Apple MacBook Pro MC372LL/A “Core i5″ 2.53 15” Mid 2010 Specs
MacBookPro6,2 – A1286
About this Mac
Midway through 2010, Apple introduced a new MacBook Pro line-up powered by “Intel Core i5” processors. The first in the line-up is the MacBook Pro “Core i5” 2.53 GHz 15-inch. One of the main features of this device includes that it comes with two graphics processors built into it. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (provides better graphics) and Intel HD Graphics (provides better battery life). The switch between the two is determined by the operating system and depending on what applications are in use. A turbo boost for the processor speed is also supported on this system when there is a significant workload. Further device specifications and capabilities for this a1286 MacBook Pro can be found below.
2.53 GHZCore i5
4 GB
500 GB Hard Drive
8 – 9 Hours
Storage & Memory
The hard drive storage was increased to 500 GB capacity which is almost doubled from the previous year.
Screen Size and Resolution
This version of the MacBook Pro comes in with a 15.4’ screen, but also has a customizable display. The default display is the TFT active-matrix “glossy” display (1440×900 native resolution). For $100 USD you could get a custom “high-resolution glossy” 1680×1050 display and for $150 USD get a custom “high-resolution antiglare” 1680×1050 display.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Pro comes pre-installed with macOS X 10.6.3 (10D2094) and runs on a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 I5-540M (Arrandale) processor. The two graphics processors shipped with the device are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 256 MB of dedicated GDDR3 memory and Intel HD Graphics with 256 MB of RAM shared with the system.
Memory & Architecture
Your applications installed on the MacBook Pro are also guaranteed to runsmoothly with a 256k level 2 cache and a 3 MB Level 3 cache plus a 1066 MHz frontside bus with 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) for its RAM. All of this is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro comes with a 77.5-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 8 – 9 hours of wireless use. This battery configuration is the now commonnon-swappable type that is noted in more recent models.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro can be upgraded from 4 GB RAM up to 8 GB RAM. Many individuals noted that more than 4 GB of RAM would be most beneficial due to the nature of MacBook Pro users. The operating system of the MacBook Pro can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.6.3 (10D2094) to up to current MacOS X. It can also be a host to Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and accommodates operating systems as recent as the Windows 8.1 (64-Bit). This MacBook Pro comes with dimensions of 0.95 in × 14.35 in × 9.82 in and a weight of 5.6 lbs (2.54 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
- FireWire 800 port
- Gigabit Ethernet is provided for your Local Area Network (LAN) connections
- 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
- A Mini DisplayPort that supports an external display of 2560×1600 and can pass audio signals
- SD Card Slot
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
Introduced: April 13, 2010 |
Discontinued: February 24, 2011 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
15.4 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 2 |
Resolution |
1440×900 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x 2, 3MB |
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 |
2.53 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
8 GB |
Type |
Core i5 (I5-540M) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
2.5 GT/s* |
Video Card |
GeForce 330M |
Cache Bus Speed |
2.53 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
GDDR3 |
ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
256 MB |
EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
256 MB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
500 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 |
77.5 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 2.0 |
2 |
Battery Life |
8 – 9 hours |
FireWire 800 |
1 |
Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Inertial) |
Form Factor |
MacBook Pro (Unibody) |
SD Card Slot |
One |
Apple Order No |
MC372LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
Apple Subfamily |
Mid-2010 15” |
Headphone |
1 |
Apple Model Number |
A1286 (EMC 2353) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
MacBook Pro 6.2 |
Power Adapter |
1 |