The Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch Late 2007 is a notebook computer that was part of Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup, manufactured and sold from 2007 to 2008. It was introduced on November 1, 2007, with an initial price starting at $3,049.
The Apple MacBook Pro “Core 2 Duo” 2.4 17-inch features a 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, comprising two independent processor cores, a 4 MB shared on-chip level 2 cache, an 800 MHz frontside bus, 2.0 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, and a 160 GB (5400 RPM) hard drive equipped with “Sudden Motion Sensor” technology. It is also equipped with an 8X dual-layer DVD RW/CD-RW SuperDrive.
The MacBook Pro boasts an NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI functionality. Its display is a 17″ widescreen matte or glossy CCFL-backlit 1680×1050 TFT active-matrix display. A higher-resolution 1920×1200 display was also available by custom configuration.
Externally, the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4 17-inch Late 2007 resembles its predecessor, the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.33 17″, with features such as the ambient light sensor, scrolling TrackPad, MagSafe power connector, integrated iSight video camera, and included Apple Remote. Connectivity options include an ExpressCard/34 slot, AirPort Extreme (with support for 802.11n in the Late 2007 model), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 400 port, FireWire 800 port, three USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out.
Internally, the MacBook Pro Late 2007 model boasts advancements such as a faster frontside bus (800 MHz compared to 667 MHz), increased RAM capacity (4 GB instead of 3 GB), a faster graphics processor (NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT instead of the ATI Mobility Radeon X1600), and enhanced power management, including a dynamically adjustable frontside bus that extends battery life by an extra fifteen minutes.
Starting November 1, 2007, Apple offered a custom configuration option with a 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo processor for an additional $250.
The MacBook Pro 17-inch Late 2007 model was discontinued on February 26, 2008. As of today, the MacBook Pro 17-inch Late 2007 is 16 years old.
MacBook Pro 17-inch Late 2007 Details
| Introduced | November 1, 2007 – 16 years ago |
| Discontinued | February 26, 2008 – 16 years ago |
| Last Software Update | July 18, 2016 – 7 years ago |
| Time on the Market | 117 days (3 months) |
| Time of Support | 104 months (8 years) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro3,1 |
| Model Number | A1229 |
| EMC | 2137 |
| Order Number | MA897LL/A |
| Original Price | $3,049 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 6.8 Ibs. 3.084 KG |
| Dimensions | 1” H x 15.4” W x 10.6” D 2.54 cm H x 39.11 cm W x 26.92 cm D |
MacBook Pro 17-inch Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo T7800 “Merom” |
| Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 800 MHz |
| Cache | 4 MB on-chip shared L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 160 GB 200 GB 250 GB |
| Media | 1 – 8x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer “SuperDrive” slot-loading drive |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 2 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB (Apple) 6 GB (Actual) |
| Memory Slots | 2 – PC2-5300 DDR2 200-pin SO-DIMM 667 MHz |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 17″ Color TFT Display (Optional glossy Display) |
| Pixel Density | 116 ppi (1680 x 1050 Display) 133 ppi (1920 x 1200 Display)* |
| 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 1280 x 1024 1680 by 1050 (native) or 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 500 800 x 600 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1200 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT |
| Graphics Memory | 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/n |
| 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 |
| FireWire | 1 – 400 Mbps 1 – 800 Mbps |
| USB | 3 – 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 4 – 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 10.5 |
| Maximum OS | OS X 10.11.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.5 iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive iWork ’08 (30-day trial) Aperture Trial |
Power
| System Battery | 68 W Lithium-Polymer (MA458G/A) |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 5.75 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 300 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 85 W MagSafe Power Adapter (MA357LL/A) |
