Apple MacBook “Core 2 Duo” 2.4 13″ Black Specs
Identifiers: MacBook – MB404LL/A – MacBook4,1 – A1181
About this Mac
The Apple MacBook 13 inch Core 2 Duo went on sale February 26, 2008. This marked the end of the PowerBookdevice line and began a new era in Apple’s product line-up. The original MacBook was and still is an icon of technology and how far forward Apple has progressed since its beginnings. With a Core 2 duo processor (T8300), the MacBook revolutionized the personal computer industry and thus, is still seen as a leader today! The MacBook was the first Apple notebook to feature non-mirrored external display capabilities. The device specifications and capabilities were brilliant for its day and even though the device is very limited in today’s regards, we still look favorably on the great machine it once was.
2.4 GHZCore 2 Duo
2 GB
250GB Hard Drive
4.5 Hours
Storage
The device comes with an impressive(in its time) 250.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with “Sudden Motion Sensor” that was incorporated in the previous PowerBook and iBook lines to ensure that safety of your data in event of any accidents. This was 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”. Itfeatured a backlight that was 79% brighter than the iBook that preceded it. It also supports a 1280×800 Native Resolution along with other resolution options like 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 10.5.2, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (T8300) and the Intel GMA X3100 integrated “graphics processor with 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with the main memory”.
Memory & Architecture
Applications of its time were guaranteed to run well with a 3 MB Level 2 cache plus a 667 MHz frontside bus with 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) for its RAM, all this is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook comes with a 55-watt-hour lithium polymer battery.For previous MacBook models, Apple provided estimated battery life for usage without wireless, with wireless, and for DVD playback, but for the “Early 2008” models, Apple decided to report one number – “4.5 hours of wireless productivity”.
Upgradability
This MacBook can be upgraded from2 GB RAM to up to 4 GB RAM however, will utilize just 3 GB of the RAM due to memory overlap possibilities as a result of its 64-Bit architecture. With this technicality considered, 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 10.5.2 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 1.08in×12.78in×8.92in and weight of 5.0 lbs (2.27 kg) the MacBook 13 Inch Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz) 2008 was and still is a very portable device that came with enough power to drive forward your workday.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive which allows you to both burn items to your CD-RW and CD-R’s and read items off your DVD. The drive was considered very reliable and thus could handle various high capacity data sessions
- AirPort Extreme (802.11g) which allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- 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
Introduced: February 26, 2008 |
Discontinued: October 14, 2008 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
13.3 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
Resolution |
1280×800 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
3MB on chip |
Processor |
RAM Type |
PC2-5300 DDR2 |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
667 MHz |
Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
2 GB |
Speed |
2.4 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
6 GB |
Type |
Core 2 Duo (T8300) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
800 MHz |
Video Card |
Intel GMAX3100 |
Cache Bus Speed |
2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
144 MB |
EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
144 MB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
250 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
8X DL “SuperDrive” |
Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
Storage Dimensions |
2.5” (9.5 mm) |
Standard Modem |
None |
Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11a/b/g |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
2.0+EDR |
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Type |
55 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 2.0 |
2 |
Battery Life |
4.5 Hours |
FireWire 400 |
1 |
Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad |
Form Factor |
MacBook |
S-Video Output |
1 |
Apple Order No |
MB404LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
Apple Subfamily |
MacBook |
Headphone |
1 |
Apple Model Number |
A1181 (EMC 2242) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
MacBook 4.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |