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Apple MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)

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MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)

Released May 2007

A polycarbonate 13-inch MacBook with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, integrated graphics and a built-in optical drive.

Model history · 15 models, 1999–2007
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  15. 2007MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)
Size
13.3″
Display
–
Processor
Intel Core 2
Memory
1 GB – 2 GB
Weight
2.31 kg
Battery
6 h

What reviewers say

Reviewers welcomed the improved application performance and useful standard features. Both found integrated graphics a limit for demanding 3D work; Campus Technology praised the trackpad but noted a narrow vertical viewing angle and uncomfortable heat during intensive use.

From macworld.com and campustechnology.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
13.3″
Resolution
1280 × 800
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Glossy TFT widescreen display with millions of colours; exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished by Apple.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 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007) or Intel Core 2 Duo T7400
CPU cores
2
Graphics
Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Memory
1 GB or 2 GB
Storage
80 GB to 200 GB
CPU
2.0 GHz or 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, with 4 MB shared L2 cache and 667 MHz front-side bus. Ars Technica’s comparison table identifies the earlier 2.16 GHz MacBook as T7400; the 2.0 GHz option 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); 1 GB standard, configurable to 2 GB.
Storage type
White 2.0 GHz starts at 80 GB with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive; white 2.16 GHz starts at 120 GB and black 2.16 GHz at 160 GB with an 8x SuperDrive. Build-to-order drives are 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
2.31 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 draft 802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/g
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. Launch announcement specifies Mac OS X 10.4.9 Tiger and iLife ’06; the later archived specification lists iLife ’08.

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageGraphics
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007)1 GB80 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007)1 GB120 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007)1 GB160 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007)1 GB200 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007)2 GB80 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007)2 GB120 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007)2 GB160 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (MacBook Mid 2007)2 GB200 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo T74001 GB120 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo T74001 GB160 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo T74001 GB200 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo T74002 GB120 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo T74002 GB160 GBIntel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2)
Intel Core 2 Duo T74002 GB200 GBIntel 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
SizeDisplayProcessorMemoryWeightBatteryReleased
AppleMacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
13.3″–Intel Core 21 GB – 4 GB2.27 kg–Feb 2008
AppleMacBook (13-inch, Early 2009)
13.3″–Intel Core 22 GB – 4 GB2.27 kg–Jan 2009
AppleMacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
13.3″–Intel Core 21 GB – 4 GB2.27 kg6 hNov 2007

Previous model: MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006). Newer model: MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007).

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/112554
  2. apple.com/uk/newsroom/2007/05/15Apple-Updates-Popular-MacBook
  3. arstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/12/santa-rosa-macbook-review

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