Apple MacBook “Core 2 Duo” 2.0 13″ White Specs
Identifiers: MacBook – MA700LL/A – MacBook2,1 – A1181
About this Mac
The Apple MacBook 13 inch Core 2 Duo went on sale May 16, 2006. This marked the end of the PowerBookdevice line and began a new era in Apple’s product line-up. The original MacBook is an icon of technology and shows how far Apple has progressed since it began. With a core 2 duo processor (T7200), the MacBook revolutionized the personal computer industry. The MacBook was the first Apple notebook to feature non-mirrored external display capabilities. The device specifications and capabilities for this device can be found below.
2.0 GHZCore 2 Duo
1 GB
80GB Hard Drive
6 Hours
Storage
The device comes with a 80.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with “Sudden Motion Sensor” that was incorporated in the previous PowerBook and iBook lines to ensure the safety of your data. This is a crucial feature in allowing MacBooks to be portable yet reliable.
Screen Size and Resolution
The MacBook has a 13.3” widescreen that incorporates a TFT active-matrix “glossy display”. Itfeatures a backlight that is 79% brighter than the iBook that preceded it. It also supports a 1280×800 Native Resolution along with other resolution options such as 1024×768, 1152×720 etc.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple MacBook 13 inch Core 2 Duo comes with a pre-installed MacOS X 10.4.8, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (T7200) and the Intel GMA 950 integrated “graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with the main memory”.
Memory & Architecture
Applications of its time were guaranteed to run well with a 4 MB Level 2 cache plus a 667 MHz frontside bus with 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) for its RAM. This is all centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook comes with a 55-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can last as long as 6 hours. It can last approximately 2.5 hours when using DVD and 3.5 hours when your wireless is on.
Upgradeability
This MacBook can be upgraded from 1 GB RAM to up to 4 GB RAM. However it will utilize 3 GB of the RAM due to memory overlap possibilities as a result of its 64-Bit architecture. Because of this, the official recommended maximum RAM upgrade size is fixed at 2 GB of RAM. The operating system of the MacBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.4.8 to up to MacOS X 10.7.5. It can also run Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and accommodates operating systems as recent as the Windows 7 (32-Bit). With dimensions of 1.08 in × 12.78 in × 8.92 in and weight of 5.2 lbs (2.36 KG) the MacBook 13 Inch Core 2 Duo (2.0 GHz) 2006 this device is both portable and powerful.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive to allow you to burn items to your CD-RW and CD-R’s and read items off your DVD. The drive is reliable and can handle various high capacity data sessions
- AirPort Extreme (802.11g) allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- A Gigabit Ethernet is provided for your Local Area Network (LAN) connections
- One FireWire “400” port is provided allowing data transfer to and from external hard drives, video cameras and sound cards at speeds of up to 400 megabits per second
- Two USB 2.0 ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
- Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
- Video out (mini-DVI) this allows for maximum resolution of 1920×1200 for 2nd display support either dual or mirroring your built-in 13.3” display
- Scrolling TrackPad allowing for clicking, double-clicking and dragging without the need of an external mouse
Also included are:
- Inbuilt iSight video camera
- Apple Remote for Apple Front Row software
- MagSafe power connector
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Introduced: May 16, 2006 |
Discontinued: November 8, 2006 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
13.3 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
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Resolution |
1280×800 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
4 MB (on chip) |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
PC2-5300 DDR2 |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
667 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
1 GB |
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Speed |
2.0 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
4 GB |
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Type |
Core 2 Duo (T7200) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
667 MHz |
Video Card |
Intel GMA 950 |
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Cache Bus Speed |
2.0 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
64 MB |
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EFI Architecture |
32-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
64 MB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
80 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
6X DL “SuperDrive” |
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Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
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Storage Dimensions |
2.5” (9.5 mm) |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11a/b/g |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
2.0+EDR |
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Type |
55 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 2.0 |
2 |
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Battery Life |
2.5-6 hours |
FireWire 400 |
1 |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad |
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Form Factor |
MacBook |
S-Video Output |
1 |
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Apple Order No |
MA700LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
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Apple Subfamily |
MacBook |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1181 (EMC 2121) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBook 2.1
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Power Adapter |
1 |
