Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 13" (Black) Specs
Identifiers: Late 2006 - MA701LL/A - MacBook2,1 - A1181 - 2121
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The Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 13-Inch (Black) features a 2.0 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7200), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) installed in pairs (two 512 MB modules), a 120.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, a 6X dual-layer write DVD�RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, an Intel GMA 950 integrated "graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory", and a 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution).
The MacBook "Late 2006 Core 2 Duo" series shares the same easy to upgrade case design as the original MacBook models, and connectivity likewise includes AirPort Extreme (although the "Late 2006" models support 802.11n -- as well as 802.11g -- after a firmware upgrade), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a FireWire "400" port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and video out capabilities (mini-DVI) that supports an external display.
The MacBook "Late 2006 Core 2 Duo" and original "Core Duo" models also share the same "scrolling TrackPad", built-in iSight video camera, Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row software, "MagSafe" power connector, "flush against the bed" keyboard that does not touch the screen, and "no moving parts" magnetic latch that "catches without a catch".
Also see:
- What are the differences between the "Late 2006" MacBook Core 2 Duo models?
- What are the differences between the "Late 2006" MacBook Core 2 Duo models and the original MacBook notebooks that they replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
November 8, 2006 |
Discontinued Date: |
May 15, 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.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2006. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
2610 |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
2863 |
| 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.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (32): |
1003 |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
1720 |
| 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.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (64): |
1115 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
1792 |
| 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.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
N/A |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
N/A |
| 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.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| 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.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
2.0 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (T7200) |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (T7200) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster is the MacBook "Core 2 Duo" compared to the original MacBook "Core Duo"? How fast is the MacBook "Core 2 Duo" compared to the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo"? |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the MacBook? |
| System Bus Speed: |
667 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.0 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
667 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
32-Bit |
| Details: |
Also see: Does the MacBook 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? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Standard RAM: |
1 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
4 GB* |
| Details: |
1 GB of RAM is installed as two 512 MB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports 2 GB of RAM, but third-parties have been "unofficially" able to upgrade it to 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM (it can hold 4 GB but cannot fully utilize the memory beyond 3 GB due to the same limitation that impacts the "Late 2006" MacBook Pro line).
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this MacBook.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook.
In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook.
In Australia, site sponsor Upgradeable sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Details: |
Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance. |
| Video Card: |
Intel GMA 950 |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: What is the overall gaming performance of the MacBook? |
| Standard VRAM: |
64 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
64 MB |
| Details: |
Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 80 MB, resulting in 944 MB of system memory available" with the default 1 GB installed. |
| Built-in Display: |
13.3" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1280x800 |
| Details: |
13.3" color widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio".
Also see: What exactly is a glossy display? Is the glossy display used in the MacBook better or worse than the previous iBook display?
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1920x1200 |
| Details: |
The maximum resolution supported on "Apple DVI displays" is 1920x1200 and 1600x1200 on VGA displays. |
| Standard Storage: |
120 GB HDD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
5400 RPM |
| 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 this 6X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD�RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum write speed of 2.4X for DVD+R DL, 6X for DVD-R and DVD+R, and 4X for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. It reads DVDs at 8X speed. It writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 10X, and reads CDs at 24X.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the MacBook models? Which can read and write dual-layer DVDs? |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: |
External Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) available 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) |
| Details: |
Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
No expansion slots or bays provided.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and accessories, including docks, cables, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook. |
| 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." The trackpad supports "two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag".
Also see: How does the MacBook keyboard "feel"? |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook |
| Details: |
This MacBook uses a jet black case design with a "catchless" magnetic latch. |
| Apple Order No: |
MA701LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Late 2006 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1181 (EMC 2121) |
Model ID: |
MacBook2,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1181 Model Number, the 2121 EMC Number, and the MacBook2,1 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: |
55 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
2.5-6 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model has a "55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs". The company claims that it can provide "up to six hours" of battery life, but acknowledges that it is "up to 2.5 hours of DVD playback" and "up to 3.5 hours with wireless turned on".
Also see: What is the MacBook battery life in "real-world" tests?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.8 (8N1108) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.7.5* |
| Details: |
*This system can run the last version of OS X 10.7 "Lion" if upgraded to at least 2 GB of RAM. 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: |
7 (32-Bit)* |
| Details: |
*Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit version of this operating system 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: |
1.08 x 12.78 x 8.92 |
Avg. Weight: |
5.2 lbs (2.36 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.75 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$1499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$75-US$100 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 13" (Black) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$1649 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$1499 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
€1519 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 11,799 |
Finland: |
N/A |
| France: |
€1499 |
Germany: |
€1479 |
| Ireland: |
N/A |
Italy: |
€1519 |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
€1499 |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 2'149 |
United Kingdom: |
£999 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥179,800 |
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$2399 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$2849 |
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