Apple · MacBook
MacBook (13-inch, Early 2006)
The original 13-inch MacBook, with an Intel Core Duo processor, an optical drive and a white or black polycarbonate enclosure.
Model history · 13 models, 1999–2006
- 1999iBook (1999)Compare
- 2000iBook (Early 2000)Compare
- 2000iBook (FireWire)Compare
- 2001iBook (Dual USB)Compare
- 2001iBook (Late 2001)Compare
- 2002iBook 12-inch (Mid 2002)Compare
- 2002iBook 12-inch (Late 2002)Compare
- 2003iBook 12-inch (Early 2003)Compare
- 2003iBook G4 (12-inch, Late 2003)Compare
- 2004iBook G4 (12-inch, Early 2004)Compare
- 2004iBook G4 (12-inch, Late 2004)Compare
- 2005iBook G4 (12-inch, Mid 2005)Compare
- 2006MacBook (13-inch, Early 2006)
- Size
- 13.3″
- Display
- –
- Processor
- Intel Core Duo T2400 or T2500
- Memory
- 512 MB – 2 GB
- Weight
- 2.36 kg
- Battery
- –
What reviewers say
Reviewers praised the responsive everyday performance, comfortable keyboard and easy access to memory and storage. They criticised the glossy screen and limited graphics performance; Ars Technica also found high operating temperatures, while TechRadar noted restricted viewing angles.
From macworld.com, arstechnica.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 13.3″
- Resolution
- 1280 × 800
- Brightness
- 250 nits
- Touchscreen
- No
- Display type
- Glossy TFT widescreen display with millions of colours; panel technology and refresh rate unpublished by Apple. The launch announcement specifies 250 cd/m² brightness.
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core Duo T2400 or Intel Core Duo T2500
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
- Memory
- 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB
- Storage
- 60 GB to 120 GB
- CPU
- 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo T2400 or 2.0 GHz Core Duo T2500; exact processor identities confirmed by Ars Technica. 2 MB shared L2 cache and 667 MHz front-side bus.
- GPU
- Intel GMA 950 with 64 MB DDR2 shared with main memory; Apple notes a minimum 80 MB allocation including graphics and system use.
- Memory type
- Two SO-DIMM slots for 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 512 MB standard, configurable to 1 GB or 2 GB.
- Storage type
- 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive. White models start at 60 GB and black at 80 GB; 80 GB, 100 GB and 120 GB build-to-order drives. The 1.83 GHz model has a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive; 2.0 GHz models have a DVD-writing SuperDrive.
Battery and size
- Battery capacity
- 55 Wh
- Weight
- 2.36 kg
- Thickness
- 27.5 mm
- Width × depth
- 325 × 227 mm
- Battery life detail
- Removable 55 Wh lithium-polymer battery. Maker reference weight varies with configuration and manufacturing process; battery-life hours are not published in the archived specification.
- Charger
- 60 W MagSafe Power Adapter
- Materials
- Polycarbonate enclosure
- Colours
- White at 1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz; black at 2.0 GHz. The configurations table combines colour variants with matching processor, memory and storage.
Connections
- Ports
- 2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe
- Wi-Fi
- AirPort Extreme 802.11g
- Bluetooth
- 2.0 + EDR
- Webcam
- iSight camera, 640 × 480 resolution
- Operating system
- macOS
- Port detail
- Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port (8 W), Gigabit Ethernet, MagSafe and Mini-DVI; separate combined optical digital audio input/line input and combined optical digital audio output/headphone output. Display adapters sold separately.
- External displays
- One external display up to 1920 × 1200 alongside the built-in screen; Mini-DVI adapters support DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video.
- Keyboard
- Full-size keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and an embedded numeric keypad
- Trackpad
- Trackpad with two-finger scrolling and a separate button
- Speakers
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Microphones
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone
- In the box
- MacBook, Apple Remote, removable battery, 60 W MagSafe Power Adapter with AC wall plug and power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation; Mac OS X 10.4.6 Tiger and iLife ’06.
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 512 MB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 512 MB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 512 MB | 100 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 512 MB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 1 GB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 1 GB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 1 GB | 100 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 1 GB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 2 GB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 2 GB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 2 GB | 100 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2400 | 2 GB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 512 MB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 512 MB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 512 MB | 100 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 512 MB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 1 GB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 1 GB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 1 GB | 100 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 1 GB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 2 GB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 2 GB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 2 GB | 100 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core Duo T2500 | 2 GB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- User-accessible memory and hard drive
- Built-in optical drive and Gigabit Ethernet
- Removable battery
Cons
- Integrated graphics share system memory
- Glossy display
- Maker-supported memory limited to 2 GB
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Display | Processor | Memory | Weight | Battery | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3″ | – | Intel Core 2 | 512 MB – 2 GB | 2.36 kg | 6 h | Nov 2006 | |
| 13.3″ | – | Intel Core 2 | 1 GB – 2 GB | 2.31 kg | 6 h | May 2007 | |
| 13.3″ | – | Intel Core 2 | 1 GB – 4 GB | 2.27 kg | – | Feb 2008 |
Previous model: iBook G4 (12-inch, Mid 2005). Newer model: MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/112511
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2006/05/16Apple-Unveils-New-MacBook-Featuring-Intel-Core-…
- arstechnica.com/gadgets/2006/05/macbook
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