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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) vs Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)

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AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009)AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)
Overview
ReleasedJune 2009April 2010
Display
Screen size15.4″15.4″
Resolution1440 × 9001440 × 900
PanelTN LCDTN LCD
TouchscreenNoNo
Display typeGlossy LED-backlit widescreen display with millions of colours. TN panel technology is identified by the exact-model Notebookcheck review; maker refresh rate and brightness are unpublished.Glossy LED-backlit display; an antiglare option is available. TN technology is named by the exact-model Notebookcheck review. Optional 1680 × 1050 glossy or antiglare display remains in details because its exact panel technology is unverified.
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2008), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz (MacBook Pro Mid 2009), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2008) or Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz (MacBook Pro Mid 2009)Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz (MacBook Pro Mid 2010), Intel Core i5 2.53 GHz (MacBook Pro Mid 2010) or Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz (MacBook Pro Mid 2010)
CPU cores22
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 9400M, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT (256 MB GDDR3) + GeForce 9400M or NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT (512 MB GDDR3) + GeForce 9400MNVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (256 MB GDDR3) + Intel HD Graphics or NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (512 MB GDDR3) + Intel HD Graphics
Memory4 GB or 8 GB4 GB or 8 GB
Storage128 GB to 500 GB128 GB to 512 GB
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo at 2.53 or 2.66 GHz with 3 MB shared L2 cache, or 2.8 and optional 3.06 GHz with 6 MB; 1066 MHz frontside bus. The optional 3.06 GHz processor belongs to the upper discrete-graphics group. No unverified Intel SKU assumptions.Dual-core Intel Core i5 at 2.4 or 2.53 GHz with 3 MB shared L3 cache, or Core i7 at 2.66 GHz with 4 MB. Maker-clock records avoid unverified Intel SKU assumptions; unpublished peak clock fields are omitted.
GPUThe 2.53 GHz model has GeForce 9400M integrated graphics only. The 2.66 GHz model also has GeForce 9600M GT with 256 MB GDDR3; 2.8 and 3.06 GHz have 512 MB. GeForce 9400M uses 256 MB shared system memory.Automatic switching between Intel HD Graphics (256 MB shared system memory) and GeForce GT 330M. Core i5 configurations have 256 MB GDDR3 and Core i7 has 512 MB.
Memory type1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM in two SO-DIMM slots, supplied with 4 GB and configurable to 8 GB.4 GB or 8 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM in two SO-DIMM slots.
Storage typeBase hard drives are 250 GB at 2.53 GHz, 320 GB at 2.66 GHz and 500 GB at 2.8 GHz, all 5400 rpm. Configurable 320 GB and 500 GB hard drives offer 5400 or 7200 rpm; 128 GB and 256 GB are SSD options. Higher processor groups omit an unconfirmed 250 GB choice. 8× SuperDrive with double-layer DVD writing.Lower 2.4 GHz base has a 320 GB and upper bases a 500 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA drive. Maker options include 500 GB at 5400 or 7200 rpm, and 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB SSD; upper CPU rows omit an unconfirmed 320 GB drive. 8× SuperDrive with double-layer DVD writing.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 7 hoursUp to 9 hours
Battery capacity73 Wh77.5 Wh
Weight2.49 kg2.54 kg
Thickness24.1 mm24.1 mm
Width × depth364 × 249 mm364 × 249 mm
Battery life detailBuilt-in lithium-polymer battery. Apple reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.Built-in lithium-polymer battery; Apple claims 8–9 hours of wireless productivity. Reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Charger60 W MagSafe Power Adapter for 2.53 GHz; 85 W for 2.66, 2.8 and 3.06 GHz configurations.85 W MagSafe Power Adapter
MaterialsAluminium unibody enclosure and glass trackpadAluminium unibody enclosure and glass trackpad
ColoursSilverSilver
Connections
Ports2 × USB-A, SD card slot, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe2 × USB-A, SD card slot, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe
Wi-FiAirPort Extreme 802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/gAirPort Extreme 802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth2.1 + EDR2.1 + EDR
WebcamBuilt-in iSight cameraBuilt-in iSight camera
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Port detailTwo USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet, MagSafe, Mini DisplayPort, SD card slot, combined optical digital audio input/line input and combined optical digital audio output/headphone output. No ExpressCard slot.2 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet, MagSafe, Mini DisplayPort, SD card slot, separate combined optical digital audio input/line input and optical digital audio output/headphone output.
External displaysSupports the built-in display and an external display up to 2560 × 1600 pixels simultaneously. Mini DisplayPort adapters for DVI, dual-link DVI or VGA are sold separately.Supports an external display up to 2560 × 1600 pixels alongside the built-in screen. DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and third-party HDMI adapters are sold separately; HDMI carries audio.
KeyboardBacklit keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys and four arrow keys.Backlit keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys and four arrow keys.
TrackpadGlass Multi-Touch trackpad supporting two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate and three/four-finger gestures.Glass Multi-Touch trackpad with inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate and three/four-finger gestures.
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakersBuilt-in stereo speakers with subwoofers
MicrophonesOmnidirectional microphone beneath the left speaker grille.Omnidirectional microphone under the left speaker grille; supports an iPhone headset microphone.
In the boxMacBook Pro, MagSafe Power Adapter with AC wall plug and power cord, display cleaning cloth, install/restore DVDs and documentation. Mac OS X Leopard and iLife ’09; Apple Remote and display adapters sold separately.MacBook Pro, 85 W MagSafe Power Adapter with AC wall plug and power cord, display cleaning cloth, software DVDs and documentation. Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife; Apple Remote and display adapters sold separately.

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