Product MPN
Key Features
There are several different types of processors, all available in a range of clock speeds.
Processor
Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
Measured in megabytes (MB), the more memory or "RAM" your computer has, the more applications and files you can work on at once. In order of increasing speed, the most common types of RAM are: SDRAM, DDR SDRAM, and RDRAM.
Installed Memory
2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Laptop displays come in a variety of sizes. The size is measured diagonally across the screen.
Display
17 in. WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
The operating system, or OS, performs basic tasks like running software applications, files on your hard drive, and directing peripherals like a DVD drive. The latest Apple OS--X 10.3, or "Panther" is a cutting edge OS and boasts the world's most elegant user interface. Apple machines and their OS's have historically been preferred by graphic and sound design professionals, but now has a growing number of users among students and universities due to it's ease of use and built-in creativity.
Operating System
Apple MacOS X 10.4
Processor
There are several different types of processors, all available in a range of clock speeds.
Processor Type
Core 2 Duo
Processor Manufacturer
Intel
Motherboard
Display
Display Tech
WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
Laptop displays come in a variety of sizes. The size is measured diagonally across the screen.
Display Max. Resolution
1680 x 1050
Technical Features
There are many different types of security features that can come pre-installed on your computer. These include anything from different user passwords to actual key-card locks.
Security Features
Kensington Lock Slot, Slot For Cable Lock
Expansion slots are for adding more capabilities to a system. The slots can be used for adding more memory, graphics capabilities, connector types or other special add-on features.
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)
Expansion slots are for adding more capabilities to a system. The slots can be used for adding more memory, graphics capabilities, connector types or other special add-on features.
Expandability
1 x ExpressCard
Special Features
Integrated Video Camera, Remote Control, MagSafe Power Adapter Port
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity
160 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed
5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type
Serial ATA
Memory
RAM Technology
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed Cache Memory
4096 KB
CD / DVD
These drive types read data on discs in a variety of formats, and some drives can also record data, images, music, or video to CDs and/or DVDs. A drive's speed ratings indicate how quickly it can perform these read and write tasks.
CD / DVD Type
Dual Layer DVD±RW/DVD-RAM
Optical Drive Read Speed
24x (CD), 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed
24x (CD), 8x (DVD+R), 8x (DVD-R), 4x (DVD+R Dual Layer)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed
16x (CD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW), 6x (DVD-RW)
Video
Some laptops come with a graphics processor already built in. Good graphics processors are useful if you intend to be using your laptop for things that will include lots of textured and 3D images.
Graphic Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Installed Video Memory
256 MB
Graphic Bus Interface
PCI Express
Max. Video Resolution
2560 x 1600
Audio
Audio Input Type
Integrated Microphone, Line In (3.5mm), Microphone, Optical Digital In
Audio Output Type
Headphones, Sound card, Speaker(s), Optical Digital, Line Out
Networking
The networking type represents the networking standards that the system will use to transfer information to and from other computers. Most systems can be modified with additional external or internal devices to include more standards.
Networking Type
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
Battery
Battery Technology
Lithium polymer
Battery Run Time
5.75 Hours
Dimensions
Warranty
World Wide Warranty
Yes, Limited
Miscellaneous
Input Method
Keyboard, Keypad, Trackpad
