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Apple 15.4" MacBooPro Laptop Computer MB470LL/A

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Portable and Powerful Macbook Pro from Apple .

Technical Summary :
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    CPU : 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
    Main Memory :  2GB (2x1GB) RAM
    Hard Drive :  250GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
    Other Drive : SuperDrive
    Display Card :  nVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256MB Graphics
    Display: 15.4" Glossy Widescreen LED Backlit Display
    Other :  iSight Webcam, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
    Wireless :  802.11n AirPort Extreme
    Operating System :  Mac OS X Leopard
   Other Ports : FireWire-800, USB 2.0, and ExpressCard/34 interfaces for device and expansion card connectivity
    Weight :  5.5 lb



In Depth Technical Details :
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New Design :

The standard aluminum electro-static trackpad has been replaced with a new glass Multi-Touch trackpad, which provides 40 percent more tracking area than before. Use two fingers to scroll up and down a page. Pinch to zoom in and out. Rotate an image with your fingertips. Swipe with three fingers to flip through your photo libraries. Swipe with four fingers to show your desktop, view all open windows, or switch applications. The entire trackpad surface is also a button, allowing you to both track and click virtually anywhere on the trackpad. And you can easily enable multiple virtual buttons in software, such as right-clicking.


The keyboard has also been improved, with the rigid aluminum keyboard webbing cut precisely to hold the keys, which are curved to perfectly fit fingers. And it's illuminated, so when you're in low-light settings, such as airplanes or conference rooms, you can always see what you're typing.

With the new MacBook all of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody enclosure. Every MacBook Pro starts its life as a single block of aluminum, which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard emerges. When you pick up a new MacBook Pro, you immediately notice the entire enclosure is thinner and lighter. And it feels strong and durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack.

Processor
    2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which has a super-fast 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a large 3 MB L2 cache.


Core 2 Due Processor from Intel : With its two execution cores, the Intel Core Duo processor is optimized for multi-threaded applications and multitasking. You can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching programs - while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background.

Demand for greater power efficiency in computing is on the rise from desktop to laptop PCs. With an Intel Core Duo processor, you get a balance of great dual-core computing capabilities and power savings. Its enhanced voltage efficiency supports cooler and quieter system designs as compared to traditional desktop and laptop PCs. And thanks to the innovative energy efficient technologies built-in, the Intel® Core™ Duo processor is able to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it, thereby enabling laptops to save power and desktops to have thinner, sleeker designs.

Cache
    L2: 3MB

(An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

System Bus
    1066MHz

The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle.

Memory
    Slots: 2x SO-DIMM
    Type: PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3 RAM
    Installed: 2GB (2x1GB)
    Capacity: 4GB main memory

DDR3 : Reduced heat and consumption,and higher speeds.DDR3 SDRAM or double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory is a random access memory interface technology used for high bandwidth storage of the working data of a computer or other digital electronic devices. DDR3 is part of the SDRAM family of technologies and is one of the many DRAM (dynamic random access memory) implementations.

DDR3 SDRAM is an improvement over its predecessor, DDR2 SDRAM. The primary benefit of DDR3 is the ability to transfer twice the data rate of DDR2 (I/O at 8× the data rate of the memory cells it contains), thus enabling higher bus rates and higher peak rates than earlier memory technologies.


Display
    Type: Active Matrix Glossy TFT-LCD with LED Backlight
    Size: 15.4"
    Native Resolution: 1440 x 900
    Supported Resolutions: 1440 x 900 (native), 1280 x 800, 1152 x 720, 1024 x 640, and 800 x 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 x 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 x 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
    External Resolutions: Up to 2560 x 1600

Active Matrix Glossy TFT-LCD: A type of flat-panel display in which the screen is refreshed more frequently than in conventional passive-matrix displays. The most common type of active-matrix display is based on a technology known as TFT (thin film transistor). The two terms, active matrix and TFT, are often used interchangeably.


Graphics Display Card
    Interface: Hybrid Grahics System (PCI Express/Integrated)
    Installed: nVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM; nVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
    Internal Resolutions: Up to 1440 x 900
    External Resolutions: Up to 2560 x 1600
    Dual Display: Yes
    Video Mirroring: Yes

Out of the box, it runs the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M processor, which provides plenty of performance for everyday use with up to 5 hours of battery life. But when you need turbocharged performance for the most graphically intensive tasks, the discrete NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT processor delivers--such as for demanding 3D games like Quake, Call of Duty, and Spore. And thanks to a new graphics architecture, it's easy to switch between these two processors. The 9400M graphics processor shares 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory, while the 9600M provides 256 MB of dedicated GDDR3 video memory.

Storage and Expansion

Hard Drive
    Bays: 1x
    Installed: 250GB 5400rpm
    Type: SATA

The 250 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data

Optical Drive
    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, and DVD+RW; 24x CD

PCMCIA Expansion
    1x ExpressCard/34 slot

Input/Output Connectors

Ports
    1x FireWire-800
    2x USB 2.0

Display Output
    1x Mini DisplayPort
    DVI, VGA, or Dual-Link DVI available via optional adapters

Audio
    2x Integrated Stereo Speakers
    1x Integrated Omnidirectional Microphone (located under left speaker grille)
    1x Combo Analog Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out
    1x Combo Analog Line-In/Optical Digital Audio In
    Supports Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

Wired Network connection
    Network: 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
    Modem: None

Wireless Network Connection
    Wi-Fi: Airport Extreme 802.11n
    Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone.

General

Operating System
    Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

Security
    Kensington Cable Lock Slot

Internet Access
    None

Keyboard
    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)

Pointing Device
    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

Battery
    Removable 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery; Charge indicator LEDs located on left side of notebook's casing

Power Requirements
    Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
    AC: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
    Consumption: 85W

Environmental Requirements
    Operating
    Temperature: 50-95°F (10-35°C)
    Humidity: 0-90%, non-condensing
    Maximum Altitude: 10,000' (3048 m)

    Storage
    Temperature: -13-113°F (-24-45°C)
    Humidity: 0-90%, non-condensing
    Maximum Altitude: 15,000' (4572 m)

    Shipping
    Maximum Altitude: 35,000' (10,688 m)

Dimensions (WxHxD)
    14.35 x 0.95 x 9.82" (36.4 x 2.41 x 24.9cm)





Guide ID: 10000000012097113Guide created: 05/20/09 (updated 09/21/09)

 
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