Apple MacBook “Core 2 Duo” 2.26 13″ 2009
Unibody Specs
MacBook – MC207LL/A – MacBook6,1 – A1342
About this Mac
Many changes were made with the MacBook line-up between 2006 – 2008. During this time period Apply released the MacBook featuring a Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz Intel Processor (P7550). This was the second year that Apple had introduced the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M for its graphics card which replaced the Intel GMA 950 and Intel GMA X3100 processors that had been standard in the earlier versions of the MacBooks. It comes with a white polycarbonate case and carries internal qualities similar to the unibody models that were introduced to the MacBook in 2008.
2.26 GHZCore 2 Duo
2 GB
250 GB Hard Drive
7 Hours
Storage & Memory
The device comes with a 250 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive. It includes a “Sudden Motion Sensor” that was incorporated in the previous MacBooks to ensure the safety of your data.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook has a 13.3” widescreen that incorporates a TFT active-matrix LED-backlit “glossy” display” to ensure clear visuals from various angles. It features a native 1280×800 resolution along with other options such as 1024×768, 1152×720.
OS & Processor
This version of the MacBook comes with MacOS X 10.6.1pre-installed and a 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (P7550). The graphics processor is the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256 MB of DDR2 SDRAM that is shared with the main memory.
Battery
This MacBook houses a 60-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that guarantees 7 hours of battery life.
Memory & Architecture
This device is powered with a 3 MB Level 2 cache plus a 1066 MHz frontside bus with 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) for its RAM which is installed as 1 GB RAM with two slots. This is all centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Upgradeability
This MacBook can be upgraded from 2 GB RAM to up to 8 GB RAM, however, the official recommended amount is 4GB. The entire 8 GB of RAM can be used because Apple upgraded it’s operating system to a 64-Bit architecture. This eliminated the previous memory overlapcomplications that were common with the 32-Bit versions. The operating system of the MacBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.6.1 to up to the latest versions of MacOS X. It can also run on Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems as recent as the Windows 7 (64-Bit). It has dimensions of 1.08 in x 13.00 in x 9.12 in and it weighs a total of 4.7 lbs (2.13 kg) which allows this device to be both powerful and portable.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook 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 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
- Power adapter
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Introduced: October 20, 2009 |
Discontinued: May 18, 2009 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
13.3 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
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Resolution |
1280×800 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
3MB on chip |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
PC3-8500 DDR3 |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1066 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
2 GB |
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Speed |
2.26 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
8 GB |
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Type |
Core 2 Duo (P7550) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
1066 MHz |
Video Card |
GeForce 9400M |
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Cache Bus Speed |
2.26 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
256 MB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
256 MB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
250 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
8X DL “SuperDrive” |
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Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
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Storage Dimensions |
2.5” (9.5 mm) |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
Standard Air Port |
802.11a/b/g/n |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
2.1+EDR |
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Type |
60 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 2.0 |
2 |
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Battery Life |
7 hours |
FireWire 400 |
None |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad(4 Finger) |
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Form Factor |
MacBook |
S-Video Output |
None |
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Apple Order No |
MC207LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
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Apple Subfamily |
Early 2009 |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1342 (EMC 2350) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBook 6.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
