| Introduction Date: | April 13, 2010 | Discontinued Date: | N/A | | 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. | | Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Geekbench: | 4974* | | Details: | *This number is an average of Geekbench 2 results as submitted to the Geekbench website for the stock configuration. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary widely, but an average nevertheless can be useful to get a general idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro6,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. | | Processor Speed: | 2.53 GHz | Processor Type: | Core i5 (I5-540M) | | Details: | This model is powered by a 32 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i5 "Arrandale" (I5-540M) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 3 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel).
This system also supports "Turbo Boost" -- which "automatically boosts the processor speed based on workload" up to 3.06 GHz for this model -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize four "virtual cores" or "threads."
By custom configuration, this model also can be configured with a 2.66 GHz Core i7 (I7-620M) processor for an additional US$200. | | Custom Speeds: | 2.66 GHz (i7) | Architecture: | 64-Bit | | Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated | | System Bus Speed: | 2.5 GT/s* | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.53 GHz (Built-in) | | Details: | *This system has a "Direct Media Interface" (DMI) that "connects between the processor and chipset" in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 2.5 GT/s. | | ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit | | L1 Cache: | 32k/32k x2 | L2/L3 Cache: | 256k (x 2), 3 MB | | Details: | Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 3 MB of shared level 3 cache. | | RAM Type: | PC3-8500 DDR3 | Min. RAM Speed: | 1066 MHz | | Details: | Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM. | | Standard RAM: | 4 GB | Maximum RAM: | 8 GB | | Details: | 4 GB of RAM is installed as two 2 GB modules, no slots free.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. | | Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 2 | | Video Card: | GeForce GT 330M* | VRAM Type: | GDDR3 | | Details: | *This system has dual graphics processors -- a NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 512 MB of dedicated GDDR3 SDRAM and Intel HD Graphics with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory. The system automatically switches between graphics systems based on use (when applications use OpenGL, Core Graphics or other graphically demanding technologies, the system will use the dedicated graphics card, otherwise it will use Intel HD Graphics to conserve battery life). | | Standard VRAM: | 512 MB* | Maximum VRAM: | 512 MB* | | Details: | The NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M has 512 MB of dedicated memory. The Intel HD Graphics use 256 MB of memory, but this is shared with system memory. Apple also reports that when using Intel HD Graphics, the "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB". | | Built-in Display: | 17.0" Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1920x1200 | | Details: | 17.0" color widescreen LED-backlit TFT active-matrix display with a 1920 by 1200 native resolution. By default, the display is "glossy", but Apple also offers this model configured with an "anti-glare" (matte) display for US$50 more.
In addition to the native resolution, Apple reports that it also supports "1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 pixels at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 pixels at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1600 by 1200, 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."
Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of MacBook Pro hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this MacBook Pro. Display repacement, keyboard replacement, a hard drive upgrade service, and more are provided. | | 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 | | Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. | | Standard Hard Drive: | 500 GB (5400 RPM) | Int. HD Interface: | Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) | | Details: | By custom configuration, this model can be equipped with a 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 RPM for an additional US$50. It also can be configured with a 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB SSD for an additional US$200, US$650, or US$1300, respectively. | | 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". | | Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T | | 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? | | USB Ports: | 3 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | 1 (800) | | Details: | Three 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, one 800-Mbps Firewire "800" port.
Also see: Complete Ports. | | Expansion Slots: | ExpressCard/34 | Expansion Bays: | None | | Details: | One ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.
Also see: What is ExpressCard/34? Is it compatible with PC Cards? | | Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (Inertial) | | Details: | Apple reports that the backlit integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)."
The glass multi-touch trackpad supports "inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, 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. | | Apple Order No: | MC024LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Mid-2010 17" | | Details: | The Apple model number should be unique to this system. | | Apple Model No: | A1297 (EMC 2352*) | Model ID: | MacBookPro6,1 | | Details: | *Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification.
Also see: All Macs with the A1297 Model Number, the 2352* EMC Number, and the MacBookPro6,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. | | Battery Type: | 95 W/Hr Li-Poly | Battery Life: | 8-9 Hours | | Details: | Apple reports that this model has a "95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" that provides "up to 8-9 hours of wireless productivity". | | Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.6.3 (10D2063a) | Maximum MacOS: | Current | | Details: | Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" including booting in 64-bit mode as well as OpenCL and Grand Central Dispatch support.
Also see: Which Intel Macs have 64-bit processors? Which have a 64-bit EFI? Which are capable of booting MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" in 64-bit mode? | | Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (64-Bit)** | | Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp only supports the 32-Bit version of Windows XP SP2 or higher.
**Apple formally supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 on this model. MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" is required to run Windows 7 via Boot Camp.
Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7? Which are supported by Apple's Boot Camp? | | MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization | | Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run MacOS 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: | 0.98 x 15.47 x 10.51 | Avg. Weight: | 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg) |
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