Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 2.16 17" Specs (MA092LL/A)
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Upon first glance, the Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 2.16 17-Inch looks quite similar to the PowerBook G4/1.67 17" (HR) that it replaced, but the MacBook Pro is powered by an Intel "Core Duo" processor. This model features a 2.16 GHz Intel "Core Duo" processor (T2600), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 2 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, 1.0 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300), a 120.0 GB hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and an 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory and dual-link DVI functionality, and a 17.0" widescreen TFT active-matrix display (1680x1050 native) that Apple states is 36% brighter than the display provided by its predecessor.
Like its predecessor, the MacBook Pro 2.16 17" has the same fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that automatically "measures ambient light" that adjusts keyboard illumination and screen brightness, the same "scrolling TrackPad", and the same AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire "400" port, Firewire "800" port, and optical digital audio in/out.
However, the MacBook Pro 2.16 17" drops the S-video out port and internal modem, adds an extra USB 2.0 port (for a total of three), and substitutes an ExpressCard/34 expansion slot for the Type I/II PC card slot. The MacBook Pro models also include a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row software, and the "MagSafe" power connector that safely disconnects if someone trips over the cord.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the MacBook Pro 17-Inch and the PowerBook G4 that it replaced?
- What are the differences between the MacBook Pro 15-Inch and MacBook Pro 17-Inch models?
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| Introduction Date: |
April 24, 2006 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 24, 2006 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: |
Core Duo (T2600) |
Processor Speed: |
2.16 GHz |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core Duo" (T2600) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast is the MacBook Pro 2.16 17" compared to the MacBook Pro 15" models? |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: Is the CPU on the MacBook Pro upgradable? |
| System Bus Speed: |
667 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.16 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
667 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Also see: Does the MacBook Pro have a ROM or BIOS? |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
2 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 2 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: |
1.0 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
2.0 GB |
| Details: |
1.0 GB installed as a single module. One slot free.
Also see: Is the 2 GB maximum RAM capacity for the MacBook Pro a true limit? Would it support 4 GB of RAM if I installed dual 2 GB SO-DIMMs?
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| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
Radeon X1600 |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR3 SDRAM |
| Details: |
The ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 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" widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1680 by 1050 native resolution. A "glossy" display also was available by custom order.
Apple reports that each 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; [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched." |
| 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: |
120 GB (5400 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA/100 |
| Details: |
100 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive configuration available.
Hard drive uses a Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) bus. |
| Standard Optical: |
8X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum write speed of "8x DVD-R and DVD+R; 4x DVD-RW and DVD+RW; 2.4 DVD+R (double layer), 24x CD-R; [and] 16x CD-RW" and read speed of "8x DVD-ROM (single layer); 6x DVD-ROM (double layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW; 4x DVD+R (double layer); [and] 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 |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard. |
| 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.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| 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 Model No: |
MA092LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
MacBook Pro 17-Inch |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
A1151 |
Machine Model: |
MacBookPro1,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
68 W/Hr Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
5.5 Hours |
| Details: |
Battery life as provided by Apple. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.6 (8I2032) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X as of the date last updated (see bottom of page). |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: |
Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run MacOS 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. (3.1 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.59 cm, 39.2 cm, 26.5 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$2799 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$1800-US$1950 |
| 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. |
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