Apple · MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2006)
An aluminium 15-inch MacBook Pro with Intel dual-core processors, discrete graphics and an optical drive.
Model history · 9 models, 2001–2006
- 2001PowerBook G4 (Original 2001)Compare
- 2001PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)Compare
- 2002PowerBook G4 (DVI)Compare
- 2002PowerBook G4 (1GHz/867MHz)Compare
- 2003PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800)Compare
- 2004PowerBook G4 (15-inch, 1.5/1.33GHz)Compare
- 2005PowerBook G4 (15-inch, 1.67/1.5GHz)Compare
- 2005PowerBook G4 (15-inch, Double-Layer SD)Compare
- 2006MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2006)
- Size
- 15.4″
- Display
- –
- Processor
- Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006), Core Duo 2 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) or Core Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006)
- Memory
- 512 MB – 2 GB
- Weight
- 2.54 kg
- Battery
- 4.5 h
What reviewers say
Reviewers praised the bright screen and faster native applications, but found older PowerPC software slower through Rosetta. They criticised the reduced optical-drive capabilities and missing FireWire 800; Ars Technica also found that MagSafe disconnected too easily and reported screen flicker at low brightness.
From arstechnica.com and macworld.com
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 15.4″
- Resolution
- 1440 × 900
- Brightness
- 300 nits
- Touchscreen
- No
- Display type
- Widescreen TFT display with millions of colours. Exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished in the maker sources read.
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006), Intel Core Duo 2 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) or Intel Core Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006)
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) or ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3)
- Memory
- 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB
- Storage
- 80 GB to 120 GB
- CPU
- Dual-core Intel Core Duo at 1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz, with a 2.16 GHz build-to-order option restricted to the 2.0 GHz base. Each has 2 MB shared L2 cache and a 667 MHz frontside bus. The January-announced 1.67 GHz configuration was replaced before shipping and is excluded.
- GPU
- ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3); ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3). GPU memory varies with processor configuration.
- Memory type
- 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM in two SO-DIMM slots, up to 2 GB. Lower base has 512 MB; higher base has 1 GB.
- Storage type
- Lower base has an 80 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA drive, configurable to 100 GB or 120 GB. Higher base has 100 GB and supports 120 GB; 100 GB was available at 5400 or 7200 rpm. Slot-loading 4× SuperDrive writes DVDs but does not write double-layer DVDs.
Battery and size
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 4.5 hours
- Battery capacity
- 60 Wh
- Weight
- 2.54 kg
- Thickness
- 25.9 mm
- Width × depth
- 357 × 243 mm
- Battery life detail
- Removable 60 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 4.5 hours in Apple’s test. Maker reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- Charger
- 85 W MagSafe Power Adapter
- Materials
- Aluminium enclosure
- Colours
- Silver
Connections
- Ports
- 2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack, MagSafe
- Wi-Fi
- AirPort Extreme 802.11g
- Bluetooth
- 2.0 + EDR
- Webcam
- Built-in iSight camera
- Operating system
- macOS
- Port detail
- 2 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400, Gigabit Ethernet, MagSafe, dual-link DVI, ExpressCard/34, separate combined optical digital audio input/line input and combined optical digital audio output/headphone output, and Kensington lock slot. VGA adapter included; composite/S-video adapter optional.
- External displays
- One external display up to 2560 × 1600 alongside the built-in screen through dual-link DVI; included VGA adapter, optional composite/S-video adapter.
- Keyboard
- Full-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors, 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys and four arrow keys; embedded numeric keypad
- Trackpad
- Scrolling trackpad with a separate button; two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap and drag.
- Speakers
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Microphones
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone under the left speaker grille
- In the box
- MacBook Pro, removable battery, 85 W MagSafe Power Adapter with AC wall plug and power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation. Apple Remote and DVI-to-VGA adapter included. Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and iLife ’06. Higher base began shipping during the week of 14 February 2006 and lower base the following week; exact first-sale day is unestablished.
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 512 MB | 80 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 512 MB | 100 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 512 MB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 1 GB | 80 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 1 GB | 100 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 1 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 2 GB | 80 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 2 GB | 100 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 2 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 2 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 1 GB | 100 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 2 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 1 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 2 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 2 GB | 100 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 2 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 2 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 1 GB | 100 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 1 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 2 GB | 100 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Early 2006) | 2 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Backlit keyboard and built-in optical drive
- Replaceable memory and removable battery
- ExpressCard slot and Gigabit Ethernet
Cons
- Large chassis by current laptop standards
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- Older expansion connections
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Display | Processor | Memory | Weight | Battery | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.4″ | – | Intel Core 2 | 2 GB – 4 GB | – | – | Feb 2008 | |
| 15.4″ | TN LCD | Intel Core i7 | 4 GB – 8 GB | 2.54 kg | 7 h | Feb 2011 | |
| 15.4″ | – | Intel Core 2 | 1 GB – 3 GB | – | 5 h | Oct 2006 |
Previous model: PowerBook G4 (15-inch, Double-Layer SD). Newer model: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006).
Sources
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