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MacBook Pro Specifications Page - June, 2007 And October, 2006 Intel MacBook Pros Compared

The Table below shows the major specifications and features for Apple MacBook Pros. Different configurations for the MacBook Pros are based on Apple's Online Store and MacBook Pro pages. Vendors' configurations may vary.

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



Major technological changes from last, October, 2006 MacBook Pros

All
1) Maximum RAM increases from 3GB to 4GB
2) Graphics card moves from ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 to NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
3) Much faster wireless networking based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification
4) Slightly more battery up time
5) Frontside bus increases from 667MHz to 800MHz

17 Inch MacBook Pro - MA897LL
1) Processor speed increases from 2.33GHz to 2.4GHz
2) L2 Cache speed increases from 2.33GHz to 2.4GHz
3) Optional High-Resolution Widescreen Display1920 by 1200
4) Very slightly faster SuperDrive

15 Inch MacBook Pro Hi-End - MA896LL
1) Processor speed increases from 2.33GHz to 2.4GHz
2) L2 Cache speed increases from 2.33GHz to 2.4GHz
3) Hard drive size increases from 120GB to 160GB
4) Slightly faster SuperDrive
5) 0.2 Pounds lighter

15 Inch MacBook Pro Low-End - MA895LL
1) Processor speed increases from 2.16GHz to 2.2GHz
2) L2 Cache speed increases from 2.16GHz to 2.2GHz
3) Installed RAM doubles to 2GB
4) Slightly faster SuperDrive
5) 0.2 Pounds lighter

June 2007 MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro
Model/GHz

2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MA895LL

15.4" Screen

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MA896LL

15.4" Screen

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MA897LL/A

17" Screen

Cache

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.2GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.4GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.4GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)
800 MHz frontside bus
800 MHz frontside bus
800 MHz frontside bus

RAM
(MAX)

2GB (two SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory
(4GB max)

2 RAM Slots

2GB (two SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory
(4GB max)

2 RAM Slots

2GB (two SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory
(4GB max)

2 RAM Slots

Graphics Support

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support,
128MB of GDDR3
PCI Express bus

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1440 by 900 (native) pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support
256MB of GDDR3
PCI Express bus

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1440 by 900 (native) pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support
256MB of GDDR3
PCI Express bus

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1680 by 1050 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Optional High-Resolution Widescreen Display
1920 by 1200 (native)

Expansion
Slots

Hard Drive
120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm

Optical Drive

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write
8x DVD-R, DVD+R;
4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW;
24x CD-R;
10x CD-RW


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, DVD+RW;
24x CD

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write
8x DVD-R, DVD+R;
4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW;
24x CD-R;
10x CD-RW


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, DVD+RW;
24x CD

8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write
8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW;
6x DVD-RW;
4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer);
24x CD-R;
16x CD-RW

Maximum read
8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM
6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW;
24x CD

Communication

10/100/1000 BT Ethernet

Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking (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 wireless networking (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 wireless networking (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
1 FireWire 800 Port

DVI output port
Dual-link DVI functionality
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter

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
1 FireWire 800 Port

DVI output port
Dual-link DVI functionality
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter

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

3 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port
1 FireWire 800 Port

DVI output port
Dual-link DVI functionality
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter

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

 Screen

15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1440 by 900

2560 x 1600 support on external display

15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1440 by 900

2560 x 1600 support on external display

17 -inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1680 by 1050 or 1920 by 1200

2560 x 1600 support on external display
Battery
60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 6 hours of battery life
60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life
68-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5.75 hours of battery life(
OS
10.4 Tiger
10.4 Tiger
10.4 Tiger
Weight
5.4 pounds (2.45 kg)
5.4 pounds (2.45 kg)
6.8 pounds (3.08 kg)
Notes

Built-in iSight camera

Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor

Solid-state trackpad provides scrolling capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional glossy display

Built-in iSight camera

Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor

Solid-state trackpad provides scrolling capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional glossy display

Built-in iSight camera

Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor

Solid-state trackpad provides scrolling capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional glossy display

October 2006 MacBook Pro
MacBook
Model/GHz

2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MA609LL

15.4" Screen

2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MA610LL

15.4" Screen

2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MA611LL/A

17" Screen

Cache

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.16 GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.33 GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.33 GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)
667 MHz frontside bus
667 MHz frontside bus
667 MHz frontside bus

RAM
(MAX)

1GB (single SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory
(3GB max)

2 RAM Slots

2GB (two SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory
(3GB max)

2 RAM Slots

2GB (two SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory
(3GB max)

2 RAM Slots

Graphics Support

ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
128MB of GDDR3
PCI Express bus

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1440 by 960 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
256MB of GDDR3
PCI Express bus

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1440 by 960 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
256MB of GDDR3
PCI Express bus

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1680 by 1050 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Expansion
Slots

Hard Drive
120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm

Optical Drive

6x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

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

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
8x DVD-R
8x DVD+R
6x DVD-ROM (DL)
6x DVD+RW
6x DVD-RW
4x DVD+R (DL)
24x CD

6x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

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

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
8x DVD-R
8x DVD+R
6x DVD-ROM (DL)
6x DVD+RW
6x DVD-RW
4x DVD+R (DL)
24x CD

8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write
8x DVD-R
8x DVD+R
8x DVD+RW
6x DVD-RW
4x DVD+R (DL)
24x CD-R
16x CD-RW

Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
6x DVD-R
6x DVD+R
6x DVD-ROM (DL)
6x DVD+RW
6x DVD-RW
4x DVD+R (DL)
24x CD-R

Communication

10/100/1000 BT Ethernet

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connectivity

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port
1 FireWire 800 Port

DVI output port
Dual-link DVI functionality
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter

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
1 FireWire 800 Port

DVI output port
Dual-link DVI functionality
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter

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

3 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port
1 FireWire 800 Port

DVI output port
Dual-link DVI functionality
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter

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

 Screen

15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1440 x 960

2560 x 1600 support on external display

15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1440 x 960

2560 x 1600 support on external display

17 -inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1680 by 1050

2560 x 1600 support on external display
Battery
60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life
60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life
68-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5.5 hours of battery life(
OS
10.4 Tiger
10.4 Tiger
10.4 Tiger
Weight
5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)
5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)
6.8 pounds (3.1 kg)
Notes

Built-in iSight camera

Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor

Solid-state trackpad provides scrolling capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional glossy widescreen display

Built-in iSight camera

Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor

Solid-state trackpad provides scrolling capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional glossy widescreen display

Built-in iSight camera

Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor

Solid-state trackpad provides scrolling capabilities

Apple Remote included

Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional glossy widescreen display

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