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Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 17-inch)

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Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 17-inch) prices & stores

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB166LL/A

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Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 17-inch)

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A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.

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"Expensive but worth every penny."

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"Absolute best laptop on the market!"

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Apple
Part Number: MB166LL/A

General
Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
Width 15.4 in
Depth 10.4 in
Height 1 in
Weight 6.8 lbs
Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Data bus speed 800 MHz
Processor features Streaming SIMD extensions 4
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 6 MB
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Storage Controller
Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Storage Removable None
Hard drive type Portable
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 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Display
Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
Widescreen Display Yes
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT PCI Express x16
Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM - 512 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 Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 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) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital (dual link), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
Cables Included ( 1 pcs.), DVI-VGA adapter
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Keyboard light, Ambient light sensor
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Power provided 85 Watt
Battery
Technology Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1
Battery capacity 68 Wh
Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
Software Apple iChat, Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iLife?08, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple Spaces, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Apple Quick Look, Drivers & Utilities, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine
Environmental Standards
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7

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General

Processor

Cache Memory

RAM

Environmental Parameters

Storage Controller

Storage

Optical Storage

Optical Storage (2nd)

Display

Video

Audio

Notebook Camera

Input Device(s)

Telecom

Networking

Expansion / Connectivity

Miscellaneous

Power

Battery

Operating System / Software

Environmental Standards

Manufacturer Warranty

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

Product series

Manufacturer info