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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009)
2009 · iPhone era MacBook Pro
Introduced
2009
Original price
$ 1999
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo (Penryn)
Original OS
Mac OS X 10.5.7 (9J3050)
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Mac era
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Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo (Penryn)
Cores2
Architecture64-bit
Cache3 MB or 6 MB shared L2 (depending on configuration)
System bus1066 MHz frontside bus
Process node45 nm
Memory & graphics
Standard RAM4 GB (two 2 GB modules)
RAM type1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT + NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (dual graphics)
VRAM256 MB or 512 MB dedicated GDDR3 (9600M GT) + 256 MB shared DDR3 (9400M)
DisplayLED-backlit 15.4" widescreen TFT active-matrix glossy display
Resolutions1440x900 native; external display up to 2560x1600
Display connectionMini DisplayPort (supports external display at 2560x1600)
Storage
Storage320 GB / 500 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM), depending on configuration
InterfaceSerial ATA
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
SD cardSD card slot
Software
Original OSMac OS X 10.5.7 (9J3050)
KeyboardBacklit keyboard with glass 'no button' multi-touch trackpad
Power
BatteryNon-swappable (built-in) battery
Battery life7 hours