Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13" (Mid-2010) Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2010 - MC516LL/A - MacBook7,1 - A1342 - 2395*
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The MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13-Inch (White Polycarbonate "Unibody" - Mid-2010) features a 2.4 GHz GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (P8600) -- with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip -- a 3 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) installed in pairs (two 1 GB modules), a 250 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, and an 8X DL "SuperDrive." For graphics, it has a NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256 MB of SDRAM "shared with main memory" driving a 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix LED-backlit "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution).
Like its predecessor, this model uses a polycarbonate "glossy white unibody" case design with a "non-skid" rubberized bottom surface. However, external improvements compared to its predecessor include a new "inertial" multi-touch trackpad and a redesigned "MagSafe" power safe connector.
Internally, like its predecessor, it has an integrated battery design that is not intended to be replaced by the end user, but battery life has been increased to an estimated 10 hours of runtime. It has a faster processor and improved graphics as well.
Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, a single audio in/out port, and a Mini DisplayPort that passes an audio as well as a video signal and supports an external display at 2560x1600. It does not have a Firewire port or IR to support a remote.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the White "Mid-2010" MacBook and the White "Late 2009" MacBook that it replaced?
- What are the differences between the 13-Inch White "Mid-2010" MacBook and the also 13-Inch "Mid-2010" MacBook Pro and "Mid-2009" MacBook Air models?
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| Introduction Date: |
May 18, 2010 |
Discontinued Date: |
February 8, 2012* |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" typically refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. In this case, Apple stopped selling this model to the consumer channel on July 20, 2011 and stopped selling it to the education market on February 8, 2012.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2010. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
3340/3646* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively.
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the MacBook7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Speed: |
2.4 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (P8600) |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (P8600) 45 nm "Penryn" processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster is the "Mid-2010" MacBook than the MacBook it replaced? How fast is it compared to the 13-Inch "Mid-2010" MacBook Pro? |
| Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the White "Unibody" MacBook? |
| System Bus Speed: |
1066 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
1066 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
3 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 3 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3-8500 DDR3 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
1066 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the White "Unibody" MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Standard RAM: |
2 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
16 GB* |
| Details: |
2 GB of RAM is installed as two 1 GB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM, but third-parties have determined that it actually supports 8 GB of RAM running Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" and 16 GB of RAM running OS X 10.7.5 "Lion" or higher and the latest EFI update.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
GeForce 320M |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 320M that shares memory with the system. |
| Standard VRAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Details: |
Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB". |
| Built-in Display: |
13.3" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1280x800 |
| Details: |
13.3" color widescreen TFT active-matrix LED-backlit "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; [and] 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio".
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
2560x1600 |
| Details: |
The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
250 GB (5400 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Details: |
320 GB and 500 GB hard drives also were offered via build-to-order for an additional US$50 and US$150, respectively.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the White "Unibody" MacBook? |
| Standard Optical: |
8X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this slot-loading "SuperDrive" (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) has a maxium write speed of "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" and a maximum read speed of "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". |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.1+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
No expansion slots or bays provided. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad (4 Finger) |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)." It does not have an embedded numeric keypad.
The glass "multi-touch" trackpad "supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities." |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook (White Unibody) |
| Details: |
This MacBook uses a white "unibody" case design molded as single piece of polycarbonate with a "catchless" magnetic latch. |
| Apple Order No: |
MC516LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mid-2010 |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1342 (EMC 2395*) |
Model ID: |
MacBook7,1 |
| Details: |
*Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification.
Also see: All Macs with the A1342 Model Number, the 2395* EMC Number, and the MacBook7,1 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: |
63.5 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
10 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model has a "built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" that provides "up to 10 hours of wireless productivity".
Also see: What is the battery life of the White "Mid-2010" MacBook? Is it possible to swap the higher-capacity battery out of this model and into an older MacBook? |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.6.3 (10D2162) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
*This system can run the latest version of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion," although it does not support AirPlay Mirroring functionality (which also requires an Apple TV 2nd Gen or later). When running Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" it is not supported booting in 64-bit mode. Please also note that OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as neither supports the "Rosetta" environment. |
| Minimum Windows: |
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
7 (64-Bit)** |
| Details: |
*Apple's Boot Camp only supports the 32-Bit version of Windows XP SP2 or higher.
**Apple formally supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 on this model.
Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7? Which are supported by Apple's Boot Camp? |
| 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?
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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
1.08 x 13.00 x 9.12 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.7 lbs (2.13 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.74 cm, 33.0 cm, 23.17 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$999* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$800-US$900 |
| Details: |
*From July 20, 2011 to February 8, 2012, Apple sold this model new to the education channel for US$899.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13" (Mid-2010) in 24 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 America
| Canada: |
C$1049 |
United States: |
US$999* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€999 |
Belgium: |
€999 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 7,799 |
Finland: |
€999 |
| France: |
€999 |
Germany: |
€999 |
| Ireland: |
€999 |
Italy: |
€999 |
| Netherlands: |
€999 |
Norway: |
NOK 8.490 |
| Portugal: |
€999 |
Spain: |
€989 |
| Sweden: |
SEK 9.495 |
Switzerland: |
CHF 1'299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 7,998 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$7,588 |
| Japan: |
¥94,800 |
Singapore: |
S$1,488 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1249 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1749 |
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