Rather than removing a Wi-Fi network, it appears you've removed the Wi-Fi service. In OS X prior to 10.10, this means the AirPort shows Not Configured. To allow configuration of AirPort, you need to add the Wi-Fi service back to the list of services: Go to System Preferences → Network and click the + button to add a service. The Apple MacBook Pro 'Core 2 Duo' 2.53 15-Inch (Unibody - Late 2008) features a 45 nm 'Penryn' 2.53 GHz Intel 'Core 2 Duo' processor (T9400), with two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip, a 6 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) installed in pairs (two 2 GB.
Apple MacBook Pro 15-Inch 'Core 2 Duo' 2.53 (Unibody) Specs
Identifiers: Late 2008 - MB471LL/A - MacBookPro5,1 - A1286 - 2255
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With a black and silver design reminiscent of the Aluminum iMac models, the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro 'Core 2 Duo' (Late 2008) models have an all new case design milled from a single block of aluminum that provides greater strength and a superior finish than previous systems.
The Apple MacBook Pro 'Core 2 Duo' 2.53 15-Inch (Unibody - Late 2008) features a 45 nm 'Penryn' 2.53 GHz Intel 'Core 2 Duo' processor (T9400), with two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip, a 6 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) installed in pairs (two 2 GB modules), a 320 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL 'SuperDrive', dual graphics processors -- a NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 512 MB of dedicated GDDR3 SDRAM and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory, and an LED-backlit 15.4' widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display (1440x900 native resolution).
Connectivity includes an ExpressCard/34 slot, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire '800' port, optical digital/analog audio in/out, and a 'Mini DisplayPort' that supports an external display at 2560x1600.
In addition to the new case design, compared to the 'Early 2008/Penryn' models that these replaced, the 'Unibody' line offers a new 'no button' glass 'multi-touch' trackpad with support for new 'four finger' gestures and programmable 'zones', a faster architecture with a faster system bus, faster memory, and perhaps most notably, faster and dual graphics processors.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models?
- What are the differences between the 15-Inch 'Unibody' MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models and the 'Early 2008/Penryn' MacBook Pro notebooks that they replaced?
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| Introduction Date: | October 14, 2008 | Discontinued Date: | March 3, 2009 |
| Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
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| Details: | Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
| Details: | Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: | 2.53 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (T9400) |
| Details: | *The Intel 'Core 2 Duo' 45 nm 'Penryn' (T9400) processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster is the 15-Inch 'Unibody' MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo than the 'Early 2008 Penryn' MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo? |
| Details: | Apple additionally offered this model with a 2.8 GHz 'Core 2 Duo' (T9600) processor via custom configuration for an additional US$300.
As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented this custom configuration as its own model. |
| Details: | Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro? |
| System Bus Speed: | 1066 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.53 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k | L2/L3 Cache: | 6 MB (on chip) |
| Details: | Includes a 6 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
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| Details: | Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the 15-Inch 'Late 2008/Unibody' MacBook Pro? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Details: | By default, 4 GB of RAM was installed as two 2 GB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM. Originally, this model was only unofficially capable of stably supporting 6 GB of RAM, but as confirmed by site sponsor OWC, it is capable of supporting 8 GB of RAM if updated to Boot ROM Version MBP51.007E.B05 and running MacOS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' or higher.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Details: | Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance. |
| Details: | *This system has dual graphics processors -- a NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 512 MB of dedicated GDDR3 SDRAM and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.
Also see: How much faster is the graphics performance of the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro when using the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT compared to the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M? |
| Details: | The NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT has 512 MB of dedicated memory. The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M uses 256 MB of memory, but this is shared with system memory. Apple reports that when using the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, the 'memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB'. |
| Built-in Display: | 15.4' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1440x900 |
| Details: | 15.4' color widescreen LED-backlit TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports '1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched'.
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| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
| Standard Storage: | 320 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
| Details: | Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the 15-Inch 'Unibody' MacBook Pro?
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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5' (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Details: | This model supports a single SATA II (3 Gb/s) 2.5' hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick. |
| Standard Optical: | 8X DL 'SuperDrive' | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that this slot-loading 'SuperDrive' drive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) has a maxium write speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW' and a maximum read speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD'.
Site sponsor Other World Computing offers a 'Data Doubler' mounting kit that may be of interest. It makes it simple to install a second hard drive or SSD in the optical drive bay of this MacBook Pro. |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.1+EDR |
| Details: | AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, one 800-Mbps Firewire '800' port. |
| Details: | One ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.
Also see: What is ExpressCard/34? Is it compatible with PC Cards?
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| Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (4 Finger) |
| Details: | Apple reports that the integrated backlit keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement).' It does not have an embedded numeric keypad.
The glass 'multi-touch' trackpad supports ' two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities'. |
| Case Type: | Notebook | Form Factor: | MacBook Pro (Unibody) |
| Details: | This MacBook Pro uses a black and silver 'unibody' case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
| Details: | The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: | A1286 (EMC 2255) | Model ID: | MacBookPro5,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
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For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model has a '50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery' that provides '5 hours of wireless productivity'.
Also see: What is the 15-Inch 'Unibody' MacBook Pro battery life in 'real-world' tests? What is the difference in battery life when using the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT compared to the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M?
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| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.5.5 (9F2114) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.11.x* |
| Details: | *This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion' and OS X 10.9 'Mavericks' except for 'Power Nap' and 'AirPlay Mirroring' (which also requires an Apple TV 2nd Gen or higher). It also supports the last version of OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' and OS X 10.11 'El Capitan' -- including Mac-to-Mac AirDrop capability -- but no other advanced features are supported. It is not capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) or subsequent versions of the macOS at all.
Please note that OS X 'Lion' 10.7 and subsequent versions of OS X are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as these operating systems do not support the 'Rosetta' environment. To run PowerPC applications on this Mac, it will be necessary to use Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' or earlier.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with OS X El Capitan (10.11)? What are the system requirements? Which Macs support which features? |
| Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (64-Bit)* |
| Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit version of Windows XP SP2 as well as the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-Bit and 64-bit versions of this operating system with appropriate drivers. |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: | 0.95 x 14.35 x 9.82 | Avg. Weight: | 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg) |
| Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.41 cm, 36.4 cm, 24.9 cm). |
| Original Price (US): | US$2499* | Est. Current Retail: | US$200-US$300 |
| Details: | *This was the price for the stock configuration with a 2.53 GHz processor. Apple also offered this model with a 2.8 GHz 'Core 2 Duo' (T9600) processor via custom configuration for an additional US$300.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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| Video (Monitor): | 1 (Mini DisplayPort) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
| Details: | Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. DVI, Dual-Link DVI, and VGA supported by optional Apple adapters (sold separately). |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, one 800-Mbps Firewire '800' port. |
| Details: | No internal modem. An external Apple USB modem was available for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard. |
| Details: | Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio input/analog line in (minijack). |
| Details: | Single Optical digital audio output/analog line out (minijack) port doubles as a headphone jack. |
| Details: | 100V-240V AC, 85W 'MagSafe' power adapter. Also see: What is the 'Magsafe' power connector? How does it work? How was it designed to not cause data loss? |
Global original prices for the MacBook Pro 15-Inch 'Core 2 Duo' 2.53 (Unibody) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: | N/A | United States: | US$2499* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Denmark: | DKK 17,999 | Finland: | €2249 |
| Norway: | NOK 20.490 | Portugal: | N/A |
| Switzerland: | CHF 3'199 | United Kingdom: | £1749 |
Original Prices - Asia
| Malaysia: | N/A | The Philippines: | N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
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Apple MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13' (Unibody) Specs
Identifiers: Late 2008 Aluminum - MB466LL/A - MacBook5,1 - A1278 - 2254
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With a black and silver design reminiscent of the Aluminum iMac models, the 'Unibody' MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' (Late 2008/Aluminum) models introduced an all new case design milled from a single block of aluminum providing greater strength, reduced weight, and a superior finish than previous systems.
The Apple MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13-Inch (Unibody - Late 2008/Aluminum) features a 45 nm 'Penryn' 2.0 GHz Intel 'Core 2 Duo' processor (P7350), with two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) installed in pairs (two 1 GB modules), a 160 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL 'SuperDrive', a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 'graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory', integrated iSight, and an LED-backlit 13.3' widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display (1280x800 native resolution).
Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital/analog audio in/out, and a new 'Mini DisplayPort' that supports an external display at 2560x1600. It does not include a Firewire '400' port.
In addition to the new case design, compared to the 'Early 2008/Penryn' models that these replaced, the 'Unibody' line offers a new 'no button' glass 'multi-touch' trackpad with support for new 'four finger' gestures and programmable 'zones', a faster architecture with a faster system bus, faster memory, and a faster graphics processor, as well as an LED-backlit display. The higher-end model -- the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 13' (Unibody) -- also has a backlit keyboard, but this model does not.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the 'Unibody' MacBook Core 2 Duo models?
- What are the differences between the 'Unibody' MacBook Core 2 Duo models and the 'Early 2008/Penryn' MacBook notebooks that they replaced?
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| Introduction Date: | October 14, 2008 | Discontinued Date: | June 8, 2009 |
| Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2008. |
| Details: | Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
| Details: | Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: | 2.0 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (P7350) |
| Details: | *The Intel 'Core 2 Duo' 45 nm 'Penryn' (P7350) processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster is the 'Unibody' MacBook Core 2 Duo compared to the 'Early 2008 Penryn' MacBook Core 2 Duo? |
| Details: | Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the 'Unibody' MacBook? |
| System Bus Speed: | 1066 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.0 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k | L2/L3 Cache: | 3 MB (on chip) |
| Details: | Includes a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| Details: | Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the 'Unibody' MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Details: | 2 GB of RAM is installed as two 1 GB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM. Originally, this model was only unofficially capable of stably supporting 6 GB of RAM, but as confirmed by site sponsor OWC, it is capable of supporting 8 GB of RAM if updated to Boot ROM Version MB51.007D.B03 and running MacOS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' or higher.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this MacBook.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Details: | Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance. |
| Details: | This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system.
Also see: How much faster is the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor in the 'Unibody' MacBook models compared to the Intel GMA X3100 and GMA 950 in earlier models? Is gaming performance improved? |
| Details: | Apple reports that 'memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB'. |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1280x800 |
| Details: | 13.3' color widescreen LED-backlit TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports '1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; [and] 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio'.
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In Germany, site sponsor Conodi provides high quality Mac and PC repair services as well as remote home office setup and troubleshooting. In-person and mail order repair services include the display, motherboard, water damage and more for this MacBook.
In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook.
In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, motherboard, battery, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this MacBook. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
| Standard Storage: | 160 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
| Details: | Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the 'Unibody' MacBook?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook.
In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells SSDs and other upgrades for this MacBook.
In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this MacBook.
Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5' (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Details: | This model supports a single SATA II (3 Gb/s) 2.5' hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick. |
| Standard Optical: | 8X DL 'SuperDrive' | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that this slot-loading 'SuperDrive' (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) has a maxium write speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW' and a maximum read speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD'.
Site sponsor Other World Computing offers a 'Data Doubler' mounting kit that may be of interest. It makes it simple to install a second hard drive or SSD in the optical drive bay of this MacBook.
Also see: How do you use the Data Doubler to replace the optical drive with a second hard drive or SSD? |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | External Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.1+EDR |
| Details: | AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. |
| Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and accessories, including docks, cables, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook.
In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external expansion options and accessories like docks, stands, chargers, cases, security products, and more for this MacBook. |
| Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (4 Finger) |
| Details: | Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement).' It does not have an embedded numeric keypad. This keyboard is not backlit.
The glass 'multi-touch' trackpad 'supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities'. |
| Details: | This MacBook uses a black and silver 'unibody' case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
| Apple Order No: | MB466LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Late 2008 Aluminum |
| Details: | The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: | A1278 (EMC 2254) | Model ID: | MacBook5,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1278 Model Number, the 2254 EMC Number, and the MacBook5,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model has a '45-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery' that provides '5 hours of wireless productivity'.
Also see: What is the 'Unibody' MacBook battery life in 'real-world' tests?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook.
In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.5.5 (9F2114) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.11.x* |
| Details: | *This system can run the last version of OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' and OS X 10.11 'El Capitan,' although advanced feature support is minimal (Mac-to-Mac AirDrop is supported). When running Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' it is not supported booting in 64-bit mode. It is not capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) or subsequent versions of the macOS at all.
Please note that OS X 'Lion' 10.7 and subsequent versions of OS X are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as these operating systems do not support the 'Rosetta' environment. To run PowerPC applications on this Mac, it will be necessary to use Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' or earlier.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with OS X El Capitan (10.11)? What are the system requirements? Which Macs support which features? |
| Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)* |
| Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit version of this operating system with appropriate drivers. |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications.
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: | 0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94 | Avg. Weight: | 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg) |
| Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.41 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
| Original Price (US): | US$1299 | Est. Current Retail: | US$200-US$300 |
| Details: | Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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| Video (Monitor): | 1 (Mini DisplayPort) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
| Details: | Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. DVI, Dual-Link DVI, and VGA supported by optional Apple adapters (sold separately). |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. |
| Details: | No internal modem. External Apple USB modem offered for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard. |
| Details: | Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio input/analog line in (minijack). |
| Details: | Single Optical digital audio output/analog line out (minijack) port doubles as a headphone jack. |
| Details: | 100V-240V AC, 60W 'MagSafe' power adapter. Also see: How does the MagSafe power connector on the MacBook work? |
Global original prices for the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13' (Unibody) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: | N/A | United States: | US$1299 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Denmark: | DKK 9,299 | Finland: | €1199 |
| Norway: | NOK 10.990 | Portugal: | €1199 |
| Switzerland: | CHF 1'699 | United Kingdom: | £949 |
Original Prices - Asia
| Malaysia: | N/A | The Philippines: | N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
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