The 2011 MacBook Pro has, for almost a decade, been the exception to that rule. There was a major flaw in the AMD Radeon GPUs included with that model year's logic board which seemed to cause GPU failure either due to overheating, internal chip problems, BGA solder joints getting broken, or a combination of the above. The MacBook Pro 'Core i5' 2.4 15-Inch (Mid-2010) is powered by a 32 nm, dual-core 2.4 GHz Intel 'Core i5' I5-520M (Arrandale) processor, with dedicated 256k level 2 cache for each core and an 3 MB shared level 3 cache.
Apple MacBook Pro 17-Inch 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 (SR) Specs
Identifiers: Mid/Late 2007, 2.4GHz* - MA897LL/A - MacBookPro3,1 - A1229 - 2137
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The Apple MacBook Pro 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 17-Inch (Santa Rosa) features a 2.4 GHz 'Core 2 Duo' processor (T7700), with two independent processor 'cores', a 4 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache, an 800 MHz frontside bus, 2.0 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, a 160 GB (5400 RPM) hard drive with 'Sudden Motion Sensor' technology, and an 8X dual-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes a NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI functionality, and a 17' widescreen 'matte' or 'glossy' CCFL-backlit 1680x1050 TFT active-matrix display (a higher-resolution 1920x1200 display also is available by custom configuration).
Externally, the MacBook Pro 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 17-Inch (Santa Rosa) effectively is identical to the MacBook Pro 'Core 2 Duo' 2.33 17' that it replaced -- with the same fiber-optic-based 'ambient light sensor' that adjusts keyboard illumination and screen brightness, 'scrolling TrackPad', 'MagSafe' power connector, integrated iSight video camera (although it is an unadvertised 1.3 megapixels), and included Apple Remote. Connectivity includes the same ExpressCard/34 slot, AirPort Extreme (although the 'Santa Rosa' model supports 802.11n by default), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire '400' port, Firewire '800' port, three USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out.
Internally, however, the 'Santa Rosa' model uses a more advanced architecture with a faster frontside bus (800 MHz compared to 667 MHz), additional RAM capacity (4 GB instead of 3 GB), a faster graphics processor (NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT instead of the ATI Mobility Radeon X1600), and superior power management (including a dynamically adjustable frontside bus, which results in an extra fifteen minutes of estimated battery life).
Beginning November 1, 2007, Apple also offered this model with a 2.6 GHz 'Core 2 Duo' (T7800) processor via custom configuration for an additional US$250.
Please note that unlike the 15-Inch 'Santa Rosa' models, the 17-Inch system has a traditional CCFL backlit display rather than an LED-backlit display.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo Santa Rosa models?
- What is the difference between the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo Santa Rosa models and the previous MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models that they replaced?
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| Introduction Date: | June 5, 2007 | Discontinued Date: | February 26, 2008 |
| 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 2007. |
| 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 MacBookPro3,1 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: | The Geekbench 5 benchmark does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Processor Speed: | 2.4 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (T7700) |
| Details: | The Intel 'Core 2 Duo' (T7700) 65 nm 'Merom' processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster are the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 'Mid-2007/Santa Rosa' models compared to the 'Core 2 Duo' models that they replaced? |
| Details: | Beginning November 1, 2007, Apple additionally offered this model with a 2.6 GHz 'Core 2 Duo' (T7800) processor via custom configuration for an additional US$250.
As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented this custom configuration as its own model. |
| Details: | Also see: Is the CPU on the MacBook Pro upgradable? |
| System Bus Speed: | 800 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: | 800 MHz frontside bus. The system bus in this model can be dynamically 'downclocked' to conserve battery life. |
| Details: | Also see: Does the MacBook Pro have a ROM or BIOS? |
| Details: | Includes a 4 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| Details: | Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook Pro? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Details: | 2 GB installed as two 1 GB modules. No slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM but third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 GB of RAM using one 2 GB and one 4 GB memory module.
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| Details: | The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM uses a 16 lane PCI Express bus. |
| Built-in Display: | 17.0' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1680x1050* |
| Details: | 17.0' color 'matte' or 'glossy' widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1680 by 1050 native resolution. Apple reports that the default display also supports '1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched'.
*A higher-resolution 1920x1200 display also was available by custom order. Apple reports that this display additionally supports '1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1600 by 1200, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched'.
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| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | Simultaneously supports native resolution on the internal display and a maximum of 2560x1600 on an external display. |
| Standard Storage: | 160 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
| Details: | This model also could be configured with a 120 GB 5400 RPM, 160 GB 7200 RPM, or 200 GB 4200 RPM hard drive.
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| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5' (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
| Details: | This model supports a single SATA I (1.5 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 the 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum 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 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, DVD+RW; 24x CD.' |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was offered for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.0+EDR |
| Details: | AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| Details: | Three 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire '400' port, one 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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| Details: | Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement), and [an] embedded numeric keypad.' It also includes a fiber-optic-based 'ambient light sensor' that automatically 'measures ambient light and works with integrated software to adjust keyboard illumination and screen brightness based on user preferences'.
The trackpad supports 'two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag'. |
| Apple Order No: | MA897LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Mid/Late 2007, 2.4GHz* |
| Details: | The Apple order number should be unique to this system.
*Apple formally refers to this system as the '17-Inch 2.4GHz' but users commonly call it 'Santa Rosa' referring to Intel's board design or 'Mid-2007' referring to its release date. |
| Apple Model No: | A1229 (EMC 2137) | Model ID: | MacBookPro3,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1229 Model Number, the 2137 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro3,1 Model Identifier.
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| Battery Type: | 68 W h Li-Poly | Battery Life: | 5.75 Hours |
| Details: | Apple estimates 5.75 hours of battery life, but notes that this 'depends on configuration and use.'
Also see: How long is the battery life of the MacBook Pro in real-world tests?
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| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.4.9 (8Q1058) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.11.x* |
| Details: | *This system can run the last version of OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion' and OS X 10.9 'Mavericks' although it does not support the AirDrop, AirPlay Mirroring, or Power Nap features. It also supports the last version of OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' and OS X 10.11 'El Capitan,' but no advanced features are supported. It is not supported booting into 64-bit mode when running Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard,' either. It does support 'OpenCL' and Grand Central Dispatch, though. It is not capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) or subsequent versions of the macOS at all.
Please also 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?
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| Dimensions: | 1.0 x 15.4 x 10.4 | Avg. Weight: | 6.8 lbs. (3.08 kg) |
| Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.59 cm, 39.2 cm, 26.5 cm). |
| Original Price (US): | US$2799* | Est. Current Retail: | US$200-US$250 |
| Details: | *Beginning November 1, 2007, Apple also offered this model with a 2.6 GHz 'Core 2 Duo' (T7800) processor via custom configuration for an additional US$250.
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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| Details: | Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. VGA output provided by included Apple DVI-to-VGA adapter, S-video output provided by optional adapter (sold separately). |
| Details: | Three 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire '400' port, one Firewire '800' port. |
| Details: | No internal modem. External Apple USB modem offered for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard. |
| Details: | S-video output provided by optional adapter (sold separately). |
| Details: | Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio in. |
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| Details: | Single Optical digital audio out 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 17-Inch 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 (SR) 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$2799* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Switzerland: | CHF 3'949 | United Kingdom: | £1799 |
Original Prices - Asia
| Malaysia: | N/A | The Philippines: | N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
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