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Apple MacBook Specifications Page - The February, 2008 MacBooks And November, 2007 MacBooks Compared

The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple MacBooks. Different configurations for the MacBooks 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) L2 Cache decreases from 4MB to 3MB
2) Change in stated battery up time
3) Apple Remote now not included (optional purchase)

Low End Model - 2.1 GHz MacBook
1) Processor speed increases from 2.0GHz to 2.1GHz
2) L2 Cache speed increases from 2.0GHz to 2.1GHz
3) Hard Drive size increases from 80GB to 120GB

Mid-Level Model - 2.4 GHz MacBook - White
1) Processor speed increases from 2.2GHz to 2.4GHz
2) L2 Cache speed increases from 2.0GHz to 2.4GHz
3) RAM Memory increases from 1GB to 2GB
4) Hard Drive size increases from 120GB to 160GB

High End Model - 2.4 GHz MacBook - Black
1) Processor speed increases from 2.2GHz to 2.4GHz
2) L2 Cache speed increases from 2.0GHz to 2.4GHz
3) RAM Memory increases from 1GB to 2GB
4) Hard Drive size increases from 160GB to 250GB

February 2008 MacBooks
MacBook
Model/Mhz


2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB402LL/A

13.3" Screen


2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB403LL/A

13.3" Screen


2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Black - MB404LL/A

13.3" Screen
Cache

L2 cache - 3MB @ 2.1GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 3MB @ 2.4GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 3MB @ 2.4GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)
800 MHz
800 MHz
800 MHz

RAM
(MAX)

1GB (two 512MB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

2 SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

2 SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

2 SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

Graphics Support
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory

Expansion
Slots
None
None
None

Hard Drive
120GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
160GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
250GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm

Optical Drive

24x 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)

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, and 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, and DVD+RW; 24x CD

Communication

10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

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

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit 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 4.5 hours of battery life
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs providing up to 4.5 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

Apple Remote included

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Configurable Options

Apple's website for this product

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

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Configurable Options

Apple's website for this product

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

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Configurable Options

Apple's website for this product

November 2007 MacBooks
MacBook
Model/Mhz


2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB061LL/B

13.3" Screen


2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB062LL/B

13.3" Screen


2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Black - MB063LL/B

13.3" Screen
Cache

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.0 GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.2 GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 2.2 GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)
800 MHz
800 MHz
800 MHz

RAM
(MAX)

1GB (2x512MB)
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(4GB max)

2 RAM Slots

1GB (2x512MB)
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(4GB max)

2 RAM Slots

1GB (2x512MB)
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(4GB max)

2 RAM Slots

Graphics Support
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB 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)

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, and 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, 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

Apple Remote included

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Apple's website for this product

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

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Apple's website for this product

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

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Apple's website for this product


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