Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (NVIDIA) Specs
Identifiers: Late 2008 - MB940LL/A - MacBookAir2,1 - A1304 - 2253*
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The Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (NVIDIA/Late 2008) 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, a 128 GB Solid-State Drive (SSD), a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M "graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory", an integrated iSight video camera, a full-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor, and a 13.3" widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution) in a razor thin (0.16-0.76 inch), three pound, aluminum case.
Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a single USB 2.0 port, analog audio out, and video out capabilities (Mini DisplayPort) that support an external 30" display. It lacks Ethernet (an external adapter is available), Firewire, and optical audio in/out.
The MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (NVIDIA/Late 2008) uses the same housing as the original model -- with the same 13.3" display, full-size keyboard and single button, "three-finger" trackpad. Internally, it likewise lacks an optical drive, the battery is not designed to be removable, and the memory cannot be upgraded beyond the onboard 2 GB, but it has a number of internal improvements as well including a marginally faster processor (in this model), faster NVIDIA graphics, a faster architecture with a faster system bus, and faster memory, and a larger L2 cache. It additionally ships equipped with a larger SSD and swaps the mini-DVI port for a new Mini DisplayPort standard.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the MacBook Air (NVIDIA/Late 2008) models?
- What are the differences between the MacBook Air (NVIDIA/Late 2008) and the original MacBook Air?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 14, 2008 |
Discontinued Date: |
June 8, 2009 |
| 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 2008. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
2425/2701* |
| 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 MacBookAir2,1 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 45 nm Penryn "Core 2 Duo" (SL9400) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast is the MacBook Air (NVIDIA/Late 2008) compared to the original MacBook Air? How fast is it compared to the "Unibody" MacBook and MacBook Pro models? |
| Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
1066 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.86 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
1066 MHz frontside bus, 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: |
2 GB |
| Motherboard RAM: |
2 GB |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
There are no RAM slots. |
| Video Card: |
GeForce 9400M |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 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, but notes "an additional 16 MB is requred when using an external display". |
| Built-in Display: |
13.3" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1280x800 |
| Details: |
13.3" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "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 (SSD) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*The MacBook Air does not have an internal optical drive. An external MacBook Air SuperDrive was offered for US$99. 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: |
*Neither an internal modem nor an internal Ethernet port are provided. An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) is available for US$49 and an external Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter is available for US$29. |
| 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: |
1 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
One 480-Mbps USB 2.0 port, no Firewire ports.
Also see: What is a good USB hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling? |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
No expansion slots or bays provided. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad (3-Finger) |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)."
The solid-state trackpad features "multi-touch gesture support for precise cursor control; [and] supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities".
Also see: What is the difference between the "multi-touch gesture" trackpad and the trackpad used in earlier Apple notebooks? |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook Air |
| Details: |
The MacBook Air uses an ultrathin aluminum case design with a "catchless" magnetic latch. |
| Apple Order No: |
MB940LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Late 2008 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1304 (EMC 2253*) |
Model ID: |
MacBookAir2,1 |
| Details: |
*Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification.
Also see: All Macs with the A1304 Model Number, the 2253* EMC Number, and the MacBookAir2,1 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: |
37 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
4.5 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model has an "integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" and the company claims that it can provide up to 4.5 hours of "wireless productivity".
Also see: What is the battery life of the MacBook Air (NVIDIA/Late 2008) in real-world usage tests? |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.5.5 |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
*This system can run the latest version of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion," but does not support the AirDrop, AirPlay Mirroring, or Power Nap features. 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 introduced with Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard." 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: |
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
7 (32-Bit, 64-Bit)** |
| Details: |
*Apple's Boot Camp only supports the 32-Bit version of Windows XP SP2 or higher.
**Apple formally does not support Windows beyond the 32-Bit version of 7 on this model. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for the 64-bit version of Windows 7 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-Bit and 64-Bit version of the operating system with appropriate drivers. MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" is required to run Windows 7 via Boot Camp.
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?
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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
.16-.76 x 12.8 x 8.94 |
Avg. Weight: |
3.0 lbs (1.36 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - minimum height to maximum height by width by depth, (0.4-1.94 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$2499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$650-US$850 |
| 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" (NVIDIA) 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$2749 |
United States: |
US$2499 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€2299 |
Belgium: |
€2299 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 17,999 |
Finland: |
€2299 |
| France: |
€2299 |
Germany: |
€2299 |
| Ireland: |
€2299 |
Italy: |
€2299 |
| Netherlands: |
€2299 |
Norway: |
NOK 20.990 |
| Portugal: |
€2299 |
Spain: |
€2249 |
| Sweden: |
SEK 23.495 |
Switzerland: |
CHF 3'299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 20,898 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$19,200 |
| Japan: |
¥298,800 |
Singapore: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$3999 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$4599 |
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