The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2009 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2009 to 2010 as part of the MacBook Pro computers. The computer has been introduced on June 8, 2009, and its price started at $1199.
The new MacBook Pro features a 2.26 GHz or 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ TFT Display, aluminum unibody case, 2 or 4 GB of RAM, 160 or 250 GB hard drive, slot-loading 24x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer “SuperDrive” drive, built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, iSight camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, and 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on April 13, 2010.
Today MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2009 is 13 years old!
MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2009 Release Date and Original Price
Introduced | June 8, 2009 |
Discontinued | April 13, 2010 |
Model Identifier | MacBookPro5,5 |
Model Number | A1278 |
EMC | 2326 |
Order Number | MB990LL/A (2.26 GHz) MB991LL/A (2.53 GHz) |
Original Price | $1,199 $1,499 |
Colors | Aluminum |
Weight | 4.5 Ibs. 2.041 KG |
Dimensions | 0.95” H x 12.78” W x 8.94” D 2.41 cm H x 32.46 cm W x 22.7 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 or P8400 “Penryn” (2.26 GHz) Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 “Penryn” (2.53 GHz) |
Processor Speed | 2.26 GHz 2.53 GHz |
Architecture | 64-bit |
Number of Cores | 2 |
System Bus | 1066 MHz |
Cache | 3 MB on-chip shared L2 |
Storage & Media
Storage | 160 GB HDD 250 GB HDD 320 GB HDD 500 GB HDD 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD |
Media | 1 – 8x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer “SuperDrive” slot-loading drive |
Memory
Built-in Memory | 2 GB 4 GB |
Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
Memory Slots | 2 – PC3-8500 DDR3 204-pin SO-DIMM 1066 MHz |
Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
Built-in Display | 13.3″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display |
Pixel Density | 114 ppi |
Brightness | 250 cd/m² |
Resolutions | 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 500 800 x 600 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 800 (native) |
Graphics
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M |
Graphics Memory | 256 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory* |
Display Connection | 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
External Resolution | Up to 2560 x 1600 pixels |
Camera | iSight |
Expansion
Expansion Slots | 1 – Secure Digital (SD) |
Hard Drive Interface | 3 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
Optical Drive Interface | 3 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
Bays | None |
Connections
Wi-Fi | AirPort Extreme Card 802.11a/b/g/n |
Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45 – support for jumbo frames) |
Modem | Apple USB Modem MA034Z/A (Optional) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
Infrared | 1 – For Apple Remote Only |
USB | 2 – 480 Mbps |
FireWire | 1 – 800 Mbps |
Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack 1 – Built-in microphone |
Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack 2 – Built-in speakers |
Display | 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
Security Slot | 1 – Kensington cable lock |
Sensors
Motion Sensor | Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) |
Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
Keyboard | Full-size backlit with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, incl. 12 function and 4 arrow |
Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
Software
Original OS | Mac OS X 10.5.7 |
Maximum OS | OS X 10.11.6 |
Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
AirDrop | Supported |
Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.5 iLife ’09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) |
Power
System Battery | 58 W Lithium-Polymer |
Backup Battery | None |
Battery Life | Up to 7 hours |
Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
Power Adapter | 60 W MagSafe Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009): Technical Specifications