Many changes were made with the MacBook line-up between 2006 – 2008. During this time period Apply quietly released a MacBook featuring a Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz Intel Processor (P7350). This was the second year that Apple had introduced the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M for its graphics card replacing the Intel GMA 950 and Intel GMA X3100 processors that were standard in the earlier versions of theMacBook. Even though it comes with a white polycarbonate case it carries a lot of the internal qualities that are used in the unibody models that were introduced in 2008. The device specifications and capabilities can be found below.
2.0 GHZCore 2 Duo
2 GB
120 GB Hard Drive
4.5 Hours
Storage & Memory
The device came with a 120.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with the “Sudden Motion Sensor” that was incorporated in the previous brands to ensure the safety of your data. This feature allows it to be portable and reliable.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook has maintained its 13.3” widescreen that incorporates a TFT active-matrix “glossy display”. It ensures clear visuals from various angles. It features a native 1280×800 resolution along with other options like 1024×768 and 1152×720.
OS & Processor
This version of the MacBook comes with MacOS X 10.5.6 (9G2110)pre-installed and a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (P7350). Its graphics processor is the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR2 SDRAM that was shared with the main memory.
Battery
This MacBook houses a 55-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that guarantees 4.5 hours of battery life.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook includes the following features and ports:
8X DL “SuperDrive” drive which allows you to both burn items to your CD-RW and CD-R’s and read items off your DVD and very reliable for high capacity data use
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) which allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
Gigabit Ethernet is provided for your Local Area Network (LAN) connections
One FireWire “400” port is provided allowing data transfer to and from external hard drives, video cameras and sound cards at speeds of up to 400 megabits per second
Two USB 2.0 ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
Video out (mini-DVI) this allows for maximum resolution of 1920×1200 for 2nd display support either dual or mirroring your built-in 13.3” display
Scrolling TrackPad allowing for clicking, double-clicking and dragging without the need of an external mouse
Power adapter
Introduced:January 20, 2009
Discontinued:May 27, 2009
Screen Size and Resolution
Memory
Screen Size
13.3 inches
Level 1 Cache
32k/32k
Resolution
1280×800
Level 2/Level 3 Cache
3MB on chip
Processor
RAM Type
PC2-5300 DDR2
Processors
1 (2 Cores)
Min. RAM Speed
667 MHz
Architecture
64-Bit
Standard RAM
2 GB
Speed
2.0 GHz
Maximum RAM
6 GB
Type
Core 2 Duo (P7350)
RAM Slots
2
Processor Upgrade
Soldered
Motherboard RAM
None
FPU
Integrated
Graphics
System Bus Speed
1066 MHz
Video Card
GeForce 9400M
Cache Bus Speed
2.0 GHz (Built-in)
VRAM Type
Integrated
ROM/Firmware
EFI
Standard VRAM
256 MB
EFI Architecture
64-Bit
Maximum VRAM
256 MB
Storage
Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage
120 GB HDD
Standard Optical Drive
8X DL “SuperDrive”
Storage Speed
5400 RPM
Standard Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T
Storage Dimensions
2.5” (9.5 mm)
Standard Modem
None
Storage Interface
Serial ATA (3 Gb/s)
Standard Air Port
802.11a/b/g/n
Battery
Standard Bluetooth
2.1+EDR
Type
55 W h Li-Poly
USB Port 2.0
2
Battery Life
4.5 hours
FireWire 400
1
Description
Keyboard
Full-size
Case Type
Notebook
Inclusive Input
Trackpad
Form Factor
MacBook
S-Video Output
None
Apple Order No
MB881LL/A
Microphone
1
Apple Subfamily
Early 2009
Headphone
1
Apple Model Number
A1181 (EMC 2300)
Sound Out
1
Model ID
MacBook 5.2
Power Adapter
1
Identifier reference: MB881LL/A, A1181, EMC 2300, MacBook5,2. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.
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