Apple MacBook “Core 2 Duo” 2.13 13″ 2009 White Specs

MacBook – MC240LL/A – MacBook5,2 – A1181

Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 13" 2009 White

About this MacBook

Apple made a lot of changes to their line of MacBooks from 2006 – 2008. This MacBook features a Core 2 Duo  2.13 GHz Intel Processor (P7450). It was for this device that Apple introduced the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M for its graphics card and replaced the standard Intel GMA 950 and Intel GMA X3100 processors from the earlier versions of the MacBook. It comes with a white polycarbonate case and carries a lot of the same internal qualities that were used in the previous 2008 unibody models.  The specifications and capabilities for this device can be found below.

Processor

2.13 GHZ Core 2 Duo

Ram

2 GB

Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 13" 2009 White
Storage

160 GB Hard Drive

Battery Life

5 Hours

Storage

The device came with a 160.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with the “Sudden Motion Sensor” that was incorporated to ensure the safety of your data, 

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 featured a native 1280×800 resolution along with other options such as 1024×768, 1152×720.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

This version of the MacBook comes with MacOS X 10.5.7 pre-installed and a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (P7450) to run it all. The graphics processor is the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated “graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR2 SDRAM that was shared with the main memory”.

Memory & Architecture

This device is powered with a 3 MB Level 2 cache plus a 800 MHz frontside bus with 2 GB of 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-6400) for its RAM.  It is installed as 1 GB RAM in two slots. This is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.

Battery Life

This MacBook houses a 55-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that guarantees 5 hours of battery life. 

Upgradeability

This MacBook can be upgraded from 2 GB RAM to up to 6 GB RAM.   The official recommended amount is 4GB. The entire 6 GB of RAM can be used because Apple upgraded it’s operating system to a 64-Bit architecture.  This eliminated the previous memory overlap complications common in the 32-Bit versions.  The operating system of the MacBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.5.7 to up to MacOS X 10.11.x. It could also run Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems as recent as the Windows 7 (32-Bit).  The dimensions are 1.08 in × 12.78 in × 8.92 in and it weighs 5.0 lbs (2.27 kg) making this device both powerful and portable.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro 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 fro 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: May 27, 2009

Discontinued:  October 2, 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

PC2-6400 DDR2

Processors

1 (2 Cores)

Min. RAM Speed

800 MHz

Architecture

64-Bit

Standard RAM

2 GB

Speed

2.13 GHz

Maximum RAM

6 GB

Type

Core 2 Duo (P7450)

RAM Slots

2

Processor Upgrade

Soldered

Motherboard RAM

None

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

1066 MHz

Video Card

GeForce 9400M

Cache Bus Speed

2.13 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

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

MC240LL/A

Microphone

1

Apple Subfamily

Mid-2009

Headphone

1

Apple Model Number

A1181 (EMC 2330)

Sound Out

1

Model ID

MacBook 5.2

Power Adapter

1