Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A “Core 2 Duo” 2.4 13″ Mid 2010 Specs
MacBookPro7,1 – A1278
About this Mac
Midway through 2010, Apple introduced a new MacBook Pro line-up powered by Core 2 Duo (P8600)processors. Some of the main features of this MacBook Pro include that it comes with two graphics processors built-in. The NVIDIA GeForce 320M provides better graphics and Intel HD Graphics provides better battery life. The switch between the two is determined by the operating system depending on what applications are in use. A turbo boost for the processor speed is also supported on this system when there is a significant workload. It is a device of high quality. Further device specifications and capabilities for this MacBook Pro can be found below.
2.4 GHZCore 2 Duo
4 GB
250 GB Hard Drive
10 Hours
Storage & Memory
The standard storage for this particular MacBook Pro is a 250GB HDD.By custom configuration, this model could be equipped with a 320 GB or 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive.
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Screen Size and Resolution
This version of the MacBook Pro comes in with a 13.3’ screen, but also has a customizable display. The default display is the TFT active-matrix “glossy” display (1280×800 native resolution).
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The MacBook Pro comes pre-installed with MacOS X 10.6.3 (10D2125) and standard with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (P8600). It also has a NVIDIA GeForce 320M GT graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM.
Memory & Architecture
Applications run smoothly due to the 3 MB of Level 2 cache plus a 1066 MHz frontside bus with 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500). All of this is centered on a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro comes with a 63.5-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 10 hours of wireless use. This battery configuration is the now common non-swappable type that is noted in more recent models.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro can be upgraded from 4 GB RAM to 16 GB RAM. Many individuals noted that more than 4 GB of RAM would be beneficial when using this MacBook Pro. The operating system of the MacBook Pro can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.6.3 (10D2125) to up to MacOS X current. It can also be a host to Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and accommodates operating systems as recent as the Windows 8.1 (64-Bit). This MacBook Pro comes with dimensions of 0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94 in and a weight of 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg).
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X DL “SuperDrive”
- 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
- FireWire 800 port
- 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
- SD Card Slot
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
| Introduced: April 13, 2010 | Discontinued: February 24, 2011 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 13.3 inches | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k x 2 |
| Resolution | 1280×800 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 3MB |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC3-8500 DDR3 | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1066 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 4 GB |
| Speed | 2.4 GHz | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Type | Core 2 Duo(P8600) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 1066 | Video Card | GeForce 320M |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.4 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | GDDR3 |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 256 MB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 256 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 250 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 | 63.5 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 2.0 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 10 hours | FireWire 800 | 1 |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Form Factor | MacBook Pro (Unibody) | SD Card Slot | One |
| Apple Order No | MC374LL/A | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | Mid-2010 13” | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1278 (EMC 2351) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook Pro 7.1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
