MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)1
Connections and expansion
MagSafe power port
Gigabit Ethernet port
One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
Mini DisplayPort
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
SD card slot
Audio line in
Audio line out
Kensington lock slot
Communications
AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (based on IEEE 802.11n specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Audio
Stereo speakers with subwoofers
Omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Environmental Status Report
MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
PVC-free3
Reduced packaging volume
Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold4
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) | |||||
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2.4 GHz | 2.53 GHz | 2.66 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.53 GHz | 2.66 GHz | |
Idle | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 18 | 16 | 18 |
Hard drive accessing | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 18 | 15 | 17 |
CD drive accessing | no value | 3.4 | 3.4 | no value | 26 | 26 |
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
15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 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; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
Optional 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen display with 1680 by 1050 pixels (glossy or antiglare)
Graphics and video support
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.4GHz and 2.53GHz configurations; or 512MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.66GHz configuration
Intel HD Graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5
Automatic graphics switching
Dual display 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
iSight camera
Mini DisplayPort
Pure digital video output
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
HDMI output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
Input
Full-size backlit 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 inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Processor and memory
2.4GHz or 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 processor with 3MB shared L3 cache; or 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache
4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB
Storage
320GB or 500GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 500GB 7200-rpm hard drive, or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive6
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, DVD+RW; 24x CD
Battery and power7
Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
85W 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 Pro
Display cleaning cloth
85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
Software DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation
Software
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
15-inch Configurations
| 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (MC371LL/A) | 2.53GHz MacBook Pro (MC372LL/A) | 2.66GHz MacBook Pro (MC373LL/A) | |||||
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Enclosure | Precision aluminum unibody | |||||||
Processor | 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 | 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 | 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 | |||||
L3 cache | 3MB shared | 3MB shared | 4MB shared | |||||
Memory | 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB | |||||||
Hard drive6 | 320GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm | 500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm | 500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm | |||||
Slot-loading optical drive | 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | |||||||
Graphics | Intel HD Graphics5 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with automatic graphics switching | |||||||
Graphics memory | 256MB GDDR3 | 256MB GDDR3 | 512MB GDDR3 | |||||
Video | iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately) | |||||||
Display | 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1440-by-900 resolution | |||||||
Expansion | One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), SD card slot | |||||||
Audio | Stereo speakers with subwoofers, omnidirectional microphone, audio line in minijack (digital/analog), audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog) | |||||||
Networking | 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet | |||||||
Wireless | AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)2; Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology | |||||||
Hardware accessories | 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord | |||||||
Limited warranty and service | Your MacBook Pro 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.
1TB or 2TB server-grade hard drive
Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11n 2.0
USB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive
Configure to order
500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
500GB (7200-rpm) hard drive
128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive
Up to 8GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy display
1680-by-1050 high-resolution antiglare display
Apple Remote
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
MagSafe Airline Adapter
AppleCare Protection Plan
Aperture
Final Cut Express
Logic Express
iWork
Accessories
Apple LED Cinema Display
AirPort Extreme Base Station
AirPort Express Base Station
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Magic Mouse
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Apple 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.
PVC-free AC power cord is available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Venezuela.
MacBook Pro achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, and the UK.
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 March 2010 using preproduction 2.66GHz Intel Core i7-based MacBook Pro units. Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/uk/batteries for more information. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processor document with display brightness set to the middle setting.