Introduction Date: | May 18, 2010 | Discontinued Date: | February 8, 2012* |
Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' typically refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. In this case, Apple stopped selling this model to the consumer channel on July 20, 2011 and stopped selling it to the education market on February 8, 2012. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2010. |
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 MacBook7,1 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 MacBook7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
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 MacBook7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
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 MacBook7,1 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 MacBook7,1 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: | 2.4 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (P8600) |
Details: | The Intel 'Core 2 Duo' (P8600) 45 nm 'Penryn' processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip. Also see: How much faster is the 'Mid-2010' MacBook than the MacBook it replaced? How fast is it compared to the 13-Inch 'Mid-2010' MacBook Pro? |
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Details: | Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the White 'Unibody' MacBook? |
System Bus Speed: | 1066 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
L1 Cache: | 32k/32k | L2/L3 Cache: | 3 MB (on chip) |
Details: | Includes a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
Details: | Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the White 'Unibody' 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 determined that it actually supports 8 GB of RAM running Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' and 16 GB of RAM running OS X 10.7.5 'Lion' or higher and the latest EFI update. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this MacBook. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells RAM and other upgrades for this MacBook. In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
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Details: | This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 320M 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 LED-backlit '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 pixels 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 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio'. In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook. No fix, no fee! In Germany, site sponsor Conodi provides high quality Mac and PC repair services as well as remote home office setup and troubleshooting. In-person and mail order repair services include the display, motherboard, water damage and more for this MacBook. In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, motherboard, battery, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this MacBook. |
2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
Standard Storage: | 250 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
Details: | 320 GB and 500 GB hard drives also were offered via build-to-order for an additional US$50 and US$150, respectively. Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the White 'Unibody' MacBook? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells SSDs and other upgrades for this MacBook. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. 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'. Site sponsor Other World Computing offers a 'Data Doubler' mounting kit that may be of interest. It makes it simple to install a second hard drive or SSD in the optical drive bay of this MacBook. Also see: How do you use the Data Doubler to replace the optical drive with a second hard drive or SSD? |
Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
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. |
Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and accessories, including docks, cables, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external expansion options and accessories like docks, stands, chargers, cases, security products, and more for this MacBook. |
Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (4 Finger) |
Details: | Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, and 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement).' It does not have an embedded numeric keypad. The glass 'multi-touch' trackpad 'supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities.' |
Case Type: | Notebook | Form Factor: | MacBook (White Unibody) |
Details: | This MacBook uses a white 'unibody' case design molded as single piece of polycarbonate with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
Details: | The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
Apple Model No: | A1342 (EMC 2395*) | Model ID: | MacBook7,1 |
Details: | *Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification. Also see: All Macs with the A1342 Model Number, the 2395* EMC Number, and the MacBook7,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Battery Type: | 63.5 W h Li-Poly | Battery Life: | 10 Hours |
Details: | Apple reports that this model has a 'built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery' that provides 'up to 10 hours of wireless productivity'. Also see: What is the battery life of the White 'Mid-2010' MacBook? Is it possible to swap the higher-capacity battery out of this model and into an older MacBook? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook. |
Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.6.3 (10D2162) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.13.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 capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) as well, although the Universal Clipboard, Auto Unlock, and Apple Pay features are not supported. Finally, this model is capable of running macOS High Sierra (10.13), and it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC. It is not compatible with macOS Mojave (10.14) or later versions of the operating system. Additionally, 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'. Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS High Sierra (10.13)? What are the system requirements? Which Macs support HEVC? |
Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (64-Bit)* |
Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 4 supports the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 on this model. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit and 64-bit versions 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? Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications. For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
Dimensions: | 1.08 x 13.00 x 9.12 | Avg. Weight: | 4.7 lbs (2.13 kg) |
Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.74 cm, 33.0 cm, 23.17 cm). |
Original Price (US): | US$999* | Est. Current Retail: | US$250-US$400 |
Details: | *From July 20, 2011 to February 8, 2012, Apple sold this model new to the education channel for US$899. 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). Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Video (Monitor): | 1* (Mini DisplayPort w/ Audio) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
Details: | Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. DVI, Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, and VGA supported by optional Apple adapters (sold separately). *Note that unlike earlier MacBook models, the Mini DisplayPort on this system passes audio signals as well as video. |
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Details: | Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. |
Details: | No internal modem. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard. |
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Details: | Internal omnidirectional microphone. Has a single 'combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in)' port (the same as the mic/headphone port used by the iPhone). |
Details: | Has a single 'combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in)' port (the same as the mic/headphone port used by the iPhone). |
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Details: | 100V-240V AC, 60W 'MagSafe' power adapter. Also see: How does the MagSafe power connector on the MacBook work? |
Mexico: | MXN $14,999 | United States: | US$999* |
Denmark: | DKK 7,799 | Finland: | €999 |
Ireland: | €999 | Italy: | €999 |
Norway: | NOK 8.490 | Portugal: | €999 |
Switzerland: | CHF 1'299 | United Kingdom: | £849 |
India: | Rs 60,900 | Indonesia: | Rp 9,999,000 |
Malaysia: | RM 3,299 | The Philippines: | PHP 51,990 |
Thailand: | THB 34,900 | Vietnam: | VND 22,999,000 |