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Apple MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007) vs Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2007)

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AppleMacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2007)
Overview
ReleasedMay 2007June 2007
Display
Screen size13.3″15.4″
Resolution1280 × 8001440 × 900
TouchscreenNoNo
Display typeGlossy TFT widescreen display with millions of colours; exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished by Apple.LED-backlit widescreen TFT display, matte with optional glossy finish with millions of colours. Exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished in the maker sources read.
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007) or Intel Core 2 Duo T7400Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz (MacBook Pro Mid 2007) or Intel Core 2 Duo T7700
CPU cores22
GraphicsIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (128 MB GDDR3) or NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (256 MB GDDR3)
Memory1 GB or 2 GB2 GB or 4 GB
Storage80 GB to 200 GB120 GB to 200 GB
CPU2.0 GHz or 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, with 4 MB shared L2 cache and 667 MHz front-side bus. Ars Technica’s comparison table identifies the earlier 2.16 GHz MacBook as T7400; the 2.0 GHz option is kept as a maker-described record without an unverified Intel SKU.Dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz or 2.4 GHz, with 4 MB shared L2 cache and 800 MHz frontside bus. Notebookcheck identifies the upper chip as T7700; the lower record keeps the maker’s clock without an unverified SKU.
GPUIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (128 MB GDDR3); NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (256 MB GDDR3). GPU memory varies with processor configuration.
Memory typeTwo SO-DIMM slots for 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 1 GB standard, configurable to 2 GB.667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM in two SO-DIMM slots; 2 GB standard, configurable to 4 GB.
Storage typeWhite 2.0 GHz starts at 80 GB with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive; white 2.16 GHz starts at 120 GB and black 2.16 GHz at 160 GB with an 8x SuperDrive. Build-to-order drives are 120 GB or 160 GB at 5400 rpm, or 200 GB at 4200 rpm.Lower base has 120 GB and higher 160 GB, with 160 GB or 200 GB configurable storage. 160 GB drives are available at 5400 or 7200 rpm; 200 GB runs at 4200 rpm. The 250 GB option in the combined sheet is restricted to the 17-inch model and is excluded here. 8× SuperDrive with double-layer DVD writing.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 6 hoursUp to 6 hours
Battery capacity55 Wh60 Wh
Weight2.31 kg2.45 kg
Thickness27.5 mm25.9 mm
Width × depth325 × 227 mm357 × 243 mm
Battery life detailRemovable 55 Wh lithium-polymer battery. Maker reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Up to 6 hours under Apple’s test conditions.Removable 60 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 6 hours in Apple’s test. Maker reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Charger60 W MagSafe Power Adapter85 W MagSafe Power Adapter
MaterialsPolycarbonate enclosureAluminium enclosure
ColoursWhite and black; base storage and optical drive vary by colour as described above. The configurations table combines colour variants with matching processor, memory and storage.Silver
Connections
Ports2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe
Wi-FiAirPort Extreme draft 802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/gAirPort Extreme draft 802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth2.0 + EDR2.0 + EDR
WebcamiSight cameraBuilt-in iSight camera
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Port detailTwo USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port, Gigabit Ethernet, MagSafe, Mini-DVI, separate combined optical digital audio input/line input and combined optical digital audio output/headphone output. Display adapters sold separately.2 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet, MagSafe, dual-link DVI, ExpressCard/34, separate combined optical digital audio input/line input and combined optical digital audio output/headphone output, and Kensington lock slot. VGA adapter included; composite/S-video adapter optional.
External displaysOne external display up to 1920 × 1200 alongside the built-in screen; Mini-DVI adapters support DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video.One external display up to 2560 × 1600 alongside the built-in screen through dual-link DVI; included VGA adapter, optional composite/S-video adapter.
KeyboardFull-size keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and an embedded numeric keypadFull-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors, 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys and four arrow keys; embedded numeric keypad
TrackpadScrolling trackpad with a separate button; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap and drag.Scrolling trackpad with a separate button; two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap and drag.
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakersBuilt-in stereo speakers
MicrophonesBuilt-in omnidirectional microphoneBuilt-in omnidirectional microphone under the left speaker grille
In the boxMacBook, removable battery, 60 W MagSafe Power Adapter with AC wall plug and power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation. Launch announcement specifies Mac OS X 10.4.9 Tiger and iLife ’06; the later archived specification lists iLife ’08.MacBook Pro, removable battery, 85 W MagSafe Power Adapter with AC wall plug and power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation. Apple Remote and DVI-to-VGA adapter included. Launch bundle: Mac OS X 10.4.9 Tiger and iLife ’06. The later retained specification lists iLife ’08 and iWork ’08; these are later bundles, not launch software.

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