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Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13" Mid-2010 Specs

Identifiers: Mid-2010 13" - MC374LL/A - MacBookPro7,1 - A1278 - 2351*

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Apple MacBook Pro 13-InchThe MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13-Inch (Mid-2010) features a 45 nm "Penryn" 2.4 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (P8600), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) installed in pairs (two 2 GB modules), a 250 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL "SuperDrive", a NVIDIA GeForce 320M "graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory", integrated iSight, and an LED-backlit 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution).

Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a Firewire "800" port, two USB 2.0 ports, the same "combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in)" port used by the iPhone, a "Mini DisplayPort" that supports an external display at 2560x1600 (it also passes an audio signal), and an SD card slot.

This model uses a "Unibody" aluminum case design -- milled from a single piece of aluminum -- and has a backlit keyboard, a new "no button" glass "inertial" multi-touch trackpad, and a non-swappable battery design that provides up to 10 hours of battery life.

Compared to its predecessor, this model has a very similar external enclosure, but an enhanced trackpad, and the same connectivity, except for the enhanced audio passing Mini DisplayPort. Internally, it has a similar architecture as well (with the same bus speed and memory), but has improved graphics and battery life.

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  • What are the differences between the "Mid-2010" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models?
  • What are the differences between the "Mid-2010" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models and the "Mid-2009" MacBook Pro models that they replaced?

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April 13, 2010 February 24, 2011
1 (2 Cores) 64-Bit
3346 3661
1306 2166
1402 2315
1528 2515
307 540
2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo (P8600)
Details: *The Intel "Core 2 Duo" 45 nm "Penryn" (P8600) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.

Also see: How fast are the "Mid-2010" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models each replaced?
N/A N/A
Soldered Integrated
1066 MHz 2.4 GHz (Built-in)
EFI 64-Bit
32k/32k 3 MB (on chip)
PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz
Details: Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM.

Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Mid-2010" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models? How much RAM of what type do they support?
4 GB 16 GB*
Details: 4 GB of RAM pre-installed as two 2 GB modules, no slots free.

*Originally, both the official and actual maximum RAM was 8 GB. However, as confirmed by site sponsor OWC, if running OS X 10.7.5 or higher, updated with the latest EFI, and equipped with proper specification memory modules, this model can support up to 16 GB of RAM.

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this MacBook Pro.

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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
None 2
GeForce 320M Integrated
Details: This model has a "48 core" NVIDIA GeForce 320M that shares memory with the system.

Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the "Unibody" MacBook Pro models? Is it upgradable? Which models have "dedicated" and "integrated" video memory?
256 MB 256 MB
13.3" Widescreen 1280x800
Details: 13.3" color widescreen LED-backlit TFT active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution.

Apple reports that this system also supports "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."

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Dual/Mirroring 2560x1600
Details: The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600.

Also see: Are there any adapters or "hacks" that make it possible to connect a second external display to a MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air model?
250 GB HDD 5400 RPM
Details: By custom configuration, this model could be equipped with a 320 GB or 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive for an additional US$50 or US$150, respectively. It also could be configured with a 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB SSD for an additional US$350, US$800, or US$1450, respectively.

Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the "Mid-2010" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models? What type of hard drive do these models support? Can one replace the hard drive with an SSD?

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro.

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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
2.5" (9.5 mm) Serial ATA (3 Gb/s)
8X DL "SuperDrive" None
None 10/100/1000Base-T
Details: N/A
802.11a/b/g/n 2.1+EDR
2 (2.0) 1 (800)
SD Card Slot None
Details: This model has an SD card slot. No expansion bays are 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, adapters, cables, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Pro.

Also see: Are SD Card slot storage expansion options available for the "Unibody" MacBook Pro models? Which are compatible? Is this type of storage a good idea for these models?
Full-size Trackpad (Inertial)
Notebook MacBook (Unibody)
MC374LL/A Mid-2010 13"
A1278 (EMC 2351*) MacBookPro7,1
Details: *Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification.

Also see: All Macs with the A1278 Model Number, the 2351* EMC Number, and the MacBookPro7,1 Model Identifier.

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63.5 W h Li-Poly 10 Hours
Details: Apple reports that this model has a "63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" that provides "up to 10 hours of wireless productivity".

Also see: What is the "real-world" battery life of the "Mid-2010" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models? How does the battery life of each compare to the model each replaced?

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X 10.6.3 (10D2125) X 10.13.x*
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* 7 (64-Bit)*
None Boot/Virtualization
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0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)
US$1199 US$100-US$200
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1* (Mini DisplayPort w/ Audio) None
Details: Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. DVI, Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, and VGA supported by optional Apple adapters (sold separately).

*Note that unlike earlier MacBook Pro models, the Mini DisplayPort on this system passes audio signals as well as video.
None None
None None
2 (2.0) 1 (800)
Details: Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, one 800-Mbps Firewire "800" port.
None 1 (RJ-45)
Details: No internal modem. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.
None None
1 (Internal) 1
1 1
1 None
N/A 1

Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13" Mid-2010 in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

C$1249 R$3.799
MXN $17,999 US$1199

Original Prices - Europe

€1149 €1149
DKK 8,999 €1149
€1149 €1149
€1149 €1149
€1092,03 €1149
NOK 9.990 €1149
€1099 SEK 11.495
CHF 1'499 £999

Original Prices - Asia

RMB 9,498 HK$9,088
Rs 72,900 Rp 11,999,000
¥114,800 KRW 1,550,000
RM 3,899 PHP 61,990
S$1,788 NT$40,900
THB 40,900 VND 26,999,000

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$1499 NZ$1999

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