[G4] G4 Digest, Vol 64, Issue 1 - "Which is faster..."

[J.M.P.Hissel]

On 02-12-2009 00:47, Donald Drennan, donalddrennan at sbcglobal.net, wrote:

> Why does Apple make it so hard to specifically identify their computers? Not
> even the model number on the case is correct.

A simple way to identify your Mac:
Write down your SerialNumber (not model number!), it has always 11
characters (like WQ848YQB1AQ) and you'll find it in the System Profiler or
on a barcode-sticker somewhere on your Mac.
Then goto: <http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html>
and enter your SerialNumber. And don't be afraid, it's a Dutch site but in
English also!

Using for example WQ848YQB1AQ you will get:

Serial number: WQ848YQB1AQ
Name: MacBook Unibody (Late 2008)
Model: Mxxxx MacBook Alu (Late 2008) 2.0GHz
Group1: MacBook
Group2: nothing
Generation:
ModelCode: mb_late_08
CPU speed: 2.0GHz
Bus speed: 1.07GHz
Screen size: 13 inch
Screen resolution: 1280x800 pixels
Colour: Aluminium
Memory - number of slots: 2
Factory: WQ (China)
External link: Technical specifications by apple-history.com
Model introduced: 2008
Production year: 2008
Production week: 48 (December)
Production number: 37819 (within this week)

HTH,

Jo Hissel