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MacBook (13-inch)

MacBook (13-inch)

Apple's first MacBook replaced both the iBook G4 and the 12-inch PowerBook G4 with one Intel notebook. It has a 1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo, a glossy 13.3-inch widescreen at 1280×800, a built-in iSight camera and the MagSafe power connector. It came in white or, at a higher price, black.

Model number
A1181
Model identifier
MacBook1,1
EMC number
2092
Released
Mid 2006
Support status
Obsolete
Order numbers
MA254LL/A, MA255LL/A, MA472LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512 MB, 60 GB HDD MA254LL/A 2 Intel GMA 950 US$1,099
2.0 GHz Core Duo, 512 MB, 60 GB HDD MA255LL/A 2 Intel GMA 950 US$1,299
2.0 GHz Core Duo, 512 MB, 80 GB HDD MA472LL/A 2 Intel GMA 950 US$1,499

Specs

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Changes with the configuration

Overview

Order number, changes with the configuration
MA254LL/A
MA255LL/A
MA472LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook1,1
EMC number
2092
Color, changes with the configuration
White
White
Black
Introduced
16 May 2006
Discontinued
8 November 2006
Original price, changes with the configuration
US$1,099
US$1,299
US$1,499

Processor

Processor
Core Duo
Part number, changes with the configuration
T2400
T2500
T2500
Speed, changes with the configuration
1.83 GHz
2.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
Cores
2
Architecture
32-Bit
System bus
667 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB
L2/L3 cache
2 MB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard
512 MB
Maximum
2 GB
Built in
None
Slots
2
Type
200-pin DDR2 SO-DIMM PC2-5300 (667 MHz)
Minimum speed
667 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel GMA 950
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
64 MB
Maximum video memory
64 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
1920×1200

Display

Screen size
13.3-inch
Aspect ratio
16:10 Widescreen
Resolution
1280×800
Camera
Built-in iSight (640×480)

Storage

Standard storage, changes with the configuration
60 GB HDD
60 GB HDD
80 GB HDD
Drive speed
5400 RPM
Drive size
2.5" (9.5 mm)
Interface
SATA I (1.5 Gbit/s)

Optical

Optical drive, changes with the configuration
Slot-loading 8× Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Slot-loading 4× SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Slot-loading 4× SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Drive interface
Yes

Ports

USB
USB-A 2.0 (480 Mbit/s) (×2)
FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s)
Video out
mini-DVI
S-Video out
1
Security slot
Yes

Expansion

Expansion slots
None

Networking

Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth
2.0+EDR
Modem
None

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
Removable
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity
55.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 6 hours
Power supply
External adapter
Power adapter
60W MagSafe power adapter with "T" style connector

Physical

Form factor
Notebook
Size (H × W × D)
1.08 × 12.78 × 8.92 in
Weight
5.2 lb

Software

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.4.6 (8I2025)
Latest macOS
Mac OS X 10.6.8
Mac OS 9
None
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
XP SP2 (32-Bit)
Latest Windows
7 (32-Bit)
Firmware
EFI

In the box

Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

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