Apple MacBook Pro “Core 2 Duo” 2.2 15″ 2007 Specs

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MA895LL/A – MacBookPro3,1 – A1226

Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 15" 2007 Specs

About this Mac

The Apple MacBook Pro MA895LL/A went on sale in June 2007. Although it looks like the PowerBook G4 that preceded it, one of its key differences is the Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz processor (T7500) that powers it. The ma897ll a is developed to suit the more power hungry individuals and allows its owners to do complex work on the go. The MacBook Pro comes with a 15-inch screen as standard. Further device specifications and capabilities for this MacBook Pro can be found below.

2.2 GHZCore 2 Duo

2 GB

120 GB Hard Drive

6 Hours

Storage & Memory

The device comes with an impressive 120.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with a “Sudden Motion Sensor”. It is incorporated in the previous PowerBook and iBook lines to ensure the safety of your data in event of any accidental damage.

Screen Size and Resolution

The MacBook Pro has a 15.4” widescreen that incorporates a TFT active-matrix “glossy display”. It ensures clear visuals from most wide angles. It provides a 67% brighter back panel than the PowerBook that preceded it. It also supports a 1440×900 Native Resolution along with other resolution options such as 1024×768 and 1152×720.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The MacBook Pro comes with a pre-installed MacOS X 10.4.9 which runs on a 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (T7500) and NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 128 MB of GDDR3 video memory and dual-link DVI functionality.

Memory & Architecture

Applications are guaranteed to run efficiently with a 4 MB Level 2 cache plus a 667 MHz frontside bus with 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) for its RAM. All of this is centered around a 64-Bit architecture similar to ma896ll a.

Battery Life

The MacBook Pro comes with a 60-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can last as long as 6 hours. This put its official battery life lower than its predecessor the PowerBook.

Upgradability

MacBook Pro MA895LL/A can be upgraded from 2 GB RAM to up to 6 GB RAM. The operating system of the MacBook Pro can also be updated from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.4.9 (8Q1058) to up to MacOS X 10.11. It can also run it’s Windows counterpart, Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and operating systems as recent as the Windows Vista (32-Bit). With dimensions of 1.0 in × 14.1 in × 9.6 in and a weight of 5.4 lbs. (2.45 kg) the MacBook Pro 15 Inch Core 2 Duo is a portable device packed with features that make it a great device. Definitely portable enough to be convenient to use, but best to plug it in for the majority of the time.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:

4 Single-Layer (SL) DVD-RW/CD-RW SuperDrive
AirPort Extreme (802.11g) which allows connection 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

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 2560×1600 for 2^nd display support either dual or mirroring your built-in 15.4” display
Scrolling TrackPad allowing for clicking, double-clicking and dragging without the need of an external mouse

Also included are:

Apple Remote for Apple Front Row software
Inbuilt iSight video camera
MagSafe power connector

Introduced:January 10, 2006		Discontinued:May 16, 2006
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	15.4 inches	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k
Resolution	1440×900	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	2 GB
Speed	2.2 GHz	Maximum RAM	6 GB
Type	Core 2 Duo (T7500)	RAM Slots	2
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	None
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	800 MHz	Video Card	NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Cache Bus Speed	2.2 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	GDDR3 SDRAM
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	128 MB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	128 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 (1.5 Gb/s)	Standard Air Port	802.11a/b/g
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	2.0+EDR
Type	60 W h Li-Poly	USB Port 2.0	2
Battery Life	6hours	FireWire 400	1
Description		Keyboard	Full-size
Case Type	Notebook	Inclusive Input	Trackpad
Form Factor	MacBook Pro	S-Video Output	None
Apple Order No	MA895LL	Microphone	1
Apple Subfamily	MacBook Pro	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1226 (EMC 2136)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBook Pro 3.1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: MA895LL/A, A1226, EMC 2136, MacBookPro3,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: July 28, 2022Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This MacBook Pro at a glance

Family: MacBook Pro
Order Number: MA895LL/A
Model Number: A1226
EMC: 2136
Model ID: MacBookPro3,1
Year: 2018

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The EMC number is another Apple hardware identifier. It helps separate closely related models that may share a similar name, year, or A-number.

Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded?

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