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Compare Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. (MB166B/A) Notebook to Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. (MC226B/A) Notebook

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Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. (MB166B/A) Notebook Image

Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. (MC226B/A) Notebook Image
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Product Description   
 
The latest Intel processor, a bigger hard drive, plenty of memory, and even more new features all fit inside just one liberating inch. The MacBook Pro has the performance, power, and... More
The latest Intel processor, a bigger hard drive, plenty of memory, and even more new features all fit inside just one liberating inch. The MacBook Pro has the performance, power, and connectivity of a desktop computer. Without the desk part. Less
To build something truly different, you need to work in a truly different way. Apple designers and engineers work together through every stage of product development. it’s exactly how the... More
To build something truly different, you need to work in a truly different way. Apple designers and engineers work together through every stage of product development. it’s exactly how the MacBook Pro was created. With its unibody enclosure, industry-first features, and environmentally sound design, it’s the way notebooks are made. Less
Product MPN   
MPN MB166B/A MC226B/A
Key Features   
Processor   What is "Processor"? Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz
Installed Memory   What is "Installed Memory"? 2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM) 4 GB (DDR3 SDRAM)
Display   What is "Display"? 17 in. WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix 17 in.
Operating System   What is "Operating System"? Apple MacOS X 10.5 Apple MacOS X 10.5
Processor   
Processor Type   What is "Processor Type"? Core 2 Duo Core 2 Duo
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Speed 2.5 GHz 2.8 GHz
Motherboard   
Bus Speed 800 MHz 1066 MHz
Display   
Display Tech WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix Unknown
Display Size   What is "Display Size"? 17 in. 17 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1200
Technical Features   
Security Features   What is "Security Features"? Kensington Lock Slot Kensington Lock Slot
Expansion Ports   What is "Expansion Ports"? 3 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-45 (NIC) • DVI (Digital Video Interface) • 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire) 2 x USB 2.0 • RJ-45 (NIC) • 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire)
Expandability   What is "Expandability"? 1 x ExpressCard 1 x SD Card Slot
Special Features Integrated Video Camera • MagSafe Power Adapter Port Integrated Video Camera • MagSafe Power Adapter Port
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Capacity 250 GB 500 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA Serial ATA
Memory   
Installed RAM 2 GB 4 GB
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 4 GB 4 GB
RAM Speed 667 MHz 1066 MHz
Installed Cache Memory Unknown 6144 KB
CD / DVD   
CD / DVD Type   What is "CD / DVD Type"? DVD±RW Dual Layer/CD-RW Dual Layer DVD±RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 4x (DVD+R Dual Layer) • 4x (DVD-R Dual Layer) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 4x (DVD+R Dual Layer) • 4x (DVD-R Dual Layer)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) • 8x (DVD+RW) • 6x (DVD-RW) 10x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW)
Video   
Graphic Processor   What is "Graphic Processor"? NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Installed Video Memory 512 MB 256 MB
Graphic Bus Interface PCI Express Unknown
Max. Video Resolution 2560 x 1600 2560 x 1600
Audio   
Audio Input Type Integrated Microphone • Line In (3.5mm) • SPDIF in • Optical Digital In Integrated Microphone • Line In (3.5mm)
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • SPDIF out • Optical Digital • Line Out Sound card • Speaker(s) • Line Out
Networking   
Networking Type   What is "Networking Type"? Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n • AirPort Extreme Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n • AirPort Extreme
Battery   
Battery Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Run Time 4.5 Hours 8 Hours
Dimensions   
Height 2.5 cm 2.5 cm
Width 39.1 cm 39.3 cm
Depth 26.4 cm 26.7 cm
Weight 3.08 kg 2.99 kg
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad Keyboard • Trackpad
Release Date February, 2008 2009
UPC 885909212729 885909330829
Product ID 51416596 85646346
 
Product Reviews
Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. (MB166B/A) Notebook Image
Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. (MB166B/A) Notebook
Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. (MC226B/A) Notebook Image
Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. (MC226B/A) Notebook
4.5/5 stars
3 reviews

Looks the Part and Does the Job

by macgirl70 , Aug 18, 2009
Pros: Sleek and cool looking with typical Mac style and usability
Review: I use a Mac for work and have the MacBook Pro for home use. The spec of my machine is 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB. If you've only ever used a PC laptop before, you'll be struck by the design of the case and feel of the product. Cool titanium which...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Macbook pro 17inch 2009 model

by hvd201 , Sep 23, 2009
Review: The Apple Macbook Pro 17 inch is a beast of a machine.
I have the 4GB ram/500GB hard drive and it is so incredibly fast and reliable, does more than I could ever need it to and I must say that I am very impressed. There's also the little...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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