MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) - Technical Specifications

Size and weight

Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)1

Connections and expansion

MagSafe power port
Gigabit Ethernet port
FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
Audio line in
Audio line out
SDXC card slot
Kensington lock slot

Communications

Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (based on IEEE 802.11n specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio

Stereo speakers with subwoofers
Omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Environmental Status Report

MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
PVC-free3
Energy Efficient Ethernet
Reduced packaging volume
Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold4

Display

15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

Graphics and video support

AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory on 2.2GHz configuration; or AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory on 2.4GHz configuration
Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5
Automatic graphics switching
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
FaceTime HD camera
Thunderbolt port

Thunderbolt digital video output

Native Mini DisplayPort output
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
HDMI audio and video output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter

Input

Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Processor and memory

2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB shared L3 cache

8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Maximum write: 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
Maximum read: 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, DVD+RW; 24x CD

Battery and power7

up to 7 hrs wireless web
Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
MagSafe power port

Electrical and operating requirements

Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Acoustic Performance

DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296

	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
	Sound Power Level L_WAd (B) 1 B = 10 dB		Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L_pAm (dB)
Idle	2.8	3.0	16	20
Hard drive accessing	2.8	3.0	16	20
CD drive accessing	3.5	3.5	26	27

L_WAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).
L_pAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).
1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

What’s in the box

MacBook Pro
Display cleaning cloth
85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
Printed and electronic documentation

Software

OS X Lion (includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more)
iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand)

15-inch Configurations

	2.2GHz MacBook Pro (MD318LL/A)	2.4GHz MacBook Pro (MD322LL/A)
Enclosure	Precision aluminum unibody
Processor	2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7	2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
L3 cache	6MB shared	6MB shared
Memory	4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB
Hard drive6	500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm	750GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive	8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 30005 and AMD Radeon HD 6750M with automatic graphics switching	Intel HD Graphics 30005 and AMD Radeon HD 6770M with automatic graphics switching
Graphics memory	512MB GDDR5	1GB GDDR5
Video	FaceTime HD camera; Thunderbolt port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Display	15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1440-by-900 resolution
Expansion	One Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps), one FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), SDXC card slot
Audio	Stereo speakers with subwoofers, omnidirectional microphone, audio line in minijack (digital/analog), audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
Networking	10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)2; Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Hardware accessories	85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Limited warranty and service	Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Planprovides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call [phone removed by eBay].
Apple and the global environment	Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes. Apple Product Environmental Reports detail the environmental attributes of our products.
Recycling	Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn moreabout how to recycle your Mac.

Options

Time Capsule

Time Capsule is a full-featured AirPort Extreme base station with a built-in hard drive. Back up wirelessly and create a Wi-Fi network with one device.

2TB or 3TB server-grade hard drive
Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11n 2.0
USB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive

Configure to order

750GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
750GB (7200-rpm) hard drive
128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive
Up to 8GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy display
1680-by-1050 high-resolution antiglare display
Apple Remote
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
MagSafe Airline Adapter
AppleCare Protection Plan

Accessories

Apple Thunderbolt Display
AirPort Extreme Base Station
AirPort Express Base Station
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Magic Mouse
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Apple Mouse

Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
PVC-free AC power cord is available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Venezuela.
MacBook Pro achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the U.S. and Canada.
Memory available to OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 384MB.
1GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Wireless web testing conducted by Apple in October 2011 using preproduction 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7–based 15-inch MacBook Pro units. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 50%. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See [link removed by eBay] for more information.