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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)

2008 · iPhone era MacBook Pro

Introduced

2008

Original price

$ 1999

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo (P8600)

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.5.6

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Processor

ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo (P8600)

Speed2.4 GHz

Cores2

Architecture64-bit

Cache3 MB shared on-chip Level 2 cache

System bus1066 MHz frontside bus

Process node45 nm

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500), two 1 GB modules

Max RAM4 GB official (6 GB unofficial)

RAM typeDDR3 1066 MHz (PC3-8500)

Memory slots2

GPUNVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (dual graphics)

VRAM256 MB dedicated GDDR3 (9600M GT); 256 MB shared (9400M)

DisplayLED-backlit 15.4" widescreen TFT active-matrix glossy display

Resolutions1440x900 native; external display up to 2560x1600

Display connectionMini DisplayPort

Video outMini DisplayPort

Storage

Storage250 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive

InterfaceSerial ATA (SATA)

Connectivity

USBTwo USB 2.0 ports

FireWireOne FireWire 800 port

EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Wi-FiAirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n)

BluetoothBluetooth 2.1+EDR

Audio inOptical digital/analog audio in

Audio outOptical digital/analog audio out

MagSafeMagSafe

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.5.6

KeyboardBacklit keyboard; glass 'multi-touch' trackpad (no button)

Power

Weight5.5 lbs (2.49 kg)

Dimensions0.95 in H x 14.35 in W x 9.82 in D (2.41 cm x 36.4 cm x 24.9 cm)

Battery50 W/Hr Li-Polymer (user-replaceable/swappable)

Battery life5 hours wireless productivity (using NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, per Apple)

Expansion slotsExpressCard/34 slot

Identifiers

Model IDMacBookPro5,1

Model N°A1286

Order N°MB470LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2008

History

Announced in October 2008, the MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008) featured an extraordinary redesign of the chassis, the first in the 15-inch MacBook Pro line (formerly PowerBook) in more than five years. The "Unibody" chassis in two parts was carved from a single block of aluminum, which made it both extremely robust and impressively thin. The MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008) was also characterized by a screen covered in glass with appealing tones and a new clickable trackpad covered in glass, which used Apple's Multi-Touch technology, with support for two, three, and four-finger gestures. Under the chassis, the MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008) included a series of architectural improvements, although the processor speed remained the same compared to the previous MacBook Pro. The main improvement concerned the graphics subsystem, which included two completely independent graphics chipsets: the high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT GPU and the GeForce 9400M with lower power consumption. In place of the standard-sized dual-link DVI port of the previous model, the more compact Mini DisplayPort was inserted. The MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008) was available in two configurations: 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/256 MB VRAM/250 GB HD/$1999 U.S.A. dollars, 2.53 GHz/4 GB RAM/512 MB VRAM/320 GB HD/$2499 U.S.A. dollars. Both models included a backlit keyboard. Custom order options included a 2.8 GHz processor, 250 and 320 GB hard drives at 7200 RPM, and a 128 GB solid state drive. All configurations were replaced in June 2009 by the MacBook Pro (15-inch, mid 2009).

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The MacBook Pro 15" Late 2008 was the first in the line to use the revolutionary "Unibody" chassis machined from a single block of aluminum, representing an engineering masterpiece that combined extreme lightness with unprecedented robustness. • For the first time on a MacBook Pro, the trackpad became completely glass and clickable, integrating Apple's Multi-Touch technology with support for up to four simultaneous fingers, transforming user interaction with the portable computer. • This model introduced an innovative dual-GPU graphics system that could automatically switch between the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT and the more efficient GeForce 9400M to optimize performance and battery life.

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