Like the MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 15-Inch models, the MacBooks have AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a FireWire "400" port, two USB 2.0 ports, and optical digital audio in/out, along with video out capabilities (mini-DVI) that for the first time on a "consumer" Apple notebook officially support a non-mirrored external display. They also have the same "scrolling TrackPad", a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row software, and the clever "MagSafe" power connector. Unique to the MacBook include a redesigned "flush against the bed" keyboard that does not touch the screen, a "no moving parts" magnetic latch that "catches without a catch", and a case design that makes upgrading the RAM and hard drive easy.
| Introduction Date: | May 16, 2006 | Discontinued Date: | November 8, 2006 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Geekbench: | 2456* |
| Processor Speed: | 2.0 GHz | Processor Type: | Core Duo (T2500) |
| Details: | The Intel "Core Duo" (T2500) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Also see: How fast is the original MacBook compared to the iBook that it replaced? |
| Custom Speeds: | N/A | Architecture: | 32-Bit |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 667 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.0 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 32-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k | L2/L3 Cache: | 2 MB (on chip) |
| RAM Type: | PC2-5300 DDR2 | Min. RAM Speed: | 667 MHz |
| 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? |
| Standard RAM: | 512 MB | Maximum RAM: | 2 GB |
| Details: | 512 MB of RAM is installed as two 256 MB modules, no slots free. Site sponsor Other World Computing sells MacBook memory, as well as hard drives, batteries, carrying cases, and accessories. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 2 |
| Video Card: | Intel GMA 950 | VRAM Type: | Integrated |
| Details: | Also see: What is the overall gaming performance of the MacBook? |
| Standard VRAM: | 64 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 64 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? Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of MacBook hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this MacBook. Display repacement, keyboard replacement, a hard drive upgrade service, and more are provided. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 1920x1200 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on "Apple DVI displays" is 1920x1200 and 1600x1200 on VGA displays. |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 80 GB (5400 RPM) | Int. HD Interface: | Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: | 4X "SuperDrive"* | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that this slot-loading double layer read DVD/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 4x 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, [and] reads CDs at up to 24x speed." 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 |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.0+EDR |
| USB Ports: | 2 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | 1 (400) |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port. Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: | None | Expansion Bays: | None |
| Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided. |
| Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad |
| Case Type: | Notebook | Form Factor: | MacBook |
| Apple Order No: | MA472LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | MacBook |
| Apple Model No: | A1181 (EMC 2092) | Model ID: | MacBook1,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1181 Model Number, the 2092 EMC Number, and the MacBook1,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: | 55 W h Li-Poly | Battery Life: | 2.5-6 Hours |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.4.6 (8I2025) | Maximum MacOS: | Current* |
| Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)** |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run MacOS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs? Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 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: | 5.2 lbs (2.36 kg) |
| Original Price: | US$1499 | Est. Current Retail: | US$650-US$725 |
| 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 Computer. |
