MacBook (Early 2008 and Late 2008) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
Height: 1.08 inch (2.75 cm)
Width: 12.78 inches (32.5 cm)
Depth: 8.92 inches (22.7 cm)
Weight: 5.0 pounds (2.27 kg)1
Connections and expansion
MagSafe power port
Gigabit Ethernet port
Mini-DVI port
FireWire 400 port (up to 400 Mbps)
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Audio line in
Audio line out
Kensington cable 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 2.0 + 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 audio input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital audio output/audio line out (minijack)
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)
Environmental status
Majority of circuit board laminates are free of brominated flame retardants
Majority of internal cables are PVC-free
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 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
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory3
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Built-in iSight camera
Mini-DVI port
Pure digital video output
DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (optional)
VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (optional)
Composite output using mini-DVI to video adapter (optional)
S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (optional)
Input
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Processor and memory
2.1GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
800MHz frontside bus
1GB (two 512MB SO-DIMMs) or 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
Storage
2.1GHz MacBook
120GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive; optional 160GB or 250GB 5400-rpm drive4
24x slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed; writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed; reads CDs at up to 24x speed; reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
2.4GHz MacBook
160GB or 250GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk 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
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
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
Configurations
| 2.1GHz MacBook (MB402LL/A) | 2.4GHz MacBook (MB403LL/A) | 2.4GHz MacBook (MB404LL/A) |
---|---|---|---|
Color | White | White | Black |
Processor | 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
L2 cache | 3MB shared | 3MB shared | 3MB shared |
System bus | 800MHz | 800MHz | 800MHz |
Memory | 1GB (two 512MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 4GB | 2GB (two 1GB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 4GB | 2GB (two 1GB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 4GB |
Hard drive4 | 120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm | 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm | 250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm |
Slot-loading optical drive | Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) | 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | |
Graphics | Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory3 | ||
Video | Built-in iSight camera; mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately) | ||
Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolution | ||
FireWire | One FireWire 400 port (up to 400 Mbps) | ||
USB | Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) | ||
Audio | Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in, combined optical digital audio output/audio 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 2.0 + 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
Up to 4GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Apple Remote
Apple USB Modem
Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter
Aperture 2
Final Cut Express
Logic Express
iWork ’08
Accessories
AirPort Extreme Base Station
AirPort Express Base Station
MagSafe Airline Adapter
Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter
AppleCare Protection Plan
.Mac Subscription
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple wireless Mighty Mouse
Apple Keyboard
Apple wired Mighty Mouse
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 144MB. An additional 16MB is required when using an external display.
1GB=1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
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%.