The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple in 2006 as part of the MacBook Pro computers. The computer has been introduced on January 10, 2006, and its price started at $1999.
The all-new MacBook Pro features a 1.67 GHz / 1.83 GHz / 2.0 GHz or 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 15.4″ TFT Display, 512 MB or 1 GB of RAM, 80 GB or 100 GB hard drive, slot-loading 8x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer “SuperDrive”, built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, AirPort Extreme Card, FireWire “400”, iSight camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, and 128 MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on October 24, 2006.
Today MacBook Pro 15-inch is 17 years old!
MacBook Pro 15-inch Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | January 10, 2006 (1.67 GHz and 1.83 GHz) February 14, 2006 (2 GHz and 2.16 GHz) |
| Released | February 14, 2006 |
| Discontinued | February 14, 2006 (1.67 GHz – Introduced but never shipped) May 16, 2006 (1.83 GHz) October 24, 2006 (2 GHz and 2.16 GHz) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro1,1 |
| Model Number | A1150 |
| EMC | 2101 |
| Order Number | MA090LL/A MA463LL/A MA091LL/A MA464LL/A MA600LL/A MA601LL/A |
| Original Price | $1,999 $2,499 $2,799 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 5.6 Ibs. 2.540 KG |
| Dimensions | 1” H x 14.1” W x 9.6” D 2.54 cm H x 35.81 cm W x 24.38 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core Duo L2400 “Yonah” (1.67 GHz) Intel Core Duo T2400 “Yonah” (1.83 GHz) Intel Core Duo T2500 “Yonah” (2 GHz) Intel Core Duo T2600 “Yonah” (2.16 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.67 GHz (Introduced but never shipped) 1.83 GHz 2 GHz 2.16 GHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 667 MHz |
| Cache | 2 MB on-chip shared L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 80 GB 100 GB 120 GB |
| Media | 1 – 8x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer “SuperDrive” slot-loading drive |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 512 MB 1 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
| Memory Slots | 2 – PC2-5300 DDR2 200-pin SO-DIMM 667 MHz |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 15.4″ Color TFT Display |
| Pixel Density | 106 dpi |
| Brightness | 300 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 1440 x 900 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 |
| Graphics Memory | 128 MB GDDR3 256 MB GDDR3 |
| Display Connection | 1 – dual-link DVI (S-Video, VGA, and Composite with adapter) |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
| Camera | iSight |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – ExpressCard / 34 |
| Hard Drive Interface | 1.5 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Optical Drive Interface | Ultra ATA/100 (UATA/66) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Extreme Card 802.11b/g |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | Apple USB Modem MA034Z/A (Optional) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR |
| Infrared | 1 – For Apple Remote Only |
| ADB | None |
| FireWire | 1 – 400 Mbps |
| SCSI | None |
| USB | 2 – 480 Mbps |
| Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical input jack 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical output jack 2 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 1 – dual-link DVI (S-Video, VGA, and Composite with adapter) |
| Security Slot | 1 – Kensington cable lock |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) |
| Liquid Sensor | None |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Built-in Full-size 78-key (U.S.) or 79-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys, embedded keypad, illuminated with ambient light sensor |
| Trackpad | Built-in Solid-state trackpad (Tap, double-tap, drag, and scroll) |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X 10.4.5 |
| Later OS | Mac OS X 10.4.6 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.6.8 |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.4 iLife ’06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive iWork ’06 (30-day trial) QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition Comic Life FileMaker Pro trial Omni Outliner Photo Booth Front Row Apple Hardware Test |
Power
| System Battery | 60 W Lithium-Polymer (MA348G/A) |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 4.5 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 300 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 85 W MagSafe Power Adapter (MA357LL/A) |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Pro (Original): Technical Specifications
