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Macbook pro 15 inch (2011)

MacBook Pro (15-inch, mid 2010)

By Apple
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The 2010 version of Apple's MacBook Pro is visually identical to both its predecessor and and descendants — the only difference is what's inside. The aluminium unibody enclosed laptop is powered by an Intel Arrandale Core-i5 or i7 processor, 4GB of RAM (upgradeable to 8GB), and a 15-inch display.

Description
  • Status: Discontinued
  • Availability date: April 2010
  • Price at launch: $1,799.00

Availability
  • Laptop type: Mainstream
  • Width: 14.35 inches
  • Depth: 9.82 inches
  • Thickness: .95 inches
  • Weight: 5.6 pounds
  • Color: Silver

Hardware
  • Operating system: Mac OS X

Software
  • Screen size (diagonal): 15.4 inches
  • Display surface: Matte, Glossy
  • Technology: LCD
  • Backlight: LED
  • Resolution (X): 1440 px
  • Resolution (Y): 900 px

Display (base)
  • Size (diagonal): 15.4 inches
  • Technology: LCD
  • Backlit: LED
  • Resolution (X): 1680 px
  • Resolution (Y): 1050 px

Display (max)
  • Type: Chiclet
  • Backlit: Yes
  • Number pad: No

Keyboard
  • Type(s): Trackball
  • Multitouch: Yes

Mouse
  • CPU brand: Intel
  • CPU family: Arrandale
  • Model: Core i5-520M
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 2.4 GHz

Processor (base)
  • Brand: Intel
  • Family: Arrandale
  • Model: Core i5-640M
  • Clockspeed: 2.66 GHz

Processor (max)
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics
  • Base discrete GPU brand: Nvidia
  • Discrete GPU model: GeForce GT 330M
  • Dedicated VRAM size: 256 MB

GPU (base)
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics
  • Discrete GPU brand: Nvidia
  • Discrete GPU model: GeForce 330M
  • Dedicated VRAM size: 512 MB

GPU (max)
  • Base RAM size: 4 GB
  • Max. config RAM size: 8 GB
  • RAM type: DDR3
  • RAM slots: 2

Memory
  • Options: HDD (5400RPM), HDD (7200RPM), Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: HDD (5400RPM)
  • Base drive capacity: 320 GB
  • Max. config HDD: 500 GB
  • Max. config SSD: 512 GB
  • Card reader: Yes
  • Card reader support: SD

Storage
  • Optical drive type: Slot-loading
  • Compatible media: DVD±R/RW

Optical Drive
  • Speakers: 2
  • Subwoofer: Yes

Audio
  • Video resolution: VGA

Webcam
  • Ambient light: Yes

Sensors
  • USB: 2
  • Ethernet: 1
  • Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
  • Mini DisplayPort: 1
  • 3.5mm headphone: 1
  • 3.5mm line-in / microphone: 1

Port options
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
  • 802.11n frequencies: 5GHz, 2.4GHz
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: 2.1 + EDR

Connectivity
  • Size: 77.5 Wh
  • Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
  • Removable: No
  • Quoted time: 8 hr

Battery
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