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Apple MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 13' (White-08) Specs
Identifiers: Early 2008 - MB403LL/A - MacBook4,1 - A1181 - 2242
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The Apple MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 13-Inch (White - Early 2008/Penryn) features a 45 nm 'Penryn' 2.4 GHz Intel 'Core 2 Duo' processor (T8300), with two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache, an 800 MHz frontside bus, 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) installed in pairs (two 1 GB modules), a 160.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive with 'Sudden Motion Sensor' technology, an 8X dual-layer write DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, an Intel GMA X3100 integrated 'graphics processor with 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory', and a 13.3' widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display (1280x800 native resolution).
The MacBook 'Early 2008 Core 2 Duo/Penryn' series shares the same easy to upgrade case design as previous MacBook systems, and connectivity likewise includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a FireWire '400' port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and video out capabilities (mini-DVI) that supports an external display.
The MacBook 'Early 2008 Core 2 Duo/Penryn' models also include the 'scrolling Trackpad', built-in iSight video camera, 'MagSafe' power connector, 'flush against the bed' keyboard that does not touch the screen, and 'no moving parts' magnetic latch that 'catches without a catch'. Like it's immediate predecessors in the 'Late 2007' MacBook series, the keyboard lacks an integrated 'numeric keypad', but unlike previous MacBook systems, the Apple Remote was a US$19 option rather than standard.
Compared to the models each replaced, the MacBook 'Early 2008 Core 2 Duo/Penryn' models are powered by modestly faster and more energy-efficient 45 nm 'Penryn' processors -- compared to 65 nm 'Merom' processors in the 'Late 2007' series -- albeit with smaller 3 MB level 2 caches (compared to 4 MB). The 'Early 2008 Core 2 Duo/Penryn' models additionally shipped equipped with larger hard drives and twice the default RAM (in the 2.4 GHz models).
Also see:
- What are the differences between the 'Early 2008 Penryn' MacBook Core 2 Duo models?
- What are the differences between the 'Early 2008 Penryn' MacBook Core 2 Duo models and the 'Late 2007 Santa Rosa' MacBook notebooks that they replaced?
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| Introduction Date: | February 26, 2008 | Discontinued Date: | October 14, 2008 |
| Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
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| Details: | Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
| Details: | Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook4,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook4,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: | 2.4 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (T8300) |
| Details: | The Intel 'Core 2 Duo' (T8300) 45 nm 'Penryn' processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster is the 'Early 2008 Penryn' MacBook Core 2 Duo compared to the 'Late 2007 Santa Rosa' MacBook Core 2 Duo? |
| Details: | Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the MacBook? |
| System Bus Speed: | 800 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: | 800 MHz frontside bus. The system bus in this model can be dynamically 'downclocked' to conserve battery life. |
| Details: | Also see: Does the MacBook have a ROM or BIOS? |
| Details: | Includes a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| Details: | Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Details: | 2 GB of RAM is installed as two 1 GB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM but third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 GB of RAM using one 2 GB and one 4 GB memory module.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Details: | Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance. |
| Details: | Also see: How much faster is the Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor in later MacBook models compared to the Intel GMA 950 in earlier models? Is gaming performance improved? |
| Details: | Apple reports that 'memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 144 MB (an additional 16 MB is required when using an external display). This results in 880 MB of system memory available' with the default 1 GB installed. |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1280x800 |
| Details: | 13.3' color widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports '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; [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio'.
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| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 1920x1200 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 1920x1200. |
| Standard Storage: | 160 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
| Details: | Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the MacBook?
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| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5' (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
| Details: | This model supports a single SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) 2.5' hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick. |
| Standard Optical: | 8X DL 'SuperDrive' | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that this 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum write speed of '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' and read speed of '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.'
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the MacBook models? Which can read and write dual-layer DVDs? |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | External Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.0+EDR |
| Details: | AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire '400' port. |
| Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided.
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| Details: | Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement).' It does not have an embedded numeric keypad.
The trackpad supports 'two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag'.
Also see: How does the MacBook keyboard 'feel'? |
| Details: | This MacBook uses a white case design with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
| Apple Order No: | MB403LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Early 2008 |
| Details: | The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: | A1181 (EMC 2242) | Model ID: | MacBook4,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1181 Model Number, the 2242 EMC Number, and the MacBook4,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model has a '55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery'. For previous MacBook models, Apple provided estimated battery life for usage without wireless, with wireless, and for DVD playback, but for the 'Early 2008' models, Apple decided to report one number -- '4.5 hours of wireless productivity'.
Also see: What is the MacBook battery life in 'real-world' tests?
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| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.5.2 (9C2015) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.7.5* |
| Details: | *This system can run the last version of OS X 10.7 'Lion.' It is not supported booting into 64-bit mode when running Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard.' It does not support 'OpenCL' either. Please also note that OS X Lion is not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as it does not support the 'Rosetta' environment. |
| Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)* |
| Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit version of this operating system with appropriate drivers. Readers have reported successfully running the 64-bit version of Windows 7, as well. |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
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| Dimensions: | 1.08 x 12.78 x 8.92 | Avg. Weight: | 5.0 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.75 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
| Original Price (US): | US$1299 | Est. Current Retail: | US$150-US$250 |
| Details: | Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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| Video (Monitor): | 1 (mini-DVI) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
| Details: | Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. VGA output supported by optional Apple DVI-to-VGA adapter (sold separately). |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire '400' port. |
| Details: | No internal modem. External Apple USB modem offered for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard. |
| Details: | S-video Out provided by optional adapter (sold separately). |
| Details: | Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio in. |
| Details: | Single Optical digital audio out port doubles as a headphone jack. |
| Details: | 100V-240V AC, 60W 'MagSafe' power adapter. Also see: How does the MagSafe power connector on the MacBook work? |
Global original prices for the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 13' (White-08) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: | N/A | United States: | US$1299 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Norway: | NOK 10.390 | Portugal: | €1199 |
| Switzerland: | CHF 1'849 | United Kingdom: | £829 |
Original Prices - Asia
| Malaysia: | N/A | The Philippines: | N/A |
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Apple MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13' (White-09) Specs
Identifiers: Early 2009 - MB881LL/A - MacBook5,2 - A1181 - 2300
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Quietly unveiled without a press release, the Apple MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13-Inch (White - Early 2009/NVIDIA) features a 45 nm 'Penryn' 2.0 GHz Intel 'Core 2 Duo' processor (P7350), with two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) installed in pairs (two 1 GB modules), a 120.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL 'SuperDrive', a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 'graphics processor with 256 MB of SDRAM shared with main memory', and a 13.3' widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display (1280x800 native resolution).
The MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13' (White - Early 2009) shares the same white polycarbonate case as the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.1 13' (White - 2008) that it replaced -- and with the exception of an upgrade to Bluetooth 2.1+EDR -- connectivity is the same as well with AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, a FireWire '400' port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and video out capabilities (mini-DVI) that supports an external display.
Internally, however, this system has quite a bit in common with the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13' (Unibody) and is equipped with the same processor and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics as well as 2 GB of RAM (but uses the same 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM as the model it replaced, rather than 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM like the 'Unibody' models).
Also see:
- What are the differences between the 'Early 2009/NVIDIA' MacBook Core 2 Duo and the MacBook that it replaced?
- What are the differences between the White 'Early 2009/NVIDIA' MacBook Core 2 Duo and the 'Late 2008/Unibody' MacBook models?
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| Introduction Date: | January 20, 2009 | Discontinued Date: | May 27, 2009 |
| Details: | The 'Introduction Date' generally refers to the date a model was introduced via press release but no press release was issued for this model. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2009. |
| Details: | Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
| Details: | Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: | 2.0 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (P7350) |
| Details: | The Intel 'Core 2 Duo' (P7350) 45 nm 'Penryn' processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast is the 'Early 2009 NVIDIA' MacBook Core 2 Duo compared to the 'Early 2008 Penryn' MacBook Core 2 Duo models? How fast is it compared to the 'Late 2008 Unibody' MacBook Core 2 Duo models? |
| Details: | Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the MacBook? |
| System Bus Speed: | 1066 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.0 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| Details: | Also see: Does the MacBook have a ROM or BIOS? |
| Details: | Includes a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| Details: | Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Details: | 2 GB of RAM is installed as two 1 GB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM but third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 GB of RAM using one 2 GB and one 4 GB memory module.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Details: | Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance. |
| Details: | This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system. |
| Details: | Apple reports that 'memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB'. |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1280x800 |
| Details: | 13.3' color widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports '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; [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio'.
Also see: What exactly is a glossy display? Is the glossy display used in the MacBook better or worse than the previous iBook display?
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| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 1920x1200 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 1920x1200. |
| Standard Storage: | 120 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
| Details: | 160 GB, 250 GB, and 320 GB hard drives also were offered via build-to-order.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the MacBook?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook.
In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells SSDs and other upgrades for this MacBook.
In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this MacBook.
Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5' (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Details: | This model supports a single SATA II (3 Gb/s) 2.5' hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick. |
| Standard Optical: | 8X DL 'SuperDrive' | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that this slot-loading 'SuperDrive' (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) has a maxium write speed of '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' and a maximum read speed of '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'. |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | External Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.1+EDR |
| Details: | AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire '400' port. |
| Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and accessories, including docks, cables, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook.
In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external expansion options and accessories like docks, stands, chargers, cases, security products, and more for this MacBook. |
| Details: | Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement).' It does not have an embedded numeric keypad.
The trackpad supports 'two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag'.
Also see: How does the MacBook keyboard 'feel'? |
| Details: | This MacBook uses a white case design with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
| Apple Order No: | MB881LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Early 2009 |
| Apple Model No: | A1181 (EMC 2300) | Model ID: | MacBook5,2 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1181 Model Number, the 2300 EMC Number, and the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model has a '55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery' that provides '4.5 hours of wireless productivity'.
Also see: What is the MacBook battery life in 'real-world' tests? How does the battery life of different MacBook models compare to one another?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook.
In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.5.6 (9G2110) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.11.x* |
| Details: | *This system can run the last version of OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' and OS X 10.11 'El Capitan,' although advanced feature support is minimal (Mac-to-Mac AirDrop is supported). When running Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' it is not supported booting in 64-bit mode. It is not capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) or subsequent versions of the macOS at all.
Please note that OS X 'Lion' 10.7 and subsequent versions of OS X are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as these operating systems do not support the 'Rosetta' environment. To run PowerPC applications on this Mac, it will be necessary to use Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' or earlier.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with OS X El Capitan (10.11)? What are the system requirements? Which Macs support which features? |
| Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)* |
| Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit version of this operating system with appropriate drivers. |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications.
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: | 1.08 x 12.78 x 8.92 | Avg. Weight: | 5.0 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.75 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
| Original Price (US): | US$999 | Est. Current Retail: | US$150-US$250 |
| Details: | Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
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| Video (Monitor): | 1 (mini-DVI) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
| Details: | Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. VGA output supported by optional Apple DVI-to-VGA adapter (sold separately). |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire '400' port. |
| Details: | No internal modem. External Apple USB modem available for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard. |
| Details: | Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio in. |
| Details: | Single Optical digital audio out port doubles as a headphone jack. |
| Details: | 100V-240V AC, 60W 'MagSafe' power adapter. Also see: How does the MagSafe power connector on the MacBook work? |
Global original prices for the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13' (White-09) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: | N/A | United States: | US$999 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Switzerland: | N/A | United Kingdom: | £719 |
Original Prices - Asia
| Malaysia: | N/A | The Philippines: | N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
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