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The original white MacBook.
Developer Apple Inc.
Type Laptop
Release date May 16, 2006 (original release)
May 18, 2010 (most recent model)
Discontinued July 20, 2011 (consumer sales)[1]
February 2012 (educational sales)[2]
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo (last model)
Intel Core Duo (original release)
Related
articles
MacBook Air, MacBook Pro
Website Apple MacBook
(http://www.apple.com/macbook)
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The MacBookis a brand of Macintosh notebook computers manufactured by Apple Inc. from
early 2006 to late 2011. It replaced the iBook series and 12-inch PowerBook series of notebooks as
a part of the AppleIntel transition from PowerPC. Positioned as the low end of the MacBook
family, the Apple MacBook was aimed at the consumer and education markets.[3]
It was the
best-selling Macintosh in history, and according to the sales-research organization NPD Group in
October 2008, the mid-range model of the MacBook was the single best-selling laptop of any brand
in US retail stores for the preceding five months.[4]
There have been three separate designs of the MacBook: the original model used a combination of
polycarbonate and fiberglass casing that was modeled after the iBook G4. The second type,
introduced in October 2008 alongside the 15-inch MacBook Pro, used a similar unibody aluminum
casing to the 15-inch Pro, and was updated and rebranded as the 13-inch MacBook Pro at the 2009
Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2009.[5]
A third design, introduced in October
2009, used a unibody polycarbonate shell as aluminum is now reserved for the higher-end
MacBook Pro. On July 20, 2011, the MacBook was quietly discontinued for consumer purchase infavor of the new MacBook Air.
[6]Apple continued to sell the MacBook to educational institutions
until February 2012.[1][2]
The MacBook has effectively been superseded by the MacBook Air.
Contents
1 Original polycarbonate model
1.1 Ports
1.2 User serviceability
1.3 Quality problems
1.4 Model specifications
2 Unibody aluminum model
2.1 Design
2.2 Reception2.3 Model specifications
3 Unibody polycarbonate model
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First-generation black polycarbonate
MacBook, 2006
3.1 Design
3.2 Reception
3.3 Model specifications
4 Criticisms and defects
5 Timeline of the MacBook family6 See also
7 References
8 External links
Original polycarbonate model
The original MacBook, available in black or white cases, was released on May 16, 2006, and used the Intel
Core Duo processor and 945GM chipset, with Intel's GMA 950 integrated graphics on a 667 MHz front side
bus. Later revisions of the MacBook moved to the Core 2 Duo processor and the GM965 chipset, with Intel's
GMA X3100 integrated graphics on an 800 MHz system bus.[7]
Sale of the black polycarbonate MacBook
ceased in October 2008 after the introduction of the aluminum MacBook.
While thinner than the iBook G4 that it replaced, the MacBook is wider than the 12-inch model due to itswidescreen display. In addition, the MacBook was one of the first (the first being the MacBook Pro) to adopt
Apple's MagSafe power connector and it replaced the iBook's mini-VGA display port with a mini-DVI display
port. The iBook's discrete graphics chip was initially replaced by an integrated Intel GMA solution, though the
latest revisions of the MacBook were upgraded with the more powerful Nvidia GeForce 9400M and later the
320M.[8]
While the MacBook Pro largely followed the industrial design standard set by the PowerBook G4, the
MacBook was Apple's first notebook to use features now standard in its notebooks: the glossy display, thesunken keyboard design, and the non-mechanical magnetic latch. With the late 2007 revision, the keyboard
received several changes to closely mirror the one that shipped with the iMac, by adding the same keyboard short-cut to control multimedia, and
removing the embedded numeric keypad and the Apple logo from the command keys.[9]
A more expensive black model was offered until the introduction of the unibody aluminum MacBook. The polycarbonate MacBook was the only
Macintosh notebook to be offered in more than one color since the iBook G3 (Clamshell).
Ports
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The ports are all on the left edge; on early models, from front to back, they are: Kensington Security Slot, audio out, audio in, two USB 2.0 ports,
FireWire 400, mini-DVI, Gigabit Ethernet, MagSafe power connector.
The front edge features a short line-shaped power light and a round black infrared receiver, for Apple Remote; the right edge features only the disc
slot.
User serviceability
The polycarbonate Intel MacBook is easier for users to fix or upgrade than its predecessor. Where the iBook required substantial disassembly to
access most internal components, including removal of the keyboard and RAM,[10]
users need only to remove the polycarbonate MacBook's outer
shell to access almost any interior component. Replacing the hard drive and memory requires merely the removal of the battery, and Apple provides
do-it-yourself manuals for these tasks.[11]
Quality problems
Some early polycarbonate MacBook models suffered from random shutdowns; Apple released a firmware update to resolve these random
shutdowns.[12]
There were also cases reported of discolored or chipping palmrests. There were many instances of the edges of the palm rest and screen bezel splitting
and thin strips peeling off. In such cases, Apple asked affected owners to contact AppleCare.[13]
There were problems with batteries on some models from 2007 not being read by the MacBook. This is caused by a logicboard fault and not a fault
with the battery.
In February 2010, Apple announced a warranty extension and recall for MacBooks bought between 20062007 for hard drive issues. This is caused
by heat and other problems.
Model specifications
Table of models
ComponentIntel Core
DuoIntel Core 2 Duo
Model Early 2006[14]
Late 2006[15]
Mid 2007[16]
Late 2007[17]
Early 2008[18] Late 2008
(White)[19]
Early 2009
(White)[20] Mid 2009
[21]
Release date May 16, 2006November 8, May 15, 2007 November 1, February 26, October 14, January 21, May 27,
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2006 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009
Model
numbers
MA254*/A
MA255*/A
MA472*/A
MA699*/A
MA700*/A
MA701*/A
MB061*/A
MB062*/A
MB063*/A
MB061*/B
MB062*/B
MB063*/B
MB402*/A
MB403*/A
MB404*/A
MB402*/B MB881*/A MC240*/A
Model
identifierMacBook1,1 MacBook2,1 MacBook3,1 MacBook4,1 MacBook4,2 MacBook5,2
Display 13.3-inch glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 800 pixel resolution (WXGA, 16:10 = 8:5 aspect ratio)
Front side
bus667 MHz 800 MHz 1066 MHz
Processor
1.83 GHz or
2.0 GHzIntel Core Duo
(T2400/T2500)
1.83 GHz or
2.0 GHzIntel Core 2 Duo
(T5600/T7200)
2.0 GHz or
2.16 GHzIntel Core 2 Duo
(T7200/T7400)
2.0 GHz or
2.2 GHzIntel Core 2 Duo
(T7300/T7500)
2.1 GHz or
2.4 GHzIntel Core 2 Duo
(T8100/T8300)
2.1 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo
(T8100)
2.0 GHz
Intel Core 2Duo
(P7350)
2.13 GHz
Intel Core 2
Duo (P7450)
Memory
Two slots for
DDR2SDRAM
512 MB (two
256 MB)
667 MHz
PC2-5300Expandable to
2 GB
512 MB (two
256 MB) or
1 GB (two
512 MB)
667 MHz
PC2-5300
Expandable to
3 GB5
1 GB (two
512 MB)
667 MHz
PC2-5300
Expandable to
3 GB5
1 GB (two 512 MB) or 2 GB (two
1 GB) 667 MHz PC2-5300
Expandable to 6 GB (4 GBsupported by Apple)
1 GB (two
512 MB)
667 MHz
PC2-5300
Expandable to6 GB (4 GB
supported by
Apple)
2 GB (two
1 GB)
667 MHz
PC2-5300
Expandableto 4 GB
800 Mhz
PC2-6400
2 GB (two
1 GB)
800 MHz
PC2-6400Expandable
to 4 GB
Graphics
Shared with
system
memory
Intel GMA 950 using 64 MB RAM (up to 224 MB
in Windows through Boot Camp).[22]Intel GMA X3100 using 144 MB RAM
Nvidia GeForce 9400M
using 256 MB RAM
Hard drive2
5400-rpm
unless
specified
60 GB or
80 GB
Optional
100 GB or
120 GB
60 GB, 80 GB
or 120 GB
Optional
160 GB or
200 GB,
4200-rpm
80 GB, 120 GB
or 160 GB
Optional
200 GB,
4200-rpm
80 GB, 120 GB
or 160 GB
Optional
250 GB
120 GB, 160 GB
or 250 GB
120 GB
Optional
160 GB or
250 GB
120 GB
Optional
160 GB,
250 GB, or
320 GB
160 GB
Optional
250 GB,
320 GB, or
500 GB
AirPort
ExtremeIntegrated802.11a/b/g
Integrated802.11a/b/g and
draft-nIntegrated 802.11a/b/g anddraft-n (n enabled)
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(n disabled by
default)1
Combo
drive3
Base modelonly
8 DVD read,
24 CD-R and
10 CD-RWrecording
8 DVD read, 24 CD-R and 16 CD-RW recording N/A
Internal
slot-loading
SuperDrive
3
8
double-layer
discs reads. 4
DVDR &
RW recording.
24 CD-R and10 CD-RW
recording
2.4 DVD+R
DL writes, 6
DVDR read,
4 DVDRW
writes, 24
CD-R, and 10CD-RW
recording
4 DVD+R DL writes, 8 DVDR read, 4 DVDRW writes, 24 CD-R, and 10x CD-RW
recording
Maximum
Operating
System
OS X 10.6
"Snow
Leopard"
OS X 10.7 "Lion"OS X 10.8 "Mountain
Lion"
Battery 55-watt-hour removable lithium-polymer
Weight 5.2 lb/2.4 kg 5.1 lb/2.3 kg 5.0 lb/2.3 kg
Dimensions 1.08 12.78 8.92 in/27.5 325 227 mm
otes:1
Requires the purchase of a wireless-N enabler software from Apple in order to enable the functionality.[23]
2Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user-replaceable part, there are custom configurations available, including
use of 7200-rpm drives.3Given optical drive speed is its maximum.
4Beginning with the early 2008 revision, the Apple Remote became an optional add-on.
5Expandable to 4 GB, with 3.3 GB usable.
[24]
Unibody aluminum model
See also: MacBook Pro (unibody)
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Release date October 14, 2008
Model numbers MB466*/A; MB467*/A
Machine model MacBook5,1
Display 13.3-inch LED backlit glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 800 pixel resolutionFront side bus 1066 MHz
Processor 2.0 GHz or 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (P7350/P8600)
Memory
Two slots for PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM
(1066 MHz)
2 GB (two 1 GB)
Expandable to 8 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)[34][35]
Graphics Integrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M with 256 MB shared with main memory(up to 512 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp)
Hard drive1
Serial ATA 5400-rpm
160 GB or 250 GB 5400-rpm
Optional 320 GB HDD; 128 GB or 256 GB Solid-state drive (SSD)
AirPort Extreme Integrated 802.11a/b/g/draft-n (BCM4322 chipset)
Internal slot-loading SuperDrive2
Maximum write: 8 DVDR, 4 DVDR DL, 4 DVDRW, 24 CD-R, 10 CD-RW
Maximum read: 8 DVDR, DVD-ROM, 6 DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVDR DL,
DVDRW, 24 CD
Battery 45-watt-hour removable lithium polymer
Weight 4.5 lb/2.0 kg
Dimensions 0.95 12.78 8.94 in/24.1 325 227 mm
otes:
1 Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user-replaceable part, there are custom configurations available, includinguse of 7200-rpm drives and SSDs.2
Given optical drive speed is its maximum.
Unibody polycarbonate model
On October 20, 2009, Apple released a MacBook that introduced a new polycarbonate (plastic) unibody design,[36]
faster DDR3 memory, a
multi-touch trackpad, an LED-backlit display, and a built-in seven-hour battery. The polycarbonate unibody MacBook, like its aluminum
predecessor, lacks FireWire and, like the 13-inch MacBook Pro, has a combined audio in/out port. There is no infrared port and the Apple Remote is
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Front side bus 1066 MHz
Processor 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (P7550) 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (P8600)
Memory1
Two slots for PC3-8500 DDR3
SDRAM (1066 MHz)
2 GB (two 1 GB)
Expandable to 8 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)[46] Expandable to 16 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)[47]
Graphics
Integrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M with 256 MB
shared with main memory
(up to 512 MB available in Windows through Boot
Camp)
Integrated Nvidia GeForce 320M with 256 MB
shared with main memory
Hard drive2
Serial ATA 5400-rpm
250 GB 5400-rpm
Optional 320 GB or 500 GB HDDAirPort Extreme Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n (BCM43224 chipset)
Internal Slot-Loading SuperDrive3
Maximum write: 8 DVDR, 4 DVDR DL, 4 DVDRW, 24 CD-R, 10 CD-RW
Maximum read: 8 DVDR, DVD-ROM, 6 DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVDR DL, DVDRW,
24 CD
Battery 60-watt-hour non-removable lithium-polymer 63.5-watt-hour non-removable lithium-polymer
Weight 4.7 lb/2.1 kgDimensions 1.09 13.00 9.12 in/27.4 330.3 231.7 mm
otes:1
Memory noted are the options available from Apple. As memory is a user-replaceable part, there are custom configurations available, including use
of two 2 GB RAM modules, for 4 GB of RAM.2
Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user-replaceable part, there are custom configurations available, including
use of 7200-rpm drives and SSDs.3
Given optical drive speed is its maximum.
Criticisms and defects
The rubber bottom of unibody MacBooks has been known to start bubbling and peel off. Apple has noticed this as a flaw and will replace the bottom
for free, with or without a warranty.[48]
Timeline of the MacBook family
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See also: Timeline of Macintosh models
See also
Comparison of Macintosh models
MacBook family
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
References
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