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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) Technical specifications

Complete Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) specifications · View model numbers, colors, dimensions, storage, display, chip, battery and full technical details.

Chip: 2.0GHz or 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB shared L3 cache; or optional … Display: Glossy; Antiglare; 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescre… 1440 by 900 Camera: AMD Radeon HD 6490M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR5 memory on 2.0GHz configuration…
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Display
Glossy; Antiglare; 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with supp… · 1440 by 900
Chip
2.0GHz or 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB shared L3 cache; or optional 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7…
Storage / Colors
500GB, 750GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB · Glossy, Antiglare, Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800
Weight / Operating System
2540 g

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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▣Display

  • Glossy
  • Antiglare
  • 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors
  • Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 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

i15-inch Configurations

  • 2.0GHz MacBook Pro (MC721LL/A) 2.2GHz MacBook Pro (MC723LL/A) EnclosurePrecision aluminum unibodyProcessor2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i72.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7L3 cache6MB shared6MB sharedMemory4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GBHard drive6500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm750GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpmSlot-loading optical drive8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 30005 and AMD Radeon HD 6490M with automatic graphics switchingIntel HD Graphics 30005 and AMD Radeon HD 6750M with automatic graphics switchingGraphics memory256MB GDDR51GB GDDR5VideoFaceTime HD camera; Thunderbolt port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)Display15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1440-by-900 resolutionExpansionOne Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps), one FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), SDXC card slotAudioStereo speakers with subwoofers, omnidirectional microphone, audio line in minijack (digital/analog), audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)Networking10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) EthernetWirelessWi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)2; Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technologyHardware accessories85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cordLimited warranty and serviceYour MacBook Pro comes with 90 da…

iAcoustic Performance

  • DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296
  • Sound Power Level LWAd (B) 1 B = 10 dBSound Pressure Level Operator Position LpAm (dB)2.0 GHz2.2 GHz2.0 GHz2.2 GHzIdle2.93.02019Hard drive accessing2.93.02020CD drive accessing3.43.53026
  • LWAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).
  • LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).
  • 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

iAudio

  • Stereo speakers with subwoofers
  • Omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
  • Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
  • Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

⚡Battery and power7

  • Up to 7 hrs wireless web
  • Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
  • 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
  • MagSafe power port

iCommunications

  • Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (based on IEEE 802.11n specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
  • 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

⌁Connections and expansion

  • MagSafe power port
  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
  • Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
  • Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
  • Audio line in
  • Audio line out
  • SDXC card slot
  • Kensington lock slot

iElectrical and operating requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
  • (-24° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

iEnvironmental Status Report

  • MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
  • Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
  • Mercury-free LED-backlit display
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • BFR-free
  • PVC-free3
  • Energy Efficient Ethernet
  • Reduced packaging volume
  • Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold4

iGraphics and video support

  • AMD Radeon HD 6490M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR5 memory on 2.0GHz configuration; or AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory on 2.2GHz configuration
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5
  • Automatic graphics switching
  • 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
  • FaceTime HD camera
  • Thunderbolt port

iInput

  • Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
  • Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

iOptions

  • Time Capsule
  • Time Capsule is a full-featured AirPort Extreme base station with a built-in hard drive. Back up wirelessly and create a Wi-Fi network with one device.
  • 1TB or 2TB server-grade hard drive
  • Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11n 2.0
  • USB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive
  • Configure to order
  • 750GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
  • 500GB (7200-rpm) hard drive
  • 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive
  • Up to 8GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
  • 1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy display
  • 1680-by-1050 high-resolution antiglare display
  • Apple Remote
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • MagSafe Airline Adapter
  • AppleCare Protection Plan
  • Aperture
  • Final Cut Express
  • Logic Express
  • iWork
  • Accessories
  • Apple LED Cinema Display
  • AirPort Extreme Base Station
  • AirPort Express Base Station
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard
  • Magic Mouse
  • Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
  • Apple Mouse

⚙Processor and memory

  • 2.0GHz or 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB shared L3 cache; or optional 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache
  • 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB

↔Size and weight

  • Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
  • Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
  • Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
  • Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)1

iSoftware

  • Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

iStorage

  • 500GB or 750GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive, 500GB 7200-rpm hard drive, or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive6
  • 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • Maximum write: 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
  • Maximum read: 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

iThunderbolt digital video output

  • Native Mini DisplayPort output
  • DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
  • VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
  • Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
  • HDMI audio and video output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter

iWhat’s in the box

  • MacBook Pro
  • Display cleaning cloth
  • 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
  • Software DVDs
  • Printed and electronic documentation

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)?

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) has Glossy; Antiglare; 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescre… with 1440 by 900.

What chip does Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) use?

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) uses 2.0GHz or 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB shared L3 cache; or optional ….

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)?

Available storage capacities include 500GB, 750GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.