Apple · MacBook
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)
A white polycarbonate unibody MacBook with a Core 2 Duo processor, integrated NVIDIA graphics and a glass Multi-Touch trackpad.
Model history · 21 models, 1999–2009
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- 2009MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)
- Size
- 13.3″
- Display
- TN LCD
- Processor
- Intel Core 2
- Memory
- 2 GB – 4 GB
- Weight
- 2.13 kg
- Battery
- 7 h
What reviewers say
Reviewers praised the solid unibody case, responsive glass trackpad and useful battery endurance. They found it quiet and comfortable for everyday work, but criticised the reduced port selection and glossy screen with restricted vertical viewing angles. The keyboard lacks the backlighting available on the MacBook Pro.
From macworld.com and notebookcheck.net
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 13.3″
- Resolution
- 1280 × 800
- Panel
- TN LCD
- Touchscreen
- No
- Display type
- Glossy LED-backlit widescreen display, millions of colours; TN panel identified by Notebookcheck's exact-model review. Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo P7550
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3)
- Memory
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- Storage
- 250 GB to 500 GB
- CPU
- 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7550, with 3 MB shared L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus; exact processor identity confirmed by Notebookcheck
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256 MB DDR3 shared with main memory
- Memory type
- Two SO-DIMM slots for 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM; 2 GB standard as two 1 GB modules, configurable to 4 GB. Larger aftermarket upgrades excluded from the maker-supported configurations.
- Storage type
- 250 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, configurable to 320 GB or 500 GB; slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer DVD burning
Battery and size
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 7 hours
- Battery capacity
- 60 Wh
- Weight
- 2.13 kg
- Thickness
- 27.4 mm
- Width × depth
- 330.3 × 231.7 mm
- Battery life detail
- Built-in 60 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 7 hours wireless productivity under Apple's test conditions. Maker reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- Charger
- 60 W MagSafe Power Adapter
- Materials
- White polycarbonate unibody enclosure
- Colours
- White
Connections
- Ports
- 2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11n AirPort Extreme; compatible with 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth
- 2.1 + EDR
- Webcam
- iSight camera
- Operating system
- macOS
- Port detail
- Two USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, MagSafe, Mini DisplayPort and combined optical digital output/headphone output with user-selectable analogue line input; audio jack also supports the Apple Stereo Headset microphone. No FireWire or SD card slot.
- External displays
- One external display up to 2560 × 1600 alongside the built-in screen; Mini DisplayPort to DVI, dual-link DVI and VGA adapters sold separately
- Keyboard
- Full-size keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys and four arrow keys; no backlighting
- Trackpad
- Glass Multi-Touch trackpad supports scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe and four-finger swipe
- Speakers
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Microphones
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone
- In the box
- MacBook, 60 W MagSafe Power Adapter with AC wall plug and power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation; Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and iLife '09
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 | 2 GB | 250 GB | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 | 2 GB | 320 GB | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 | 2 GB | 500 GB | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 | 4 GB | 250 GB | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 | 4 GB | 320 GB | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 | 4 GB | 500 GB | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built-in optical drive and Gigabit Ethernet
- Glass Multi-Touch trackpad
- User-accessible memory and hard drive
Cons
- No FireWire or SD card slot
- Keyboard has no backlight
- Maker-supported memory limited to 4 GB
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Display | Processor | Memory | Weight | Battery | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3″ | TN LCD | Intel Core 2 | 2 GB – 4 GB | 2.13 kg | 10 h | May 2010 | |
| 13.3″ | TN LCD | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 4 GB – 8 GB | 2.06 kg | 7 h | Jun 2012 | |
| 13.3″ | – | Intel Core 2 | 2 GB – 4 GB | 2.04 kg | – | Oct 2008 |
Previous model: MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009). Newer model: MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/112623
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2009/10/20Apple-Updates-MacBook-With-LED-Backlit-Display-…
- notebookcheck.net/Review-Apple-MacBook-10-2009-Notebook.22299.0.html
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