MacBook Late 2007

The Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.2 13-Inch (White - Late 2007/Santa Rosa) contains a 2.2 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7500) with two independent "cores" on a single silicon chip. It has a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, an 800 MHz frontside bus, and 1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) installed in pairs (two 512 MB modules). Storage is provided by a 120.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, along with an 8X dual-layer write DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. The system integrates an Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor, sharing 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM with main memory, and drives a 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution).

The MacBook "Late 2007 Core 2 Duo/Santa Rosa" family maintains the easily upgradable case design of prior MacBook systems. Connectivity options are also consistent, including AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a FireWire "400" port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and mini-DVI for external display support.

Features shared with earlier models include 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 that avoids screen contact (but omits the embedded numeric keypad), and a "no moving parts" magnetic latch.

Nevertheless, the "Late 2007 Core 2 Duo/Santa Rosa" models boast significant internal upgrades over their predecessors. These enhancements include faster "Santa Rosa"-based motherboards with 800 MHz frontside buses (up from 667 MHz), Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics (an improvement over the Intel GMA 950), and official support for 4 GB of RAM.

Introduced in late 2007, this model was highly regarded for its performance, featuring a fast 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo processor based on Intel's Santa Rosa platform. The upgrade to Intel GMA X3100 graphics significantly improved the experience in graphics-intensive applications compared to previous models. Users enjoyed its stable performance and the smooth operation provided by the combination with Mac OS X Leopard. Although the chassis design remained unchanged, the steady internal advancements made this MacBook a very compelling package for a consumer notebook. It was considered a classic machine, favored by a wide audience for delivering strong performance at an affordable price.