The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch Late 2007 is a noteworthy notebook computer produced by Apple Inc. during the period from 2007 to 2008 as part of its renowned MacBook Pro line. Unveiled on November 1, 2007, this model carried a starting price tag of $2,749.
Equipped with a 2.4 GHz “Core 2 Duo” processor boasting two independent cores, a 4 MB shared on-chip level 2 cache, and an 800 MHz frontside bus, the Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4 15-inch model also boasted 2.0 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM and a 160 GB (5400 RPM) hard drive featuring “Sudden Motion Sensor” technology.
Additionally, it included an 8X dual-layer DVD RW/CD-RW SuperDrive and an NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI functionality. One of its standout features was the introduction of the mercury-free power-efficient LED-backlit 15.4″ widescreen 1440×900 display, available in both matte and glossy TFT active-matrix variants.
Externally, the 15-inch MacBook Pro Late 2007 models closely resembled their predecessors, featuring attributes such as the fiber-optic-based ambient light sensor for adjusting keyboard illumination and screen brightness, a scrolling TrackPad, and the MagSafe power connector. Connectivity options included an ExpressCard/34 slot, AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire “400” and “800” ports, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out.
Internally, these models boasted advanced architecture with enhancements such as a faster frontside bus (800 MHz), increased RAM capacity (up to 4 GB), an improved graphics processor (NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT), and enhanced power management. Notably, the dynamically adjustable frontside bus, combined with the LED display on 15-inch models, contributed to approximately an extra hour of estimated battery life. The 15-inch systems also featured a slightly faster dual-layer SuperDrive (8X).
Starting November 1, 2007, Apple provided an option to configure this model with a 2.6 GHz “Core 2 Duo” (T7800) processor for an additional $250.
The later iteration of this MacBook Pro introduced a 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7800 processor, 15.4″ TFT Display, 2 GB of RAM, 160 GB hard drive, slot-loading 8x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer SuperDrive, built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, FireWire 400 and 800, iSight camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, and 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics in the base model.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch Late 2007 model was discontinued on February 26, 2008. Today, the MacBook Pro 15-inch Late 2007 celebrates its 16-year anniversary.
MacBook Pro 15-inch Late 2007 Details
| Introduced | November 1, 2007 – 16 years ago |
| Discontinued | February 26, 2008 – 16 years ago |
| Last Software Update | July 18, 2016 – 8 years ago |
| Time on the Market | 117 days (3 months) |
| Time of Support | 104 months (8 years) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro3,1 |
| Model Number | A1226 |
| EMC | 2136 |
| Order Number | MA896LL/A |
| Original Price | $2,749 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 5.4 Ibs. 2.449 KG |
| Dimensions | 1” H x 14.1” W x 9.6” D 2.54 cm H x 35.81 cm W x 24.38 cm D |
MacBook Pro 15-inch Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo T7800 “Merom” (2.6 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 800 MHz |
| Cache | 4 MB on-chip shared L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 160 GB 200 GB 250 GB |
| Media | 1 – 8x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer “SuperDrive” slot-loading drive |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 2 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB (Apple) 6 GB (Actual) |
| Memory Slots | 2 – PC2-5300 DDR2 200-pin SO-DIMM 667 MHz |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 15.4″ Color TFT Display (Glossy Display Optional) |
| Pixel Density | 110 dpi |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 500 800 x 600 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 800 1440 x 900 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT |
| Graphics Memory | 256 MB GDDR3 |
| Display Connection | 1 – dual-link DVI (S-Video, VGA, and Composite with adapter) |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
| Camera | iSight |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – ExpressCard / 34 |
| Hard Drive Interface | 1.5 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Optical Drive Interface | Ultra ATA/100 (UATA/66) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Extreme Card 802.11b/g/n |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | Apple USB Modem MA034Z/A (Optional) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR |
| Infrared | 1 – For Apple Remote Only |
| FireWire | 1 – 400 Mbps 1 – 800 Mbps |
| USB | 2 – 480 Mbps |
| Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical input jack 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical output jack 2 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 1 – dual-link DVI (S-Video, VGA, and Composite with adapter) |
| Security Slot | 1 – Kensington cable lock |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) |
| Liquid Sensor | None |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Built-in Full-size 78-key (U.S.) or 79-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys, embedded keypad, illuminated with ambient light sensor |
| Trackpad | Built-in Solid-state trackpad (Tap, double-tap, drag, and scroll) |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X 10.5 |
| Maximum OS | OS X 10.11.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.5 iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive iWork ’08 (30-day trial) Aperture Trial |
Power
| System Battery | 60 W Lithium-Polymer (MA348LL/A) |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 300 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 85 W MagSafe Power Adapter (MA357LL/A) |
