Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.6 17" (SR) Specs
Identifiers: Mid/Late 2007, 2.4GHz* - BTO/CTO - MacBookPro3,1 - A1229 - 2137
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The MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.6 17-Inch (Santa Rosa) technically is a "build-to-order" configuration of the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 17-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 17-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 17" widescreen "matte" or "glossy" CCFL-backlit 1680x1050 TFT active-matrix display (a higher-resolution 1920x1200 display also is available by custom configuration).
Externally, the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 17-Inch (Santa Rosa) effectively is identical to the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 17" that it replaced -- 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" model supports 802.11n by default), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire "400" port, Firewire "800" port, three USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out.
Internally, however, the "Santa Rosa" model uses 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 results in an extra fifteen minutes of estimated battery life).
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.
Please note that unlike the 15-Inch "Santa Rosa" models, the 17-Inch system has a traditional CCFL backlit display rather than an LED-backlit display.
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.
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 MacBookPro3,1 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: |
2.6 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 |
| 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* |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| 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 |
| Built-in Display: |
17.0" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1680x1050* |
| Details: |
17.0" color "matte" or "glossy" widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1680 by 1050 native resolution. Apple reports that the default display also supports "1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 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; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched".
*A higher-resolution 1920x1200 display also was available by custom order. Apple reports that this display additionally supports "1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 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: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400), 1 (800) |
| Details: |
Three 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 17" |
| Apple Order No: |
BTO/CTO |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mid/Late 2007, 2.4GHz* |
| Apple Model No: |
A1229 (EMC 2137) |
Model ID: |
MacBookPro3,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1229 Model Number, the 2137 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: |
68 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
5.75 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple estimates 5.75 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 15.4 x 10.4 |
Avg. Weight: |
6.8 lbs. (3.08 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.59 cm, 39.2 cm, 26.5 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$3049 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$900-US$1050 |
| 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).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.6 17" (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$3049 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Netherlands: |
N/A |
Norway: |
N/A |
| Sweden: |
N/A |
Switzerland: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
N/A |
Singapore: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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