Apple MacBook Fall 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

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Apple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot.

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Reviews

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    October 22, 2009 | 1:28 AM PDT

    The Good: Sleek unibody design; LED display; big multitouch trackpad; long battery life.

    The Bad: Loses FireWire; no SD card slot; nonremovable battery.

    The Bottom Line: Apple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot.

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  • 9.0

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 2863 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 314324 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 90/100 = Excellent.

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  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    January 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Apple's MacBook Pro 13in (Late 2011) is available in two versions, at £999 or £1299. We test the top model with Core i7 processor running at 2.8GHz.

    The Verdict: The Apple MacBook Pro 13in (Late 2011) looks great and offers the level of performance that you'd expect from an Apple device. Boot Camp means that you can install Windows 7 alongside Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, although you'll need to buy Windows first (from...

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  • 8.5

    reghardware.co.uk

    November 24, 2011 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Review Guilty, your honour. In mitigation, I would like to assure the jury that I do not automatically adore everything with Apple branding on it, nor have I any intention of jacking off over a Steve Jobs biography. I just happen to like the current...

    The Verdict: Here’s what I don’t like about the latest 13in MacBook Pro: it’s so very, very expensive. I can forgive the shared-memory graphics and the lack of USB ports, perhaps also the fairly average processor performance, and I could even get used to the small...

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  • 7.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    March 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The new Core i7 Apple Macbook Pro is a very strong performer for productivity and general-purpose computing tasks, but it's no surprise that you can b...

    The Verdict: If you were considering a Macbook Pro recently but held off to see what the model refresh would bring, you might be disappointed. There aren't many innovative updates in the new Macbook Pro -- Thunderbolt is the only one worth writing home about, in...

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  • 8.4

    asia.cnet.com

    March 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The new 13-inch MacBook Pro's significant CPU updates and fantastic battery life make it one of the top laptops, provided you can live with passable integrated graphics.

    The Verdict: Despite retaining the same price and look as last year's model, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro's significant CPU updates and fantastic battery life make it one of the top laptops we've reviewed, provided you can live with passable integrated graphics.

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  • No Rating

    asia.cnet.com

    November 30, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Upgraded with Intel's Core i processor and switchable graphics, the 17-inch MacBook Pro remains one of the slimmest desktop replacements with exceptional battery life.

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  • No Rating

    i4u.com

    November 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Quote from review: "Anyone who recalls Steve Jobs railing against netbooks at the launch of the iPad might have been puzzled when the same guy revealed the latest addition to the MacBook Air line in October. With an 11.6-inch screen, barebones...

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  • 8.0

    NotebookReview.com

    October 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The manufacturer's suggested retail price of our review unit is $999; a fully-specced 11.6-inch MacBook Air will cost $1,399

    The Verdict: Still, Apple did well what Apple usually does well: they made a gorgeous computer. In today's increasingly cloud-centric world, that might just be enough

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  • No Rating

    NotebookReview.com

    October 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: This week Apple finally updated the seemingly forgotten MacBook Air line with new graphics, new looks and an entirely new model. The smallest Apple laptop ever, the new Air promises to pack notebook performance into a netbook form factor. Read on for...

    The Verdict: Is that enough to let it succeed? Stay tuned for our full review and find out

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  • No Rating

    i4u.com

    August 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: MacConnection continues to offer rebates on several new MacBook Pro models, as listed below. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. After rebate, each system is tied with our June mention and at the lowest total price we could find by at least...

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Price Range: $0.00 - $0.00

  • Manufacturer: Apple
  • Part number: MC207LL/A

General

  • System Type
    Notebook
  • OS Provided
    Apple MacOS X 10.6
  • Service & Support
    1 year warranty
  • Notebook type
    13-inch
  • Wireless capabilities
    IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b

Processor / Chipset

  • Processor
    Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz
  • Multi-Core Technology
    Dual-Core
  • Cache
    L2 cache - 3 MB
  • 64-bit Computing
    Yes
  • Front Side Bus
    1066 MHz

Memory

  • RAM
    2048 MB, ( 2 x 1 GB )
  • Max RAM Supported
    4 GB
  • Technology
    DDR3 SDRAM
  • Speed
    1066 MHz
  • Form Factor
    SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Slots Qty
    2
  • Empty Slots
    0

Storage

  • Floppy Drive
    None
  • Hard Drive
    250 GB, HDD / 5400 rpm
  • Interface
    Serial ATA-300
  • Storage Removable
    None
  • Optical Drive
    DVD±RW (±R DL)
  • Read Speed
    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • Write Speed
    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
  • Rewrite Speed
    10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
  • Optical Drive (2nd)
    None
  • Hard drive type
    Portable

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards
    EPA Energy Star
  • Min Operating Temperature
    50 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
    95 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating
    0 - 90%

Display

  • Type
    13.3 in
  • Max Resolution
    1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen
    Yes
  • Features
    Glossy

Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor
    256 MB, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
  • Memory Allocation Technology
    Shared video memory (UMA)
  • Max Allocated RAM Size
    256 MB
  • Camera
    Yes
  • Sound
    Microphone

Input

  • Type
    Keyboard, Trackpad

Communications

  • Wireless
    Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Network Interface
    Gigabit Ethernet

Battery

  • Technology
    Lithium polymer
  • Installed Qty
    1
  • Capacity
    60 Wh
  • Run Time
    7 hour(s)

AC Adapter

  • Voltage Required
    AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Connections & Expansion

  • Slots
    Memory
  • Interfaces
    Mini DisplayPort, 2 x USB 2.0, Headphone/microphone/SPDIF combo jack, LAN
  • Interfaces
    2 x USB 2.0 - USB 2.0, 1 x Ethernet - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA, 1 x Display / video, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Microphone

Software

  • Software Included
    Apple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple DVD Player, Apple Time Machine, Apple Quick Look, Apple Spaces, Photo Booth, Front Row, Apple iChat, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iLife '09

Miscellaneous

  • Color
    White
  • Features
    Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
  • Cables Included
    Power cable ( 1 pcs.)

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    13 in
  • Depth
    9.1 in
  • Height
    1.1 in
  • Weight
    4.6 lbs

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support Details
    Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days

Sustainability

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
    Yes
  • EPEAT Compliant
    EPEAT Gold
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011)
    4.6

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