Detailed System Specifications Compiled by OWC

(Early 2009)

Technical Specifications

Size and weight

15-inch MacBook Pro

Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
Weight: 5.5 pounds (2.49 kg)¹

17-inch MacBook Pro

Height: 0.98 inch (2.50 cm)
Width: 15.47 inches (39.3 cm)
Depth: 10.51 inches (26.7 cm)
Weight: 6.6 pounds (2.99 kg)¹

Connections and expansion

MagSafe power port
Gigabit Ethernet port
One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
15-inch MacBook Pro: Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
17-inch MacBook Pro: Three USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Mini DisplayPort
Audio line in
Audio line out
ExpressCard/34 slot
Kensington lock slot

Communications

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio

Built-in stereo speakers
Built-in omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
Combined optical digital input/analog line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/analog line out (minijack)
Supports Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

Environmental status

MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Arsenic-free glass
BFR-free internal components
PVC-free internal cables
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
EPEAT Gold rating

Display

15-inch MacBook Pro

15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors

Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

17-inch MacBook Pro

17-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors; optional antiglare display

Supported resolutions: 1920 by 1200 (native), 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 pixels at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 pixels at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

Graphics and video support

15-inch MacBook Pro

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor; 256MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.4GHz configuration; 512MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.53GHz and 2.8GHz configurations
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory³

17-inch MacBook Pro

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor; 512MB of GDDR3 memory
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory³

All Models

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Mini DisplayPort
Built-in iSight camera

Video output options

DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (optional)

Input

Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Processor and memory

15-inch MacBook Pro

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed; or 2.53GHz or 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) or 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

17-inch MacBook Pro

2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed; or 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB

Storage

15-inch MacBook Pro

250GB or 320GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive⁴
Optional 250GB or 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive⁴
Optional 128GB solid-state drive⁴

17-inch MacBook Pro

320GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive⁴
Optional 320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive⁴
Optional 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive⁴

Graphics and video support

8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD

Battery and power⁵

15-inch	17-inch

Removable 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery	Built-in 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
MagSafe power port

Electrical and operating requirements

Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
DC input: 18.5 Vdc, 4.6A maximum
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F
(10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F
(-24° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Installed software

Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

What’s in the box

MacBook Pro
Display cleaning cloth
5W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
Install/restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation

Configurations

	15.4-inch: 2.4GHz (MB470LL/A)	15-inch: 2.53GHz (MB471LL/A)	17-inch: 2.66GHz (MB604LL/A)
Enclosure	Precision aluminum unibody
Processor	2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo	2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo	2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
L2 cache	3MB shared	6MB shared
System bus	1066MHz
Memory	2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB	4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB	4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB
Hard drive⁴	250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm	320GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive	8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor; and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory³
Graphics memory	256MB GDDR3	512MB GDDR3
Video	Built-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Display	15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1440-by-900 resolution		17-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1920-by-1200 resolution
Expansion	Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)		Three USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
Audio	Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital input/analog line in, combined optical digital output/analog line out
Networking	Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Wireless	Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)2; built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Hardware accessories	85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Limited warranty and service	Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256MB.
GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
For the 15-inch MacBook Pro: Testing conducted by Apple in October 2008 using preproduction 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo-based MacBook Pro units with a Better Battery Life setting. For the 17-inch MacBook Pro: Testing conducted by Apple in December 2008 using preproduction 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo-based MacBook Pro units with a Better Battery Life setting. Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%.