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MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009)

2009 · iPhone era MacBook Pro

Introduced

2009

Original price

$ 1199

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo (P7550 or P8400)

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.5.7

Max OS

OS X 10.11.x

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Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo (P7550 or P8400)

Speed2.26 GHz

Cores2

Cache3 MB shared L2

System bus1066 MHz frontside bus

Process node45 nm

Memory & graphics

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

Max RAM8 GB

RAM type1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500)

GPUNVIDIA GeForce 9400M

VRAM256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory

DisplayLED-backlit 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix glossy display

Resolutions1280x800 native

Display connectionMini DisplayPort (supports external display at 2560x1600)

Video outMini DisplayPort

Storage

Storage160 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive

InterfaceSerial ATA

Connectivity

USBTwo USB 2.0 ports

FireWireFireWire 800 port

EthernetGigabit Ethernet

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

BluetoothBluetooth 2.1+EDR

Audio inCombined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in)

Audio outCombined optical digital output/headphone out

SD cardSD card slot

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.5.7

Max OSOS X 10.11.x

KeyboardBacklit keyboard

Power

Weight4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)

Dimensions0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94 in

BatteryNon-swappable lithium polymer battery

Battery life7 hours

Identifiers

Model IDMacBookPro5,5

Model N°A1278

Order N°MB990LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2009

Discontinued2010

History

Introduced in June 2009, the MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) replaced the MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008). Apple chose to "upgrade" the name to include Pro thanks to several significant improvements, considered professional-level features. These included a FireWire800 port, an SD card slot (an Apple first), an improved LED-backlit display, and a backlit keyboard on all models. The MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) also included the integrated battery introduced with the MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009). The MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) was marketed in two configurations, at a price $100 USD lower than previous models, despite the inclusion of more professional-level features: 2.26 GHz/2 GB RAM/160 GB HD/$1199 USD, 2.53 GHz/4 GB RAM/250 GB HD/$1499 USD. Configurable options at the time of order included a 320 or 500 GB hard drive, a 128 or 256 GB SSD, and up to 8 GB of RAM.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro_(Apple_silicon) · Wikipedia

Trivia

• In 2009 Apple decided to rename the MacBook to "MacBook Pro" for the 13-inch model, recognizing that the new features had elevated it to a professional level. • The MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2009 was the first Apple model to include an SD card slot, a novelty that represented an important step towards device versatility. • Despite the addition of professional features such as the FireWire800 port, integrated battery, and backlit keyboard, Apple managed to reduce the price by as much as 100 dollars compared to previous models.

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