Built-in omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
Combined optical digital input/analog line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/analog line out (minijack)
Supports Apple Stereo Headset with microphone
Environmental Status Report
MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Arsenic-free glass
BFR-free internal components
PVC-free internal cables
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
EPEAT Gold rating
Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions : 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
Graphics and video support
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support; 256MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.4GHz configuration; 512MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.53GHz and 2.8GHz configurations
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory 3
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
Built-in iSight camera
Mini DisplayPort
Video output options
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (optional)
Input
Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Processor and memory
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed; or 2.53GHz or 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) or 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
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
Battery and power 5
50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
MagSafe power port
Electrical and operating requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
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
What’s in the box
MacBook Pro
Display cleaning cloth
85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
Lithium-polymer battery
Install/restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation
Installed software
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, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital input/analog line in, combined optical digital output/analog line out
Networking
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Wireless
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification) 2 ; built-in Bluetooth 2.1 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
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 free 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
Time Capsule
Time Capsule is a full-featured AirPort Extreme base station with a built-in hard drive. Back up wirelessly and create a Wi-Fi network with one device.
500GB or 1TB server-grade hard drive
Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11n draft 2.0
USB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive
Configure to order
250GB (7200-rpm) hard drive
320GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
320GB (7200-rpm) hard drive
128GB solid-state drive
Up to 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Apple Remote (MA128G/B)
Apple USB Modem (MA034Z/A)
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (MB570)
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (MB571)
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (MB572)
MagSafe Airline Adapter (MB441Z/A)
AppleCare Protection Plan (MB588LL/A)
Aperture 2 (MB673Z/A)
Final Cut Express (MB278Z/A)
Logic Express (MA806LL/A)
iWork ’08 (MB624Z/A)
Accessories
Apple LED Cinema Display (MB382LL/A)
AirPort Extreme Base Station (MB053LL/A)
AirPort Express Base Station (MB321LL/A)
Apple Wireless Keyboard (MB167LL/A)
Apple wireless Mighty Mouse (MB111LL/A)
Apple Keyboard (MB110LL/A)
Apple wired Mighty Mouse (MB112LL/A)
Rechargeable Battery for MacBook Pro (MB772)
Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256MB. An additional 16MB is required when using an external display.
1GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Testing conducted by Apple in October 2008 using preproduction 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based MacBook Pro units with a Better Battery Life setting. Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%.
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