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Apple MacBook Pro “Core 2 Duo” 2.8 15″ Unibody 2008
MacBook Pro – BTO/CTO – MacBookPro5,1 – A1286
About this Mac
This device is a BTO/CTO device which is nearly identical to MB471LL/A. We have listed this device separately as it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base model. This has been done to make it easier to catalog as well as easier to read.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch Core 2 Duo powered with a 2.8 GHz Intel processor (T9600) was released onOctober 14, 2008. Some of its distinguishing features include 320 GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive storage. It also has one FireWire 800 port. The trackpad is also enhanced with support for “multi-touch gesturing” (two finger scroll, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag). This is seen as the pinnacle of technology for the MacBook Pro and really allowed the MacBook Pro to stand out. Further device specifications and capabilities for this MacBook Pro can be found below.
2.8 GHZCore 2 Duo
4 GB
320 GB Hard Drive
5 Hours
Storage
This device comes with an impressive 320.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard drive with “Sudden Motion Sensor” to ensure the safety of your data in the event of any accidental damage.
Screen Size and Resolution
The MacBook Pro has a 15.4” anti-glare widescreen TFT LED backlit display” with a native 1440×900 resolution and ability to support other resolutions such as 1024×768, 800×600, 1280x 800, and 1152×720.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The MacBook Pro comes pre-installed with MacOS X 10.5.5 (9F2114) and standard with a 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (T9600). It has dual graphics processors — a NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 512 MB of dedicated GDDR3 SDRAM and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.
Memory & Architecture
Applications run smoothly due to the 6 MB of Level 2 cache plus a 1066 MHz frontside bus with 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC3-8500). All of this is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro has a 50-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 5 hours of wireless use. This is a marginal increase from the previous model, but still provides poor usage due to the high power consumption of the internal components.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro can be upgraded from 4 GB RAM to up to 8 GB RAM.The operating system run Windows OS XP SP 2 (32-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems as recent as Windows 7 (64-Bit). This MacBook Pro has dimensions of 0.95 in x 14.35 in x 9.82 in and a weight of 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg).
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X DL “SuperDrive”
- AirPort Extreme (802.11g and 8.02.11n) 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
- 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 15.4” display
- Scrolling TrackPad allowing for clicking, double-clicking and dragging without the need of an external mouse
Also included are:
- Inbuilt iSight video camera
- The Apple remote became a US$19 option and not a standard feature
- MagSafe power connector
| Introduced: October 14, 2008 | Discontinued:March 3, 2009 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 15.4 inches | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k |
| Resolution | 1440×900 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 6 MB on chip |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC3-8500 DDR3 | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1066 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 4 GB |
| Speed | 2.8 GHz | Maximum RAM | 8 GB |
| Type | Core 2 Duo (T9600) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 1066 MHz | Video Card | GeForce 9600M G |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.8 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | GDDR3 |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 512 MB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 512 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 320 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 | 50 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 2.0 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 5 hours | FireWire | 1 (800) |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad |
| Form Factor | MacBook Pro | S-Video Output | None |
| Apple Order No | BTO/CTO | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | Late 2008 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1286 (EMC 2255) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook Pro 5.1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
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