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Apple MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.13 13' (White-09) Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2009 - MC240LL/A - MacBook5,2 - A1181 - 2330
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Quietly unveiled without a press release -- just like the model it replaced -- the Apple MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.13 13-Inch (White - Mid-2009) features a 45 nm 'Penryn' 2.13 GHz Intel 'Core 2 Duo' processor (P7450), with two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 2 GB of 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-6400) installed in pairs (two 1 GB modules), a 160 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL 'SuperDrive', a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 'graphics processor with 256 MB of SDRAM shared with main memory', and a 13.3' widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display (1280x800 native resolution).
The MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.13 13' (White - Mid-2009) shares the same white polycarbonate case as the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13' (White - Early 2009) that it replaced and connectivity is the same as well with AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, a FireWire '400' port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and video out capabilities (mini-DVI) that supports an external display. The hard drive is larger and the memory is faster. Interestingly, Apple also officially claims that this model provides 5 hours of battery life (up from 4.5 hours on the model replaced).
Internally, this system has quite a bit in common with the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.0 13' (Unibody) and is equipped with the same NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, but uses a faster processor and slower RAM (800 MHz DDR2 compared to 1066 MHz DDR3 in the 'Unibody' models).
Also see:
- What are the differences between the White 'Mid-2009' MacBook Core 2 Duo and the White 'Early 2009' MacBook that it replaced?
- What are the differences between the White 'Mid-2009' MacBook Core 2 Duo and the 'Mid-2009' 13-Inch MacBook Pro models?
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| Introduction Date: | May 27, 2009 | Discontinued Date: | October 20, 2009 |
| Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2009. |
| Details: | Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
| Details: | Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Details: | These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: | 2.13 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (P7450) |
| Details: | The Intel 'Core 2 Duo' (P7450) 45 nm 'Penryn' processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast is the White 'Mid-2009' MacBook Core 2 Duo compared to the White 'Early 2009' MacBook that it replaced? |
| Details: | Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the MacBook? |
| System Bus Speed: | 1066 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.13 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| Details: | Also see: Does the MacBook have a ROM or BIOS? |
| Details: | Includes a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| Details: | Supports 800 MHz PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Details: | 2 GB of RAM is installed as two 1 GB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM but third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 GB of RAM using one 2 GB and one 4 GB memory module.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Details: | Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance. |
| Details: | This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system. |
| Details: | Apple reports that 'memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB'. |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1280x800 |
| Details: | 13.3' color widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports '1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio'.
Also see: What exactly is a glossy display? Is the glossy display used in the MacBook better or worse than the previous iBook display?
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| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 1920x1200 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 1920x1200. |
| Standard Storage: | 160 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
| Details: | 250 GB, 320 GB, and 500 GB hard drives also were offered via build-to-order.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the MacBook?
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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5' (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Details: | This model supports a single SATA II (3 Gb/s) 2.5' hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick. |
| Standard Optical: | 8X DL 'SuperDrive' | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that this slot-loading 'SuperDrive' (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) has a maxium write speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW' and a maximum read speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD'. |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | External Apple USB Modem offered for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.1+EDR |
| Details: | AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire '400' port. |
| Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided.
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| Details: | Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement).' It does not have an embedded numeric keypad.
The trackpad supports 'two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag'.
Also see: How does the MacBook keyboard 'feel'? |
| Details: | This MacBook uses a white case design with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
| Details: | The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: | A1181 (EMC 2330) | Model ID: | MacBook5,2 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1181 Model Number, the 2330 EMC Number, and the MacBook5,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model has a '55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery' that provides '5 hours of wireless productivity'.
Also see: What is the MacBook battery life in 'real-world' tests? How does the battery life of different MacBook models compare to one another?
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| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.5.7 | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.11.x* |
| Details: | *This system can run the last version of OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' and OS X 10.11 'El Capitan,' although advanced feature support is minimal (Mac-to-Mac AirDrop is supported). When running Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' it is not supported booting in 64-bit mode. It is not capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) or subsequent versions of the macOS at all.
Please note that OS X 'Lion' 10.7 and subsequent versions of OS X are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as these operating systems do not support the 'Rosetta' environment. To run PowerPC applications on this Mac, it will be necessary to use Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' or earlier.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with OS X El Capitan (10.11)? What are the system requirements? Which Macs support which features? |
| Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)* |
| Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit version of this operating system with appropriate drivers. |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: | 1.08 x 12.78 x 8.92 | Avg. Weight: | 5.0 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.75 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
| Original Price (US): | US$999 | Est. Current Retail: | US$200-US$300 |
| Details: | Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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| Video (Monitor): | 1 (mini-DVI) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
| Details: | Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. VGA output supported by optional Apple DVI-to-VGA adapter (sold separately). |
| Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire '400' port. |
| Details: | No internal modem. External Apple USB modem available for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard. |
| Details: | Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio in. |
| Details: | Single Optical digital audio out port doubles as a headphone jack. |
| Details: | 100V-240V AC, 60W 'MagSafe' power adapter. Also see: How does the MagSafe power connector on the MacBook work? |
Global original prices for the MacBook 'Core 2 Duo' 2.13 13' (White-09) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: | N/A | United States: | US$999 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Switzerland: | N/A | United Kingdom: | £719 |
Original Prices - Asia
| Malaysia: | N/A | The Philippines: | N/A |
