Description

The MacBook Pro “Core i5” 2.53 17-Inch (Mid-2010) boasts a 32 nm, dual-core 2.53 GHz Intel “Core i5” I5-540M (Arrandale) processor, featuring dedicated 256k level 2 cache for each core and a shared 3 MB level 3 cache. This system supports “Turbo Boost,” dynamically increasing the processor speed up to 3.06 GHz based on workload, and “Hyper Threading,” enabling recognition of four “virtual cores.” Default specifications include 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) in pairs, a 500 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL “SuperDrive,” and dual graphics processors: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 512 MB of dedicated GDDR3 memory and Intel HD Graphics with 256 MB of shared RAM. Mac OS X switches between these processors for optimal performance and battery life based on application usage. The standard LED-backlit 17.0″ widescreen TFT glossy display offers a native resolution of 1920×1200, with an option for an antiglare display at an additional cost. Connectivity features include AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, Firewire “800” port, three USB 2.0 ports, optical digital/analog audio in/out, a “Mini DisplayPort” supporting an external display at 2560×1600 (also transmitting audio), and an ExpressCard/34 slot, excluding an SD card slot. Encased in a “Unibody” aluminum design milled from a single piece, it features a backlit keyboard, a glass “inertial” multi-touch trackpad, and a non-removable battery lasting up to 8-9 hours. While maintaining a similar external appearance to its predecessor, it incorporates an enhanced trackpad and improved internal architecture with a faster processor and graphics, while retaining the same memory configuration.