MacBook Late 2006

The Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 13-Inch (White - Late 2006) includes a 2.0 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7200) with two independent "cores" on a single silicon chip. It is configured with a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, and 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) arranged in pairs (two 512 MB modules). The system features an 80.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, a 6X dual-layer write DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, and an integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics processor that shares 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM with the main memory. It also has a 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display with a native resolution of 1280x800.

The MacBook "Late 2006 Core 2 Duo" family shares the user-friendly, upgradable case design of the original MacBook models. Its connectivity options are also consistent, offering AirPort Extreme (which supports 802.11n in addition to 802.11g after a firmware update), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a FireWire "400" port, dual USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and mini-DVI for external display capabilities.

Furthermore, the "Late 2006 Core 2 Duo" and original "Core Duo" MacBooks have in common the "scrolling TrackPad", a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for Apple Front Row software, the "MagSafe" power connector, a "flush against the bed" keyboard designed to avoid touching the screen, and a "no moving parts" magnetic latch that "catches without a catch."

Released in late 2006, this mid-tier MacBook model further enhanced performance over the original Core Duo versions by upgrading to the Core 2 Duo processor. Equipped with a 2.0 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and a SuperDrive as standard, it delivered smooth operation for a wide range of tasks, from daily productivity to light multimedia editing. Many users welcomed this performance boost, viewing the machine as a reliable and capable choice. The chassis design was carried over from the first generation, and its ease of upgrading RAM and the hard drive was a well-liked feature. On the other hand, the polycarbonate body, while aesthetically pleasing, remained susceptible to scratching, a point of concern for some users. Overall, it was a highly popular model that offered a great balance of performance and features.