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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)

MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)

Compared with the MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009), this model has Intel Core i5 and i7 processors in place of the Core 2 Duo. NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics replaced the 9600M GT, and the Mac switches between it and Intel HD Graphics on its own. Mini DisplayPort now carries audio, and Apple rated the battery for 8 to 9 hours. The case and display did not change.

Model number
A1297
Model identifier
MacBookPro6,1
EMC number
2352
Released
Mid 2010
Support status
Obsolete
Order numbers
MC024LL/A, MC846LL/A

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4 configurations

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Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
2.53 GHz Core i5, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD MC024LL/A 2 NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M US$2,299
2.66 GHz Core i7, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD BTO 2 NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M US$2,499
2.8 GHz Core i7, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD, MC846LL/A MC846LL/A 2 NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M US$2,699
2.8 GHz Core i7, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD BTO 2 NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M US$2,699

Specs

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Changes with the configuration

Overview

Variant
Unibody
Order number, changes with the configuration
MC024LL/A
BTO
MC846LL/A
BTO
Model identifier
MacBookPro6,1
EMC number
2352
Color
Silver
Introduced, changes with the configuration
13 April 2010
13 April 2010
20 October 2010
20 October 2010
Discontinued
24 February 2011
Original price, changes with the configuration
US$2,299
US$2,499
US$2,699
US$2,699

Processor

Processor, changes with the configuration
Core i5
Core i7
Core i7
Core i7
Part number, changes with the configuration
i5-540M
i7-620M
— Not on this configuration
i7-640M
Speed, changes with the configuration
2.53 GHz
2.66 GHz
2.8 GHz
2.8 GHz
Turbo Boost, changes with the configuration
3.06 GHz
3.33 GHz
3.46 GHz
3.46 GHz
Build-to-order speeds, changes with the configuration
2.66, 2,8 GHz (i7)
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
Cores
2
Architecture
64-Bit
System bus, changes with the configuration
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 2.5 GT/s
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 2.5 GT/s
2.5 GT/s
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 2.5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache, changes with the configuration
256 KB ×2, 3 MB
256 KB ×2, 4 MB
256 KB ×2, 4 MB
256 KB ×2, 4 MB

Memory

Standard
4 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
None
Slots
2
Type, changes with the configuration
204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-8500 (1066 MHz)
204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-8500 (1066 MHz)
PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3
204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-8500 (1066 MHz)
Minimum speed
1066 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Graphics memory type
GDDR3
Second graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Second graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
512 MB
Maximum video memory
512 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2560×1600

Display

Screen size
17-inch
Aspect ratio
16:10 Widescreen
Resolution
1920×1200
Camera
Built-in iSight (640×480)

Storage

Standard storage
500 GB HDD
Drive speed
5400 RPM
Drive size
2.5" (9.5 mm)
Interface
SATA II (3 Gbit/s)

Optical

Optical drive, changes with the configuration
Slot-loading 8× SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Slot-loading 8× SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
— Not on this configuration
Slot-loading 8× SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Drive form factor
5.25" Ultra Slim (9.5mm)
Drive interface, changes with the configuration
Yes
Yes
— Not on this configuration
Yes

Ports

USB
USB-A 2.0 (480 Mbit/s) (×3)
FireWire
800 (800 Mbit/s)
Video out
Mini DisplayPort w/ Audio
S-Video out
None
Infrared receiver
Yes, for the Apple Remote only
Security slot
Yes

Expansion

Expansion slots
ExpressCard/34

Networking

Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1+EDR

Audio

Microphone
1 (Built-in)
Audio in
3.5mm Analog/Digital combo
Audio out
3.5mm Analog/Digital combo
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Battery
Built-in
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity
95.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 9 hours
Power supply
External adapter
Power adapter
85W MagSafe power adapter with "L" style connector
Line voltage
100-240V AC

Physical

Form factor
Notebook
Size (H × W × D)
0.98 × 15.47 × 10.51 in
Weight
6.6 lb

Software

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.6.3 (10D2063a)
Latest macOS
macOS 10.13.x
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
XP SP2 (32-Bit)
Latest Windows
8.1 (64-Bit)
Firmware
EFI

In the box

Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Inertial)

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