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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006) vs Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2007)

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AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2007)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2006June 2007
Display
Screen size15.4″15.4″
Resolution1440 × 9001440 × 900
Brightness300 nits–
TouchscreenNoNo
Display typeWidescreen TFT display; optional glossy finish with millions of colours. Exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished in the maker sources read.LED-backlit widescreen TFT display, matte with optional glossy finish with millions of colours. Exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished in the maker sources read.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 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) or Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006)Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz (MacBook Pro Mid 2007) or Intel Core 2 Duo T7700
CPU cores22
GraphicsATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) or ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3)NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (128 MB GDDR3) or NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (256 MB GDDR3)
Memory1 GB, 2 GB or 3 GB2 GB or 4 GB
Storage120 GB to 200 GB120 GB to 200 GB
CPUDual-core Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.16 GHz or 2.33 GHz, with 4 MB shared L2 cache and 667 MHz frontside bus.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.
GPUATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3); ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3). GPU memory varies with processor configuration.NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (128 MB GDDR3); NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (256 MB GDDR3). GPU memory varies with processor configuration.
Memory type667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM in two SO-DIMM slots, up to 3 GB. Lower base starts with 1 GB and higher with 2 GB.667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM in two SO-DIMM slots; 2 GB standard, configurable to 4 GB.
Storage typeLaunch 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.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 5 hoursUp to 6 hours
Battery capacity60 Wh60 Wh
Weight–2.45 kg
Thickness–25.9 mm
Width × depth–357 × 243 mm
Battery life detailRemovable 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.Removable 60 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 6 hours in Apple’s test. Maker reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Charger85 W MagSafe Power Adapter85 W MagSafe Power Adapter
MaterialsAluminium enclosureAluminium enclosure
ColoursSilverSilver
Connections
Ports2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe
Wi-FiAirPort Extreme 802.11g; 802.11n requires the optional software enablerAirPort Extreme draft 802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth2.0 + EDR2.0 + EDR
WebcamBuilt-in iSight cameraBuilt-in iSight camera
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Port detail2 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.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 2560 × 1600 alongside the built-in screen through dual-link DVI; included VGA adapter, optional composite/S-video adapter.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 backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors, 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys and four arrow keys; 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; 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 microphone under the left speaker grilleBuilt-in omnidirectional microphone under the left speaker grille
In the boxMacBook 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.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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