Apple Macbook Pro MB990LL/A Specifications & Information
The Apple Macbook Unibody MacBook Pro Design
Historically notebooks/Laptops are made of multiple parts. With the Apple MacBook Pro all those parts are only one part–the discovery breakthrough of the unibody enclosure. Every MacBook Pro starts its life as a single block of aluminum, which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard appears. When you pick up a new MacBook Pro, you instantly spot the whole enclosure is thinner and lighter, and it feels strong and durable–perfect for life within (and outside) your briefcase or backpack. The standard aluminum electro-static trackpad has been replaced with a new glass Multi-Touch trackpad, which gives 40% more tracking area than previously. Use two fingers to scroll up and down a page. Pinch to zoom out and in. Rotate an image with your fingertips. Swipe with 3 fingers to flip thru your photograph libraries. Swipe with 4 fingers to show your desktop, view all open windows, or switch applications. The whole trackpad surface is also a button, permitting you to both track and click nearly anywhere on the trackpad. Also, you can simply enable multiple virtual buttons in software, such as right-clicking. The keyboard has also been improved with the rigid aluminum keyboard webbing cut exactly to hold the keys, which are curved to completely fit fingers. It is also illuminated, so when you are in low-light settings, eg planes or meeting rooms, you can always see what you are typing. The 13-inch display is made from edge -to-edge, uninterrupted glass for a smooth, continued surface and features LED backlighting for brilliant instant-on performance that uses up to 30% less energy than its predecessor. The ultra-thin displays provide crisp images and sharp colors which are great for viewing movies and pictures.
Long-Lasting Battery
The 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A now encompasses a newly engineered lithium-polymer battery that lasts for up to seven hours on a single charge thanks to sophisticated chemistry, intellectual monitoring of the system and battery, and Adaptive Charging technology. The battery is built right into the computer, elliminating the space-consuming mechanisms and housings that standard removable batteries need. This non -removable battery also provides a lengthier battery lifespan of almost 1000 recharges–meaning less exhausted batteries and less waste, which is better for the environment. Giving it a lifespan of almost 1000 recharges needed discoveries in battery technology. Apple electro- chemists developed complicated chemistry that maintains the battery's charging capabilities longer than ever. And while most notebooks wear down their batteries by charging them at a constant rate, the 13-inch Apple MB990LL/A takes another approach. Using an Apple-developed technology called Adaptive Charging, a microchip on the battery consistently communicates with the computer to establish the best way to charge its cells, adjusting the current up and down depending on a variety of conditions. Together these advancements provide a dramatic improvement in battery lifespan : more than 3 times the lifespan of regular notebook batteries–up to 5 years.
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and fantastic battery lifespan with the 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, that has a super-fast 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a giant 3 MB L2 cache.(An L2, or secondary, cache briefly stores info ; and a bigger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.The FSB carries information between the CPU and RAM, and a quicker front-side bus will deliver better complete performance.) The hafnium-infused circuitry,which reduces electric current leaking in transistors, conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept near to the two processor cores, significantly skyrocketing performance and permitting the whole system to work more effectively. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the complete amount if the other turns out to be idle.
Wireless connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking in the Apple MacBook Pro makes available up to 5 times the performance and 2 times the range of 802.11g, but it is also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with a wide selection of Wi-Fi resources. It works elegantly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the in-built Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download photos from your cell phone. You may employ a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as rapidly share files with a co-worker.
Hard Drive and Memory
The 160 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) drive (5400 R.p.m) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data– akin to USB 2.0. The 2 GB of PC3-8500 DDR3 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) has an industry-leading 1066 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 8 GB.
Video Processing and Output
The Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A delivers both potent graphics performance and long battery lifespan through the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an impressive everyday graphics experience with up to a 5x performance boost. Power your way thru the most recent 3D games, and enjoy improved graphics performance with iWork '09, iLife '09, and everything you do in Mac OS X. The power-saving NVIDIA integrated graphics processor also keeps you active during the day, with up to seven hours of battery life. The MacBook Pro incorporates a next generation Mini DisplayPort, which delivers a pure digital signal that will drive up to a 30-inch wide-screen display. The Mini DisplayPort is ultra-compact at only 10% the size of a full DVI connector, and is compatible with Apple's 24-inch Cinema Display. Adapters are also available for using VGA, DVI / HDMI and Dual-Link DVI displays.
Video Conferincing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the glass display is an iSight camera, which allows easy video conferencing as well as enables you to snap photos of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze. IChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 individuals and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast.
Other Features of the Apple MacBook Pro
* Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), one FireWire 800 (up to 800 Mbps), SD card slot * Mini DisplayPort compatible with DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI connectors (all optional) * Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors * 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x DVD±R; 4x DVD±R DL (double layer); 4x DVD±RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW * Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement) * Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in speakers * Combined optical digital output/headphone out with selectable analog audio line in (minijack) * Kensington lock slot * Measures 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 4.5 pounds (including battery)
Installed software of the Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A
* Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools) * iLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)
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