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Apple MacBook
Pro 17 Laptop - Model A1229: Make Offer
Storage: 250GB; RAM: 2GB; OSX Snow
Leopard; Condition: Excellent - Near Perfect; Standard
Specifications:
Details:
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The
"Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press
release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was
replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs
introduced in 2007.
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| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
3096* |
Details:
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*This number is an average of Geekbench 2 results as
submitted to the Geekbench website
for the stock configuration. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can
vary widely, but an average nevertheless can be useful to get a general
idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be
interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for
Macs with the MacBookPro3,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple
models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs
side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac
Comparison.
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| Processor
Speed: |
2.4 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (T7700) |
| Details: |
The
Intel "Core 2 Duo" (T7700) 65 nm "Merom" processor includes two
independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How
much faster are the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo "Mid-2007/Santa Rosa" models
compared to the "Core 2 Duo" models that they replaced? |
| Custom
Speeds: |
2.6 GHz |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
Details:
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Beginning
November
1,
2007,
Apple also offered this model with a 2.6 GHz "Core 2
Duo" (T7800) processor via custom configuration for an additional
US$250.
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| Processor
Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
Details:
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Also
see: Is
the CPU on the MacBook Pro upgradable?
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| System
Bus
Speed: |
800 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
Details:
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800 MHz
frontside bus. The system bus in this model can be dynamically
"downclocked" to conserve battery life.
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| ROM/Firmware
Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
Details:
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Also
see: Does
the MacBook Pro have a ROM or BIOS?
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| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
4 MB (on chip) |
Details:
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Includes
a
4
MB
shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.
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| RAM Type: |
PC2-5300 DDR2 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
667 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports
667
MHz
PC2-5300
DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How
do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook Pro? How much RAM of what type
does it support? |
| Standard
RAM: |
2.0 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
6 GB* |
| Details: |
2 GB
installed as two 1 GB modules. No slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM but third-parties
have been able to upgrade the system to 6 GB of RAM using one 2 GB and
one 4 GB memory module.
Also see: Actual
Max
RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard
RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video
Card: |
GeForce 8600M GT |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR3 SDRAM |
| Details: |
The
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM uses a 16 lane PCI
Express bus. |
| Standard
VRAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Built-in
Display: |
17.0" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1680x1050* |
| Details: |
17.0"
color "matte" or "glossy" widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a
1680 by 1050 native resolution. Apple reports that the default display
also supports "1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at
16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at
5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at
4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect
ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2
aspect ratio stretched".
*A higher-resolution 1920x1200 display also was available by custom
order. Apple reports that this display additionally supports "1680 by
1050, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10
aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4
aspect ratio stretched; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640
by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and
640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect
ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched".
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| 2nd
Display
Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
2560x1600 |
| Details: |
Simultaneously
supports
native
resolution
on the internal display and a maximum of
2560x1600 on an external display. |
| Standard
Hard
Drive: |
160 GB (5400 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
Details:
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This
model also can be configured with a 120 GB 5400 RPM, 160 GB 7200 RPM,
or 200 GB 4200 RPM hard drive.
The hard drive uses a Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) bus.
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| Standard
Optical: |
8X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple
reports that the 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a
maximum write speed of "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" and read
speed of "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." |
| Standard
Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
Details:
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An
external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was offered for US$49.
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| Standard
AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
Details:
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AirPort
Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.
Also see: What
is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?
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| USB Ports: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400), 1 (800) |
| Details: |
Three
480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port, one Firewire "800"
port.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion
Slots: |
ExpressCard/34 |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
One
ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.
Also see: What
is ExpressCard/34? Is it compatible with PC Cards? |
| Incl.
Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad |
Details:
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Apple
reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys,
including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement),
and [an] embedded numeric keypad." It also includes a fiber-optic-based
"ambient light sensor" that automatically "measures ambient light and
works with integrated software to adjust keyboard illumination and
screen brightness based on user preferences".
The trackpad supports "two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag".
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| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook Pro 17" |
| Apple
Order No: |
MA897LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mid/Late 2007, 2.4GHz* |
Details:
|
The
Apple order number should be unique to this system.
*Apple formally refers to this system as the "17-Inch 2.4GHz" but users
commonly call it "Santa Rosa" referring to Intel's board design or
"Mid-2007" referring to its release date.
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| Apple
Model No: |
A1229 (EMC 2137) |
Model ID: |
MacBookPro3,1 |
| Details: |
Please
note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs
with the A1229
Model Number, the 2137
EMC Number, and the MacBookPro3,1
Model Identifier.
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| Battery
Type: |
68 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
5.75 Hours |
Details:
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Apple
estimates 5.75 hours of battery life, but notes that this "depends on
configuration and use."
Also see: How
long is the battery life of the MacBook Pro in real-world tests?
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| Pre-Installed
MacOS: |
X 10.4.9 (8Q1058) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
Details:
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*Please
note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X 10.6 "Snow
Leopard". It is not supported booting into 64-bit mode, although this
is believed to be due to an Apple imposed EFI block rather than a
technical limitation. It does support OpenCL and Grand Central
Dispatch.
Also see: Which
Intel Macs have 64-bit processors? Which have a 64-bit EFI? Which are
capable of booting MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" in 64-bit mode?
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| Minimum
Windows: |
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
7 (32-Bit, 64-Bit)** |
Details:
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*Apple's
Boot
Camp
only
supports the 32-Bit version of Windows XP SP2 or higher.
**Apple formally does not support Windows beyond
the 32-Bit version of 7 on this model. However, the system does meet
Microsoft's minimum requirements for the 64-bit version of
Windows 7 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-Bit and
64-Bit version of the operating system with appropriate drivers. MacOS
X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" is required to run Windows 7 via Boot Camp.
Also see: Which
Intel Macs are capable of booting the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7? Which are supported by
Apple's Boot Camp?
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| MacOS 9
Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: |
Also
see: Are
there any third-party programs to run MacOS 9/Classic applications on
Intel Macs?
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| Dimensions: |
1.0 x 15.4 x 10.4 |
Avg. Weight: |
6.8 lbs. (3.08 kg) |
Details:
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In
inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.59 cm, 39.2 cm, 26.5
cm).
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| Original
Price
(US): |
US$2799* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$1200-US$1450 |
| Details: |
*Beginning
November
1,
2007,
Apple also offered this model with a 2.6 GHz "Core 2
Duo" (T7800) processor via custom configuration for an additional
US$250.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail
pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the
date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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