
USB 3.1	No	No
HDMI	No	No
VGA	Yes	Yes
Mini DisplayPort	Yes, 1	Yes, Thunderbolt 2
RJ45 LAN (Ethernet)	Yes, 1	No
Media Card Support	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical Drive	No	No
USB Type C	No	No
Micro USB	No	No
Graphics
Graphics Processor	Intel HD Graphics 4000	Intel HD Graphics 6000
Dedicated Graphics Memory	-	-
Graphics Memory Type	-	-
Audio
Input	Headphone Jack, Headphone + Microphone Combo Jack, Microphone Jack	Headphone Jack, Headphone + Microphone Combo Jack, Microphone Jack
Speakers	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
Technologies	HD Audio Solution	-
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth	Yes, 4.0	Yes, 4.2
WiFi	Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n	Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
SIM Card Slot	No	No
Power
Battery Capacity	63 WHr	54 WHr
Adapter	60 W	54 W
Removable Battery	No	No
Battery Life (Upto)	7 hours	12 hours
Battery Cell	-	-
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Input
Pointer Input	Trackpad	Trackpad
Keyboard	QWERTY + Numpad, Backlit	QWERTY, Backlit
Fingerprint Scanner	No	No
Platform
Operating System	Mac OS X	Mac OS X
OS Version	Mac OS X Mavericks	macOS Sierra

Apple MD101HN/A (Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 4GB 500GB HDD Mac OS X Mavericks) vs Apple MQD42HN/A (Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 8GB ) Specs

Specs	Apple MD101HN/A (Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 4GB 500GB HDD Mac OS X Mavericks)	Apple MQD42HN/A (Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 8GB )
Screen Size	13.3 inch	13.3 inch
Processor	Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen)	Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)
RAM	4GB	8GB
HDD Capacity	500GB	256GB

Apple MD101HN/A (Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 4GB 500GB HDD Mac OS X Mavericks) Pros & Cons

The Good

Well built aluminum body
Large, multi-gesture trackpad
Decent 5 to 7 hour battery life
USB 3.0 ports, along with legacy connectivity like LAN, Firewire & a DVD Drive
RAM and storage user upgradable

The Bad

Can lag because of slow 5400rpm drive instead of SSD & measly 4GB RAM
Relatively heavier when compared to newer MacBooks
Hardware hasn't received any updates since 2012
Expensive after-sales service, warranty extension and accessories
Need to buy an adapter to connect to a TV (HDMI) or Projector (VGA)

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