Apple MacBook Specifications
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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) According to Apple the MacBooks are lighter by .1 pounds
2) System Bus speed moves from 667MHz to 800MHz
3) Maximum Memory increases from 2GB to 4GB
4) Graphics Processor moves from Intel GMA 950 graphics to Intel GMA X3100
5) Graphics Memory increases from 64MB Shared to 144MB Shared
Low End Model - 2.0 GHz MacBook
No individual model changes from the last generation
Mid-Level Model - 2.2 GHz MacBook - White
1) Processor speed increases from 2.16GHz to 2.2GHz
High End Model - 2.2 GHz MacBook - Black
1) Processor speed increases from 2.16GHz to 2.2GHz
Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD
Communication
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
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
10.5 Leopard
10.5 Leopard
10.5 Leopard
Weight
Weight: 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
Weight: 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
Weight: 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
Notes
Built-in iSight camera
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
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
80GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
120GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
160GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
Optical Drive
Combination Drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW) (slot loading)
Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL (double layer) discs at up to 4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed
Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed
Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL (double layer) discs at up to 4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed
Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed
Reads CDs at up to 24x spee
Communication
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)
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
Weight: 5.1 pounds (2.31 kg)
Weight: 5.1 pounds (2.31 kg)
Weight: 5.1 pounds (2.31 kg)
Notes
Built-in iSight camera
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
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