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Apple MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010)

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MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010)

Released May 2010

A white polycarbonate unibody MacBook with a Core 2 Duo processor, integrated NVIDIA graphics and a glass Multi-Touch trackpad.

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Size
13.3″
Display
TN LCD
Processor
Intel Core 2
Memory
2 GB – 4 GB
Weight
2.13 kg
Battery
10 h

What reviewers say

Reviewers found the updated graphics and battery endurance useful improvements while praising the sturdy case, comfortable keyboard and glass trackpad. They criticised the limited connections and glossy screen with narrow viewing angles. The absent FireWire port, card reader and keyboard backlight remained reasons to consider a MacBook Pro.

From macworld.com and notebookcheck.net

Specifications

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Display

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 Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.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 P8600
CPU cores
2
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 320M (256 MB shared DDR3)
Memory
2 GB or 4 GB
Storage
250 GB to 500 GB
CPU
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, with 3 MB shared L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus; exact processor identity confirmed by Notebookcheck
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce 320M 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 10 hours
Battery capacity
63.5 Wh
Weight
2.13 kg
Thickness
27.4 mm
Width × depth
330.3 × 231.7 mm
Battery life detail
Built-in 63.5 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 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 iPhone 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; HDMI audio and video through a compatible third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
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, four-finger swipe and inertial scrolling
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

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageGraphics
Intel Core 2 Duo P86002 GB250 GBNVIDIA GeForce 320M (256 MB shared DDR3)
Intel Core 2 Duo P86002 GB320 GBNVIDIA GeForce 320M (256 MB shared DDR3)
Intel Core 2 Duo P86002 GB500 GBNVIDIA GeForce 320M (256 MB shared DDR3)
Intel Core 2 Duo P86004 GB250 GBNVIDIA GeForce 320M (256 MB shared DDR3)
Intel Core 2 Duo P86004 GB320 GBNVIDIA GeForce 320M (256 MB shared DDR3)
Intel Core 2 Duo P86004 GB500 GBNVIDIA GeForce 320M (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
SizeDisplayProcessorMemoryWeightBatteryReleased
AppleMacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)
13.3″TN LCDIntel Core 22 GB – 4 GB2.13 kg7 hOct 2009
AppleMacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
13.3″TN LCDIntel Core i5 or i74 GB – 8 GB2.06 kg7 hJun 2012
AppleMacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)
13.3″–Intel Core 22 GB – 4 GB2.04 kg–Oct 2008

Previous model: MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009).

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/112581
  2. images.apple.com/environment/reports/docs/MacBook-Environmental-Report-May2010.…
  3. images.apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/05-18_Education_Addendum.pdf
  4. macworld.com/article/204347/macbook24ghz-mid2010.html
  5. notebookcheck.net/Review-Apple-MacBook-2010-05-Notebook.32430.0.html

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