The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch Late 2008 is a notebook computer designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2008 to 2009 as part of the MacBook Pro computers. The computer was introduced on October 14, 2008, and its price started at $1,999.
The new MacBook Pro features a 2.4 / 2.53 or 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 15.4″ TFT Display, a new aluminum unibody case, 2 GB or 4 GB of RAM, 250 GB or 320 GB hard drive, slot-loading 8x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer “SuperDrive”, built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, FireWire “800”, iSight camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, and 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on June 8, 2009. Today MacBook Pro 15-inch Late 2008 is 15 years old!
MacBook Pro 15-inch Late 2008 Details
| Introduced | October 14, 2008 – 15 years ago |
| Discontinued | June 8, 2009 – 15 years ago |
| Last Software Update | October 18, 2016 – 7 years ago |
| Time on the Market | 237 days (7 months) |
| Time of Support | 96 months (8 years) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro5,1 |
| Model Number | A1286 |
| EMC | 2255 |
| Order Number | MB470LL/A MB471LL/A |
| Original Price | $1,999 $2,499 $2,799 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 5.5 Ibs. 2.49476 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.95” H x 14.35” W x 9.82” D 2.41 cm H x 36.44 cm W x 24.94 cm D |
MacBook Pro 15-inch Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 “Penryn” (2.4 GHz) Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 “Penryn” (2.53 GHz) Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 “Penryn” (2.8 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz 2.53 GHz 2.8 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 1066 MHz |
| Cache | 3 MB on-chip shared L2 (2.4 GHz) 6 MB on-chip shared L2 (2.53 GHz & 2.8 GHz) |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 250 GB (HDD) 320 GB (HDD) 128 GB (SSD) 256 GB (SSD) |
| Media | 1 – 8x DVD-R/CD-RW dual-layer “SuperDrive” slot-loading drive |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 2 GB 4 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB (Apple) 8 GB (Actual) |
| Memory Slots | 2 – PC3-8500 DDR3 204-pin SO-DIMM 1066 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 9600M GT NVIDIA GeForce 9400M |
| Graphics Memory | 256 MB or 512 MB GDDR3 (NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT) 256 MB DDR3 shared with main memory (NVIDIA GeForce 9400M) |
| Display Connection | 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Camera | iSight |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – ExpressCard / 34 |
| Hard Drive Interface | 3 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Optical Drive Interface | 3 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Extreme Card 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | Apple USB Modem MA034Z/A (Optional) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| Infrared | 1 – For Apple Remote Only |
| FireWire | 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 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
| Security Slot | 1 – Kensington cable lock |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X 10.5.5 |
| Later OS | Mac OS X 10.5.6 |
| Maximum OS | OS X 10.11.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.5 iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) |
Power
| System Battery | 50 W Lithium-Polymer (MB772LL/A) |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 500 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 85 W MagSafe Power Adapter (MA938LL/A) |
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