MacBook Pro Specifications
Page - June, 2009 And April, 2010 15 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) New generation of Intel processors
2) Now have NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor
3) Now have Intel HD Graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
4) Automatic graphics switching between high and low performance graphics systems
5) Now capable of HDMI output (requires adapter, sold separately)
6) Slightly heavier
7) Built-in lithium-polymer battery goes from 73-watt-hour to 77.5-watt-hour
8) Battery life increases from 7 hours to 8 to 9 hours
15 Inch MacBook Pro Hi-End - MC373LL/A
1) Processor goes from Intel Core 2 Duo to Intel Core i7
2) Processor speed reduces from 2.8GHz to 2.66GHz
3) Price drops $100
15 Inch MacBook Pro Mid-Range - MC372LL/A
1) Processor goes from Intel Core 2 Duo to Intel Core i5
2) Processor speed reduces from 2.66GHz to 2.53GHz
3) Hard drive capacity increases from 320GB to 500GB
15 Inch MacBook Pro Low-End - MC371LL/A
1) Processor goes from Intel Core 2 Duo to Intel Core i5
2) Processor speed reduces from 2.53GHz to 2.4GHz
3) Hard drive capacity increases from 250GB to 320GB
3) Price increases $100
April, 2010 15 Inch MacBook Pros
MacBook Pro
Model/GHz
2.4GHz Intel Core i5 - MC371LL/A
15.4" Screen
2.53GHz Intel Core i5 - MC372LL/A
15.4" Screen
2.66GHz Intel Core i7 processor - MC373LL/A
15.4" Screen
Cache
3MB shared L3 cache
3MB shared L3 cache
4MB shared L3 cache
Price Information
MSRP: $1,799
MSRP: $1,999
MSRP: $2,199
Bus Speed
(Mhz)
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
4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB
2 RAM Slots
Graphics Support
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
Intel HD Graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Automatic graphics switching
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 GT 330M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
Intel HD Graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Automatic graphics switching
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 GT 330M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
Intel HD Graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Automatic graphics switching
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
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
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
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor 256MB of GDDR3 memory
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
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor; 512MB of GDDR3 memory
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
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The Table below shows the major specifications and features for Apple MacBook Pros. Different configurations for the MacBook Pros are based on Apple's