MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 15" Specs (Core 2 Duo/Late 2006, MA610LL, MacBookPro2,2, A1211, 2120): EveryMac.com

Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 15" Specs

Identifiers: Core 2 Duo/Late 2006 - MA610LL - MacBookPro2,2 - A1211 - 2120

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The Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 15-Inch features a 2.33 GHz "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7600), with two independent processor "cores", a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, 2.0 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, a 120 GB hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and a 6X dual-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive (compared to a single-layer drive in earlier 15-inch models). It also includes an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory and dual-link DVI functionality, and a 15.4" widescreen 1440x900 TFT active-matrix display (glossy display option available).

Like the previous 15-inch MacBook Pro models, this model has the same fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that adjusts keyboard illumination and screen brightness, "scrolling TrackPad", "MagSafe" power connector, integrated iSight video camera, and included Apple Remote. Connectivity includes the same ExpressCard/34 slot, AirPort Extreme (although the Core 2 Duo models support 802.11n as well as 802.11g after a firmware update), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire "400" port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out. However, the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" models also added a single Firewire "800" port, much to the delight of videographers.

Also see:

What are the differences between the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models?
What is the difference between the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models and the MacBook Pro models that they replaced?

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Introduction Date:

October 24, 2006

Discontinued Date:

June 5, 2007

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

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Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

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Geekbench 2 (32):

2969

Geekbench 2 (64):

3345

Details:

Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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Geekbench 3 (32):

1102

Geekbench 3 (32):

1891

Details:

These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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Geekbench 3 (64):

1324

Geekbench 3 (64):

2283

Details:

These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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Geekbench 4 (SC):

1466

Geekbench 4 (MC):

2496

Details:

These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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Geekbench 5 (SC):

N/A

Geekbench 5 (MC):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 5 benchmark does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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Processor Speed:

2.33 GHz

Processor Type:

Core 2 Duo (T7600)

Details:

The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (T7600) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.

Also see: How much faster are the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" models compared to the "Core Duo" systems?

Turbo Boost:

N/A

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

Also see: Is the CPU on the MacBook Pro upgradable?

System Bus Speed:

667 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

2.33 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

667 MHz frontside bus.

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

32-Bit

Details:

Also see: Does the MacBook Pro have a ROM or BIOS?

L1 Cache:

32k/32k

L2/L3 Cache:

4 MB (on chip)

Details:

Includes a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.

RAM Type:

PC2-5300 DDR2

Min. RAM Speed:

667 MHz

Details:

Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook Pro? How much RAM of what type does it support?

Standard RAM:

2 GB

Maximum RAM:

4 GB*

Details:

2 GB installed as two modules, no slots free.

*Apple officially supports a maximum of 3 GB of RAM but third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 4 GB of RAM using two 2 GB memory modules with some limitations.

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Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

Details:

N/A

Video Card:

Radeon X1600

VRAM Type:

GDDR3 SDRAM

Details:

The ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM uses a 16 lane PCI Express bus.

Standard VRAM:

256 MB

Maximum VRAM:

256 MB

Details:

N/A

Built-in Display:

15.4" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

1440x900

Details:

15.4" color "matte" widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution. A "glossy" display also was available as a custom configuration.

Apple reports that the system also supports "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, [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched."

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2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring

2nd Max. Resolution:

2560x1600

Details:

Simultaneously supports native resolution on the internal display and a maximum of 2560x1600 on an external display.

Standard Storage:

120 GB HDD

Std. Storage Speed:

5400 RPM

Details:

This model also could be configured with a 160 GB 5400 RPM or 200 GB 4200 RPM hard drive.

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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

2.5" (9.5 mm)

Storage Interface:

Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s)

Details:

This model supports a single SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) 2.5" hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick.

Standard Optical:

6X DL "SuperDrive"

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

Apple reports that the 6X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum write speed of "6x DVD-R and DVD+R; 4x DVD+RW and DVD-RW; 2.4x DVD+R DL (double layer); 24x CD-R; [and] 10x CD-RW" and read speed of "8x DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD+RW, DVD-RW; 4x DVD+R DL (double layer); [and] 24x CD."

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

10/100/1000Base-T

Details:

An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was offered for US$49.

Standard AirPort:

802.11a/b/g/n

Standard Bluetooth:

2.0+EDR

Details:

AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.

Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?

USB Ports:

2 (2.0)

Firewire Ports:

1 (400), 1 (800)

Details:

Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port, one Firewire "800" port.

Expansion Slots:

ExpressCard/34

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

One ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.

Also see: What is ExpressCard/34? Is it compatible with PC Cards?

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Incl. Keyboard:

Full-size

Incl. Input:

Trackpad

Details:

Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and [an] embedded numeric keypad." It also includes a fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that automatically "measures ambient light and works with integrated software to adjust keyboard illumination and screen brightness based on user preferences".

The trackpad supports "two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag".

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

MacBook Pro

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

MA610LL

Apple Subfamily:

Core 2 Duo/Late 2006

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

A1211 (EMC 2120)

Model ID:

MacBookPro2,2

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the A1211 Model Number, the 2120 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro2,2 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

60 W h Li-Poly

Battery Life:

5 Hours

Details:

Apple estimates five hours of battery life, but notes that this "depends on configuration and use."

Also see: How long is the battery life of the MacBook Pro in real-world tests?

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Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.4.8 (8N1037)

Maximum MacOS:

X 10.7.5*

Details:

*This system can run the last version of OS X 10.7 "Lion." However, although it has a 64-bit processor, it has a 32-bit EFI and is not capable of booting into 64-bit mode. It does not support "OpenCL" either. Please also note that OS X Lion is not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as it does not support the "Rosetta" environment.

Minimum Windows:

XP SP2 (32-Bit)*

Maximum Windows:

Vista (32-Bit)*

Details:

*Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 7 and Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-Bit version of these operating systems with appropriate drivers.

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

Boot/Virtualization

Details:

Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?

For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.

Dimensions:

1.0 x 14.1 x 9.6

Avg. Weight:

5.6 lbs. (2.54 kg)

Details:

In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.59 cm, 35.7 cm, 24.3 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$2499

Est. Current Retail:

US$50-US$100

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

1 (DVI)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. VGA output provided by included Apple DVI-to-VGA adapter, S-video output provided by optional adapter (sold separately).

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

2 (2.0)

Firewire:

1 (400), 1 (800)

Details:

Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port, one Firewire "800" port.

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

No internal modem. External Apple USB modem was offered for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

Details:

S-video output provided by optional adapter (sold separately).

Microphone:

1 (Internal)

Sound In:

Details:

Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio in.

Sound Out:

Headphone:

Details:

Single Optical digital audio out port doubles as a headphone jack.

Security (Lock):

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

N/A

Power Adapter:

Details:

100V-240V AC, 85W "MagSafe" power adapter. Also see: What is the "Magsafe" power connector? How does it work? How was it designed to not cause data loss?

Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 15" in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

Canada:

C$2799

Brazil:

N/A

Mexico:

N/A

United States:

US$2499

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

€2519

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

€2499

Germany:

€2489

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

€2499

Luxembourg:

N/A

Netherlands:

€2489

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

€2429

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

CHF 3'549

United Kingdom:

£1699

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

N/A

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

¥309,800

Korea:

N/A

Malaysia:

N/A

The Philippines:

N/A

Singapore:

N/A

Taiwan:

N/A

Thailand:

N/A

Vietnam:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$3999

New Zealand:

NZ$5049

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