MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
- Height: 1.08 inches (2.74 cm) 
- Width: 13.00 inches (33.03 cm) 
- Depth: 9.12 inches (23.17 cm) 
- Weight: 4.7 pounds (2.13 kg)1 
Processor and memory
- 2.26GHz 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 
Communications
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (based on IEEE 802.11n 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)
Environmental Status Report
MacBook is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
- BFR-free 
- PVC-free system 
- Mercury-free 
- Arsenic-free display 
- Recyclable polycarbonate enclosure 
- 20% smaller packaging 
- Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 requirements 
- Rated EPEAT Gold 
Acoustic Performance
DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296
| Sound Power Level LWAd (B) 1 B = 10 dB | Sound Pressure Level Operator Position LpAm (dB) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle | 2.6 | 13 | |
| Hard drive accessing | 2.6 | 14 | |
| CD drive accessing | 3.3 | 28 | 
- LWAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B). 
- LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB). 
- 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel). 
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 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
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 supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (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) 
- Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities 
Audio
- Built-in stereo speakers 
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone 
- Combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in) 
- Supports Apple Stereo Headset with microphone 
Connections and expansion
- MagSafe power port 
- Gigabit Ethernet port 
- Mini DisplayPort 
- Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) 
- Audio in/out 
- Kensington lock slot 
Storage
- 250GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive; optional 320GB or 500GB 5400-rpm drive4 
- 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
Built-in 60-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 
Installed software
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow 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 ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD) 
What’s in the box
- MacBook 
- 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord 
- Install/restore DVDs 
- Printed and electronic documentation 
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.
- 1TB or 2TB Serial ATA server-grade hard disk drive 
- 802.11n Wi-Fi 
- USB port for connecting a printer or external hard drive 
Configure to order
- 320GB (5400-rpm) hard drive 
- 500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive 
- Up to 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM 
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter 
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter 
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter 
- MagSafe Airline Adapter 
- AppleCare Protection Plan 
- Aperture 
- Final Cut Express 
- Logic Express 
- iWork ’09 
Accessories
- Apple LED Cinema Display 
- AirPort Extreme Base Station 
- AirPort Express Base Station 
- Apple Wireless Keyboard 
- Apple Magic Mouse 
- Apple Keyboard 
- 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 2009 using preproduction 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo-based MacBook units. 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%.