Size and weight

Height:

1.08 inches (2.74 cm)

Width:

13.00 inches (33.03 cm)

Depth:

9.12 inches (23.17 cm)

Weight:

4.7 pounds (2.13 kg)¹

 

Processor and memory

• 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
• 1066MHz frontside bus
• 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

Communications

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking² (based on IEEE 802.11n 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)

Environmental Status Report

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

• BFR-free
• PVC-free system
• Mercury-free
• Arsenic-free display
• Recyclable polycarbonate enclosure
• 20% smaller packaging
• Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold

Acoustic Performance

DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296

1. L_WAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).
2. L_pAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).
3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

Display

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

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

Graphics and video support

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory³

Extended desktop 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

Built-in iSight camera

Mini DisplayPort

Video output options

DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)

Input

• Built-in full-size 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, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Audio

• Built-in stereo speakers
• Built-in omnidirectional microphone
• Combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in)
• Supports Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

Connections and expansion

• MagSafe power port
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• Mini DisplayPort
• Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
• Audio in/out
• Kensington lock slot

Storage

• 250GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive; optional 320GB or 500GB 5400-rpm drive⁴
• 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-RWMaximum 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

Battery and power⁵

Built-in 60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system

MagSafe power port

Electrical and operating requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
• 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 v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
• iLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)

What’s in the box

• MacBook
• 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
• Install/restore DVDs
• Printed and electronic documentation

Options

Time Capsule

Time Capsule is a full-featured AirPort Extreme base station with a built-in hard drive. Back up wirelessly and create a Wi-Fi network with one device.

• 1TB or 2TB Serial ATA server-grade hard disk drive
• 802.11n Wi-Fi
• USB port for connecting a printer or external hard drive

Configure to order

• 320GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
• 500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
• Up to 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
• Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
• Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
• MagSafe Airline Adapter
• AppleCare Protection Plan
• Aperture
• Final Cut Express
• Logic Express
• iWork ’09

Accessories

• Apple LED Cinema Display
• AirPort Extreme Base Station
• AirPort Express Base Station
• Apple Wireless Keyboard
• Apple Magic Mouse
• Apple Keyboard

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1. Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
2. 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.
3. Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256MB.
4. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
5. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2009 using preproduction 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo-based MacBook units. 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%.