Upon first glance, the Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 2.16 17-Inch looks quite similar to the PowerBook G4/1.67 17" (HR) that it replaced, but the MacBook Pro is powered by an Intel "Core Duo" processor. This model features a 2.16 GHz Intel "Core Duo" processor (T2600), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 2 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, 1.0 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300), a 120.0 GB hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and an 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD�RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory and dual-link DVI functionality, and a 17.0" widescreen TFT active-matrix display (1680×1050 native) that Apple states is 36% brighter than the display provided by its predecessor.
Like its predecessor, the MacBook Pro 2.16 17" has the same fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that automatically "measures ambient light" that adjusts keyboard illumination and screen brightness, the same "scrolling TrackPad", and the same AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire "400" port, Firewire "800" port, and optical digital audio in/out.
However, the MacBook Pro 2.16 17" drops the S-video out port and internal modem, adds an extra USB 2.0 port (for a total of three), and substitutes an ExpressCard/34 expansion slot for the Type I/II PC card slot. The MacBook Pro models also include a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row software, and the "MagSafe" power connector that safely disconnects if someone trips over the cord.
Also see:
What are the differences between the MacBook Pro 17-Inch and the PowerBook G4 that it replaced?
What are the differences between the MacBook Pro 15-Inch and MacBook Pro 17-Inch models?
Tech Specs
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The “Introduction Date” refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The “Discontinued Date” refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
When last updated, Geekbench 2 only provided sufficient 32-bit performance data for this model. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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Geekbench 3 (32):
N/A
Geekbench 3 (32):
N/A
Details:
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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Geekbench 3 (64):
N/A
Geekbench 3 (64):
N/A
Details:
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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Geekbench 4 (SC):
N/A
Geekbench 4 (MC):
N/A
Details:
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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Geekbench 5 (SC):
N/A
Geekbench 5 (MC):
N/A
Details:
The Geekbench 5 benchmark does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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Processor Speed:
2.16 GHz
Processor Type:
Core Duo (T2600)
Details:
The Intel “Core Duo” (T2600) processor includes two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast is the MacBook Pro 2.16 17″ compared to the MacBook Pro 15″ models?
Turbo Boost:
N/A
Custom Speeds:
N/A
Details:
N/A
Processor Upgrade:
Soldered
FPU:
Integrated
Details:
Also see: Is the CPU on the MacBook Pro upgradable?
System Bus Speed:
667 MHz
Cache Bus Speed:
2.16 GHz (Built-in)
Details:
667 MHz frontside bus.
ROM/Firmware Type:
EFI
EFI Architecture:
32-Bit
Details:
Also see: Does the MacBook Pro have a ROM or BIOS?
L1 Cache:
32k/32k
L2/L3 Cache:
2 MB (on chip)
Details:
Includes a 2 MB shared “on chip” level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.
RAM Type:
PC2-5300 DDR2
Min. RAM Speed:
667 MHz
Details:
Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook Pro? How much RAM of what type does it support?
Standard RAM:
1 GB
Maximum RAM:
2 GB
Details:
1 GB installed as a single module. One slot free.
Also see: Is the 2 GB maximum RAM capacity for the MacBook Pro a true limit? Would it support 4 GB of RAM if I installed dual 2 GB SO-DIMMs?
The ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM uses a 16 lane PCI Express bus.
Standard VRAM:
256 MB
Maximum VRAM:
256 MB
Details:
N/A
Built-in Display:
17.0″ Widescreen
Native Resolution:
1680×1050
Details:
17.0″ color “matte” widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1680 by 1050 native resolution. A “glossy” display also was available by custom order.
Apple reports that each display also supports “1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio; 1280 by 1024 at 5:4 aspect ratio stretched; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched.”
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In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Pro.
2nd Display Support:
Dual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution:
2560×1600
Details:
Simultaneously supports native resolution on the internal display and a maximum of 2560×1600 on an external display.
Standard Storage:
120 GB HDD
Std. Storage Speed:
5400 RPM
Details:
A 100 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive configuration also was available.
This model supports a single SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) 2.5″ hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick.
Standard Optical:
8X DL “SuperDrive”
Standard Disk:
None
Details:
Apple reports that this 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD�RW/CD-RW SuperDrive has a maximum write speed of “8x DVD-R and DVD+R; 4x DVD-RW and DVD+RW; 2.4 DVD+R (double layer), 24x CD-R; [and] 16x CD-RW” and read speed of “8x DVD-ROM (single layer); 6x DVD-ROM (double layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW; 4x DVD+R (double layer); [and] 24x CD.”
Standard Modem:
None
Standard Ethernet:
10/100/1000Base-T
Details:
An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was offered for US$49.
Standard AirPort:
802.11a/b/g
Standard Bluetooth:
2.0+EDR
Details:
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.
USB Ports:
3 (2.0)
Firewire Ports:
1 (400), 1 (800)
Details:
Three 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire “400” port, one Firewire “800” port.
Expansion Slots:
ExpressCard/34
Expansion Bays:
None
Details:
One ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.
Also see: What is ExpressCard/34? Is it compatible with PC Cards?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of ExpressCard/34 cards as well as external expansion options and accessories including docks, adapters, cables, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Pro.
Incl. Keyboard:
Full-size
Incl. Input:
Trackpad
Details:
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has “78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement), and [an] embedded numeric keypad.” It also includes a fiber-optic-based “ambient light sensor” that automatically “measures ambient light and works with integrated software to adjust keyboard illumination and screen brightness based on user preferences”.
The trackpad supports “two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag”.
Case Type:
Notebook
Form Factor:
MacBook Pro 17″
Details:
N/A
Apple Order No:
MA092LL/A
Apple Subfamily:
MacBook Pro 17-Inch
Details:
The Apple order number should be unique to this system.
Apple Model No:
A1151 (EMC 2102)
Model ID:
MacBookPro1,2
Details:
Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1151 Model Number, the 2102 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro1,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com’s Mac Identification section.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook Pro.
Pre-Installed MacOS:
X 10.4.6 (8I2032)
Maximum MacOS:
X 10.6.8*
Details:
*This system can run the last version of Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard”. However, it cannot boot in 64-bit mode nor does it support “OpenCL”. It cannot run versions of Mac OS X more recent than 10.6.8.
Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting MacOS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” in 64-bit mode?
Minimum Windows:
XP SP2 (32-Bit)*
Maximum Windows:
Vista (32-Bit)*
Details:
*Apple’s Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista. However, the system does meet Microsoft’s minimum requirements for Windows 7 and Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-Bit version of these operating systems with appropriate drivers.
MacOS 9 Support:
None
Windows Support:
Boot/Virtualization
Details:
Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.
Dimensions:
1.0 x 15.4 x 10.4
Avg. Weight:
6.8 lbs. (3.1 kg)
Details:
In inches while closed – height by width by depth, (2.59 cm, 39.2 cm, 26.5 cm).
Original Price (US):
US$2799
Est. Current Retail:
N/A
Details:
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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Ports
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Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. VGA output provided by included Apple DVI-to-VGA adapter, S-video output provided by optional adapter (sold separately).
ADB:
None
SCSI:
None
Details:
N/A
Serial (Standard):
None
Serial (Geoport):
None
Details:
N/A
USB:
3 (2.0)
Firewire:
1 (400), 1 (800)
Details:
Three 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire “400” port, one Firewire “800” port.
Modem:
None
Ethernet:
1 (RJ-45)
Details:
No internal modem. External Apple USB modem was offered for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.
S-Video Input:
None
S-Video Output:
1
Details:
S-video output provided by optional adapter (sold separately).
Microphone:
1 (Internal)
Sound In:
1
Details:
Internal omnidirectional microphone. Optical digital audio in.
Sound Out:
1
Headphone:
1
Details:
Single Optical digital audio out port doubles as a headphone jack.
Security (Lock):
1
Joystick (PC):
None
Details:
N/A
Power:
N/A
Power Adapter:
1
Details:
100V-240V AC, 85W “MagSafe” power adapter. Also see: What is the “Magsafe” power connector? How does it work? How was it designed to not cause data loss?
Global Original Prices
Global original prices for the MacBook Pro “Core Duo” 2.16 17″ in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com’s Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices – North & South America
Canada:
C$3299
Brazil:
N/A
Mexico:
N/A
United States:
US$2799
Original Prices – Europe
Austria:
N/A
Belgium:
€2929
Denmark:
N/A
Finland:
N/A
France:
€2899
Germany:
€2879
Ireland:
N/A
Italy:
€2899
Luxembourg:
N/A
Netherlands:
€2879
Norway:
N/A
Portugal:
N/A
Spain:
€2799
Sweden:
N/A
Switzerland:
CHF 4’099
United Kingdom:
£1999
Original Prices – Asia
China:
N/A
Hong Kong:
N/A
India:
N/A
Indonesia:
N/A
Japan:
¥349,800
Korea:
N/A
Malaysia:
N/A
The Philippines:
N/A
Singapore:
N/A
Taiwan:
N/A
Thailand:
N/A
Vietnam:
N/A
Original Prices – Australia & New Zealand
Australia:
A$4599
New Zealand:
NZ$5899
If you have additional original prices for this model, please get in touch. Thank you.
Upon first glance, the Apple MacBook Pro "Core Duo" 2.16 17-Inch looks quite similar to the PowerBook G4/1.67 17" (HR) that it replaced, but the MacBook Pro is powered by an Intel "Core Duo" processor. This model features a 2.16 GHz Intel "Core Duo" processor (T2600), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 2 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, 1.0 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300), a 120.0 GB hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and an 8X dual-layer DVD+R DL/DVD�RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory and dual-link DVI functionality, and a 17.0" widescreen TFT active-matrix display (1680×1050 native) that Apple states is 36% brighter than the display provided by its predecessor.
1 (DVI) 
None 
None 
None 
None
None
3 (2.0)
1 (400), 1 (800)
1 (RJ-45)
None
1
1 (Internal)
1
1
1
1
None
N/A
1