MacBook Pro (2007)

MacBook Pro (2007), also known as MacBook Pro (Mid 2007), was Apple's high-end laptop built for creatives and professionals that received updated Intel processors, NVIDIA graphics and more storage and RAM.

It was available in two sizes, 15-inches or 17-inches. The smaller 15-inch model was the first MacBook with an LED-backlit display, which allowed them to eradicate mercury from this model.

The larger 17-inch model retained the older CCFL backlight technology, which still retained mercury.

Apple’s move to begin removing mercury from its devices came amid scrutiny that the material was damaging the environment. This led to Steve Jobs announcing plans to remove the substance from its products.

Whilst the 17-inch model retained this older technology, it could be configured with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 for even more space.

November Update

In November 2007, Apple introduced an optional 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor configuration, offering a performance upgrade without changing the MacBook Pro's overall design. This revision is sometimes listed as a separate device, known as the MacBook Pro (Late 2007).

New to this generation:

• 15-inch LED display
• NVIDIA graphics
• Increased memory and storage

Design

Aluminium enclosure available in Silver.

Input

The 2007 MacBook Pro had a backlit keyboard with white keys and half-sized function keys and an aluminium mechanical trackpad.

Display

Either a 15-inch LED-backlit or 17-inch CCFL-backlit display. The displays were glass-covered with the option for either glossy or matte.

Ports

• 2× USB 2.0 (USB-A)
• 1× FireWire 400
• 1× FireWire 800
• 1× DVI video output
• 1× ExpressCard/34
• 1× Gigabit Ethernet
• 1× modem port
• 1× 3.5mm headphone/audio output
• 1× audio input
• 1× MagSafe port
• 1× Kensington security slot

Camera & Audio

The 2007 MacBook Pro has built-in stereo speakers, an omnidirectional microphone and a built-in iSight camera.

Battery

The 15-inch MacBook Pro had up to 6 hours of battery life, and the 17-inch model has up to 5 hours 45 minutes of battery life.

Chip

Intel Core 2 Duo:

• 2.2GHz on the 15-inch model
• 2.4GHz on the 17-inch model and upgraded 15-inch model
• 2.6GHz (introduces in November 2007)

Memory & Storage Upgrades

Base Model:

• 15-inch 2.2GHz
• 2GB memory
• 120GB hard drive

Storage Upgrades:

• 160GB HDD
• expandable to 250GB HDD

Memory Upgrades:

• expandable to 4GB

Other upgrades

You could also buy some external peripherals for your MacBook Pro, including an Apple Keyboard, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple USB Modem.

AppleCare was also available.

Sources: Apple Tech Specs Page, Apple Newsroom, Wayback Machine (images)