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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) vs Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)

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AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
Overview
ReleasedJune 2017October 2006
Display
Screen size15.4″15.4″
Resolution2880 × 18001440 × 900
PanelIPS LCD–
Brightness500 nits300 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display typeRetina display; LED-backlit IPS; millions of coloursWidescreen TFT display; optional glossy finish with millions of colours. Exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished in the maker sources read.
Pixel density220 ppi–
Colour rangeWide colour (P3)–
Display featuresScaled resolutions of 1920 × 1200, 1680 × 1050, 1280 × 800 or 1024 × 640–
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core i7-7700HQ, Intel Core i7-7820HQ or Intel Core i7-7920HQIntel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) or Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006)
CPU cores42
CPU threads8–
GraphicsAMD Radeon Pro 555 or AMD Radeon Pro 560ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) or ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3)
Memory16 GB1 GB, 2 GB or 3 GB
Storage256 GB to 2 TB120 GB to 200 GB
CPUQuad-core Intel Core i7 at 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.8 GHz and 6 MB L3 cache, or at 2.9 GHz with up to 3.9 GHz and 8 MB L3 cache; both configurable to 3.1 GHz with up to 4.1 GHz and 8 MB L3 cache. Notebookcheck confirms the base i7-7700HQ; Les Numériques confirms i7-7820HQ; AppleInsider.ru identifies the optional i7-7920HQ, cross-checked against Intel's specifications.Dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.16 GHz or 2.33 GHz, with 4 MB shared L2 cache and 667 MHz frontside bus.
GPUIntel HD Graphics 630 with automatic switching to discrete Radeon graphics. The 2.8 GHz base has Radeon Pro 555 with 2 GB GDDR5, configurable to 560 with 4 GB GDDR5; the 2.9 GHz base has Radeon Pro 560 with 4 GB GDDR5.ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3); ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3). GPU memory varies with processor configuration.
Memory type16 GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM in two SO-DIMM slots, up to 3 GB. Lower base starts with 1 GB and higher with 2 GB.
Storage typePCIe-based onboard SSD; 256 GB base with 2.8 GHz processor configurable to 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB; 512 GB base with 2.9 GHz processor configurable to 1 TB or 2 TB. The optional 3.1 GHz processor retains its base configuration's graphics and storage choices.Launch notice confirms a 120 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA drive for both bases. The retained specification table instead lists 160 GB for the higher base; both maker-confirmed capacities are represented. Optional 160 GB 5400-rpm or 200 GB 4200-rpm drives. Slot-loading 6× SuperDrive with double-layer DVD writing.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 5 hours
Battery capacity76 Wh60 Wh
Weight1.83 kg–
Thickness15.5 mm–
Width × depth349.3 × 240.7 mm–
Battery life detailLithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours wireless web or iTunes movie playback and 30 days standby. Apple's May 2017 tests used the 2.8 GHz Core i7, 16 GB memory and 256 GB SSD. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.Removable 60 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 5 hours in Apple’s test. Apple publishes a reference weight of 5.6 lb and enclosure measuring 14.1 × 9.6 × 1.0 inches; weight varies by configuration. Unpublished metric fields omitted.
Charger87 W USB-C Power Adapter85 W MagSafe Power Adapter
MaterialsAluminium enclosureAluminium enclosure
ColoursSilver; Space GreySilver
Connections
Ports4 × Thunderbolt 3, headphone jack2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5AirPort Extreme 802.11g; 802.11n requires the optional software enabler
Bluetooth4.22.0 + EDR
Webcam720p FaceTime HDBuilt-in iSight camera
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Port detailFour Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports support charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt up to 40 Gb/s and USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s; 3.5 mm headphone jack. VGA, HDMI and Thunderbolt 2 output require separate adaptors.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 displaysBuilt-in screen plus two 5120 × 2880 displays at 60 Hz with over a billion colours, four 4096 × 2304 displays at 60 Hz with millions of colours, or four 3840 × 2160 displays at 60 Hz with over a billion coloursOne 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 backlit keyboard with 64 US or 65 ISO keys, four arrow keys, Touch Bar and ambient light sensorFull-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors, 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys and four arrow keys; embedded numeric keypad
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with pressure sensing, Force clicks and Multi-Touch gesturesScrolling trackpad with a separate button; two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap and drag.
SpeakersStereo speakers with high dynamic rangeBuilt-in stereo speakers
MicrophonesThree microphonesBuilt-in omnidirectional microphone under the left speaker grille
BiometricsTouch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the Touch Bar–
In the box15-inch MacBook Pro; 87 W USB-C Power Adapter; 2 m USB-C Charge CableMacBook 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. Mac OS X 10.4.8 Tiger and iLife ’06; Apple confirms 15-inch shipping on 24 October 2006.

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