Size and weight
15-inch MacBook Pro
- Height:
- 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
- Width:
- 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
- Depth:
- 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
- Weight:
- 5.5 pounds (2.49 kg)1
17-inch MacBook Pro
- Height:
- 0.98 inch (2.50 cm)
- Width:
- 15.47 inches (39.3 cm)
- Depth:
- 10.51 inches (26.7 cm)
- Weight:
- 6.6 pounds (2.99 kg)1
Connections and expansion
- MagSafe power port
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
- 15-inch MacBook Pro: Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- 17-inch MacBook Pro: Three USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- Mini DisplayPort
- Audio line in
- Audio line out
- ExpressCard/34 slot
- Kensington lock slot
Communications
- Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
- Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
- Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Audio
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
- Combined optical digital input/analog line in (minijack)
- Combined optical digital output/analog line out (minijack)
- Supports Apple Stereo Headset with microphone
Environmental Status Report
MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
- Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
- Mercury-free LED-backlit display
- Arsenic-free glass
- BFR-free internal components
- PVC-free internal cables
- Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
- EPEAT Gold rating
Display
15-inch MacBook Pro
- 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
- Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
17-inch MacBook Pro
- 17-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors; optional antiglare display
- Supported resolutions: 1920 by 1200 (native), 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 pixels at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 pixels at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
Graphics and video support
15-inch MacBook Pro
- NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor; 256MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.4GHz configuration; 512MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.53GHz and 2.8GHz configurations
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
17-inch MacBook Pro
- NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor; 512MB of GDDR3 memory
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
All Models
- Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
- Mini DisplayPort
- Built-in iSight camera
Video output options
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (optional)
Input
- Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
- Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Processor and memory
15-inch MacBook Pro
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed; or 2.53GHz or 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) or 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
17-inch MacBook Pro
- 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed; or 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB
Storage
15-inch MacBook Pro
- 250GB or 320GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive4
- Optional 250GB or 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive4
- Optional 128GB solid-state drive4
17-inch MacBook Pro
- 320GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive4
- Optional 320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive4
- Optional 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive4
Optical drive
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
- Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD
Battery and power5
15-inch MacBook Pro
Removable 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
17-inch MacBook Pro
Built-in 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
- MagSafe power port
Electrical and operating requirements
- Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
- Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F
(10° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F
(-24° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
- Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
- Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
What’s in the box
- MacBook Pro
- Display cleaning cloth
- 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
- Install/restore DVDs
- Printed and electronic documentation
Installed software
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
- iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
Configurations
| |
15-inch, 2.4GHz MacBook Pro
(MB470LL/A) |
15-inch, 2.53GHz MacBook Pro
(MB471LL/A) |
17-inch, 2.66GHz MacBook Pro
(MB604LL/A) |
| Enclosure |
Precision aluminum unibody |
| Processor |
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
| L2 cache |
3MB shared |
6MB shared |
| System bus |
1066MHz |
| Memory |
2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB |
4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB |
4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB |
| Hard drive4 |
250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm |
320GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm |
| Slot-loading optical drive |
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
| Graphics |
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor; and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3 |
| Graphics memory |
256MB GDDR3 |
512MB GDDR3 |
| Video |
Built-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately) |
| Display |
15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1440-by-900 resolution |
17-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1920-by-1200 resolution |
| Expansion |
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps) |
Three USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps) |
| Audio |
Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital input/analog line in, combined optical digital output/analog line out |
| Networking |
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet |
| Wireless |
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)2; built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module |
| Hardware accessories |
85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord |
Limited warranty
and service |
Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775. |
Apple and the global
environment |
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products. |
| Recycling |
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac. |
Options
Time Capsule
Time Capsule is a full-featured AirPort Extreme base station with a built-in hard drive. Back up wirelessly and create a Wi-Fi network with one device.
- 500GB or 1TB server-grade hard drive
- Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11n draft 2.0
- USB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive
Configure to order
- 250GB (7200-rpm) hard drive (15-inch)
- 320GB (5400-rpm) hard drive (15-inch)
- 320GB (7200-rpm) hard drive (15-inch or 17-inch)
- 128GB solid-state drive (15-inch)
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive (17-inch)
- Up to 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (15-inch)
- Up to 8GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (17-inch)
- Antiglare display (17-inch)
- Apple Remote (MA128G/B)
- Apple USB Modem (MA034Z/A)
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (MB570)
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (MB571)
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (MB572)
- MagSafe Airline Adapter (MB441Z/A)
- AppleCare Protection Plan (MB588LL/A)
- Aperture 2 (MB673Z/A)
- Final Cut Express (MB278Z/A)
- Logic Express (MA806LL/A)
- iWork ’09 (MB942Z/A)
Accessories
- Apple LED Cinema Display (MB382LL/A)
- AirPort Extreme Base Station (MB053LL/A)
- AirPort Express Base Station (MB321LL/A)
- Apple Wireless Keyboard (MB167LL/A)
- Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse (MB111LL/A)
- Apple Keyboard (MB110LL/A)
- Apple Wired Mighty Mouse (MB112LL/A)
- Rechargeable Battery for 15-inch MacBook Pro (MB772)
- Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
- Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256MB.
- 1GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
- For the 15-inch MacBook Pro: Testing conducted by Apple in October 2008 using preproduction 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based MacBook Pro units with a Better Battery Life setting. For the 17-inch MacBook Pro: Testing conducted by Apple in December 2008 using preproduction 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based MacBook Pro units with a Better Battery Life setting. Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%.