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)
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.
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%.