Apple · MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
An aluminium 15-inch MacBook Pro with Intel dual-core processors, discrete graphics and an optical drive.
Model history · 10 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)Compare
- 2006MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
- Size
- 15.4″
- Display
- –
- Processor
- Intel Core 2
- Memory
- 1 GB – 3 GB
- Weight
- –
- Battery
- 5 h
What reviewers say
Reviewers welcomed the performance improvement, higher memory ceiling, FireWire 800 and double-layer DVD writing. Macworld found battery life little changed; Macs Only found the machine cooler than its Core Duo predecessor but the fans more audible.
From macworld.com and macsonly.com
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 15.4″
- Resolution
- 1440 × 900
- Brightness
- 300 nits
- Touchscreen
- No
- Display type
- Widescreen TFT display; optional glossy finish with millions of colours. Exact panel technology and refresh rate unpublished in the maker sources read.
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) or Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006)
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) or ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3)
- Memory
- 1 GB, 2 GB or 3 GB
- Storage
- 120 GB to 200 GB
- CPU
- Dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.16 GHz or 2.33 GHz, with 4 MB shared L2 cache and 667 MHz frontside bus.
- 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 3 GB. Lower base starts with 1 GB and higher with 2 GB.
- Storage type
- Launch notice confirms a 120 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA drive for both bases. The retained specification table instead lists 160 GB for the higher base; both maker-confirmed capacities are represented. Optional 160 GB 5400-rpm or 200 GB 4200-rpm drives. Slot-loading 6× SuperDrive with double-layer DVD writing.
Battery and size
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 5 hours
- Battery capacity
- 60 Wh
- Battery life detail
- Removable 60 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 5 hours in Apple’s test. Apple publishes a reference weight of 5.6 lb and enclosure measuring 14.1 × 9.6 × 1.0 inches; weight varies by configuration. Unpublished metric fields omitted.
- 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; 802.11n requires the optional software enabler
- Bluetooth
- 2.0 + EDR
- Webcam
- Built-in iSight camera
- Operating system
- macOS
- Port detail
- 2 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800, 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 10.4.8 Tiger and iLife ’06; Apple confirms 15-inch shipping on 24 October 2006.
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 1 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 1 GB | 160 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 1 GB | 200 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 2 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 2 GB | 160 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 2 GB | 200 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 3 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 3 GB | 160 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 3 GB | 200 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 2 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 2 GB | 160 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 2 GB | 200 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 3 GB | 120 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 3 GB | 160 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz (MacBook Pro Late 2006) | 3 GB | 200 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″ | IPS LCD | Intel Core i7 | 16 GB | 1.83 kg | 10 h | Nov 2016 | |
| 15.4″ | IPS LCD | Intel Core i7 | 16 GB | 1.83 kg | 10 h | Jun 2017 | |
| 15.4″ | IPS LCD | Intel Core i7 or i9 | 16 GB – 32 GB | 1.83 kg | 10 h | Jul 2018 |
Previous model: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2006). Newer model: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2007).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/112489
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2006/10/24Apple-MacBook-Pro-Notebooks-Now-with-Intel-Core…
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