Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (Late '10) Specs
Identifiers: Late 2010 - MC503LL/A* - MacBookAir3,2 - A1369 - 2392
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The Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (Late 2010) is powered by a 1.86 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (SL9400) with two independent processor "cores" on a single chip with a 6 MB on-chip shared level 2 cache running on a 1066 MHz frontside bus.
It features 2 GB of onboard 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (which only could be upgraded to 4 GB at the time of purchase), 128 GB or 256 GB of flash storage, a NVIDIA GeForce 320M "graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory", an integrated "FaceTime" video camera, a non-backlit full-size keyboard and a 13.3" widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix "glossy" display (1440x900 native resolution) in a razor thin (0.11-0.68 inch), 2.9 pound, aluminum case.
Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, an SD card slot, dual USB 2.0 ports, analog audio out, and video out capabilities (Mini DisplayPort) that support an external 30" display. It lacks internal Ethernet (an external adapter was available as a US$29 upgrade) and lacks Firewire and optical audio in/out as well.
The MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (Late 2010) uses a completely new housing compared to earlier MacBook Air models -- sans "fold down" ports "door" and an "inertial" multitouch trackpad -- but also is notable for internal differences as well. Internally, it has onboard RAM and lacks an optical drive, just like its predecessors, but also has flash storage that is not intended to be upgraded after purchase and multiple internal battery cells that likewise are not designed to be replaced. Apple touts that the flash storage makes it possible for this MacBook Air model to offer "instant on" responsiveness and up to 30 days of standby time as well as a thinner housing and improved battery life.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the "Late 2010" MacBook Air models? Which is the best choice for my needs?
- What are the differences between the "Late 2010" MacBook Air models and the "Mid-2009" MacBook Air that they replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 20, 2010 |
Discontinued Date: |
July 20, 2011 |
| Details: |
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.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2010. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
2693/2958* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively.
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir3,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Speed: |
1.86 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (SL9400) |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (SL9400) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast are the "Late 2010" MacBook Air models compared to one another and to earlier MacBook Air models? How fast are these models compared to the "Mid-2010" MacBook and MacBook Pro models? |
| Custom Speeds: |
2.13 GHz |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Details: |
A 2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo (SL9600) processor was available via custom order for the MC504LL/A configuration (which has 256 GB of flash storage) as a US$100 upgrade.
As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented this custom configuration as its own model.
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| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
1066 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.86 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
1066 MHz frontside bus, 6 MB on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
6 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 6 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
DDR3 SDRAM* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
1066 MHz |
| Details: |
Shipped standard with 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard. |
| Standard RAM: |
2 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
4 GB* |
| Details: |
*2 GB of RAM is onboard in the standard configuration. It could be upgraded at the time of purchase to 4 GB as a US$100 option, it cannot be upgraded later.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
2 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. At the time of purchase it could be upgraded to 4 GB of onboard RAM as a US$100 option. |
| Video Card: |
GeForce 320M |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor that shares memory with the system. |
| Standard VRAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Details: |
Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs" and that the minimum graphics usage is 256 MB with this model. |
| Built-in Display: |
13.3" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1440x900 |
| Details: |
13.3" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "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; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio".
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
2560x1600 |
| Details: |
The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
128 GB, 256 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
Mini SATA (6 Gb/s) |
| Details: |
The MC503LL/A configuration has 128 GB of flash storage and the MC504LL/A has 256 GB of flash storage. Neither configuration has a hard drive. The flash storage is not intended to be upgraded after purchase.
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the storage in the "Late 2010" MacBook Air models? Is it even possible?
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*The MacBook Air does not have an internal optical drive. An external MacBook Air SuperDrive is offered for US$79. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for the MacBook Air? Can it be used with other Macs? |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None* |
| Details: |
*No MacBook Air models have an internal Ethernet port. However, an external Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter was offered as a US$29 option. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.1+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, no Firewire ports.
Also see: What is a good USB hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling? |
| Expansion Slots: |
SD Card (SDXC) |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model has an SD Card slot. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)." It is not backlit.
The solid-state trackpad features "inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities." |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook Air 13" Late 2010 |
| Details: |
This MacBook Air uses a razor thin aluminum case design with a "catchless" magnetic latch. |
| Apple Order No: |
MC503LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Late 2010 |
| Details: |
*MC503LL/A has 128 GB of flash storage and MC504LL/A has 256 GB of flash storage. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1369 (EMC 2392) |
Model ID: |
MacBookAir3,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1369 Model Number, the 2392 EMC Number, and the MacBookAir3,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
50 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
7 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model has a "built-in 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" and the company claims that it can provide up to 7 hours of "wireless productivity." Apple additionally notes that it provides "up to" 30 days of standby time.
Also see: What is the battery life of the "Late 2010" MacBook Air models in "real-world" usage tests? |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.6.4 (10F3061) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
*This system can run the latest version of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion" -- and supports AirDrop - but does not support AirPlay Mirroring (which also requires an Apple TV 2nd Gen or later) or Power Nap. However, It is not supported booting into 64-bit mode when running Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard." It does support "OpenCL" and Grand Central Dispatch. Please also note that OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as neither supports the "Rosetta" environment. |
| Minimum Windows: |
7 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
7 (64-Bit)* |
| Details: |
*Apple's Boot Camp only supports 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Windows XP and Vista drivers are not supplied or supported. It still may be possible to run unsupported versions of Windows with compatible drivers and hacking, however.
Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7? Which are supported by Apple's Boot Camp? |
| 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?
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications.
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
.11-.68 x 12.8 x 8.94 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - minimum height to maximum height by width by depth, (0.3 cm-1.7 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$1299, US$1599 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$950-US$1200 |
| 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).
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (Late '10) in 24 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 America
| Canada: |
C$1349, C$1649 |
United States: |
US$1299, US$1599 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€1299, €1599 |
Belgium: |
€1299, €1599 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 9,999, 12,299 |
Finland: |
€1299, €1599 |
| France: |
€1299, €1599 |
Germany: |
€1299, €1599 |
| Ireland: |
€1299, €1599 |
Italy: |
€1299, €1599 |
| Netherlands: |
€1299, €1599 |
Norway: |
NOK 10.990, 13.490 |
| Portugal: |
€1299, €1599 |
Spain: |
€1299, €1599 |
| Sweden: |
SEK 12.495, 15.495 |
Switzerland: |
CHF 1'549, 1'899 |
| United Kingdom: |
£1099, £1349 |
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Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 10,498, 12,898 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$9,888, HK$12,488 |
| Japan: |
¥118,800, ¥148,800 |
Singapore: |
S$1,948, S$2,388 |
| Taiwan: |
NT$44,900, NT$55,900 |
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Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1599, A$1949 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$2199, NZ$2699 |
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