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Apple MacBook – line of notebook computers manufactured by Apple. Here you will find all information about MacBook: models, specifications and more – everything you have always wanted to ask and learn about.

MacBook Pro 1,1 and MacBook Pro 2,2

MacBook Pro 1,1 is the line of laptops, designed and manufactured by Apple. Introduced on January 10, 2006, it has been manufactured till late 2008, with three updates arriving during the time, as well as one addition. The first version of this model was mostly a carryover from the PowerBook G4, but Apple used Intel Core CPUs instead of PowerPC G4 chips. It came with ExpressCard/34 slots. The first generation 15-inch models had two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port. (more…)

Mac Mini Core Solo / 1.5

The Mac mini Core Solo / 1.5 is the first Intel Mac mini, though it has a single core version of the processor. The design – a cuboid casing with an external power unit and a slot-loaded optical disk drive – remained the same, while the hardware has been thoroughly upgraded. The processor speed as that of the RAM has been increased, the discreet graphic card has been replaced with an integrated one but with double the VRAM. The number of USB ports has also been increased, a new input has been added and the Bluetooth version – upgraded, but the modem has been dropped. It is now available for an extra cost. The Mac mini Core Solo / 1.5 features a 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo”(T1200) processor, 512 MB of RAM (PC2-5300), a 60.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (5400 RPM), a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive, and Intel GMA 950 graphics with 64 MB of integrated memory. The net top has a DVI video out, four USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire 400 port, a built-in mono-speaker, an audio-out mini-jack and an audio line-in/digital audio input. As for the wireless, the Mac mini Core Solo / 1.5 has standard to AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The cooling system is fanless. The Mac mini Core Solo / 1.5 is shipped without a display, a keyboard and a mouse, but with a DVI-to-VGA adapter and an Apple remote to go with Apple Front Row software. (more…)

Mac Mini Core Duo / 1.83

The Mac mini Core Duo / 1.83 is the Intel Mac mini in a cuboid casing with an external power unit and a slot-loaded optical disk drive. It has a double cored processor with 32-bit architecture. The Mac mini Core Duo / 1.83 features a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo (T2400) processor, 512 MB of RAM (PC2-5300), an 80 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (5400 RPM), a 2.4X double-layer SuperDrive and Intel GMA 950 graphics with 64 MB of integrated memory. The net top has a DVI video out, four USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire 400 port, a built-in mono-speaker, an audio-out mini-jack and an audio line-in/digital audio input. As for the wireless, the Mac mini Core Duo / 1.83 has standard to AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The cooling system is fanless. The Mac mini Core Duo / 1.83 is shipped without a display, a keyboard and a mouse, but with a DVI-to-VGA adapter and an Apple remote to go with Apple Front Row software. (more…)

Mac Mini Core Duo / 1.66

The Mac mini Core Duo / 1.66 is the first Intel Mac mini in a cuboid casing with an external power unit and a slot-loaded optical disk drive. It has a double cored processor with 32-bit architecture. The Mac mini Core Duo / 1.66 features a 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo (T2300) processor, 512 MB of RAM (PC2-5300), a 60.0 GB or an 80 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (5400 RPM), a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive or 2.4X double-layer “SuperDrive” and Intel GMA 950 graphics with 64 MB of integrated memory. The net top has a DVI video out, four USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire 400 port, a built-in mono-speaker, an audio-out mini-jack and an audio line-in/digital audio input. As for the wireless, the Mac mini Core Duo / 1.66 has standard to AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The cooling system is fanless. The Mac mini Core Duo / 1.66 is shipped without a display, a keyboard and a mouse, but with a DVI-to-VGA adapter and an Apple remote to go with Apple Front Row software. (more…)

Apple Mac Pro Quad Core 3.0 (Original)

The Apple Mac Pro Quad Core 3.0, just as Mac Pro Quad Core 2.0, is a built-to-order configuration of the Mac Pro Quad Core 2.66 – the first Intel-based tower Mac to have been introduced. The only difference between the two models is the processor. (more…)

Apple Mac Pro Quad Core 2.66 (Original)

The Apple Mac Pro Quad Core 2.66 was the first Intel-based tower Mac to have been introduced. It served as a long awaited replacement for the PowerPC-based Power Mac G5 machines. This configuration is powered by two 2.66 GHz dual core Intel Xeon 5150 processors with 4 MB of shared level 2 cache per processor. (more…)

History of Apple (2006)

This year, 2006, Apple’s market capitalization reaches US460.56 billion dollars (annual amount, but in December 2006 alone, it was US$71.25 billion. Market capitalization equals the price per share of a company times the number of shares outstanding market capitalization (market and financial statement data provided by NASDAQ, BATS Exchange, SEC and Xignite Inc. Industry). In June , 2005, Steve Jobs announced that Apple would begin producing Intel-based Macintosh computers beginning in 2006. He also confirmed rumors that the company had secretly been producing versions of its operating system Mac OS X for both PowerPC and Intel processors over the past 5 years, and that the transition to Intel processor systems would last through 2006 and 2007. Rumors of cross-platform compatibility had been spurred by the fact that Mac OS X is based on OpenStep, an operating system that was available for many platforms. In fact, Apple’s own Darwin, the open source underpinnings of Mac OS X, was also available for Intel’s x86 architecture. (more…)

iMac Core 2 Duo 2.33 20 Inches CTO/BTO

The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.33 with 20 inches screen is a build-to-order iMac model. It is identical to iMac Core 2 Duo / 2.0 in everything but the processor. The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.33 20 inches is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 20 inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The Core 2 Duo 2.33 20-inch features a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T7600), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7600 RPM), a slot-loading DVD+R DL “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB of GDDR SDRAM (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 20” screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. (more…)

iMac Core 2 Duo 2.33 24 Inches CTO\BTO

The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.33 with 24 inches screen is a build-to-order iMac model. It is identical to iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16 in everything but the processor. The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.33 24 inches is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 24 inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The Core 2 Duo 2.33 24 inches features a 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T7600), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 1 GB of RAM, a 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading DVD+R DL “Super Drive”, NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT graphics with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 24” screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. (more…)

iMac Core 2 Duo / 2.16 24-Inch

The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16 with 24-inch screen is an Intel Mac with an entirely new processor and the largest screen so far. The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16 24-inch is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 24”-inch screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The Core 2 Duo 2.16 24” features a 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T7400), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 1 GB of RAM, a 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading DVD+R DL Super Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT graphics with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 24” screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. (more…)

iMac (20-inch, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2006)

The iMac (20-inch, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2006) is an Intel Mac with an entirely new processor. The iMac “Core 2 Duo” 2.16 20-Inch is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 20-inch screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The iMac (20-inch, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2006) features a 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T7400), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading DVD+R DL “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB of GDDR SDRAM (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 20” screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. (more…)

iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16 17 Inches CTO/BTO

The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16 with 17 inches screen is a build-to-order iMac model. It is identical to iMac G Core 2 Duo / 20 in everything but the processor. The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16 is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17 inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The Core 2 Duo 2.0 17 inches features a 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T7400), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading DVD+R DL “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB of GDDR SDRAM (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17 inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. (more…)

iMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 17-Inches (IG)

The iMac Core 2 Duo 1.83 IG with 17-inches screen is almost identical to the iMac Core Duo / 1.83 (IG) in everything except a newer and faster processor, a larger hard drive and graphics. Meant for educational purposes only, this iMac got much slower Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics but a new Core 2 Duo processor with a faster bus and larger cache and a hard drive doubled in capacity (180GB vs. 60GB). This iMacs line-up is known as Intel Macs. The iMac Core 2 Duo / 1.83 17-Inch (IG) is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17-inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The Core 2 Duo 1.83 17-inch features a 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T7200), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 512 MB of RAM, an 80 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive, an Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17-inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. (more…)

iMac (20-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, Early 2006)

The iMac (20-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, Early 2006) is the Intel iteration of the iMac (20-inch, 2.1GHz G5, iSight). Apple replaced Power PC processors for the Intel ones, applying the innovating double-core architecture. This iMacs line-up is known as Intel Macs. The iMac (20-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, Early 2006) is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 20” screen, mounted on an aluminum stand. The iMac (20-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, Early 2006) can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for the casing meets the VESA standards. The ambient light sensor installed in the edge of the screen dims the sleep indicator light. The iMac (20-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, Early 2006) features a 2.0 GHz Intel “Core Duo” processor (T2500), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 512 MB of RAM, a 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB of GDDR SDRAM (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17” screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac (20-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, Early 2006) is shipped with Apple Mighty Mouse and Apple Remote and pre-installed Front Row and Photo Booth apps from the box. (more…)

iMac Core 2 Duo 2.0 17-Inches

The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.0 with 17-inches screen is almost identical to its predecessor – Mac G5/1.9 iSight. They share the design, weight and dimensions. But the processor is entirely new. Apple replaced Power PC processors for the Intel ones, applying the innovating double-core architecture. This iMacs line-up is known as Intel Macs. The iMac Core 2 Duo 2.0 is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17-inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The “Core 2 Duo” 2.0 17-inch features a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T7200), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading DVD+R DL “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB of GDDR SDRAM (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17” screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. (more…)

iMac Core Duo 1.83 IG 17-Inches

The iMac Core Duo 1.83 IG with 17-inches screen is almost identical to the iMac Core Duo / 1.83 in everything except graphics. Meant for educational purposes only, this iMac got much slower Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics. This iMacs line-up is known as Intel Macs. The iMac Core Duo / 1.83 17-Inch (IG) is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17-inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The Core Duo 1.83 17-inch features a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor (T2400), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 512 MB of RAM, an 80 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, an Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17-inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. (more…)

iMac Core Duo 1.83 17-Inches

The iMac Core Duo 1.83 with 17-inches screen is almost identical to its predecessor – Mac G5/1.9 iSight. They share the design and even the weight and the dimensions. But the processor is entirely new. Apple replaced Power PC processors for the Intel ones, applying the innovating double-core architecture. This iMacs line-up is known as Intel Macs. The iMac Core Duo 1.83 is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17-inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. The Core Duo 1.83 17-inch features a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor (T2400), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 512 MB of RAM, a 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB of GDDR SDRAM (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight webcam, a microphone and stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and mini-DVI capable of supporting a second display. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17-inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac Core Duo 1.83 17-inches is shipped with Apple Mighty Mouse and Apple Remote and pre-installed Front Row app from the box. (more…)

iPod Nano 2nd Gen 2, 4, 8 GB

The iPod nano 2nd Gen is almost identical to the previous generation model. It has a flash memory and an aluminum case thus being a hybrid between the iPod nano 1st gen and the iPod mini 2nd gen. As to hardware, the crucial improvement was boosting the battery life up to 24 hours. The display also became brighter or as Apple put it, more vibrant. As to software, Apple engineers improved the search engine. Video playback remained unavailable. The iPod nano 2nd gen is offered in three models of different capacities and colors. The 8 GB model is available only in black and the 2 GB model – in silver, while the 4 GB model is offered in silver, blue, green and pink. Later, 4 GB and 8 GB models were launched in red casings. (more…)

iPod Nano 2nd Gen Red, 4 GB, 8 GB

The iPod nano RED Special Edition is identical to the iPod nano 2nd. As to hardware, the crucial improvement was boosting the battery life up to 24 hours. The display also became brighter or as Apple put it, more vibrant. As to software, Apple engineers improved the search engine. Videoplayback remained unavailable. Apple declared, that the package weight was also 32% reduced within the environmental conscious politics of the company.

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