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Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 2.0 15" Specs

Identifiers: MacBook Pro (Glossy) - MA464LL/A* - MacBookPro1,1 - A1150 - 2101

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Apple MacBook ProThe Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 2.0 15-Inch features a 2.0 GHz "Core Duo" processor (T2500), 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 or 1.0 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, an 80.0 GB or 100.0 GB hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and a 4X single-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 128 MB or 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 starting May 16, 2006).

Like the PowerBook G4/1.67 15" (HR) that preceded it, 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 there were two configurations of this model -- MA464LL/A -- which shipped with 1 GB of RAM, a 100 GB hard drive, and 256 MB of video memory from February 14, 2006 to May 16, 2006 for US$2499 -- and MA600LL -- which shipped with 512 MB of RAM, an 80 GB hard drive, and 128 MB of video memory from May 16, 2006 to October 24, 2006 for US$1999. The second configuration also was available with a build-to-order "glossy display".

Also see: What are the differences between the first shipped and "glossy display" MacBook Pro 15-Inch models?

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February 14, 2006 October 24, 2006
1 (2 Cores) 32-Bit
2450 N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
2.0 GHz Core Duo (T2500)
Details: The Intel "Core Duo" (T2500) 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?
N/A N/A
Soldered Integrated
667 MHz 2.0 GHz (Built-in)
EFI 32-Bit
32k/32k 2 MB (on chip)
PC2-5300 DDR2 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?
512 MB, 1 GB 2 GB
Details: 512 MB installed as a single module after May 16, 2006 (MA600LL), 1.0 GB installed as a single module before (MA464LL/A). 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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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
None 2
Radeon X1600 GDDR3 SDRAM
Details: The ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 uses a 16 lane PCI Express bus.
128 MB, 256 MB 128 MB, 256 MB
15.4" Widescreen 1440x900
Details: 15.4" color "matte" widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution. Starting May 16, 2006, 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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Dual/Mirroring 2560x1600
Details: Simultaneously supports native resolution on the internal display and a maximum of 2560x1600 on an external display.
80, 100 GB HDD 5400 RPM
Details: This system shipped with a 100.0 GB (5400 RPM) hard drive from February 14, 2006 to May 16, 2006 (MA464LL/A). After May 16, 2006, it shipped with an 80.0 GB (5400 RPM) drive and a reduced price (MA600LL).

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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
2.5" (9.5 mm) Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s)
4X SL "SuperDrive" None
None 10/100/1000Base-T
Details: An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was offered for US$49.
802.11a/b/g 2.0+EDR
2 (2.0) 1 (400)
ExpressCard/34 None
Details: One ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.

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

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Full-size Trackpad
Notebook MacBook Pro
MA464LL/A* MacBook Pro (Glossy)
A1150 (EMC 2101) 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.
60 W h Li-Poly 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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X 10.4.5 (8G1453) X 10.6.8*
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* Vista (32-Bit)*
None Boot/Virtualization
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1.0 x 14.1 x 9.6 5.6 lbs. (2.54 kg)
US$2499 N/A
Details: Introduced for US$2499 on February 14, 2006 (MA464LL/A). Starting May 16, 2006, it shipped with less RAM, a smaller hard drive, and a less expensive video card for US$1999 (MA600LL).

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1 (DVI) 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).
None None
None None
2 (2.0) 1 (400)
Details: Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port.
None 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.
None 1
1 (Internal) 1
1 1
1 None
N/A 1

Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 2.0 15" 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

C$2899 N/A
N/A US$2499

Original Prices - Europe

N/A €2179
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€2149 €2139
N/A €2699
N/A €2139
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€2599 N/A
CHF 3'699 £1779

Original Prices - Asia

RMB 24,900 N/A
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¥309,800 N/A
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Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$3999 NZ$4689

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