The 15.4" MacBook Pro Notebook Computer from Apple is a powerful Macintosh computer, in a portable form factor. Housed in a sleek glass and aluminum enclosure, it features a keyboard with an ambient light sensor and backlit keys.
The computer's glossy widescreen display features a resolution of 1440 x 900, ideal for photographers working on the go, or for video editors cutting 720p video. The computer is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, includes 4GB of RAM, and features 802.11n Airport Extreme Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the SuperDrive DVD burner. The 320GB 7200rpm hard drive provides ample storage space.
All this hardware runs on Apple's OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system with Rosetta technology. This allows you to seamlessly run legacy applications as well as Universal Binaries that have been designed to run on both PowerPC and Intel chips, making the MacBook Pro a great choice for any creative professional.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor |
| Cache | L2: 6MB |
| System Bus | 1066MHz |
| Memory |
Slots: 2x SO-DIMM Type: PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3 RAM Installed: 4GB (2x2GB) Capacity: 4GB main memory |
| Display |
Type: Active Matrix Glossy TFT-LCD with LED Backlight Size: 15.4" Native Resolution: 1440 x 900 Supported Resolutions: 1440 x 900 (native), 1280 x 800, 1152 x 720, 1024 x 640, and 800 x 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 x 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 x 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched External Resolutions: Up to 2560 x 1600 |
| Graphics Display Card |
Interface: Hybrid Graphics System (PCI Express/Integrated) Installed: nVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM; nVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory Internal Resolutions: Up to 1440 x 900 External Resolutions: Up to 2560 x 1600 Dual Display: Yes Video Mirroring: Yes |
| Storage and Expansion | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Bays: 1x Installed: 320GB 7200rpm Type: SATA |
| Optical Drive |
8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD |
| Expansion Slot | 1x ExpressCard/34 slot |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports |
1x FireWire-800 2x USB 2.0 |
| Display Output |
1x Mini DisplayPort DVI, VGA, or Dual-Link DVI available via optional adapters |
| Audio |
2x Integrated Stereo Speakers 1x Integrated Omnidirectional Microphone (located under left speaker grille) 1x Combo Analog Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out 1x Combo Analog Line-In/Optical Digital Audio In Supports Apple Stereo Headset with microphone |
| Flash Media Slot | None |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Wired |
Network: 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Modem: None |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi: Airport Extreme 802.11n Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1+EDR |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard |
| Security | Kensington Cable Lock Slot |
| Keyboard | Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement) |
| Pointing Device | Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities |
| Battery | Removable 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery; Charge indicator LEDs located on left side of notebook's casing |
| Power Requirements |
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements AC: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz Consumption: 85W |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 50-95°F (10-35°C) Humidity: 0-90%, non-condensing Maximum Altitude: 10,000' (3048 m) Storage Temperature: -13-113°F (-24-45°C) Humidity: 0-90%, non-condensing Maximum Altitude: 15,000' (4572 m) Shipping Maximum Altitude: 35,000' (10,688 m) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 14.35 x 0.95 x 9.82" (36.4 x 2.41 x 24.9cm) |
| Weight | 5.5 lb (2.49kg) |