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MacBook Pro Specifications Page - April, 2010 And June, 2009, 13 Inch MacBook Pros Compared

The Table below shows the major specifications and features for Apple MacBook Pros. Different configurations for the MacBook Pros are based on Apple's Online Store and MacBook Pro pages. Vendors' configurations may vary.

Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced



Major technological changes from last, Generation MacBook Pros

All
1) NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor
2) Now capable of HDMI output (requires adapter, sold separately)
3) Built-in lithium-polymer battery goes from 58-watt-hour to 63.5-watt-hour
4) Battery life increases from 7 hours up to 10 hours

13 Inch MacBook Pro Hi-End - MC374LL/A
1) Processor speed increases from 2.53GHz to 2.66GHz
2) Hard drive capacity increases from 250GB to 320GB

13 Inch MacBook Pro Low-End
- MC375LL/A
1) Processor speed increases from 2.26GHz to 2.4GHz
2) Hard drive capacity increases from 160GB to 250GB

April, 2010, 13 Inch MacBook Pro Compared
MacBook Pro
Model/GHz

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MC374LL/A

13.3" Screen

2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor - MC375LL/A

13.3" Screen

Cache

3MB on-chip shared L2 cache

3MB on-chip shared L2 cache

Price Information

MSRP: $1,199
MSRP: $1,499

Bus Speed
(Mhz)

1066MHz frontside bus
1066MHz frontside bus

RAM
(MAX)

4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB

2 RAM Slots

4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB

2 RAM Slots

Graphics Support

NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors



NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Expansion
Slots

Hard Drive

250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
320GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm

Optical Drive

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Communication

Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet

AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet

AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology

Connectivity

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 800 Port

Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)

Combined headphone/line in (supports digital output)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 800 Port

Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)

Combined headphone/line in (supports digital output)

 Screen

13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors 1280 by 800 resolution

2560 x 1600 support on external display

13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors 1280 by 800 resolution

2560 x 1600 support on external display

Battery
Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 10 hours of battery life
Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 10 hours of battery life
OS
10.6.3 Snow Leopard
10.6.3 Snow Leopard
Weight
4.5 pounds (2.04 kg)
4.5 pounds (2.04 kg)
Notes

Built-in iSight camera

Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Built-in full-size backlit keyboard

Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities


60W MagSafe Power Adapter

Precision aluminum unibody

Optional 320GB or 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive, or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive

Other Configurable Options

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Built-in iSight camera

Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Built-in full-size backlit keyboard

Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities


60W MagSafe Power Adapter

Precision aluminum unibody

Optional 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive, or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive


Other Configurable Options

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June, 2009, 13 Inch MacBook Pro Compared
Date Announced

June, 2009

June, 2009

MacBook Pro
Model/GHz

2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB990LL/A

13" Screen

2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB991LL/A

13" Screen

Cache

L2 cache - 3MB @ Full Processor Speed (Shared)

L2 cache - 3MB @ Full Processor Speed (Shared)

Price Information

MSRP: $1,199
MSRP: $1,499

Bus Speed
(Mhz)

1066MHz frontside bus
1066MHz frontside bus

RAM
(MAX)

2GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; support up to 8GB

2 RAM Slots

4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB

2 RAM Slots

Graphics Support

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolution

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolution

Expansion
Slots

Hard Drive

160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm

Optical Drive

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Communication

Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet

Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate

Connectivity

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 800 Port

Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately)

Combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 800 Port

Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately)

Combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in)

 Screen

13.3-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen
1280 x 800 pixels

2560 x 1600 support on external display

13.3-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen
1280 x 800 pixels

2560 x 1600 support on external display

Battery
Built-in 58-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 7 hours of battery life
Built-in 58-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 7 hours of battery life
OS
10.5 Leopard
10.5 Leopard
Weight
4.5 pounds (2.04 kg)
4.5 pounds (2.04 kg)
Notes

Built-in iSight camera

Built-in full-size backlit keyboard

Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system

Precision aluminum unibody

Optional 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive

Other Configurable Options

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Built-in iSight camera

Built-in full-size backlit keyboard

Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord

Precision aluminum unibody

Optional 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive

Other Configurable Options

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