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

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

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

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.2GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.4GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.4GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)

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

Expansion
Slots

Hard Drive

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

Expansion
Slots

Hard Drive

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

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)

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

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