Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.66 17” Mid 2010 Specs

MacBook Pro – BTO/CTO – MacBookPro6,1 – A1297

Apple MacBook Pro 17" Mid 2010 Specs

About this Mac

This device is a BTO/CTO device which is nearly identical to MC024LL/A. We have listed this device separately as it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base model. This has been done to make it easier to catalog as well as easier to read.

Midway through 2010, Apple introduced a new MacBook Pro line-up powered by “Intel Core i7” processors. The first in the line-up is the MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.66 GHz 17-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 MacBook Pro can be found below.

Processor

2.66 GHZCore i7

Ram

4 GB

Apple MacBook Pro 17" Mid 2010 Specs
Storage

500 GB Hard Drive

Battery Life

8 – 9 Hours

Storage

The hard drive storage is increased to 500 GB capacity which is almost doubled from the previous year. This Macbook Pro 17″ can be upgraded to any 2.5″ hard drive or solid state drive (SSD).

Screen Size and Resolution

This version of the MacBook Pro comes in with a 17’ screen. The default display is the TFT active-matrix “glossy” display (1920×1200 native resolution). It also is available via custom configuration with an “antiglare” display for an additional $50 USD.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

This MacBook Pro comes pre-installed with MacOS X 10.6.3 (10D2063a) and runs on a 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 I7-620M (Arrandale) processor. The two graphics processors shipped with the device are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 512 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 4 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 95-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. However, 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 (10D2063a) 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 0.98 x 15.47 x 10.51 in 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
  • 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

Screen Size and Resolution

Memory

Screen Size

17 inches

Level 1 Cache

32k/32k x 2

Resolution

1920×1200

Level 2/Level 3 Cache

256k x 2, 4MB

Processor

RAM Type

PC3-8500 DDR3

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 i7 (I7-620M)

RAM Slots

2

Processor Upgrade

Soldered

Motherboard RAM

None

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

2.5 GT/s*

Video Card

GeForce 330M

Cache Bus Speed

2.66 GHz (Built-in)

VRAM Type

GDDR3

ROM/Firmware

EFI

Standard VRAM

512 MB

EFI Architecture

64-Bit

Maximum VRAM

512 MB

Storage

Inclusive Features and Ports

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

Type

95 W h Li-Poly

USB Port 2.0

3

Battery Life

8 – 9 hours

FireWire 800

1

Description

Keyboard

Full-size

Case Type

Notebook

Inclusive Input

Trackpad (Inertial)

Form Factor

MacBook Pro (Unibody)

SD Card Slot

One

Apple Order No

BTO/CTO

Microphone

1

Apple Subfamily

Mid-2010 17”

Headphone

1

Apple Model Number

A1297 (EMC 2352)

Sound Out

1

Model ID

MacBook Pro 6.1

Power Adapter

1

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