MacBook Mid-2007

The Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.16 13-Inch (Black) is powered by a 2.16 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7400), with two independent "cores" on a single silicon chip. It includes a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, and 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) installed as a pair of 512 MB modules. Storage is provided by a 160.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology and an 8X dual-layer write DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. Graphics are managed by an integrated Intel GMA 950 processor sharing 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM with main memory, driving a 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution).

The MacBook "Mid-2007 Core 2 Duo" series utilizes the same user-friendly, upgradable case design as previous MacBook systems. Connectivity options are also consistent, featuring AirPort Extreme (which supports 802.11n and 802.11g without 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 support.

Shared features with earlier models include the "scrolling TrackPad", an integrated iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for Apple Front Row software, the "MagSafe" power connector, a "flush against the bed" keyboard that avoids screen contact, and a "no moving parts" magnetic latch that secures without a catch.

As the top-tier black MacBook model introduced in mid-2007, this machine boasted high performance with its fast 2.16 GHz Core 2 Duo processor and a then-spacious 160 GB hard drive. It combined a sense of luxury not found in the white models with the best specs in the series, earning strong support, especially from power users and design-conscious individuals. Its performance was highly praised, handling tasks like iTunes encoding faster than previous models. However, the graphics performance remained limited to the Intel GMA 950, making it unsuitable for serious 3D gaming. Nevertheless, its unique presence and powerful performance cemented this model as a special and memorable device for many.