Apple MacBook Pro vs. Apple MacBook

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Apple MacBook Pro
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In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro and Apple MacBook. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro vs. Apple MacBook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.6 cm 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.4 kg
Colour - White
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Screen Size (Type) 15.4" 13.3"
Screen Resolution 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB L2 - 2 MB
Front Side Bus 667 MHz 667 MHz
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
RAM 512 MB 512 MB
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 2 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 667 MHz / PC2-5300
Rated Speed 667 MHz 667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 80 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed DVD±RW fixed
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Graphics Processor (GPU) PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 Intel GMA 950
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size - 64 MB
Video Memory 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, trackpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
2 x memory (1 free)
2 x memory
Interfaces 1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Apple MacOS X 10.4
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, FileMaker Pro (Trial), Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Photo Booth, Apple iLife '06, plasq Comic Life, iWork '06 (30 days trial) Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook
Cables Included DVI-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), keyboard light Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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