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Apple MacBook Specifications Page - The November, 2006 MacBooks And May, 2006 MacBooks Compared

The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple MacBooks. Different configurations for the MacBooks/iBooks are based on Apple's Online Store. Vendors' configurations may vary.

Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced


Major technological changes from last generation of MacBooks:

All
1) Processor moves from Intel Core Duo to Intel Core 2 Duo

Low End Model - 1.83 GHz MacBook
No additional changes

Mid-Level Model - 2.0 GHz MacBook - White
1) L2 cache increases from 2MB to 4MB
2) RAM memory increases from 512MB to 1GB
3) Hard drive size increases from 60GB to 80GB
4) SuperDrive increases in performance and capability

High End Model - 2.0 GHz MacBook - Black
1) L2 cache increases from 2MB to 4MB
2) RAM memory increases from 512MB to 1GB
3) Hard drive size increases from 80GB to 120GB
4) SuperDrive increases in performance and capability

November 2006 MacBook
MacBook
Model/Mhz


1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MA699LL/A

13.3" Screen


2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MA700LL/A

13.3" Screen


2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Black - MA701LL/A

13.3" Screen
Cache

L2 cache - 2MB @ 1.83 GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.0 GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.0 GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)
667 MHz
667 MHz
667 MHz

RAM
(MAX)

512MB (2x256MB)
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)

2 RAM Slots

1GB (2x512MB)
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)

2 RAM Slots

1GB (2x512MB)
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)

2 RAM Slots

Graphics Support
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory

Expansion
Slots
None
None
None

Hard Drive
60GB Serial ATA; 5400-rpm
80GB Serial ATA; 5400-rpm
120GB Serial ATA; 5400-rpm

Optical Drive

Combination Drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW) (slot loading)

Maximum write




24x CD-R
16x CD-RW

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD

6x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write
DVD+R DL 2.4x
6 DVD-R
6x DVD+R
4x DVD+RW
4x DVD-RW
24x CD-R
10x CD-RW

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD

6x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write
DVD+R DL 2.4x
6 DVD-R
6x DVD+R
4x DVD+RW
4x DVD-RW
24x CD-R
10x CD-RW

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD

Communication

10/100/1000 BT Ethernet

Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11g)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet

Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11g)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet

Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11g)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Connectivity

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

 Screen/Video Support

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Battery
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs providing up to 6 hours of battery life
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs providing up to 6 hours of battery life
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs providing up to 6 hours of battery life
OS
10.4 Tiger
10.4 Tiger
10.4 Tiger
Weight
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
Notes

Built-in iSight camera

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Built-in iSight camera

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Built-in iSight camera

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem
May 2006 MacBook
MacBook
Model/Mhz


1.83GHz Intel Core Duo - MA254LL/A

13.3" Screen


2GHz Intel Core Duo - MA255LL/A

13.3" Screen


2GHz Intel Core Duo - Black - MA472LL/A

13.3" Screen
Cache

L2 cache - 2MB @ 1.83 GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 2MB @ 2.0 GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 2MB @ 2.0 GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)
667 MHz
667 MHz
667 MHz

RAM
(MAX)

512 MB
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)

2 RAM Slots

512 MB
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)

2 RAM Slots

512 MB
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)

2 RAM Slots

Graphics Support
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory

Expansion
Slots
None
None
None

Hard Drive
60GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA
60GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA
80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA

Optical Drive

Combination Drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW) (slot loading)

Maximum write




24x CD-R
16x CD-RW

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD

8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW))
(slot loading)

Maximum write
4x DVD-R
4x DVD+R
4x DVD+RW
4x DVD-RW
10x CD-R
10x CD-RW

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD

8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW))
(slot loading)

Maximum write
4x DVD-R
4x DVD+R
4x DVD+RW
4x DVD-RW
10x CD-R
10x CD-RW

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD

Communication

10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Connectivity

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

 Screen

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display
Battery
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs
OS
10.4 Tiger
10.4 Tiger
10.4 Tiger
Weight
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
Notes

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

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