MacBook (2006–2012) explained

MacBook
Developer:Apple Inc.
Family:MacBook
Type:Subnotebook
Os:macOS
Display:13.3-inch widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution
Successor:MacBook Air
Predecessor:iBook

The MacBook is a line of Mac laptops sold by Apple Inc. between May 2006 and February 2012. It replaced the iBook series of notebooks as a part of Apple's transition from PowerPC to Intel processors. Positioned as the low end of the MacBook family, below the premium ultra-portable MacBook Air and the performance-oriented MacBook Pro,[1] the MacBook was aimed at the consumer and education markets.[2] It became the best-selling Mac in Apple's history. For five months in 2008, it was the best-selling laptop of any brand in US retail stores.[3]

There have been three separate designs of the original MacBook. The original design used a combination of polycarbonate and fiberglass casing which was modeled after the iBook G4. The second design, introduced in October 2008 alongside the 15-inch MacBook Pro, shared the latter's unibody aluminium casing, but lacked a FireWire port. A third design, introduced in late 2009, retained a similar unibody construction but changed back to white polycarbonate.

On July 20, 2011, the MacBook was discontinued for consumer purchase, as it had been effectively superseded by the MacBook Air, which had a lower entry price.[4] Apple continued to sell the MacBook to educational institutions until February 2012.[5] [6] A new line of computers by the same name was released in 2015, serving the same purpose as an entry-level laptop.

Polycarbonate (2006–2009)

The original MacBook, available in black or white colors, was released on May 16, 2006, and used the 32-bit Intel Core Duo processor and 945GM chipset, with Intel's GMA 950 integrated graphics on a 667 MHz front side bus. Later revisions of the MacBook moved to the 64-bit Core 2 Duo processor and the GM965 chipset, with Intel's GMA X3100 integrated graphics on an 800 MHz system bus.[7] Sales of the black polycarbonate MacBook ceased in October 2008, after the introduction of the aluminum MacBook, however the white model continued to be sold until the introduction of the redesigned unibody polycarbonate MacBook.

The MacBook is thinner than its predecessor, the iBook G4, but it is wider than the 12-inch model, and has a widescreen display. The MacBook was one of Apple's first laptops to adopt the MagSafe power connector (the first being the MacBook Pro), and it replaced the iBook's mini-VGA display port with a mini-DVI display port. The iBook's discrete graphics chip was initially replaced by an integrated Intel GMA solution, though the latest revisions of the MacBook were upgraded with the more powerful Nvidia GeForce 9400M and later the 320M.[8]

The MacBook was Apple's first notebook to use features now standard in its notebooks – the glossy display, the sunken keyboard design and the non-mechanical magnetic latch. With the late 2007 revision, the keyboard received several changes to closely mirror the one which shipped with the iMac, by adding the same keyboard shortcuts to control multimedia, and removing the embedded numeric keypad and the Apple logo from the command keys.[9]

A more expensive black model, with a larger capacity hard drive, was offered until the introduction of the unibody aluminum MacBook. The polycarbonate MacBook was the only Macintosh notebook (until the new 2015 model) to be offered in more than one color since the iBook G3 (Clamshell). The black MacBook was Apple's second black notebook, after the PowerBook G3.

Ports

The ports are all on the left edge; on early models, from left to right, they are the MagSafe power connector, Gigabit Ethernet, mini-DVI, FireWire 400, 2 USB 2.0 ports, audio in, audio out and Kensington Security Slot.

For the unibody polycarbonate MacBook (2009), the ports from left to right are the MagSafe power connector, Gigabit Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, 2 USB 2.0 ports, audio out and Kensington Security Slot.

On the front, there is a power light and an infrared receiver, while on the right edge, there is only the optical drive.

User serviceability

The polycarbonate Intel MacBook is easier for users to fix or upgrade than its predecessor. Where the iBook required substantial disassembly to access internal components such as the internal hard drive, the Macbook requires that users only remove the battery and the RAM door to access or replace the hard drive. Apple has provided do-it-yourself manuals for these tasks on the Apple website.[10]

Quality problems

In February 2007, the MacBook was recalled because the graphics card and hard drive caused the computer to overheat, which would force the unit to shut down.

Some early polycarbonate MacBook models suffered from random shutdowns; Apple released a firmware update to resolve them.[11]

There were cases reported of discolored or chipping palmrests. In such cases, Apple asked affected owners to contact AppleCare.[12]

There were problems with batteries on some 2007 models not being read by the MacBook. This is caused by a logic board fault and not a fault with the battery.

In February 2010, Apple announced a recall for MacBooks bought between 2006 and 2007 for hard drive issues. This is caused by heat and other problems.

Technical specifications

Apple used the A1181 code, printed on the case, for the 1st generation polycarbonate family of models, though 17 variations may be counted if color is included.[13]

ModelMid 2006[14] Late 2006[15] Mid 2007[16] Late 2007 "Santa Rosa"[17] Early 2008[18] Late 2008[19] Early 2009[20] Mid 2009[21]
TimelineReleasedMay 16, 2006[22] November 8, 2006[23] May 15, 2007[24] November 1, 2007February 26, 2008[25] October 14, 2008[26] January 21, 2009May 27, 2009
DiscontinuedNovember 8, 2006May 15, 2007November 1, 2007February 26, 2008October 14, 2008January 20, 2009June 8, 2009May 27, 2009October 20, 2009
Vintage
Obsolete
Apple Order numbers (and color)MA254 (White)MA255 (White)MA472 (Black)MA699 (White)MA700 (White)MA701 (Black)MB061 (White)MB062 (White), MB063 (Black)MB061 (White)MB062 (White), MB063 (Black)MB403 (White), MB404 (Black)MB402/A (White)MB402/B (White)MB881 (White)MC240 (White)
Model identifierMacBook1,1MacBook2,1MacBook3,1MacBook4,1MacBook4,2MacBook5,2
Display13.3-inch glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution (WXGA, 16:10 = 8:5 aspect ratio), TN 6-bit color panel
PerformanceProcessorYonah Intel Core Duo (T2400)Yonah Intel Core Duo (T2500)Merom Intel Core 2 Duo (T5600)Merom Intel Core 2 Duo (T7200)Merom Intel Core 2 Duo (T7400)Merom Intel Core 2 Duo (T7300)Merom Intel Core 2 Duo (T7500)Penryn-3M Intel Core 2 Duo (T8300)Penryn-3M Intel Core 2 Duo (T8100)Penryn-3M Intel Core 2 Duo (P7350)Penryn-3M Intel Core 2 Duo (P7450)
Clock speed1.83 GHz2 GHz1.83 GHz2 GHz2.16 GHz2 GHz2.2 GHz2.4 GHz2.1 GHz2 GHz2.13 GHz
Front side bus667 MHz800 MHz1066 MHz
Memory
Two slots for
DDR2 SDRAM
512 MB (two 256 MB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 512 MB (two 256 MB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 1 GB (two 512 MB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 1 GB (two 512 MB) or 2 GB (two 1 GB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 1 GB (two 512 MB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 2 GB (two 1 GB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 2 GB (two 1 GB) 800 MHz PC2-6400
Graphics
Shared with system memory
Intel GMA 950 using 64 MB RAM (up to 224 MB in Windows through Boot Camp).[27] Intel GMA X3100 using 144 MB RAM (up to 384 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp)Nvidia GeForce 9400M using 256 MB RAM
StorageHard drive60 GB 80 GB 60 GB 80 GB 120 GB 80 GB 120 GB (MB062), 160 GB (MB063) 80 GB 120 GB (MB062), 160 GB (MB063) 160 GB (MB404), 250 GB (MB402)120 GB120 GB 120 GB 160 GB
Serial ATA 5400-rpm unless specified
Optical drive (Slot-loading)Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ConnectivityIntegrated AirPort Extreme 802.11a/b/g
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Peripherals2 × USB 2.0
1 × Firewire 400
1 × Optical digital / analog audio line-in
1 × Optical digital / analog audio line-out
CameraiSight Camera (640 × 480 0.3 MP)
Video outMini DVI-I (integrated digital + analog)Mini DVI-I (integrated digital + analog; composite and S-video output no longer supported)[28]
Operating systemOriginalMac OS X 10.4 TigerMac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Latest releaseOS X 10.11 El Capitan
Battery55-watt-hour removable lithium-polymer
DimensionsWeight5.2lb 5.1lb5lb
Volume1.08 in × 12.78 in × 8.92 in (27.5 mm × 325 mm × 227 mm)

Aluminum unibody (2008)

On October 14, 2008, Apple announced a MacBook featuring a new Nvidia chipset at a Cupertino, California press conference with the tagline: "The spotlight turns to notebooks".[29] It was replaced by the 13-inch MacBook Pro the following year.

The chipset brought a 1066 MHz system bus, use of DDR3 system memory, and integrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics. Other changes include a display which uses LED backlights (replacing the fluorescent tube backlights used in the previous model) and arsenic-free glass, a new Mini DisplayPort (replacing the polycarbonate MacBook's mini-DVI port), a multi-touch glass trackpad which also acts as the mouse button, and the removal of the FireWire 400 port (thus this model doesn't support Target Disk Mode, used for data transfers or operating system repairs without booting the system).[30]

There was only one product cycle of the aluminum MacBook, as Apple rebranded the next revision in June 2009 as a 13-inch MacBook Pro using the same chassis with an added FireWire port and SD card slot.[31]

Design

The design of the unibody MacBook has stylistic traits of the MacBook Air that were also implemented into the design of the unibody MacBook Pro. This model is thinner than the original polycarbonate MacBooks, and it made use of a unibody aluminum case with tapered edges. The keyboard of the higher-end model included a backlight.

Reception

Although Gizmodo concluded it to be "our favorite MacBook to date," they did claim, at this time, its display was inferior to that found on the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, alleging a smaller viewing angle, washed-out colors, and dimmer backlighting.[32] Similarly, AppleInsider and Engadget concluded it "may well be Apple's best MacBook to date" and "these are terrific choices—not only from an industrial design standpoint, but in specs as well" respectively, while also drawing attention to a lower quality display as compared with the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.[33] [34] Charlie Sorrel of Wired News reached a similar conclusion about the MacBook display, citing its poor contrast and lack of vertical angle in comparison with the MacBook Pro and even the older white MacBook.[35] Peter Cohen wrote an article discussing the loss of the FireWire port for Macworld, saying "The absence of FireWire ports is certainly an inconvenience for some users. But it shouldn’t be considered a deal-breaker for most of us, anyway."[36]

Technical specifications

ModelLate 2008[37]
TimelineReleasedOctober 14, 2008
DiscontinuedJune 8, 2009
VintageSeptember 8, 2014
ObsoleteSeptember 13, 2016
ProductionModelsA1278 (EMC 2254)
Model numbersMB466MB467
Model identifierMacBook5,1
PerformanceFront side bus1066 MHz
ProcessorPenryn-3M Intel Core 2 Duo (P7350)Penryn-3M Intel Core 2 Duo (P8600)
Clock speed2.0 GHz2.4 GHz
Memory
2 GB (two 1 GB)
[38] [39]
Two slots for PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM (1066 MHz)
GraphicsIntegrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M with 256 MB shared with main memory
(up to 512 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp)
DisplayScreen13.3-inch LED backlit glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution
Video outMini DisplayPort
StorageHard drive160 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA
250 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA
Optical driveInternal slot-loading SuperDrive Maximum write: 8× DVD±R, 4× DVD±R DL, 4× DVD±RW, 24× CD-R, 10× CD-RW
Maximum read: 8× DVD±R, DVD-ROM, 6× DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD±R DL, DVD±RW, 24× CD
ConnectivityNetworkingIntegrated AirPort Extreme 802.11a/b/g/draft-n (BCM4322 chipset)
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Peripherals2 × USB 2.0
1 × Combined optical digital input/analog line in
1 × Combined optical digital output/analog line out
Battery45-watt-hour removable lithium polymer
DimensionsWeight4.5lb
Volume12.78inches wide × 8.94inches deep × high
OSOriginalMac OS X 10.5 Leopard
LatestOS X 10.11 El Capitan (Unofficially, able to go to MacOS Sonoma by using a third party OS patcher)[40]

Polycarbonate unibody (2009–2010)

On October 20, 2009, Apple released a MacBook that had a new and more rounded polycarbonate (plastic) unibody design, faster DDR3 memory, a multi-touch trackpad, an LED-backlit display, and a built-in seven-hour battery.[41] The polycarbonate unibody MacBook, like its aluminum predecessor, lacks FireWire and, like the 13-inch MacBook Pro, has a combined audio in/out port. There is no infrared port and the Apple Remote was not included.

On May 18, 2010, the MacBook was refreshed with a faster processor, a faster graphics card, improved battery life, and the ability to pass audio through the Mini DisplayPort connector. On July 20, 2011, the MacBook was discontinued for consumer purchases, but was still available to educational institutions until February 2012. It was the last Mac to use a plastic shell, as every Mac since has used aluminum.[42]

Design

The polycarbonate unibody MacBook is rounder on the edges than previous laptops in the MacBook line. This model has an all-white fingerprint-resistant glossy palm rest, unlike the grayish surface of its predecessor, and uses a multi-touch glass trackpad like the one found on the MacBook Pro. The video-out port is Mini DisplayPort. The bottom of the MacBook features a rubberized non-slip finish. This was prone to peeling off and Apple offered free replacements fitted by authorised agents until at least 2015 internationally. The built-in battery of the late 2009 revision, a feature introduced earlier in the year with the MacBook Pro, is claimed by Apple to last seven hours compared with five hours in the older models. However, in tests conducted by Macworld, the battery was found to last only about four hours while playing video at full brightness with AirPort turned off.[43] However, Apple's battery life was calculated with the brightness at the middle setting and while browsing websites and editing word documents, not with video and at full brightness.[44] Gizmodo also reached about the same conclusion in their tests, but with AirPort turned on.[45] The battery included in the mid-2010 model holds an additional five watt-hours over the previous model's and is claimed to last up to ten hours.[46]

Reception

Slashgear praised the polycarbonate unibody MacBook as "one of the best entry-level notebooks Apple have produced", but criticized it for its lack of a FireWire port and SD card slot.[47] Nilay Patel of Engadget added that the USB ports were easily dented and the bottom of the laptop became worn and discolored after a few days. He also drew particular attention to the fact that the price was not lowered, stating the small price difference between the MacBook and the MacBook Pro makes it a "wasted pricing opportunity."[48] However, most critics agree that the unibody MacBook's display is significantly better than its predecessor's. AppleInsider states the new display "delivers significantly better color and viewing angle performance" than the previous MacBook, but still "not as vivid and wide-angle viewable as the MacBook Pro screens."[49]

Technical specifications

Models of the Macbook A1342 family

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ModelLate 2009[50] Mid 2010[51]
TimelineAnnounced
ReleasedOctober 20, 2009[52] May 18, 2010
DiscontinuedMay 18, 2010 (May 16, 2011 to the education channel)[53] July 20, 2011 (February 8, 2012 to the education channel)
Vintage
Obsolete
ProductionOrder NumbersMC207MC516
Model NumbersA1342
Machine ModelMacBook6,1 & EMC 2350MacBook7,1 & EMC 2395
Display13.3-inch LED backlit glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution
PerformanceFront side bus1066 MHz
ProcessorIntel Penryn-3M Core 2 Duo (P7550)Intel Penryn-3M Core 2 Duo (P8600)
Clock speed2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
Memory[54] Two slots for PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM (1066 MHz)
2 GB (two 1 GB)
Expandable to 8 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)[55] Expandable to 16 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)[56]
GraphicsIntegrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M with 256 MB shared with main memory
(up to 512 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp)
Integrated Nvidia GeForce 320M with 256 MB shared with main memory
StorageHard driveSerial ATA 250 GB 5400-rpm
SuperDriveInternal Slot-Loading
Maximum write: 8× DVD±R, 4× DVD±R DL, 4× DVD±RW, 24× CD-R, 10× CD-RW
Maximum read: 8× DVD±R, DVD-ROM, 6× DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD±R DL, DVD±RW, 24× CD
ConnectivityIntegrated AirPort 802.11a/b/g/n (BCM43224 chipset)
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Peripherals2 × USB 2.0
1 × Optical digital audio out / analog audio line-out/in
CameraiSight Camera (640 × 480 0.3 MP)
Video outMini DisplayPort
Video only
Mini DisplayPort
with Audio-out
Operating systemOriginalMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
LatestmacOS 10.13 High Sierra (Unofficially, able to go to macOS Sonoma by using a third party OS patcher)[57]
Battery60-watt-hour non-removable lithium-polymer63.5-watt-hour non-removable lithium-polymer
DimensionsWeight4.7lb
Volume1.09 in × 13.00 in × 9.12 in (27.4 mm × 330.3 mm × 231.7 mm)

Criticisms and defects

The rubber bottom of unibody MacBooks have been known to peel off. Apple has noticed this as a flaw and will replace the bottom for free, with or without a warranty. Some consumers have also reported defects in their LCD displays in mid-2010–2011 models.[58]

The MagSafe power adapter of MacBooks has been known to fray, break, and stop working. Following a lawsuit, Apple replaces these adapters for US residents with affected adapters, purchased (or received as a gift) with computers or as an accessory.[59] [60]

Some MacBooks are affected by the iSeeYou vulnerability, potentially allowing their iSight cameras to record the user without the user's knowledge.[61] [62]

Supported operating systems

Supported macOS releases
macOS releaseEarly 2006Late 2006Mid 2007Late 2007Early 2008Late 2008 (White)Late 2008 (Aluminum)Early 2009Mid 2009Late 2009Mid 2010
10.4 Tigercolspan=2
10.5 Leopard
10.6 Snow Leopardcolspan=2
10.7 Lioncolspan=5
10.8 Mountain Lioncolspan=5
10.9 Mavericks
10.10 Yosemite
10.11 El Capitan
colspan=5
10.12 Sierra
10.13 High Sierra
colspan=2 colspan=3
10.14 Mojave
10.15 Catalina
11 Big Sur
12 Monterey
13 Ventura
14 Sonoma
colspan=2 colspan=5

See also

External links

Notes and References

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