OVERVIEW | |
Introduced | February 2011 |
Model Identifier | MacBookPro8,1 |
Model Number | A1278 |
EMC | 2419 |
Order Number | MC700LL/A (2.3 GHz), MC724LL/A (2.7 GHz) |
Support | NiwTech |
Colors | Silver |
Case | Precision aluminum unibody |
Case Replacement | NiwTech |
Weight and Dimensions | 4.5 lbs., 0.95" H x 12.78" W x 8.94" D |
PROCESSOR | |
Processor | Intel Core i5 or Core i7 (2415M, 2620M) ("Sandy Bridge") |
Processor Speed | 2.3 GHz (Core i5) or 2.7 GHz (Core i7) |
Maximum Processor Speed | |
Architecture | 64-bit |
Number of Cores | 2 |
Security Chip | None |
Cache | 3 MB (2.3 GHz) 4 MB (2.7 GHz) shared L3 |
System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s |
STORAGE AND MEDIA | |
Storage | 320, 500, or 750 GB (5400-rpm SATA) or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD) |
Storage Upgrade | NiwTech |
Data Recovery Service | NiwTech |
Media | Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD | |
Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
Trackpad Replacement | NiwTech |
Keyboard | Built-in full-size backlit with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, incl. 12 function and 4 arrow |
Keyboard Replacement | NiwTech |
Touch ID | None |
SOFTWARE | |
Original OS | Mac OS X 10.6.6 (10J3210) |
Maximum OS | macOS 10.13.6 (17G65) |
OS install | NiwTech |
OS Upgrade | NiwTech |
OS Downgrade | NiwTech |
AirDrop | Supported |
Handoff | Not Supported |
Power Nap | Not Supported |
Hardware Test | AHT 3A208 |
Unlock with Apple Watch | Not Supported |
FIRMWARE | |
Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
MEMORY | |
Built-in Memory | None |
Maximum Memory | 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple) |
Interleaving Support | Yes |
Memory Slots | 2 - 204-pin PC-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM |
Memory Upgrade | NiwTech |
Memory Upgrade Instructions | How to remove or install memory |
DISPLAY | |
Built-in Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen |
Brightness | |
Pixel Density | |
Color Gamut | |
Resolutions | |
Display Replacement | NiwTech |
GRAPHICS | |
Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
Number of Cores | |
Graphics Memory | 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory (Memory may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 384 MB.) |
Display Connection | Thunderbolt digital video output |
Display Support | Support for up to two Thunderbolt displays |
Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
CAMERA | |
Camera | FaceTime HD camera |
CONNECTIONS | |
Wi-Fi | Built-in AirPort Extreme card (802.11a/b/g/n) |
Bluetooth | Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
Modem | None |
FireWire | 1 - 800 MBit/s |
USB | 2 - 480 MBit/s |
Thunderbolt | 1 - Thunderbolt 1 (up to 10 Gbps) |
Display | Thunderbolt digital video output |
Infrared | 1 - For Apple Remote only |
Audio In | 1 - Built-in microphone, Audio out is user-selectable as analog audio line in |
Audio Out | 1 - Combined optical digital output/headphone out, 2 - Built-in speakers |
Security Slot | 1 - Kensington cable lock |
EXPANSION | |
Slots | 1 - ExpressCard/34 |
Bays | None |
Hard Drive Interface | 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
Optical Drive Interface | 3.0 or 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
SENSORS | |
Motion Sensor | Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) |
Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Liquid Damage Repair | NiwTech |
POWER | |
System Battery | Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer |
Battery Life | Up to 7 hours wireless web |
Battery Capacity | |
Standby Time | Up to 30 days |
Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
Battery Replacement | NiwTech |
Power Adapter | 60W MagSafe Power Adapter |
Power Adapter Replacement | NiwTech |
Line Voltage | 100-240V AC |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
Acoustical Performance | 17 dBA (2.3 GHz) 16 dBA (2.7 GHz) at idle |
ENERGY STAR | Meets ENERGY STAR 5.2 requirements |
EPEAT | Gold |
NiwTech | www.niwtech.com |