MacBook - Wikipedia MacBook This article is about the Apple notebook computer called `` MacBook '' sold until February 2012. For the current notebook computer, see MacBook ( Retina ). For the family of notebook computers designed by Apple first released in 2006, see MacBook family. This article contains content that is written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. ( February 2018 ) The MacBook is an American line of notebook computers manufactured by Apple Inc. from May 2006 to February 2012, and relaunched in 2015. It replaced the iBook series and 12 - inch PowerBook series of notebooks as a part of the Apple - Intel transition from PowerPC. Positioned as the low end of the MacBook family, below the premium ultra-portable MacBook Air and the powerful MacBook Pro, the MacBook was aimed at the consumer and education markets. It was the best - selling Macintosh ever. For five months in 2008, it was the best - selling laptop of any brand in US retail stores. Collectively, the MacBook brand is the `` world 's top - selling line of premium laptops. '' There have been four separate designs of the MacBook. The original model used a combination of polycarbonate and fiberglass casing which was modeled after the iBook G4. The second type was introduced in October 2008 alongside the 15 - inch MacBook Pro ; the MacBook shared the more expensive laptop 's unibody aluminium casing, but omitted FireWire. A third design, introduced in late 2009, had a polycarbonate unibody casing. On July 20, 2011, the MacBook was discontinued for consumer purchase as it had been effectively superseded by the MacBook Air whose starting price was lowered. Apple continued to sell the MacBook to educational institutions until February 2012. A new, redesigned MacBook line was launched on March 9, 2015. Available in silver, gold or space grey, it is thinner than the MacBook Air and removes the traditional MagSafe charging port ( along with all other ports, except the headphone jack ) in favor of the multi-purpose USB - C port. It also features a Retina display. On April 19, 2016, Apple updated the 12 - inch Retina MacBook with new sixth - generation Intel Core M processors, longer battery life and a rose gold option. Contents 1 Original polycarbonate model 1.1 Ports 1.2 User serviceability 1.3 Quality problems 1.4 Model specifications 2 Unibody aluminum model 2.1 Design 2.2 Reception 2.3 Model specifications 3 Unibody polycarbonate model 3.1 Design 3.2 Reception 3.3 Model specifications 4 Criticisms and defects 5 Timeline of the MacBook family 6 See also 7 References 8 External links Original polycarbonate model First - generation black polycarbonate MacBook, 2006 First - generation white polycarbonate MacBook, 2006 The original MacBook, available in black or white colors, was released on June 28, 2006, and used the 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 Core 2 Duo processor and the GM965 chipset, with Intel 's GMA X3100 integrated graphics on an 800 MHz system bus. Sales of the black polycarbonate MacBook ceased in October 2008, after the introduction of the aluminum MacBook. While thinner than its predecessor -- the iBook G4 -- the MacBook is wider than the 12 - inch model due to its widescreen display. In addition, the MacBook was one of the first ( the first being the MacBook Pro ) to adopt Apple 's MagSafe power connector 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. While the MacBook Pro largely followed the industrial design standard set by the PowerBook G4, 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 short - cut to control multimedia, and removing the embedded numeric keypad and the Apple logo from the command keys. A more expensive black model 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 ). 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 hard drive, users only need to remove the battery and the RAM door to replace the MacBook drive. Apple provides do - it - yourself manuals for these tasks. Quality problems In February 2007, the MacBook was recalled because the graphics card and hard drive caused the computer to overheat, forcing the unit to shut down. Some early polycarbonate MacBook models suffered from random shutdowns ; Apple released a firmware update to resolve them. There were also cases reported of discolored or chipping palmrests. In such cases, Apple asked affected owners to contact AppleCare. There were problems with batteries on some models from 2007 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 -- 2007 for hard drive issues. This is caused by heat and other problems. Model Specifications Apple used the A1181 code, printed on the case, for this family of models, though 17 variations may be counted if color is included. Table of models for Macbook A1181 family Model Early 2006 Late 2006 Mid 2007 Late 2007 ( Santa Rosa ) Early 2008 Late 2008 ( White ) Early 2009 ( White ) Mid 2009 ( White ) Component Intel Core Duo Intel Core 2 Duo Release date May 16, 2006 November 8, 2006 May 15, 2007 November 1, 2007 February 26, 2008 October 14, 2008 January 21, 2009 May 27, 2009 Model numbers MA254 * / A MA255 * / A MA472 * / A MA699 * / A MA700 * / A MA701 * / A MB061 * / A MB062 * / A MB063 * / A MB061 * / B MB062 * / B MB063 * / B MB402 * / A MB403 * / A MB404 * / A MB402 * / B MB881 * / A MC240 * / A Model identifier MacBook1, 1 MacBook2, 1 MacBook3, 1 MacBook4, 1 MacBook4, 2 MacBook5, 2 Display 13.3 - inch glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution ( WXGA, 16 : 10 = 8 : 5 aspect ratio ) Front side bus 667 MHz 800 MHz 1066 MHz Processor 1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo ( T2400 / T2500 ) 1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( T5600 / T7200 ) 2.0 GHz or 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( T7200 / T7400 ) 2.0 GHz or 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( T7300 / T7500 ) 2.1 GHz or 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( T8100 / T8300 ) 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( T8100 ) 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( P7350 ) 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( P7450 ) Memory Two slots for DDR2 SDRAM 512 MB ( two 256 MB ) 667 MHz PC2 - 5300 Expandable to 2 GB 512 MB ( two 256 MB ) or 1 GB ( two 512 MB ) 667 MHz PC2 - 5300 Expandable to 4 GB ( 3 GB usable ) 1 GB ( two 512 MB ) 667 MHz PC2 - 5300 Expandable to 4 GB ( 3 GB usable ) 1 GB ( two 512 MB ) or 2 GB ( two 1 GB ) 667 MHz PC2 - 5300 Expandable to 6 GB ( 4 GB supported by Apple ) 1 GB ( two 512 MB ) 667 MHz PC2 - 5300 Expandable to 6 GB ( 4 GB supported by Apple ) 2 GB ( two 1 GB ) 667 MHz PC2 - 5300 Expandable to 8 GB 800 Mhz PC2 - 6400 ( 4 GB supported by Apple ) 2 GB ( two 1 GB ) 800 MHz PC2 - 6400 Expandable to 8 GB ( 4 GB supported by Apple ) Graphics Shared with system memory Intel GMA 950 using 64 MB RAM ( up to 224 MB in Windows through Boot Camp ). Intel GMA X3100 using 144 MB RAM ( up to 384 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp ) Nvidia GeForce 9400M using 256 MB RAM Hard drive 60 GB or 80 GB Optional 100 GB or 120 GB 60 GB, 80 GB or 120 GB Optional 160 GB or 200 GB, 4200 - rpm 80 GB, 120 GB or 160 GB Optional 200 GB, 4200 - rpm 80 GB, 120 GB or 160 GB Optional 250 GB 120 GB, 160 GB or 250 GB 120 GB Optional 160 GB or 250 GB 120 GB Optional 160 GB, 250 GB, or 320 GB 160 GB Optional 250 GB, 320 GB, or 500 GB Serial ATA 5400 - rpm unless specified Combo drive Base model only 8 × DVD read, 24 × CD - R and 10 × CD - RW recording 8 × DVD read, 24 × CD - R and 16 × CD - RW recording N / A Internal slot - loading SuperDrive 8 × double - layer discs reads. 4 × DVD ± R & RW recording. 24 × CD - R and 10 × CD - RW recording 2.4 × DVD + R DL writes, 6 × DVD ± R read, 4 × DVD ± RW writes, 24 × CD - R, and 10 × CD - RW recording 4 × DVD + R DL writes, 8 × DVD ± R read, 4 × DVD ± RW writes, 24 × CD - R, and 10x CD - RW recording Connectivity Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11 a / b / g Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11 a / b / g / n ( draft - n disabled by default ) Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11 a / b / g / n ( draft - n enabled ) Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11 a / b / g / n ( draft - n enabled ) Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Peripherals 2 × USB 2.0 1 × Firewire 400 1 × Optical digital / analog audio line - in 1 × Optical digital / analog audio line - out Camera iSight Camera ( 640 × 480 0.3 MP ) Video out Mini DVI Latest possible OS X version OS X 10.6. 8 `` Snow Leopard '' OS X 10.7. 5 `` Lion '' OS X 10.11 `` El Capitan '' officially, macOS 10.12 `` Sierra '' unofficially with Sierra Patcher Battery 55 - watt - hour removable lithium - polymer Weight 5.2 lb ( 2.4 kg ) 5.1 lb ( 2.3 kg ) 5.0 lb ( 2.3 kg ) Dimensions 1.08 in × 12.78 in × 8.92 in ( 27.5 mm × 325 mm × 227 mm ) Notes : Requires the purchase of a wireless - N enabler software from Apple in order to enable the functionality. Also enabled in Mac OS X 10.6 and later. Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user - replaceable part, there are custom configurations available, including use of 7200 - rpm drives. Given optical drive speed is its maximum. Beginning with the early 2008 revision, the Apple Remote became an optional add - on. Expandable to 4 GB, with 3.3 GB usable. Expandable to 8 GB, but with only 6 GB working stably with a Mac OS X older than 10.6. 6 due to a software bug. Unibody aluminum model For the similar looking pro laptop, see : MacBook Pro ( unibody ) The aluminum unibody MacBook 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 ''. 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 it does n't support Target Disk Mode, used for data transfers or operating system repairs without booting the system ). Design The design had stylistic traits of the MacBook Air which were also implemented into the design of the 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. 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. 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. 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 should n't be considered a deal - breaker for most of us, anyway. '' Model Specifications Table of models for Macbook A1278 family Model Late 2008 Release date October 14, 2008 Model number MB466 * / A ; MB467 * / A Model identifier MacBook5, 1 Display 13.3 - inch LED backlit glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution Front side bus 1066 MHz Processor 2.0 GHz or 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( P7350 / P8600 ) Memory 2 GB ( two 1 GB ) Expandable to 8 GB ( 4 GB supported by Apple ) Two slots for PC3 - 8500 DDR3 SDRAM ( 1066 MHz ) Graphics Integrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M with 256 MB shared with main memory ( up to 512 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp ) Hard drive Serial ATA 5400 - rpm 160 GB or 250 GB 5400 - rpm Optional 320 GB HDD ; 128 GB or 256 GB Solid - state drive ( SSD ) Internal 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 Connectivity Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11 a / b / g / draft - n ( BCM4322 chipset ) Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Peripherals 2 × USB 2.0 1 × Combined optical digital input / analog line in 1 × Combined optical digital output / analog line out Video out Mini DisplayPort Battery 45 - watt - hour removable lithium polymer Weight 4.5 lb ( 2.0 kg ) Dimensions 12.78 in ( 32.50 cm ) wide × 8.94 in ( 22.7 cm ) deep × 0.95 in ( 2.41 cm ) high Latest possible OS X version OS X 10.11 `` El Capitan '' officially, macOS 10.13 `` High Sierra '' unofficially with High Sierra Patcher Notes : Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user - replaceable part, there are custom configurations available, including use of 7,200 - rpm drives and SSDs. Given optical drive speed is its maximum. Unibody polycarbonate model MacBook 2009 On October 20, 2009, Apple released a MacBook that introduced a new polycarbonate ( plastic ) unibody design, faster DDR3 memory, a multi-touch trackpad, an LED - backlit display, and a built - in seven - hour battery. 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 is 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. Design Unlike the MacBook Air, the MacBook follows the same design first seen in the MacBook Pro ; however, it 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. 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. 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. Gizmodo also reached about the same conclusion in their tests, but with AirPort turned on. 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. Reception Despite being hailed by Slashgear as `` one of the best entry - level notebooks Apple have produced, '' the unibody MacBook has received criticism for its lack of a FireWire port and SD card slot. 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. '' 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. '' Model Specifications Table of models for Macbook A1342 family Model Late 2009 Mid 2010 Release date October 20, 2009 May 18, 2010 Order Numbers MC207 * / A MC516 * / A Model Numbers A1342 A1342 Machine Model MacBook6, 1 MacBook7, 1 Display 13.3 - inch LED backlit glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution Front side bus 1066 MHz Processor 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( P7550 ) 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ( P8600 ) Memory Two slots for PC3 - 8500 DDR3 SDRAM ( 1066 MHz ) 2 GB ( two 1 GB ) Expandable to 8 GB ( 4 GB supported by Apple ) Expandable to 16 GB ( 4 GB supported by Apple ) Graphics Integrated 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 Hard drive Serial ATA 5400 - rpm 250 GB 5400 - rpm Optional 320 GB or 500 GB HDD SuperDrive Internal 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 Connectivity Integrated AirPort 802.11 a / b / g / n ( BCM43224 chipset ) Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Peripherals 2 × USB 2.0 1 × Optical digital audio out / analog audio line - out / in Camera iSight Camera ( 640 × 480 0.3 MP ) Video out Mini DisplayPort Video only Mini DisplayPort with Audio - out Battery 60 - watt - hour non-removable lithium - polymer 63.5 - watt - hour non-removable lithium - polymer Weight 4.7 lb ( 2.1 kg ) Dimensions 1.09 in × 13.00 in × 9.12 in ( 27.4 mm × 330.3 mm × 231.7 mm ) Latest possible OS X version macOS 10.13 `` High Sierra '' Notes : Memory noted are the options available from Apple. As memory is a user - replaceable part, there are custom configurations possible, including use of two 2 GB RAM modules, for 4 GB of RAM, two 4 GB RAM modules, for 8 GB of RAM, and two 8 GB RAM modules, for 16 GB of RAM. Modules must be PC3 - 8500S, CL 7, 1.5 volts. Also possible : 2 + 1 = 3 GB ; 4 + 1 = 5 GB ; 8 + 1 = 9 GB ; 4 + 2 = 6 GB ; 8 + 2 = 10 GB ; 8 + 4 = 12 GB. Modules may be 1Rx8 or 2Rx8. Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user - replaceable part, there are custom configurations possible, including capacities up to 2 TB and SSDs. For rotating drives, 5,400 rpm is recommended, for power and cooling reasons. Noted optical drive speed is its maximum. It is possible to replace the optical drive with a caddy which accommodates an SSD or a second hard drive. Look for caddies which are intended for MacBook A1342 models ; there are similar ( but slightly different ) caddies which are intended for MacMini models. 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Question: when did the first apple macbook come out
Answer: May 2006