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

It has the 2.0GHz or 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB… chip. Storage options: 500GB, 750GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB. Colors: Glossy, Antiglare, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600. Weight: 2.54 kg.

  • Display15.4″ LED
  • Chip2.0GHz or 2.2GHz quad…
  • Storage500GB–512GB
  • Weight2.54 kg
  • Glossy
  • Antiglare
  • 1280 by 800
  • 1152 by 720
  • 1024 by 640
  • 1024 by 768
  • 800 by 600
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011): key specifications

Display15.4″ LED · 1440 × 900
Chip2.0GHz or 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB…
Storage500GB / 750GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
ConnectorMagSafe power port
Dimensions (H × W × D)2.41 × 36.4 × 24.9 cm
Weight2.54 kg

Models, storage and colors

Storage

  • 500GB
  • 750GB
  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB

Colors

  • Glossy
  • Antiglare
  • 1280 by 800
  • 1152 by 720
  • 1024 by 640
  • 1024 by 768
  • 800 by 600

Complete specifications

Size and weight

  • Height0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
  • Width14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
  • Depth9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
  • Weight5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)

Display

  • Glossy
  • Antiglare
  • 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors
  • Supported resolutions1440 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

Storage

  • 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 drive
  • 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • Maximum write8x 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 read8x 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

Battery and power

  • 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

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

Communications

  • Wi-Fi wireless networking (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)

Audio

  • 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

Environmental 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-free
  • Energy Efficient Ethernet
  • Reduced packaging volume
  • Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold

Acoustic Performance

  • DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296
  • Acoustic PerformanceSound Power Level LWAd (B) 1 B = 10 dBSound Pressure Level Operator Position LpAm (dB).0 GHz2.2 GHz2.0 GHz2.2 GHzIdle.93.02019Hard drive accessing.93.02020CD drive accessing.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).

Graphics 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 memory
  • Automatic graphics switching
  • Dual display and video mirroringSimultaneously 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

Thunderbolt 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

Input

  • 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

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

Electrical and operating requirements

  • Line voltage100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature50° 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 humidity0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude35,000 feet

What’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

Software

  • 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)

15-inch Configurations

  • 2.0GHz MacBook Pro (MC721LL/A) 2.2GHz MacBook Pro (MC723LL/A) EnclosurePrecision aluminum unibodyProcessor.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)Display.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); Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technologyHardware accessories85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cordApple and the global environmentLearn more about Apple’s…

Options

  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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

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

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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 15.4″ LED (1440 × 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….

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

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

What colors does Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) come in?

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) is available in Glossy, Antiglare, 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600.

What are the dimensions and weight of Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)?

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) measures 2.41 × 36.4 × 24.9 cm and weighs 2.54 kg.

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