Apple MacBook Pro (2.4GHz)

Apple’s greenest notebook ever is also one of its best. The MacBook Pro is overpriced, but you certainly get a powerful and exquisitely designed machine for your hard-earned cash. It’s not perfect, but using it is a largely positive experience on the whole.

EXPERT STAR RATING
4.00
Price $ 3199.00 AUD
  • Features
  • What's Hot
  • What's Not
  • Number of speakers: 2. Audio Type: Stereo.
  • Design, aluminium enclosure, backlit keyboard, dual graphics setup, glass trackpad with multi-touch, green/energy efficient
  • Touchpad has spots with poor response, poor viewing angles, glossy display can be distracting, hard drive only 5400rpm, graphics switch requires log-out
Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers
2
Audio Type
Stereo
Display
Display Technology
LED
Colour Support
16.7M Colours
Screen size
15.4 in
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Aspect Ratio
16:10, 4:03
General
Available Colours
Silver Black
Length (mm)
364
Width (mm)
249
Height (mm)
24.1
Warranty (Months)
12
Other Features
Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure, Mercury-free LED-backlit display, Arsenic-free glass, BFR-free internal components, PVC-free internal cables, Meets ENERGY STAR requirements, EPEAT Gold rating
Alternate model names
MB470X/A
Graphics Card
Graphics Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Hard Drive
Storage capacity
250 GB
RPM
5400
Input Devices
Input Devices
Touchpad, Keyboard
Memory
Installed memory (RAM)
2 GB
Maximum memory (RAM)
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
L2 Cache Memory
3MB
Motherboard
Bus Speed
1066Mhz
Multimedia Features
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )
Yes
Modem
Yes
Remote Control
Yes
Optical Drives
Supported Media
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo , DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (+R double layer) , DVD±RW (dual layer) , DVD±RW (±R DL)
CD Drive Write Speed
24x
CD Drive Re-Write Speed
10x
DVD Drive Read Speed
8x
Write speed DVD-R
8x
Write speed DVD-RW
4x
Write speed DVD+R
8x
Write speed DVD+R DL
4x
Write speed DVD+RW
4x
PC Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
USB, ExpressCard/34
PCs
Physical Security Features
Slot For Cable Lock
Floppy Drive
No
Power Options
Power Supply
AC Power
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Polymer)
Battery Size
Proprietary
Battery Run Time (minutes)
Up to 300
Processor
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed
2.4 Ghz
Software
Operating Systems
Apple MacOS
Bundled Software
iLife 08
Sound Card
Sound Card Type
Plug-in
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
ExpressCard, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ45, USB 2.0
Number of Firewire Ports
1 (FireWire 800)
Number of Headphone Jack Ports
1
Number of Microphone Ports
1
Number of RJ45 Ports
1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
2
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
 
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