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Apple MacBook Pro (MA897LL/A) Notebook

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The Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro is over 50% faster than the original Core Duo MacBook Pro and now supports up to 4GB of RAM. The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT delivers exceptional graphics processing power. Featuring 802.11n wireless technology, the MacBook Pro delivers up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of previous-generation technologies.
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN MA897LL/A
Key Features
Processor  What is "Processor"?
Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
Installed Memory  What is "Installed Memory"?
2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Display  What is "Display"?
17 in. WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
Operating System  What is "Operating System"?
Apple MacOS X 10.4
Processor
Processor Type  What is "Processor Type"?
Core 2 Duo
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Processor Speed 2.4 GHz
Motherboard
Bus Speed 800 MHz
Display
Display Tech WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
Display Size  What is "Display Size"?
17 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1680 x 1050
Technical Features
Security Features  What is "Security Features"?
Kensington Lock Slot • Slot For Cable Lock
Expansion Ports  What is "Expansion Ports"?
3 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-45 (NIC) • DVI (Digital Video Interface) • 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire)
Expandability  What is "Expandability"?
1 x ExpressCard
Special Features Integrated Video Camera • Remote Control • MagSafe Power Adapter Port
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA
Memory
Installed RAM 2 GB
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 4 GB
RAM Speed 667 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 4096 KB
CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type  What is "CD / DVD Type"?
Dual Layer DVD±RW/DVD-RAM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 4x (DVD+R Dual Layer)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) • 8x (DVD+RW) • 6x (DVD-RW)
Video
Graphic Processor  What is "Graphic Processor"?
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Installed Video Memory 256 MB
Graphic Bus Interface PCI Express
Max. Video Resolution 2560 x 1600
Audio
Audio Input Type Integrated Microphone • Line In (3.5mm) • Microphone • Optical Digital In
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital • Line Out
Networking
Networking Type  What is "Networking Type"?
Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n • AirPort Extreme
Battery
Battery Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Run Time 5.75 Hours
Dimensions
Depth 10.4 in.
Height 1 in.
Width 15.4 in.
Weight 6.8 lb.
Warranty
World Wide Warranty Yes, Limited
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad • Trackpad
Release Date June, 2007
Product ID 42622190
 

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