Macbook Pro, 13¨ Coreduo, Used Items

Description

The MacBook Pro Core Duo refers to the early versions of Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup that were introduced in 2006. These laptops were the first to transition from PowerPC processors to Intel’s Core Duo (and later, Core 2 Duo) processors. Below are the key features of the MacBook Pro Core Duo (released in early 2006):
1. Processor
Intel Core Duo processor (1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz versions)
Dual-core architecture for better multitasking performance than the previous PowerPC chips.
2. Display
15.4-inch widescreen Glossy or Matte display options
Resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels
The MacBook Pro was one of the first Apple laptops to feature a widescreen display.
3. Design and Build
Aluminum unibody design, marking a departure from the plastic MacBook models.
Sleek, thin, and lightweight (weighing about 5.6 pounds).
At the time, it was considered very premium, with a solid build and aesthetic.
4. Graphics
ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB or 256MB of dedicated video memory.
This provided decent graphics performance for the time, including support for some 3D gaming and video editing tasks.
5. RAM (Memory)
512MB or 1GB of DDR2 RAM (expandable up to 2GB in some models).
The memory speed was 667 MHz.
6. Storage
60GB or 100GB 5400 RPM hard drive (later models may have had higher storage capacities).
No solid-state drive (SSD) options in these early models.
7. Ports
2 USB 2.0 ports
FireWire 400
Ethernet (10/100/1000) for wired internet connections
DVI video output (VGA adapters were available for external displays)
Audio in/out (mini-jack)
MagSafe power connector, which was unique to the MacBook Pro at the time and offered a magnetic power connection.
8. Keyboard & Trackpad
Full-size backlit keyboard (with a larger layout than the previous PowerBook G4)
Multi-touch trackpad (which could be used for various gestures, though the advanced gesture support we have today wasn’t yet present).
9. Battery Life
The MacBook Pro Core Duo models typically offered around 4 to 5 hours of battery life, depending on usage and configuration.
A rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
10. Operating System
Pre-installed with Mac OS X 10.4.4 Tiger (with support for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, introduced in 2007).
This version of the MacBook Pro introduced Rosetta, enabling users to run PowerPC applications on the Intel-based MacBook Pro.
11. Price
The base price for the 15-inch model was around $1,999 USD at launch.
12. Other Features
Built-in iSight webcam for video conferencing (640 x 480 resolution).
Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi (802.11g) for wireless connectivity.
The speakers provided decent sound for the time, with stereo output.