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MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006) - Technical Specifications

MacBook (Late 2006) - Technical Specifications

1.83GHz MacBook (MA699LL/A)

2.0GHz MacBook (MA700LL/A)

2.0GHz MacBook (MA701LL/A)

Color

White

White

Black

Processor

1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

L2 cache

2MB shared

4MB shared

4MB shared

System bus

667MHz

Memory

512MB (2x256MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB

1GB (2x512MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB

Hard drive (1)

60GB Serial ATA; 5400-rpm

80GB Serial ATA; 5400-rpm

120GB Serial ATA; 5400-rpm

Slot-loading

optical drive

Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)

6x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Graphics

Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB 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 (8 watts)

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/headphone out

Networking

Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)

Wireless(4)

Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11g standard; 802.11n capable with optional 802.11n enabler)

Hardware accessories

Apple Remote, 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 theAppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three full years. 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-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

Configure to order

  • 80GB (5400 rpm) hard drive

  • 120GB (5400 rpm) hard drive

  • 160GB (5400 rpm) hard drive

  • 200GB (4200 rpm) hard drive

  • Up to 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

  • Apple USB Modem (MA034Z/A)

  • Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter (M9321G/B)

  • Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter (M9320G/A)

  • Aperture (MA715Z/A)

  • Final Cut Express (MA261Z/A)

  • Logic Express (MA603Z/A)

  • iWork '06 (MA222Z/A)

Accessories

  • AirPort Express Base Station (M9470LL/A)

  • AirPort Extreme Base Station (M8799LL/A)

  • MagSafe Airline Adapter (MA598Z/A)

  • Apple 8x DVD-R Media Kit (M9472G/A)

  • Apple mini-DVI to Video Adapter (M9319G/A)

  • Apple FireWire Cable (M8706G/A)

  • AppleCare Protection Plan (MA519LL/A)

  • .Mac Subscription (MA361Z/A)

  • Apple Wireless Keyboard (M9270LL/A)

  • Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse (MA272LL/A)

Technical Specifications

In the box

  • MacBook

  • Apple Remote

  • 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord

  • Lithium-polymer battery

  • Install/restore DVDs

  • Printed and electronic documentation

Processor and memory

  • 1.83GHz or 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor

  • 4MB shared L2 cache running at full processor speed on MacBook with 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor

  • 2MB shared L2 cache running at full processor speed on MacBook with 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor

  • 667MHz frontside bus

  • 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2GB

    • 1GB (two 512MB SO-DIMMs) in 2.0GHz models

    • 512MB (two 256MB SO-DIMMs) in 1.83GHz model

    Storage

    • 60GB, 80GB, or 120GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive; optional 80GB, 120GB, or 160GB 5400-rpm; or 200GB 4200-rpm drive.(1)

    • One of the following optical drives:

      • 24x slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)

        • Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed

        • 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

      • 6x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

        • Writes DVD+R DL (double layer) discs at up to 2.4x speed

        • Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 6x speed

        • Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed

        • Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed

        • Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed

        • Writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed

        • Reads CDs at up to 24x speed

Battery and power

  • 55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 6 hours of battery life (2)

  • 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system

  • MagSafe power adapter port

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 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio

Graphics and video support

  • Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory(3)

  • 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

  • DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

  • VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

  • Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Communications

  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

  • Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard)

  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)

  • Optional external Apple USB Modem

Audio

  • Built-in stereo speakers

  • Built-in omnidirectional microphone

  • Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)

  • Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)

Peripheral connections

  • One FireWire 400 port (up to 400 Mbps)

  • Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)

Electrical and environmental requirements

  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements

  • Line voltage: 100-240V 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

Size and weight

  • Height: 1.08 inches (2.75 cm)

  • Width: 12.78 inches (32.5 cm)

  • Depth: 8.92 inches (22.7 cm)

  • Weight: 5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)

Software

  • Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools)

  • iLife '06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork (30-day trial), Big Bang Board Games, Comic Life, OmniOutliner, and Apple Hardware Test

  • Front Row

Input

  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad

  • Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

  • Apple Remote

Security

  • Kensington cable lock slot

  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  2. Battery life depends on configuration and use.

  3. Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 80MB, resulting in 432MB of system memory available on 1.83GHz models and 944MB of system memory available on 2.0GHz models.

  4. Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.

  • Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corp. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

  • Product contains electronic documentation.

  • Backup copy of software is included.