Apple · MacBook
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006)
A polycarbonate 13-inch MacBook with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, integrated graphics and a built-in optical drive.
Model history · 14 models, 1999–2006
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- 2006MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006)
- Size
- 13.3″
- Display
- –
- Processor
- Intel Core 2
- Memory
- 512 MB – 2 GB
- Weight
- 2.36 kg
- Battery
- 6 h
What reviewers say
Reviewers praised the sturdy construction and improved application performance. Notebookcheck found comfortable input devices and good battery endurance, but criticised the screen’s restricted viewing angles and loud fans under load; Macworld noted that integrated graphics remained a limit for gaming.
From macworld.com and notebookcheck.net
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- Glossy TFT widescreen display with millions of colours; exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished by Apple.
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) or Intel Core 2 Duo T7200
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
- Memory
- 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB
- Storage
- 60 GB to 200 GB
- CPU
- 1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; 2 MB L2 cache for 1.83 GHz and 4 MB for 2.0 GHz, with a 667 MHz front-side bus. Notebookcheck identifies the 2.0 GHz processor as T7200; the lower-clocked processor is kept as a maker-described record without an unverified Intel SKU.
- GPU
- Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
- Memory type
- Two SO-DIMM slots for 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 512 MB standard at 1.83 GHz, 1 GB at 2.0 GHz, and up to 2 GB maker-supported.
- Storage type
- White 1.83 GHz starts at 60 GB with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive; white 2.0 GHz starts at 80 GB and black 2.0 GHz at 120 GB, with a 6x DVD-writing SuperDrive. Build-to-order hard drives are 80 GB, 120 GB or 160 GB at 5400 rpm, or 200 GB at 4200 rpm.
Battery and size
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 6 hours
- 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 by configuration and manufacturing process. Up to 6 hours under Apple’s test conditions.
- Charger
- 60 W MagSafe Power Adapter
- Materials
- Polycarbonate enclosure
- Colours
- White 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.
Connections
- Ports
- 2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe
- Wi-Fi
- AirPort Extreme 802.11g; draft 802.11n requires the optional software enabler
- Bluetooth
- 2.0 + EDR
- Webcam
- iSight camera
- Operating system
- macOS
- Port detail
- Two 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.
- 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
- Scrolling trackpad with a separate button; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap and drag.
- Speakers
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Microphones
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone
- In the box
- MacBook, removable battery, 60 W MagSafe Power Adapter with AC wall plug and power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation. Mac OS X 10.4.8 Tiger and iLife ’06.
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 512 MB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 512 MB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 512 MB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 512 MB | 160 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 512 MB | 200 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 1 GB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 1 GB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 1 GB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 1 GB | 160 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 1 GB | 200 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 2 GB | 60 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 2 GB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 2 GB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 2 GB | 160 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Late 2006) | 2 GB | 200 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 1 GB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 1 GB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 1 GB | 160 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 1 GB | 200 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 2 GB | 80 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 2 GB | 120 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 2 GB | 160 GB | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 2 GB | 200 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
- Glossy display
- Integrated graphics share system memory
- Keyboard has no backlight
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Display | Processor | Memory | Weight | Battery | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3″ | – | Intel Core Duo T2400 or T2500 | 512 MB – 2 GB | 2.36 kg | – | May 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: MacBook (13-inch, Early 2006). Newer model: MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/112522
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2006/11/08Apple-Unveils-New-MacBook-With-Intel-Core-2-Duo…
- notebookcheck.net/Review-Apple-MacBook-13-Core-2-Duo-Notebook.2641.0.html
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