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MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)

MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)

Compared with the MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007), this model has newer 45 nm Penryn Core 2 Duo processors at 2.1 GHz or 2.4 GHz, with 3 MB of level 2 cache in place of 4 MB. The 2.4 GHz models came with 2 GB of memory. Hard disks grew to 120 GB, 160 GB or 250 GB. The case, 13.3-inch screen, Intel GMA X3100 graphics and ports did not change.

Model number
A1181
Model identifier
MacBook4,1
EMC number
2242
Released
Early 2008
Support status
Obsolete
Order numbers
MB402LL/A, MB403LL/A, MB404LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
2.1 GHz Core 2 Duo, 1 GB, 120 GB HDD MB402LL/A 2 Intel GMA X3100 US$1,099
2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2 GB, 160 GB HDD MB403LL/A 2 Intel GMA X3100 US$1,299
2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2 GB, 250 GB HDD MB404LL/A 2 Intel GMA X3100 US$1,499

Specs

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Changes with the configuration

Overview

Order number, changes with the configuration
MB402LL/A
MB403LL/A
MB404LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook4,1
EMC number
2242
Color, changes with the configuration
White
White
Black
Introduced
26 February 2008
Discontinued, changes with the configuration
20 January 2009
14 October 2008
14 October 2008
Original price, changes with the configuration
US$1,099
US$1,299
US$1,499

Processor

Processor
Core 2 Duo
Part number, changes with the configuration
T8100
T8300
T8300
Speed, changes with the configuration
2.1 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
Cores
2
Architecture
64-Bit
System bus
800 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB
L2/L3 cache
3 MB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard, changes with the configuration
1 GB
2 GB
2 GB
Maximum
6 GB
Built in
None
Slots
2
Type
200-pin DDR2 SO-DIMM PC2-5300 (667 MHz)
Minimum speed
667 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel GMA X3100
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
144 MB
Maximum video memory
144 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
120 GB HDD
160 GB HDD
250 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 24× Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Slot-loading 8× SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Slot-loading 8× SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Drive form factor
5.25" Ultra Slim (9.5mm)
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
Infrared receiver
Yes, for the Apple Remote only
Security slot
Yes

Expansion

Expansion slots
None

Networking

Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0+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
Removable
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity
55.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 4.5 hours
Power supply
External adapter
Power adapter
60W MagSafe power adapter with "T" style connector
Line voltage
100-240V AC

Physical

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

Software

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.5.2 (9C2015)
Latest macOS
Mac OS X 10.7.5
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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