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  "product": {
    "brand": "Apple",
    "category": "computer",
    "family": "MacBook Pro",
    "model": "MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) and (15-inch, 2.53 GHz, Mid 2009)",
    "model_slug": "macbook-pro-15-inch-mid-2009-and-15-inch-2-53-ghz-mid-2009",
    "model_year": 2009,
    "year_introduced": 2009
  },
  "source": {
    "source_type": "manufacturer",
    "source_url": "https://support.apple.com/en-ie/112624",
    "source_file": "apple_mac_extraction/technical_specs_html/112624.html",
    "source_title": "MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) and (15-inch, 2.53 GHz, Mid 2009) - Tech Specs",
    "publisher": "Apple Support (Ireland)",
    "published_at": null,
    "checked_at": "2026-11-08",
    "verification_status": "url_checked",
    "verification_notes": "Official Apple Support page returned successfully and its HTML was archived. Original visible specification sections were extracted; individual field values have not yet been independently normalized or verified."
  },
  "extraction": {
    "method": "section_preserving",
    "normalization_status": "archival_first_pass",
    "note": "Apple's original section headings and visible source text are retained in source order. Connectivity, port, memory, storage and other configurations remain within the same source record where Apple presents them together.",
    "extracted_at": "2026-11-08",
    "reviewed_at": null
  },
  "sections": [
    {
      "heading": "Size and weight",
      "source_text": "Height\n: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)\nWidth\n: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)\nDepth\n: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)\nWeight\n: 5.5 pounds (2.49 kg)\n1"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Connections and expansion",
      "source_text": "MagSafe power port\nGigabit Ethernet port\nOne FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)\nMini DisplayPort\nTwo USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)\nSD card slot\nAudio line in\nAudio line out\nKensington lock slot"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Communications",
      "source_text": "Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking\n2\n(based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible\nBuilt-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)\nBuilt-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Audio",
      "source_text": "Built-in stereo speakers\nBuilt-in omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)\nCombined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)\nCombined optical digital audio output/audio line out (minijack)"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Environmental Status Report",
      "source_text": "MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:\nHighly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure\nMercury-free LED-backlit display\nArsenic-free display glass\nBFR-free\nPVC-free internal cables\nReduced packaging volume\nMeets ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 requirements\nRated EPEAT Gold"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Acoustic Performance",
      "source_text": "DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296\nAcoustic Performance\nSound Power Level\nL\nWAd\n(B)\n1 B = 10 dB\nSound Pressure Level\nOperator Position\nL\npAm\n(dB)\n2.53 GHz\n2.66 GHz\n2.8 GHz\n2.53 GHz\n2.66 GHz\n2.8 GHz\nIdle\n2.6\n2.8\n2.8\n13\n17\n17\nHard drive accessing\n2.6\n2.8\n2.8\n12\n17\n16\nCD drive accessing\nno value\nno value\nno value\nno value\nno value\nno value\nL\nWAd\nis the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).\nL\npAm\nis the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).\n1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Display",
      "source_text": "15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors\nSupported resolutions\n: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Graphics and video support",
      "source_text": "All models: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory\n3\nSelected models: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.66GHz configuration; or 512MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.8GHz and 3.06GHz configurations\nDual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors\nBuilt-in iSight camera\nMini DisplayPort"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Pure digital video output",
      "source_text": "DVI output\nusing Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)\nVGA output\nusing Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)\nDual-link DVI output\nusing Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Input",
      "source_text": "Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)\nMulti-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Processor and memory",
      "source_text": "2.53GHz or 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed; or 2.8GHz or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache\n1066MHz frontside bus\n4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Storage",
      "source_text": "250GB, 320GB, or 500GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 320GB or 500GB 7200-rpm hard drive, or 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive\n4\n8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)\nMaximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW\nMaximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Battery and power 5",
      "source_text": "Built-in 73-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery\n60W or 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system\nMagSafe power port"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Electrical and operating requirements",
      "source_text": "Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC\nFrequency: 50Hz to 60Hz\nOperating temperature: 50° to 95° F\n(10° to 35° C)\nStorage temperature: -13° to 113° F\n(-24° to 45° C)\nRelative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing\nMaximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet\nMaximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet\nMaximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet"
    },
    {
      "heading": "What’s in the box",
      "source_text": "MacBook Pro\nDisplay cleaning cloth\n60W or 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord\nInstall/restore DVDs\nPrinted and electronic documentation"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Software",
      "source_text": "Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)\niLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)"
    },
    {
      "heading": "15-inch Configurations",
      "source_text": "2.53GHz MacBook Pro\n(MC118LL/A)\n2.66GHz MacBook Pro\n(MB985LL/A)\n2.8GHz MacBook Pro\n(MB986LL/A)\nEnclosure\nPrecision aluminum unibody\nProcessor\n2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo\n2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo\n2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo\nL2 cache\n3MB shared\n3MB shared\n6MB shared\nSystem bus\n1066MHz\n1066MHz\n1066MHz\nMemory\n4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB\nHard drive\n4\n250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm\n320GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm\n500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm\nSlot-loading optical drive\n8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)\nGraphics\nNVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory\n3\nNVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor; and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory\n3\nGraphics memory\n256MB GDDR3\n512MB GDDR3\nVideo\nBuilt-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately)\nDisplay\n15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1440-by-900 resolution\nExpansion\nOne FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), SD card slot\nAudio\nBuilt-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital input/analog line in, combined optical digital output/analog line out\nNetworking\nBuilt-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet\nWireless\nBuilt-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)\n2\n; built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module\nHardware accessories\n60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord\n85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord\nApple and the global\nenvironment\nLearn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.\nRecycling\nApple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Time Capsule",
      "source_text": "Time Capsule is a full-featured AirPort Extreme base station with a built-in hard drive. Back up wirelessly and create a Wi-Fi network with one device.\n500GB or 1TB server-grade hard drive\nWi-Fi Certified for 802.11n draft 2.0\nUSB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Configure to order",
      "source_text": "320GB or 500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive\n320GB or 500GB (7200-rpm) hard drive\n128GB or 256GB solid-state drive\nUp to 8GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM\nApple Remote\nApple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter\nApple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter\nApple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter\nMagSafe Airline Adapter\nAperture\nFinal Cut Express\nLogic Express\niWork ’09"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Accessories",
      "source_text": "Apple LED Cinema Display\nAirPort Extreme Base Station\nAirPort Express Base Station\nApple Wireless Keyboard\nApple Wireless Mighty Mouse\nApple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad\nApple Wired Mighty Mouse"
    }
  ],
  "record_notes": [
    "Archival-first-pass record generated from the captured official Apple Support Tech Specs HTML.",
    "Original Apple section headings and visible source text are retained. No normalized specifications have been inferred.",
    "A separate Apple specification page is not automatically treated as a separate retail SKU; family and configuration deduplication remains a review step."
  ]
}