The Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 2.0 15-Inch features a 2.0 GHz "Core Duo" processor (T2500), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 2 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, 512 MB or 1.0 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, an 80.0 GB or 100.0 GB hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and a 4X single-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 128 MB or 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory and dual-link DVI functionality, and a 15.4" widescreen 1440x900 TFT active-matrix display (glossy display option available starting May 16, 2006).

Like the PowerBook G4/1.67 15" (HR) that preceded it, this model has the same fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that adjusts keyboard illumination and screen brightness, the same "scrolling TrackPad", and the same AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire "400" port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out.

However, the MacBook Pro models drop the Firewire "800" and S-video out ports provided by the PowerBook G4/1.67 15" (HR), substitute a new ExpressCard/34 expansion slot for the standard Type I/II PC card slot, and drop the internal modem. The MacBook Pro also includes a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row, and a new "MagSafe" power connector that safely disconnects if someone accidentally trips over the cord.

Please note that there were two configurations of this model -- MA464LL/A -- which shipped with 1 GB of RAM, a 100 GB hard drive, and 256 MB of video memory from February 14, 2006 to May 16, 2006 for US$2499 -- and MA600LL -- which shipped with 512 MB of RAM, an 80 GB hard drive, and 128 MB of video memory from May 16, 2006 to October 24, 2006 for US$1999. The second configuration also was available with a build-to-order "glossy display".

CPU

CPU: Intel Core Duo

CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz

FPU: integrated

Bus Speed: 667 MHz

Data Path Width: 64 bit

Address Width: 32 bit

ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM

RAM Type: PC2-5300 SO-DIMM

Minimum RAM Speed: 667 MHz

Onboard RAM: 0 MB

RAM slots: 2

Maximum RAM: 2 GB

Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction

Level 2 Cache: 2 MB onchip, 1:1

Expansion Slots: 1 ExpressCard/34

 

Video

Screen: 15.4" active matrix TFT

Video Card/Chipset: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600

VRAM: 128/256 MB GDDR3

Max Resolution: 24 bit 1440x900

Video Out: dual-link DVI

Camera: iSight

 

Storage

Hard Drive: 80/100 GB 5400 RPM (w/SMS) (120 GB 5400 rpm or 100 GB 7200 rpm BTO)

ATA Bus: Serial-ATA

Optical Drive: 24x/24x/10x/8x/4x/4x CD-RW/DVD±RW

 

Input/Output

USB: 2 2.0

Firewire: 1

Audio Out: 16 bit stereo mini, Optical S/PDIF

Audio In: 16 bit stereo mini, Optical S/PDIF

Speaker: stereo

Microphone: mono

 

Networking

Ethernet: 10/100/1000BaseT

Airport Extreme: included

Bluetooth: internal 2.0+EDR

 

Miscellaneous

Dimensions: 1.0" H x 14.1" W x 9.6" D

Weight: 5.6 lbs.

Maximum OS: 10.4.11

Minimum OS: 10.4.4