Apple Macbook Pro

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Up to a 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. Next-generation 802.11n wireless. Gorgeous upgraded displays. Wickedly fast NVIDIA graphics. Available in 15- and 17-inch models starting at just $1999. Start your engines.

Intel Core 2 Duo

The latest and greatest.

MacBook Pro is built on the revolutionary Intel Core 2 Duo — which packs the power of two processor cores (up to 2.6GHz) inside a single chip. It provides 4MB of L2 Smart Cache that can be shared between the cores as needed. It delivers higher performance in 2D and 3D graphics, video editing, and music encoding. But the faster engine is only part of the story. MacBook Pro features up to 4GB of 667MHz DDR2 memory with a faster, 800MHz frontside bus and support for hard drives up to 250GB. Ultimate speed, performance, and connectivity. To go. That’s MacBook Pro.

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Graphically speaking.

Whether you’re creating 3D animation, editing photos from the day’s shoot, or playing your favorite video game, MacBook Pro delivers serious processing power with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics controller.

Display’s the thing.

A great video processor powers a great display. The new MacBook Pro is available in 15-inch models with a mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display and a 17-inch model with an optional 1920-by-1200-pixel display.

Packs power, not pounds.

What makes MacBook Pro so mobile? Performance in a portable package. Only one inch thin and 5.4 and 6.8 pounds, respectively, the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro models are among the thinnest, lightest notebooks in their display class.

Hit the road.

Your life isn’t confined to an office, so why should your computer be? AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi gives you up to five times the performance and two times the range compared to the previous 802.11g standard1. No wires. No extra phone lines. Just you being freed from those four walls.

On the go.

Airline Adapter icon

MagSafe Airline Adapter

Out of power in flight? Plug your MacBook Pro into the optional MagSafe Airline Adapter and get back to work (or play).

AirPort icon

AirPort Extreme

MacBook Pro offers built-in wireless capability, and you can create your own wireless network with an AirPort Extreme.

Bluetooth icon

Built-in Bluetooth

Connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled peripherals or connect to the Internet via your mobile phone.

External Display icon

On display

Connect your MacBook Pro to a larger display or an HDTV via the DVI port or the optional DVI to video adapter.

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MacBook Pro at a Glance

Complete specs…

15 inch
17 inch
  • 15.4-inch display
  • 2.2GHz, 2.4GHz or 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 5.4 pounds
  • 8x double-layer-burning SuperDrive
  • One FireWire 400
  • One FireWire 800
  • Two USB
  • ExpressCard/34
15-inch MacBook Pro
  • Up to 250GB hard drive
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
  • Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n
  • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
  • Illuminated keyboard
  • Scrolling trackpad
  • MagSafe Power Adapter
  • 17-inch display
  • 2.4GHz or 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 6.8 pounds
  • 8x double-layer-burning SuperDrive
  • One FireWire 400
  • One FireWire 800
  • Three USB
  • ExpressCard/34
17-inch MacBook Pro
  • Up to 250GB hard drive
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
  • Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n
  • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
  • Illuminated keyboard
  • Scrolling trackpad
  • MagSafe Power Adapter
  1. Based on a comparison with Apple’s 802.11g products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions. AirPort Extreme is based on an 802.11n draft specification.

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Macbook Pro Tech Spec

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Technical Specifications

In the box

  • MacBook Pro
  • 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
  • Lithium-polymer battery
  • Apple Remote
  • DVI to VGA adapter
  • Install/restore DVDs
  • Printed and electronic documentation

Processor and memory

Intel
  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • 2.2GHz, 2.4GHz, or 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • 2.4GHz or 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
  • 2GB (two SO-DIMMs) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
  • 800MHz frontside bus

Expansion

  • One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps
  • One FireWire 800 port at up to 800 Mbps
  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • Three 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports
  • ExpressCard/34 slot

Security

  • Kensington cable lock slot

Battery and power

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • 60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 6 hours of battery life1
  • Battery17-inch MacBook Pro
    • 68-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5.75 hours of battery life1
  • 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
  • MagSafe power adapter port

Communications

  • Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible2
  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio

  • Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
  • Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Internal omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
15.4-inch and 17-inch display

Display

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • 15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT LED backlit display with support for millions of colors; optional glossy widescreen display
    • Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • 17-inch (diagonal) TFT display with support for millions of colors; optional glossy widescreen display
    • Supported resolutions: 1680 by 1050 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
    • Optional 17-inch (diagonal) TFT widescreen display with support for millions of colors; optional glossy widescreen display. Supported resolutions: 1920 by 1200 (native), 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Video and graphics support

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support; 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM on 2.2GHz configuration; 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM on 2.4GHz and 2.6GHz configurations
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support and 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
    iSight
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
  • DVI output port
  • VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
  • Built-in iSight camera

Storage

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • 120GB or 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 200GB 7200-rpm or 250GB 5400-rpm drive3
    • 8x slot-loading 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
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 200GB 7200-rpm or 250GB 5400-rpm drive3
    • 8x slot-loading 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

Input

  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
    • Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
    Illuminated Keyboard
  • Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
  • Apple Remote
Energy Star

Electrical and environmental requirements

  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • DC input: 18.5 Vdc, 4.6A maximum
  • Power cable
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and weight

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • Height: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm)
    • Width: 14.1 inches (35.7 cm)
    • Depth: 9.6 inches (24.3 cm)
    • Weight: 5.4 pounds (2.45 kg) with battery and optical drive installed4
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • Height: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm)
    • Width: 15.4 inches (39.2 cm)
    • Depth: 10.4 inches (26.5 cm)
    • Weight: 6.8 pounds (3.08 kg) with battery and optical drive installed4
1-inch thick

Software

Universal
  • Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork ’08 (30-day trial), Aperture Trial
Software

Configurations

15.4-inch: 2.2GHz (MA895LL/A) 15.4-inch: 2.4GHz (MA896LL/A) 17-inch: 2.4GHz (MA897LL/A)
Display 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 by 900 resolution, TFT widescreen 17-inch (diagonal), 1680 by 1050 resolution, TFT widescreen
Processor 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 2GB (two SO-DIMMs) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
PCI Express graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI
Hard disk drive3 120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Expansion One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, three USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot
Video Built-in iSight camera, DVI, VGA (DVI to VGA adapter included)
Audio Combined optical digital input/audio line in, combined optical digital output/headphone out, stereo speakers, microphone
Ethernet Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
Wireless2 Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Modem Apple USB Modem (sold separately)
Input Apple Remote; full-size, illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; scrolling trackpad
Weight4 5.4 pounds 6.8 pounds
Footprint 14.1 by 9.6 inches 15.4 by 10.4 inches
Thickness 1.0 inch
Video accessories DVI to VGA adapter (other adapters sold separately)
Hardware accessories 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery
Limited warranty and service Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.
Apple and the global environment Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.
Recycling Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

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Mac Book Pro

Online store options

  • 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  • Up to 4GB main memory
  • 160GB 5400-rpm, 200GB 7200-rpm hard drive; 250GB 5400-rpm hard drive;3
  1. Battery life depends on configuration and use.
  2. Wireless Internet access requires base station or other wireless access point and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
  3. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
  4. Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corp. in the U.S. and other countries.

Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply. Product includes electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is included. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

In the box

  • MacBook Pro
  • 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
  • Lithium-polymer battery
  • Apple Remote
  • DVI to VGA adapter
  • Install/restore DVDs
  • Printed and electronic documentation

Processor and memory

Intel
  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • 2.2GHz, 2.4GHz, or 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • 2.4GHz or 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
  • 2GB (two SO-DIMMs) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
  • 800MHz frontside bus

Expansion

  • One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps
  • One FireWire 800 port at up to 800 Mbps
  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • Three 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports
  • ExpressCard/34 slot

Security

  • Kensington cable lock slot

Battery and power

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • 60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 6 hours of battery life1
  • Battery17-inch MacBook Pro
    • 68-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5.75 hours of battery life1
  • 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
  • MagSafe power adapter port

Communications

  • Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible2
  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio

  • Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
  • Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Internal omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
15.4-inch and 17-inch display

Display

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • 15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT LED backlit display with support for millions of colors; optional glossy widescreen display
    • Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • 17-inch (diagonal) TFT display with support for millions of colors; optional glossy widescreen display
    • Supported resolutions: 1680 by 1050 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
    • Optional 17-inch (diagonal) TFT widescreen display with support for millions of colors; optional glossy widescreen display. Supported resolutions: 1920 by 1200 (native), 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Video and graphics support

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support; 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM on 2.2GHz configuration; 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM on 2.4GHz and 2.6GHz configurations
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support and 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
    iSight
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
  • DVI output port
  • VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
  • Built-in iSight camera

Storage

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • 120GB or 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 200GB 7200-rpm or 250GB 5400-rpm drive3
    • 8x slot-loading 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
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 200GB 7200-rpm or 250GB 5400-rpm drive3
    • 8x slot-loading 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

Input

  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
    • Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
    Illuminated Keyboard
  • Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
  • Apple Remote
Energy Star

Electrical and environmental requirements

  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • DC input: 18.5 Vdc, 4.6A maximum
  • Power cable
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and weight

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro
    • Height: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm)
    • Width: 14.1 inches (35.7 cm)
    • Depth: 9.6 inches (24.3 cm)
    • Weight: 5.4 pounds (2.45 kg) with battery and optical drive installed4
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro
    • Height: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm)
    • Width: 15.4 inches (39.2 cm)
    • Depth: 10.4 inches (26.5 cm)
    • Weight: 6.8 pounds (3.08 kg) with battery and optical drive installed4
1-inch thick

Software

Universal
  • Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork ’08 (30-day trial), Aperture Trial
Software

Configurations


15.4-inch: 2.2GHz (MA895LL/A) 15.4-inch: 2.4GHz (MA896LL/A) 17-inch: 2.4GHz (MA897LL/A)
Display 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 by 900 resolution, TFT widescreen 17-inch (diagonal), 1680 by 1050 resolution, TFT widescreen
Processor 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 2GB (two SO-DIMMs) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
PCI Express graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI
Hard disk drive3 120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Expansion One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, three USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot
Video Built-in iSight camera, DVI, VGA (DVI to VGA adapter included)
Audio Combined optical digital input/audio line in, combined optical digital output/headphone out, stereo speakers, microphone
Ethernet Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
Wireless2 Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Modem Apple USB Modem (sold separately)
Input Apple Remote; full-size, illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; scrolling trackpad
Weight4 5.4 pounds 6.8 pounds
Footprint 14.1 by 9.6 inches 15.4 by 10.4 inches
Thickness 1.0 inch
Video accessories DVI to VGA adapter (other adapters sold separately)
Hardware accessories 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery
Limited warranty and service Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.
Apple and the global environment Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.
Recycling Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

Options

Mac Book Pro

Online store options

  • 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  • Up to 4GB main memory
  • 160GB 5400-rpm, 200GB 7200-rpm hard drive; 250GB 5400-rpm hard drive;3
  1. Battery life depends on configuration and use.
  2. Wireless Internet access requires base station or other wireless access point and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
  3. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
  4. Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corp. in the U.S. and other countries.

Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply. Product includes electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is included. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Macbook Pro Wireless

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Free yourself from the confines of a desk with the wireless technology in MacBook Pro. Collaborate with colleagues around the world from across the room using a Bluetooth headset and iChat over wireless Internet.1 Make last-minute changes to a presentation by sharing files over Bluetooth. MacBook Pro lets freedom ring.

5x faster.

Unplug the Internet.

AirPort Extreme with 802.11n gives you blazing connectivity with speeds up to five times faster and up to two times the range compared to the 802.11g standard.2 This turbocharged technology lets you connect to the Internet without wires, additional phone lines, or complicated networking hardware.1

AirPort Extreme

Wireless freedom.

Cafes. Hotels. Even some airplanes. Every day more public spaces become “hot spots” — offering wireless Internet access and making the digital life more mobile than ever. The new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n is compatible with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g technology. This gives MacBook Pro the flexibility to work with a variety of Wi-Fi access points, so all you road warriors can get connected wherever there’s a Wi-Fi network.

AirPort Extreme is also compatible with Windows PCs and the millions of Wi-Fi Certified 802.11 devices in use around the world. So even if your environment includes Windows PCs, you’ll be able to access your company’s wireless network.

Get your fair share.

With Bonjour networking technology built into every MacBook Pro, the possibilities for wirelessly sharing files, printers, and data are nearly limitless. Your computer discovers other computers and peripherals on the same network. From there, you can print and share with secure simplicity.

Sync, look, and listen.

Bluetooth

Use built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone. Sync addresses. Download pictures from your cell phone. Send an SMS using your MacBook Pro keyboard. Talk on a wireless headset. Quickly share files with a colleague. Bluetooth pairing makes it possible. MacBook Pro makes it easy.

On the go.

Bonjour icon

Networking with Bonjour

With MacBook Pro and Bonjour technology, you can find printers, share files, and connect to other computers on a network.

Bluetooth icon

Built-in Bluetooth

Connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled peripherals or connect to the Internet via your mobile phone.

AirPort icon

AirPort Extreme

MacBook Pro offers built-in wireless capability, and you can create your own wireless network with an AirPort Extreme Base Station.

  1. Wireless Internet access requires base station or other wireless access point and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
  2. Based on a comparison with Apple’s 802.11g products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions. AirPort Extreme is based on an 802.11n draft specification.

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Macbook Pro Graphics

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Promote your ideas on the dazzling new displays. Throw in the color and clarity of the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT MacBook Pro with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM, and you'll have the power to do it all, anywhere.

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Moving performance.

The combination of a 16-lane PCI Express architecture and the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor brings a new level of realism to MacBook Pro users. 16x full-screen anti-aliasing, 128-bit High Dynamic Range rendering, and a texture fill rate of up to 8.2 billion per second provide unrivaled picture quality and lifelike contrast and tone for next-generation 3D animation and games. The new MacBook Pro graphics performance is up to 60% faster than that of the original Core Duo-based MacBook Pro.

15.4 and 17 inch display

Everything is illuminated.

MacBook Pro makes your ideas more enlightening with a sharp, high-resolution screen. See blacker blacks, whiter whites, and many more colors in between on a brilliant 15.4-inch, 1440-by-900-pixel or 17-inch, 1680-by-1050-pixel digital display. Enjoy a nuanced view simply unavailable on other portables.

Pixel perfect.

MacBook Pro is the ideal vehicle for viewing high-resolution Photoshop images or the latest HD Hollywood blockbusters. The optional 1920-by-1200 resolution on the 17-inch MacBook Pro offers a 30% increase in viewable area over the 1680-by-1050-resolution display. With more than half a million extra pixels at your disposal, you can view 1080 resolution HD video in all its glory — no need to resize the window to fit the screen.

More than beautiful.

The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is better for the environment, thanks to its mercury-free display. Backlit by light-emitting diodes (LEDs), the display weighs less and is more power efficient than the cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) that most notebooks employ, and it provides full brightness immediately after the system is turned on.

30 inch display.

Pure digital signal.

When you connect an Apple Cinema Display to MacBook Pro, you lose nothing in translation. That’s because the DVI connection gives you a pure digital signal from system to display. View more than 4 million pixels on the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT and dual-link DVI built into MacBook Pro. You get three options for using your display: dual-display mode, video mirroring, and lid-closed mode.

Finishing coat.

MacBook Pro offers an antiglare widescreen display that’s perfect for color-minded professionals. For a more immersive viewing experience, you can configure the MacBook Pro display with a glossy finish. This gives everything you see a richer, more saturated feel.

On the go.

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Projector ready

MacBook Pro works with a host of projectors, thanks to the standard DVI port or an optional video adapter. DVI-to-VGA adapter included.

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On display

Extend your desktop by connecting your MacBook Pro to a larger display or an HDTV via the DVI port.

Faster Graphics Performance

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT1

Doom 3 Timedemo demo1

60% faster

Motion Benchmark total

48% faster

Percent faster than 17-inch MacBook Pro with 2.16GHz Core Duo

Baseline

Performance Test Results and Descriptions

Just how fast is MacBook Pro? We loaded up a new MacBook Pro with a 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo Processor, 4GB of RAM and a 200GB, 7200rpm hard drive, and compared it to an original maxed-out MacBook Pro with 2.16 Core Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, and 100GB, 7200rpm hard drive. Processor speed, system RAM and 7200 rpm hard drive are the maximum supported in each model at the time of introduction.

  • Doom 3. In this test, the maximum number of frames per second is measured.
  • Motion 3. This test measures the amount of time it takes to render effects in real time, and render QuickTime movie files.
  1. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2007 using preproduction 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo-based MacBook Pro units. Core Duo-based MacBook Pro systems were shipping units. Testing conducted with a pre-release version of Motion. MacBook Pro continuously monitors system thermal and power conditions, and may adjust processor speed as needed to maintain optimal system operation.

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