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Apple MacBook “Core Duo” 1.83 13″ 2006 Specs
MacBook – MA254LL/A – MacBook1,1 – A1181
About this MacBook
The Apple MacBook “13 inch Core Duo” went on sale May 16, 2006. This marked the end of the PowerBook device line and began a new era in Apple’s product line-up. The original MacBook was and still is an icon in technology and shows how far Apple has progressed since it began. With a core duo processor (T2400), 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 can be found below.
1.83 GHZ Core Duo
512 MB
60GB Hard Drive
5 Hours
Storage
The device comes with a 60.0 GB HDD serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with “Sudden Motion Sensor” that was incorporated in the previous PowerBook and iBook lines. It ensures the safety of your data. This is a crucial feature in allowing MacBooks to be portable yet reliable.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook has a 13.3” widescreen that incorporates a TFT active-matrix “glossy display”. It features 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 Duo comes with a pre-installed MacOS X 10.4.6, 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor (T2400) and the Intel GMA 950 integrated “graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with the main memory”.
Memory & Architecture
Applications run by using a 2 MB Level 2 cache plus a 667 MHz frontside bus with 512 MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) for its RAM, all this is centered around a 32-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook comes with a 55-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can last as long as 6 hours. It will last approximately 2.5 hours when using DVD and 3.5 hours when your wireless is on.
Upgradeability
This MacBook can be upgraded from 512 MB RAM to up to 4 GB RAM. It will utilize 3 GB of RAM due to memory overlap possibilities due to its 32-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 10.4.6 to up to MacOS X 10.6.8. It can also run Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and accommodates operating systems as recent as Windows 7 (32-Bit). The dimensions of this MacBook are 1.08 in × 12.78 in × 8.92 in and it weighs of 5.2 lbs (2.36 KG) making this device both powerful and portable.
Inclusive Features
This MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8 X slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive which allows you to both burn items to your CD-RW and CD-R’s and read items off of your DVD. This drive is reliable and can handle various high capacity data sessions
- AirPort Extreme (802.11g) allows this MacBook to connect to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- Bluetooth 2.0+ 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 for the ability to connect external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
- Optical digital audio in/out to connect external audio equipment such as 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 | 2MB on chip |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC2-5300 DDR2 | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 667 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-Bit | Standard RAM | 512 MB |
| Speed | 1.83 GHz | Maximum RAM | 2 GB |
| Type | Core Duo (T2400) | 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 | 1.83 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 | 60 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 8X Combo Drive |
| 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 | MA254LL/A | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | MacBook | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1181 (EMC 2092) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook 1.1
| Power Adapter | 1 |
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