Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A “Core 2 Duo” 2.66 17″ Unibody 2009
MacBookPro5,2 – A1297
About this Mac
The Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A 17-inch Core 2 Duo powered with a 2.66 GHz Intel processor (T9550) was released on January 6, 2009. Some of its distinguishing features include a 320 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive storage one FireWire 800 port. The trackpad is also enhanced with support for “multi-touch gesturing” (two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag). This is seen as the pinnacle of technology for apple products and really allowed the MacBook Pro to stand out. Further a1297 device specifications and capabilities for this MacBook Pro can be found below.
2.66 GHZCore 2 Duo
4 GB
320 GB Hard Drive
8 Hours
Storage
The device comes with an impressive 320.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with “Sudden Motion Sensor” to ensure the safety of your data in the event of any accidental damage.
Screen Size and Resolution
The MacBook Pro has a 17” anti-glare widescreen TFT active-matrix “glossy”with a native 1920×1200 resolution and ability to support other resolutions such as 1024×768, 800×600, 1280x 800, and 1152×720.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This iPhone is supported by a 64-bit processor named A13 Bionic, which features a six-core unit with two high-performance cores (running at 2.66 GHz) and 4 energy-efficient cores. Compared to previous processor models the A13 uses accelerator blocks to speed up graphic operations but at same time it has a lower power consumption. For that reason, the operating system IOS13 (upgradable to the latest version) can operate faster and can achieve much more precise details in applications related to maps, photo editing, videos, and selfies.
Memory & Architecture
Applications run smoothly due to the 6 MB of Level 2 cache plus a 1066 MHz frontside bus with 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500). All of this is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro has a 95-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 8 hours of wireless use. This is a marginal increase from the previous model, but still provides poor usage due to the high power consumption of the internal components.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro MB604LL/A can be upgraded from 4 GB RAM up to 8 GB RAM. The operating system of the MacBook Pro can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.5.6 (9G2141) to up to MacOS X 10.11.x. It can also host Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems as recent as Windows 7 (64-Bit). This MacBook Pro has dimensions of 0.98 in x 15.47 in x 10.51in and a weight of 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg).
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X DL “SuperDrive”
- AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) which allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- Gigabit Ethernet is provided for your Local Area Network (LAN) connections
- 3 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 2560×1600 for 2nd display support
- Scrolling TrackPad allowing for clicking, double-clicking and dragging without the need of an external mouse
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- Inbuilt iSight video camera
- The Apple remote became a US$19 option and not a standard feature
- MagSafe power connector
Introduced: January 6, 2009 |
Discontinued: October 14, 2008 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
17 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
Resolution |
1920×1200 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
6 MB on chip |
Processor |
RAM Type |
PC3-8500 DDR3 |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1066 MHz |
Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
4 GB |
Speed |
2.66 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
8 GB |
Type |
Core 2 Duo (T9550) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
1066 MHz |
Video Card |
GeForce 9600M GT |
Cache Bus Speed |
2.66 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
GDDR3 SDRAM |
ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
512 MB |
EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
512 MB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
320 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 (3 Gb/s) |
Standard Air Port |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
2.1+EDR |
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Type |
95 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 2.0 |
3 |
Battery Life |
8 hours |
FireWire |
1 (800) |
Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad |
Form Factor |
MacBook Pro |
S-Video Output |
None |
Apple Order No |
MB604LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
Apple Subfamily |
Early 2009 |
Headphone |
1 |
Apple Model Number |
A1297 (EMC 2272) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
MacBook Pro 5.2 |
Power Adapter |
1 |