Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 17" Specs
Identifiers: Core 2 Duo/Late 2006 - MA611LL/A - MacBookPro2,1 - A1212 - 2119
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The Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 17-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 160 GB hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and an 8X dual-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory and dual-link DVI functionality, and a 17" widescreen 1680x1050 TFT active-matrix display (glossy display option available).
Like the original 17-inch MacBook Pro model, 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, Firewire "800" port, three USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out of the original 17-inch model.
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.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2006. |
Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
2950 |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
3339 |
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 MacBookPro2,1 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): |
1072 |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
1823 |
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 MacBookPro2,1 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): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Details: |
When last updated, Geekbench 3 only provided sufficient 32-bit performance data for this model. 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 MacBookPro2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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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 MacBookPro2,1 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 MacBookPro2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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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 |
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* |
Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
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 |
Built-in Display: |
17.0" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1680x1050 |
Details: |
17.0" color "matte" widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1680 by 1050 native resolution. A "glossy" display also was available by custom order.
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; 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; [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: |
160 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: |
8X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
Details: |
Apple reports that the 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum write speed of "8x DVD-R, DVD+R, and DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 4x DVD+R (double layer), 24x CD-R; [and] 16x CD-RW" and read speed of "8x DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW; 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: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400), 1 (800) |
Details: |
Three 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?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of ExpressCard/34 cards as well as external expansion options and accessories including docks, adapters, cables, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Pro. |
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 17" |
Apple Order No: |
MA611LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Core 2 Duo/Late 2006 |
Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
Apple Model No: |
A1212 (EMC 2119) |
Model ID: |
MacBookPro2,1 |
Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1212 Model Number, the 2119 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro2,1 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: |
68 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
5.5 Hours |
Details: |
Apple estimates 5.5 hours of battery life, but notes that this "depends on configuration and use."
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook Pro.
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Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.8 (8N1051) |
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 15.4 x 10.4 |
Avg. Weight: |
6.8 lbs. (3.1 kg) |
Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.59 cm, 39.2 cm, 26.5 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
US$2799 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$50-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).
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Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 17" in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
Canada: |
C$3099 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$2799 |
Original Prices - Europe
Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
€2829 |
Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
France: |
€2799 |
Germany: |
€2789 |
Ireland: |
N/A |
Italy: |
€2799 |
Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
€2789 |
Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
Switzerland: |
CHF 3'949 |
United Kingdom: |
£1899 |
Original Prices - Asia
China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
Japan: |
¥349,800 |
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$4399 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$5549 |
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