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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) - Technical Specifications

Size and weight

  • Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)

  • Width: 12.78 inches (32.5 cm)

  • Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)

  • Weight: 4.5 pounds (2.04 kg)1

Connections and expansion

  • MagSafe power port

  • Gigabit Ethernet port

  • Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)

  • Mini DisplayPort

  • Audio line in

  • Audio line out

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors

  • Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 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; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio

Graphics and video support

  • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3

  • Extended desktop 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

  • Built-in iSight camera

  • Mini DisplayPort

Video output options

DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Input

  • 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

2.0GHz MacBook

  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)

2.4GHz MacBook

  • Built-in full-size illuminated keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)

Processor and memory

  • 2.0GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed

  • 1066MHz frontside bus

  • 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

Storage

2.0GHz MacBook

  • 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive4

  • Optional 250GB or 320GB 5400-rpm hard drive or 128GB solid-state drive4

2.4GHz MacBook

  • 250GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive4

  • Optional 320GB 5400-rpm hard drive or 128GB 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, and DVD RW; 24x CD

Battery and power5

  • 45-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

  • 60W 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

  • Display cleaning cloth

  • 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord

  • Lithium-polymer battery

  • Install/restore DVDs

  • Printed and electronic documentation

Installed software

  • Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)

  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

Configurations

2.0GHz MacBook

(MB466LL/A)

2.4GHz MacBook

(MB467LL/A)

Enclosure

Precision aluminum unibody

Processor

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

L2 cache

3MB shared

System bus

1066MHz

Memory

2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500); supports up to 4GB

Hard drive4

160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm

250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm

Slot-loading optical drive

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3

Video

Built-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately)

Display

13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280-by-800 resolution

USB

Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 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

60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery

Limited warranty

and service

Your MacBook 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

  • 160GB (5400-rpm) hard drive

  • 250GB (5400-rpm) hard drive

  • 320GB (5400-rpm) hard drive

  • 128GB solid-state drive

  • Up to 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM

  • 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 (MB578LL/A)

  • Aperture 2 (MB673Z/A)

  • Final Cut Express (MB278Z/A)

  • Logic Express (MA806LL/A)

  • iWork ’08 (MB624/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 MacBook (MB771)

  1. Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

  2. 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.

  3. Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256MB.

  4. 1GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  5. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2008 using preproduction 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based MacBook Pro units with a Higher Graphics Performance 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%.