MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.6 15" (SR) Specs (Mid/Late 2007, 2.4/2.2GHz*, BTO/CTO, MacBookPro3,1, A1226, 2136) @ EveryMac.com

Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.6 15" (SR) Specs

Identifiers: Mid/Late 2007, 2.4/2.2GHz* - BTO/CTO - MacBookPro3,1 - A1226 - 2136

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Apple MacBook Pro The MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.6 15-Inch (Santa Rosa) technically is a "build-to-order" configuration of the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 15-Inch (Santa Rosa), but also is documented as a separate model for reader convenience. Other than processor, these two models are identical.

The Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.6 15-Inch (Santa Rosa) features a 2.6 GHz "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7800), with two independent processor "cores", a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, an 800 MHz frontside bus, 2.0 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, a 160 GB (5400 RPM) hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and an 8X dual-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes a NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI functionality, and a new heralded "mercury-free power-efficient LED-backlit" 15.4" widescreen 1440x900 "matte" or "glossy" TFT active-matrix display.

WIth the exception of the display, the 15-Inch "Santa Rosa" MacBook Pro models effectively are identical externally to the previously released "Core 2 Duo" systems -- with the same fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that adjusts keyboard illumination and screen brightness, "scrolling TrackPad", "MagSafe" power connector, integrated iSight video camera (although it is an unadvertised 1.3 megapixels), and included Apple Remote. Connectivity includes the same ExpressCard/34 slot, AirPort Extreme (although the "Santa Rosa" models have 802.11n enabled by default), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire "400" port, Firewire "800" port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out.

Internally, however, the "Santa Rosa" models use a more advanced architecture with a faster frontside bus (800 MHz compared to 667 MHz), additional RAM capacity (4 GB instead of 3 GB), a faster graphics processor (NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT instead of the ATI Mobility Radeon X1600), and superior power management (including a dynamically adjustable frontside bus, which when combined with the backlit LED display on 15-inch models results in an extra hour of estimated battery life). The 15-Inch "Santa Rosa" systems also have a slightly faster dual-layer SuperDrive (8X compared to 6X).

Beginning November 1, 2007, Apple also offered this model with a 2.6 GHz "Core 2 Duo" (T7800) processor via custom configuration for an additional US$250.

Also see:

What are the differences between the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo Santa Rosa models?
What is the difference between the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo Santa Rosa models and the previous MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models that they replaced?

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Introduction Date:

November 1, 2007

Discontinued Date:

February 26, 2008

Details:

The "Introduction Date" commonly refers to the date a model was introduced via press release, although this custom configuration was released without one. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2007.

Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Geekbench:

3377/3757*

Details:

*These Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively.

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Processor Speed:

2.6 GHz

Processor Type:

Core 2 Duo (T7800)

Details:

The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (T7800) 65 nm "Merom" processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.

Also see: How much faster are the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo "Mid-2007/Santa Rosa" models compared to the "Core 2 Duo" models that they replaced?

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

Also see: Is the CPU on the MacBook Pro upgradable?

System Bus Speed:

800 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

2.6 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

800 MHz frontside bus. The system bus in this model can be dynamically "downclocked" to conserve battery life.

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

Also see: Does the MacBook Pro have a ROM or BIOS?

L1 Cache:

32k/32k

L2/L3 Cache:

4 MB (on chip)

Details:

Includes a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.

RAM Type:

PC2-5300 DDR2

Min. RAM Speed:

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?

Standard RAM:

2 GB

Maximum RAM:

6 GB*

Details:

2 GB installed as two 1 GB modules. No slots free.

*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM but third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 GB of RAM using one 2 GB and one 4 GB memory module.

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Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

Details:

N/A

Video Card:

GeForce 8600M GT

VRAM Type:

GDDR3 SDRAM

Details:

The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM uses a 16 lane PCI Express bus.

Standard VRAM:

256 MB

Maximum VRAM:

256 MB

Details:

N/A

Built-in Display:

15.4" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

1440x900

Details:

15.4" color "matte" or "glossy" "mercury-free power-efficient LED-backlit" widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution.

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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2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring

2nd Max. Resolution:

2560x1600

Details:

Simultaneously supports native resolution on the internal display and a maximum of 2560x1600 on an external display.

Standard Hard Drive:

160 GB (5400 RPM)

Int. HD Interface:

Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s)

Details:

This model also can be configured with a 120 GB 5400 RPM, 160 GB 7200 RPM, or 200 GB 4200 RPM hard drive.

The hard drive uses a Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) bus.

Standard Optical:

8X DL "SuperDrive"

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

Apple reports that the 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum 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 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, DVD+RW; 24x CD."

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

10/100/1000Base-T

Details:

An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was offered for US$49.

Standard AirPort:

802.11a/b/g/n

Standard Bluetooth:

2.0+EDR

Details:

AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+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:

1 (400), 1 (800)

Details:

Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port, one Firewire "800" port.

Expansion Slots:

ExpressCard/34

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

One ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.

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

Incl. Keyboard:

Full-size

Incl. Input:

Trackpad

Details:

Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and [an] embedded numeric keypad." It also includes a fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that automatically "measures ambient light and works with integrated software to adjust keyboard illumination and screen brightness based on user preferences".

The trackpad supports "two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag".

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

MacBook Pro

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

BTO/CTO

Apple Subfamily:

Mid/Late 2007, 2.4/2.2GHz*

Details:

As this model technically is a custom configuration of the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 15" (Santa Rosa), it does not have its own order number.

Apple Model No:

A1226 (EMC 2136)

Model ID:

MacBookPro3,1

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the A1226 Model Number, the 2136 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro3,1 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:

60 W h Li-Poly

Battery Life:

6 Hours

Details:

Apple estimates six hours of battery life, but notes that this "depends on configuration and use."

Also see: How long is the battery life of the MacBook Pro in real-world tests?

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.4.9 (8Q1058)

Maximum MacOS:

Current*

Details:

*This system can run the latest version of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion," although it does not support the AirDrop or AirPlay Mirroring features. It is not supported booting into 64-bit mode when running Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard." It does support "OpenCL" and Grand Central Dispatch. 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 (32-Bit, 64-Bit)**

Details:

*Apple's Boot Camp only supports the 32-Bit version of Windows XP SP2 or higher.

**Apple formally does not support Windows beyond the 32-Bit version of 7 on this model. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for the 64-bit version of Windows 7 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-Bit and 64-Bit version of the operating system with appropriate drivers. MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" is required to run Windows 7 via Boot Camp.

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:

1.0 x 14.1 x 9.6

Avg. Weight:

5.4 lbs. (2.45 kg)

Details:

In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.59 cm, 35.7 cm, 24.3 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$2749

Est. Current Retail:

US$750-US$950

Details:

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).

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Video (Monitor):

1 (DVI)

Floppy (Ext.):

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).

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

2 (2.0)

Firewire:

1 (400), 1 (800)

Details:

Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port, one Firewire "800" port.

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

No internal modem. External Apple USB modem offered for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

Details:

S-video output provided by optional adapter (sold separately).

Microphone:

1 (Internal)

Sound In:

Details:

Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio in.

Sound Out:

Headphone:

Details:

Single Optical digital audio out port doubles as a headphone jack.

Security (Lock):

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

N/A

Power Adapter:

Details:

100V-240V AC, 85W "MagSafe" power adapter. Also see: What is the "Magsafe" power connector? How does it work? How was it designed to not cause data loss?

Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.6 15" (SR) 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:

N/A

United States:

US$2749

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

N/A

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

N/A

Germany:

N/A

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

N/A

Netherlands:

N/A

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

N/A

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

N/A

United Kingdom:

N/A

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

N/A

Japan:

N/A

Singapore:

N/A

Taiwan:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

N/A

New Zealand:

N/A

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