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Apple MacBook Pro
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Slick design; preloaded software is excellent.
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Runs hot; have to pay extra for HD resolution.
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8 out of 10 (8/10)
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The Apple computer MacBook Pro is Apple’s first line introduced in early 2006 utilizing
the Intel Core Duo processor. The Macbook pro laptop apple computer is the successor to the
Apple Powerbook G4 line of Apple laptops.
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The Duo core 2 processor Apple macbook pro notebook design is fairly similar with
some slight changes to the casing but numerous changes under the hood of
the sleek metal exterior.
At first glance after opening up the MacBook Pro Apple computer laptop, you
should see the striking similarity of the apple macbook pro computer notebook to the
older duo core processor Apple Powerbook G4 series.
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They have fairly similar designs,
and if you have dabbled with repairs on one of those older
models of duo core processor, you should not have any problems at all tackling one of these
duo processor core 2 Apple macbook pro notebook.
You should also see the iSight camera built into the top of the display of Apple notebook macbook pro.
All computer laptop apple models include this camera including the
older processor core due version. You should also be able to notice the IR port
added to the front of the Apple MacBook Pro laptop for fun times with the
Front Row software. At the time of this manual, there are two
different revisions of the notebook apple computer macbook pro 15 inch.
The original versions of notebook apple macbook pro used the Intel Core Duo processor and
came in speeds of 1.83 GHz, 2.0 GHz, and 2.16 GHz. Several
months later, the computer Apple laptop MacBook Pros were rereleased with the newer
Core 2 Intel Duo processor as well as a Firewire 800 port
and a 2.33 GHz model. There are several
small differences between the notebook Apple macbook pro Core Duo and the Core 2 Duo models.
15 inch Apple MacBook Pro computer laptop Technical Specifications :
The apple notebook macbook pro Display is 15.4 inch (diagonal) antiglare widescreen TFT.
It is LED backlit display with support for millions of colors and has
optional glossy widescreen display.
Apple Macbook Pro 15 inch computer notebook supported Display resolutions are
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.
Processor and memory of 15 inch macbook pro notebook apple computer is 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
processor with 3MB on chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with
processor speed of 2.5GHz or 2.6GHz Core 2 Intel Duo processor with 6MB L2 cache.
Apple 15 inch MacBook Pro Storage is 200GB or 250GB with 5400
rpm Serial ATA hard drive and optional 200GB 7200 rpm drive 8x
slot loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD ±RW/CD-RW)
Apple 15 inch macbook pro DVD maximum write is 8x for DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x for DVDR
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,
DVDROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9),
DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double
layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD.
Macbook pro Apple 15 inch Graphics and video support is
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with
dual link DVI support; 256MB of GDDR3 memory on
2.4GHz configuration; 512MB of GDDR3 memory on
2.5GHz and 2.6GHz Configurations.
The 15 inch MacBook Pro Battery and power is 60 watt hour lithium polymer battery.
17 inch Apple MacBook Pro laptop Technical Specifications :
MacBook Pro Apple Display is 17 inch (diagonal) antiglare
widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colors;
optional glossy widescreen display.
The laptop apple macbook pro 17 inch Supported Display resolutions are 1680 by 1050 (native),
1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at
16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 pixels at 5:4 aspect ratio;
1280 by 1024 pixels at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 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.
Processor and memory 17 inch Apple MacBook Pro is
2.5GHz or 2.6GHz Intel Duo processor Core 2 with 6MB on chip
shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed 2GB (two 1GB SO DIMMs) of PC2 5300
(667MHz) DDR2 memory; two SO DIMM slots support up to 4GB 800MHz frontside bus.
Macbook pro 17 inch apple laptop computer storage options are 250GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive and
optional 200GB 7200 rpm drive ; This computer laptop apple has optional 300GB 4200 rpm 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.
Apple 17 inch macbook pro Graphics and video support are
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual link DVI
support and 512MB of GDDR3 memory Dual display and video
mirroring: Simultaneously this computer apple laptop 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.
Macbook pro 17 inch apple battery and power 68 watt hour lithium polymer battery
85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system MagSafe power
adapter port Up to 5 hours when configured with optional 1920 x 1200 LED backlit display.
Apple pro MacBook Connections and expansion are 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
Apple 17 inch MacBook Pro: Three 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports
ExpressCard/34 slot, Kensington cable lock slot.
The Apple computer notebook MacBook Pro Communications are Built in AirPort Extreme, Wi Fi
wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification);
IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible Built in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
(Enhanced Data Rate), Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Audio : Built in stereo speakers, Built in omnidirectional microphone (located
under left speaker grille), Combined optical digital audio input/audio
line in (minijack), Combined optical digital audio output/audio
line out (minijack).
Apple laptop macbook pro Keyboard is Built in full size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys,
including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted T arrangement)
Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment
of keyboard illumination and screen brightness Solid state trackpad
with Multi Touch gesture support for precise cursor control;
supports two finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe,
tap, double tap, and drag capabilities.
Environmental status for laptop computer apple macbook pro is that the majority of circuit board laminates
are free of brominated flame retardants Majority of internal cables are PVC free
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements MacBook Pro received a Silver
rating from EPEAT.
Electrical and operating requirements include
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC, Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, DC input:
18.5 Vdc, 4.6A maximum, 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.
MacBook Pro apple computer laptop comes with following installed software in the tme of purchase
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, potlight,
Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime,
iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Xcode Developer Tools),
iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie,
iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) and
What’s in the apple macbook pro boxes ? MacBook Pro apple notebook computer, Display cleaning cloth,
85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord,
Lithium polymer battery, DVI to VGA adapter,
Install/restore DVDs, Printed and electronic, documentation
References: 1. Macbook Pro Repair Guide 2. Macbook Pro Apple Laptop Specifications
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