MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) - 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

• FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)

• Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)

• Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)

• Audio line in

• Audio line out

• SDXC card slot

• Kensington lock slot

Communications

• 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

• Energy Efficient Ethernet

• Reduced packaging volume

• Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements

• Rated EPEAT Gold⁴

Acoustic Performance

DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296

1. L_WAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).

2. L_pAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).

3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

Display

• Glossy

• Antiglare

• 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare 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

Graphics and video support

• AMD Radeon HD 6490M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR5 memory on 2.0GHz configuration; or AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory on 2.2GHz configuration

• Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB 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

• FaceTime HD camera

• Thunderbolt port

Thunderbolt digital video output

• Native Mini DisplayPort 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 audio and video 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

• 2.0GHz or 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB shared L3 cache; or optional 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache

• 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB

Storage

• 500GB or 750GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive, 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

• Up to 7 hrs wireless web

• 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

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

• 750GB (5400-rpm) hard drive

• 500GB (7200-rpm) hard drive

• 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive

• Up to 8GB of 1333MHz 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