Apple MacBook “Core 2 Duo” 2.0 13″ White Specs
Identifiers: MacBook – MA700LL/A – MacBook2,1 – A1181
About this Mac
The Apple MacBook 13 inch Core 2 Duo went on sale May 16, 2006. This marked the end of the PowerBookdevice line and began a new era in Apple’s product line-up. The original MacBook is an icon of technology and shows how far Apple has progressed since it began. With a core 2 duo processor (T7200), the MacBook revolutionized the personal computer industry. The MacBook was the first Apple notebook to feature non-mirrored external display capabilities. The device specifications and capabilities for this device can be found below.
2.0 GHZCore 2 Duo
1 GB
80GB Hard Drive
6 Hours
Storage
The device comes with a 80.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with “Sudden Motion Sensor” that was incorporated in the previous PowerBook and iBook lines to ensure the safety of your data. This is a crucial feature in allowing MacBooks to be portable yet reliable.
Screen Size and Resolution
The MacBook has a 13.3” widescreen that incorporates a TFT active-matrix “glossy display”. Itfeatures a backlight that is 79% brighter than the iBook that preceded it. It also supports a 1280×800 Native Resolution along with other resolution options such as 1024×768, 1152×720 etc.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple MacBook 13 inch Core 2 Duo comes with a pre-installed MacOS X 10.4.8, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (T7200) and the Intel GMA 950 integrated “graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with the main memory”.
Memory & Architecture
Applications of its time were guaranteed to run well with a 4 MB Level 2 cache plus a 667 MHz frontside bus with 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) for its RAM. This is all centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook comes with a 55-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can last as long as 6 hours. It can last approximately 2.5 hours when using DVD and 3.5 hours when your wireless is on.
Upgradeability
This MacBook can be upgraded from 1 GB RAM to up to 4 GB RAM. However it will utilize 3 GB of the RAM due to memory overlap possibilities as a result of its 64-Bit architecture. Because of this, the official recommended maximum RAM upgrade size is fixed at 2 GB of RAM. The operating system of the MacBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.4.8 to up to MacOS X 10.7.5. It can also run Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and accommodates operating systems as recent as the Windows 7 (32-Bit). With dimensions of 1.08 in × 12.78 in × 8.92 in and weight of 5.2 lbs (2.36 KG) the MacBook 13 Inch Core 2 Duo (2.0 GHz) 2006 this device is both portable and powerful.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive to allow you to burn items to your CD-RW and CD-R’s and read items off your DVD. The drive is reliable and can handle various high capacity data sessions
- AirPort Extreme (802.11g) allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- A 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
Also included are:
- Inbuilt iSight video camera
- Apple Remote for Apple Front Row software
- MagSafe power connector
Introduced: May 16, 2006 | Discontinued: November 8, 2006 | ||
Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
Screen Size | 13.3 inches | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k |
Resolution | 1280×800 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 4 MB (on chip) |
Processor | RAM Type | PC2-5300 DDR2 | |
Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 667 MHz |
Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 1 GB |
Speed | 2.0 GHz | Maximum RAM | 4 GB |
Type | Core 2 Duo (T7200) | RAM Slots | 2 |
Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | None |
FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
System Bus Speed | 667 MHz | Video Card | Intel GMA 950 |
Cache Bus Speed | 2.0 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | Integrated |
ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 64 MB |
EFI Architecture | 32-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 64 MB |
Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
Standard Storage | 80 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 6X 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 (1.5 Gb/s) | Standard AirPort | 802.11a/b/g |
Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 2.0+EDR | |
Type | 55 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 2.0 | 2 |
Battery Life | 2.5-6 hours | FireWire 400 | 1 |
Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad |
Form Factor | MacBook | S-Video Output | 1 |
Apple Order No | MA700LL/A | Microphone | 1 |
Apple Subfamily | MacBook | Headphone | 1 |
Apple Model Number | A1181 (EMC 2121) | Sound Out | 1 |
Model ID | MacBook 2.1
| Power Adapter | 1 |