MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 1.83 15" Specs (MacBook Pro, MA463LL/A*, MacBookPro1,1, A1150, 2101): EveryMac.com

Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 1.83 15" Specs

Identifiers: MacBook Pro - MA463LL/A* - MacBookPro1,1 - A1150 - 2101

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Upon first glance, the Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 1.83 15-Inch looks quite similar to the PowerBook G4/1.67 15" (HR) that it replaced, but the MacBook Pro is powered by an Intel "Core Duo" processor, which makes it a member of the first Mac notebook series to have Intel chips.

The Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 1.83 15-Inch features a 1.83 GHz "Core Duo" processor (T2400), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 2 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, 512 MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300), an 80.0 GB hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology (announced with a 100.0 GB hard drive), and a 4X single-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 128 MB of GDDR3 video memory and dual-link DVI functionality (announced with 256 MB), and a 15.4" widescreen TFT active-matrix display (1440x900 native) that Apple states is 67% brighter than the display provided by its predecessor.

Like its predecessor, this model has the same fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that adjusts keyboard illumination and screen brightness, the same "scrolling TrackPad", and the same AirPort Extreme (802.11g), 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 models drop the Firewire "800" and S-video out ports provided by the PowerBook G4/1.67 15" (HR), substitute a new ExpressCard/34 expansion slot for the standard Type I/II PC card slot, and drop the internal modem. The MacBook Pro also includes a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row, and a new "MagSafe" power connector that safely disconnects if someone accidentally trips over the cord.

Please note that the configuration of this model changed before it shipped.

Also see: What are the differences between the originally announced and shipped MacBook Pro 15-Inch?

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Introduction Date:

January 10, 2006*

Discontinued Date:

May 16, 2006

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date this model was introduced via press release. On February 14, 2006, prior to shipping, Apple changed the configuration, model number, and price.

Also see: What is the difference between the originally announced and shipped MacBook Pro 15"?

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2006.

Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Architecture:

32-Bit

Details:

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Geekbench 2 (32):

2288

Geekbench 2 (64):

N/A

Details:

When last updated, Geekbench 2 only provided sufficient 32-bit performance data for this model. 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):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. 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):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. 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):

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.

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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:

1.83 GHz

Processor Type:

Core Duo (T2400)

Details:

The Intel "Core Duo" (T2400) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.

Also see: How fast is the MacBook Pro 15" compared to the PowerBook G4?

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:

1.83 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:

2 MB (on chip)

Details:

Includes a 2 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:

512 MB

Maximum RAM:

2 GB

Details:

512 MB installed as a single module. One slot free.

Also see: Is the 2 GB maximum RAM capacity for the MacBook Pro a true limit? Would it support 4 GB of RAM if I installed dual 2 GB SO-DIMMs?

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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 uses a 16 lane PCI Express bus.

Standard VRAM:

128 MB

Maximum VRAM:

128 MB

Details:

This system was announced with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM, but shipped with 128 MB and a reduced price (MA463LL/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. Apple reports that it 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:

80 GB HDD

Std. Storage Speed:

5400 RPM

Details:

This system was announced with a 100.0 GB hard drive, but shipped with an 80.0 GB drive and a reduced price (MA463LL/A).

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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:

4X SL "SuperDrive"

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

Apple reports that this single-layer write, double-layer read DVD/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum write speed of "4x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW; 24x CD-R; [and]10x CD-RW" and read speed of "8x DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW; 4x DVD+R (double layered) and DVD-R (double layered); [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

Standard Bluetooth:

2.0+EDR

Details:

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

USB Ports:

2 (2.0)

Firewire Ports:

1 (400)

Details:

Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" 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:

MA463LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

MacBook Pro

Details:

*The MA463LL/A Apple order number refers to the configuration that shipped. The model number for the originally introduced system was MA091LL.

Apple Model No:

A1150 (EMC 2101)

Model ID:

MacBookPro1,1

Details:

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

Also see: All Macs with the A1150 Model Number, the 2101 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro1,1 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:

60 W h Li-Poly

Battery Life:

3.5-4.5 Hours

Details:

Apple originally stated that battery life "depends on configuration and use". On April 24, 2006, Apple changed this to "4.5 hours" formally confirming that battery life was less than the PowerBook that it replaced.

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

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Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.4.5 (8G1453)

Maximum MacOS:

X 10.6.8*

Details:

*This system can run the last version of Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard". However, it cannot boot in 64-bit mode nor does it support "OpenCL". It cannot run versions of Mac OS X more recent than 10.6.8.

Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" in 64-bit mode?

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, if upgraded to at least 1 GB of RAM, 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:

N/A

Details:

*Introduced for US$2499, shipped with a smaller hard drive and less expensive video card for US$1999 (MA463LL/A).

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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)

Details:

Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" 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) 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 Duo" 1.83 15" in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

Canada:

C$2899*

Brazil:

N/A

Mexico:

N/A

United States:

US$2499*

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

€2729

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

€2699

Germany:

€2689

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

€2699

Luxembourg:

N/A

Netherlands:

€2689

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

€2599

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

CHF 3'699

United Kingdom:

£1779*

Original Prices - Asia

China:

RMB 19,900

Hong Kong:

N/A

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

¥249,800

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$4689*

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