Apple MacBook Pro MB133LL/A 15.4" Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)

MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop Configuration
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed.
- 2 GB RAM (two SO-DIMM) 677 MHz DDR2 SD-RAM (PC2-5300).
- 200 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive.
- Slot load 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW).
- One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot.
- The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop features Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11n).
- The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet Port.
- The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
- 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 by 900 resolution, matte TFT LED widescreen display with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256 MB of GDDR3 memory and dual-link DVI.
- Operating Syatem: Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard.
- The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop Weighs 5.4 Pounds.
- Price Around $ 1,237.83
Packaging And Design of The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
The package contains: The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug and power cord, lithium-polymer battery, DVI to VGA adapter, display cleaning cloth, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation.
It is immediately evident that design is among the top priorities here. The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop has been stylishly and intelligently designed for mobile professionals.
Encased in sleek and sturdy aluminum, the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop measures just 1 inch thin and weighs 5.4 pounds. This makes the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop easily maneuverable.
The surface of the Case is sleek all around. Air is innovatively drawn in from the keyboard area of the MacBook Pro and expelled at the back area. This get rids of the ugly heat vents and excessive seams at the bottom. Also, the absence of unsightly ports in the back and untidy multimedia buttons on the keyboard add to the elegance and beauty of the system.
Aluminium Armour Of The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro:
Examine the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop more closely. Its body is cut out of a single block of Aluminium. This is Apple's new technology, in which a laptop and its entire range of components are encased using a new process simply called 'Unibody'. The body is carved from a single block of Aluminium, similar to the plates of an aircraft or the armour of a tank.
It makes the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop thinner, lighter, and even more stunning. Moreover it slows down the wear and tear process. The body will take a few scartches here and there with rough use, but the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop will look a lot better a year later than a standard laptop.
Aluminum casing of this MacBook Pro is very sturdy with absolutely no flex. The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop design is second to none.
Hardware Features of The MB133LLA MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed.
The Processor has a super-fast 800 MHz Front-Side-Bus (FSB) which carries data between the CPU and RAM and a large 3 MB L2 Cache which speeds up the performance of the MacBook Pro system.
The substantial 3 MB of shared L2 Cache on the Processor keeps data and instructions close to the two processor cores, greatly improving performance and allowing the entire system of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop to work more efficiently. Moreover, since the processor core duo share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle.
The new hafnium-infused circuitry of the the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop reduces electrical current leakage in transistors conserving energy & giving you more time away from the wall outlet.
- 2 GB RAM (two SO-DIMM) 677 MHz DDR2 SD-RAM (PC2-5300).
The standard 2 GB RAM of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop is enough for most tasks. However, if more RAM is needed, it is advisable to add additional RAM through a 3rd party vendor as Apple’s price on RAM upgrades is extremely high. The RAM capacity can be increased upto 4 GB.
- 200 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive.
The 200 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive - 5400 RPM - of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
- Backlit Keyboard:

Backlit Keyboard of The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop features a Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness. You will love the way the light-sensor works, detecting just when one needs a little keyboard backlighting.
Your hands have room to spread out on the full-size keyboard with crisp, responsive keys of this MacBook Pro Apple Laptop.
- Optimally Responsive Touchpad:
The touch pad is optimally responsive; in fact it is among the best touchpads seen on any Laptop. The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop includes Apple's Multi-Touch technology (which debuted with the MacBook Air), allowing you to pinch, swipe, or rotate to enlarge text, advance through photos, or adjust an image.
The touchpad of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop is larger than most PC notebook touch pads and its right click function is easy to use by tapping the touchpad with two fingers or clicking the button with two fingers placed on the touch pad. The button itself has good feel and is equally responsive. With almost all other notebooks one might need an external mouse. Using the touchpad is a real option with the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop, though with a little self-training.
- Display

15.4-inch Widescreen TFT Display of The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
The 15.4-inch widescreen TFT display of your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop offers a native resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels and an antiglare widescreen display that's perfect for color-minded professionals as well as for sharp looking text and graphics.
Also, the display of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop is backlit by light emitting diodes (LEDs), giving it a lighter weight and more power efficiency than the cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) which most notebooks employ. It's also better for the environment, thanks to its new mercury-free display.
The LED display is brighter than most notebooks. At 1440x900 resolution on a 15.4" screen, it is a good balance between screen estate and text readability.
The lid of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop is sturdier than most lids, but slight wobble is still present when comparing to business class notebooks like the Thinkpad.
- Video and Graphics
Video and Graphics of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop are powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT card, which is boosted by 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM.
GDDR3 (Graphics Double Data Rate, version 3) is a graphics card-specific memory technology that's better able to deliver fluid frame rates for even the most advanced games and applications.
The GeForce 8600M GT brings a new level of realism to the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop with its 16-lane PCI Express architecture, 16x full screen anti-aliasing, 128-bit High Dynamic Range rendering, and a texture fill rate of up to 8.2 billion per second.
- Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight Camera.
An iSight Camera is artfully placed in the display bezel of your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop. It enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. The webcam captures decent photos and video, and is perfect for chatting or capturing quick profile shots. Many people post YouTube videos of themselves using similar cameras.
Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into the iChat buddy list of your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop. So initiating a video conference is a breeze. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast.
Slot load 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW).
The slot-loading SuperDrive of the MacBook Pro Apple Laptop burns both, dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs with the following write speeds:
8x DVD±R;
4x DVD±R DL (double layer);
4x DVD±RW;
24x CD-R;
10x CD-RW.
- Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11n).
Built-in 802.11n wireless networking of your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g. It's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources.
You'll get complete freedom from endless wires with the built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless. It gets you connected to wireless Local Area Networks and provides wireless access to Internet.
However wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access fees may apply. Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) are not currently compatible with AirPort.
Connect a printer to the AirPort and you're ready to print from anywhere in your home.
- One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot.

Ports available with MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
- One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot.
Bring on your iPod, digital camera, mobile phone, and external hard drive. If it has a cable, the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop has a place for it. You’ll find two USB 2.0 Ports, one FireWire 400 Port and one FireWire 800 Ports. Connect faster peripherals to the FireWire 400 Port and Firewire 800 Ports.
- Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet Port.
Use the built-in Gigabit Ethernet of your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop for high-speed networking on wired Local Area Networks.
The functionality of an Ethernet card is directly built into your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop, obviating the need for installation of a separate Local Area Network (LAN) card.
The 10/100/1000Base-T is the newest version of Gigabit Ethernet which supports data rates of 1 gigabit (1,000 megabits) per second.
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) is built in with The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop .
Bluetooth is a complimentary technology to Apple's AirPort solution for wireless networks and not a replacement for networking.
Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology of your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague.
Bluetooth allows the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop to use wireless bluetooth mice, keyboards, mobile phones, etc.
- The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop features Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in speakers:
The built-in Speakers of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop produce good sound and volume. They are loud enough to watch movies across the room with a group of people.
- Battery:
Battery lasts about 3.5 hours with medium use which rivals most notebooks in its class. Want to make the battery of your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop to last even longer...
...Go to System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and change battery optimization from Normal to Better Battery Life.
Or tell your MacBook Pro to reduce its screen brightness and give yourself a little more time untethered.
Operating System of the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Operating System.
The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features over 300 new features, including:
* Time Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on an Apple Laptop.
* A redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Apple Laptops.
* Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application.
* Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them.
* Major enhancements to Mail and iChat.
* A brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock.

Clutter-free desktop of The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
(thanks to the redesigned 3-D Dock with Stacks).
- iLife '08 Suite of Applications.
The iLife '08 Suite of Applications bundled into your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop includes:
* iPhoto: Use iPhoto to share entire high resolution photo albums with anyone who's got an email address.
* Garageband: Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand.
* iMovie and iDVD: Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD.
* iWeb: Then take all the stuff you made on your MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop and share it on the web in one click with iWeb.
Other Softwares included are: Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Row, (Xcode Developer Tools), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive and iWork '08 (30-day trial).
- Apple Innovations

The Apple MagSafe Power Adapter Connector is included with the MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop
The MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop comes with a MagSafe power adapter connector, which offers a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So, if you happen to trip over a power cord, you won't send your MacBook Pro flying off a table or desk. Unlike most computer cords which bury in, this cord simply disconnects, without damage to either the cord or the system.
Other Features of the Pro MB133LL/A Mac Apple Laptop
- The MB133LL/A Macbook Pro Apple Laptop features Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack).
- It features Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack).
- It features Kensington cable lock slot.
- The MB133LL/A Macbook Pro Apple Laptop measures 14.1 x 9.6 x 1 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.4 pounds (including battery).
Drawbacks
The lids of some MB133LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptops are slightly curved, preventing them from fitting snugly with the base. This leaves a gap of upto 0.5 centimeter between the lid and the base which is not acceptable considering the premium price.
There is a slight discoloring on the lower portion of the screen in of some MacBook Pro models. It is tinted a murky yellow, which again is unacceptable on a premium product.
And lastly the case conducts a slight current but it is unnoticeable to most people.
And lastly the case conducts a slight current but it is unnoticeable to most people.
Shipping and other Product Details:
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 14.1 x 1 inches ; 5.4 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 9.7 pounds
- Shipping: Currently, this MacBook Pro Apple Laptop can be shipped only within the U.S.
Another MacBook Pro Apple Laptop of similar configuration is listed below:
MA895LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop Configuration
- 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor with 4 MB of Smart Cache, an L2 cache that can be shared between the cores as needed.
- 120 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM).
- 2 GB of PC5300 DDR2 SD-RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1 GB) with 667 MHz speed. The RAM capacity can be increased to 4 GB.
- The MA895LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop features Built-in 802.11n AirPort Extreme wireless networking which provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.
- The MA895LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop features Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate).
- The MA895LL/A MacBook Pro Apple Laptop features Built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking.
- Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, ExpressCard/34 slot.
- DVI output port; VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter.
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 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.
- 15.4-inch widescreen TFT non-glossy display backlit by light emitting diodes (LEDs) which offers a native resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels.
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT card, which is boosted by 128 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM. GDDR3 (Graphics Double Data Rate, version 3).
- Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness.
- Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in speakers.
- Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack).
- Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack).
- 60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 6 hours of battery life.
- The MA895LL/A Macbook Pro Apple Laptop has a Kensington cable lock slot for security.
- The MA895LL/A Macbook Pro Apple Laptop measures 14.1 x 9.6 x 1 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.4 pounds (including battery).
- Softwares included with The MA895LL/A Macbook Pro Apple Laptop are: OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools), iLife '06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, a 30-day trial of iWork '06, Comic Life, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniOutliner, Photo Booth, and Front Row.
- Price Around $ 2150.

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