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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)

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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB990LL/A

Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch) prices & stores

$1,068.99 - $1,199.00 9 online stores

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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)

price range: $1,068.99 - $1,199.00

Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.

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"best chunk of aluminium i ever had the fortune to buy"

by stevecox25 on June 11, 2009

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"BEST COMPUTER IVE EVER OWNED!!!!!!"

by blondiechick919 on July 28, 2009

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"Faster. Better. Sexier. And yes, even cheaper."

by SuperYogurt on June 12, 2009

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Apple
Part Number: MB990LL/A

General
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
Width 12.8 in
Depth 8.9 in
Height 0.9 in
Weight 4.4 lbs
Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Data bus speed 1066 MHz
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 3 MB
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin
RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Max Altitude Operating 10000 ft
Storage Controller
Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Storage Removable None
Hard drive type Standard
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
Card reader type Card reader
Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card
Display
Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features Glossy, LED-backlit
Screen type Widescreen
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA)
Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB

Audio
Audio output type Sound card
Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
Input device type Trackpad, Backlit keyboard
Features Multi-touch technology
Telecom
Modem None
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DisplayPort, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
Features Aluminum enclosure, Ambient light sensor, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Power provided 73 Watt
Battery
Technology Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1
Battery capacity 60 Wh
Mfr estimated battery life 7 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.6
Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '09, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, Apple XCode Developer Tools
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
Sustainability
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

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