MacBook (Mid 2007)

MacBook (Mid 2007) was Apple's mainstream consumer laptop model that Apple sold alongside its MacBook Pro lineup.

The 2007 MacBook was a performance and spec boost compared to its 2006 predecessor, with double the starting RAM at 1GB, and more storage across all configurations.

The device shipped with a 13-inch glossy display, and had a built-in iSight webcam for video calls.

In Apple's press release announcing the refreshed MacBook, the company claimed that this device was the reason that "Mac sales are growing three times faster than PC sales".

MacBook had a built-in keyboard and trackpad, but also shipped with an infrared Apple Remote for controlling the device further away.

New to this generation:

• Increased RAM
• Increased storage
• Faster CPU speeds

Design

Polycarbonate enclosure available in either white or black.

Input

Full-sized keyboard with a function row and a standard trackpad that supported scrolling, tapping, double-tapping and dragging.

Display

MacBook (Mid 2007) had a CCFL (cold-cathode fluorescent lamp) display with a 1280 x 800 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.

Ports

• 2x USB-A 2.0
• 1x FireWire 400
• 1x Mini-DVI video
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet
• 1x Audio line-in
• 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
• 1x MagSafe port for charging
• 1x Kensington Security lock

Camera & Audio

This MacBook model had a built-in iSight camera and built-in stereo speakers.

Battery

Apple advertised up to 6 hours of battery life.

Chip

Intel Core 2 Duo: either the T7200 2.0GHz or T7400 2.16GHz.

Memory & Storage Upgrades

Base Model:

• 1GB RAM
• 80GB HDD storage

Storage Upgrades:

• 120GB HDD
• 160GB HDD
• 200GB HDD

RAM Upgrades:

• 2GB

Many people found you could also upgrade the device via a third-party to 3 or 4GB. This was not officially endorsed by Apple.