Optical drive

• 17-inch model with 1.83GHz processor with slot-loading 24x Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
  • Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  • Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
  • Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
  • Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
• 17-inch model with 2.0GHz processor, 20-inch model and 24-inch model with slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • Writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 2.4x speed
  • Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
  • Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed
  • Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  • Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
  • Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
  • Reads CDs at up to 24x speed

Display

• Built-in 17-inch (viewable), 20-inch (viewable), or 24-inch (viewable) widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display
• Millions of colors at all resolutions
• Typical viewing angle:
  • 17-inch model
    • 140° horizontal
    • 120° vertical
  • 20-inch model
    • 170° horizontal
    • 170° vertical
  • 24-inch model
    • 178° horizontal
    • 178° vertical
• Typical brightness: 250 cd/m (17-inch model); 280 cd/m (20-inch model); 400 cd/m (24-inch model)
• Typical contrast ratio: 500:1 (17-inch model); 800:1 (20-inch model); 700:1 (24-inch model)

Communications

• Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11g standard; 802.11n capable with optional 802.11n enabler)⁽³⁾
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module ⁽¹⁾
• Built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
• Works with 56K V.92 Apple USB Modem (sold separately)

Graphics and video

• 17-inch model with 1.83GHz processor
  • Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
• 17-inch model with 2.0GHz processor and 20-inch model
  • ATI Radeon X1600 graphics processor using PCI Express
  • 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
  • Optional 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM on 20-inch model
• 24-inch model
  • NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics processor with 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM using PCI Express
  • Optional NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM using PCI Express
• Mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter⁽⁴⁾
• Built-in iSight camera
• Support for external display in extended desktop
  • Digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200
  • Analog resolutions up to 2048 x 1536
• Support for external display in video mirroring mode

Electrical and environmental requirements

• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
• Line voltage: 100-240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
• Maximum continuous power: 180W (17- and 20-inch models); 220W (24-inch model)
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet