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Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 2.13 13" (Mid-09) Specs

Identifiers: Mid-2009 - MC234LL/A - MacBookAir2,1 - A1304 - 2334*

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Apple MacBook AirThe Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 2.13 13" (Mid-2009) is powered by a 2.13 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (SL9600) 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 SSD (Solid-State Drive), 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 internal Ethernet (an external adapter is provided) and lacks Firewire and optical audio in/out as well.

The MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (Mid-2009) uses the same housing as earlier MacBook Air models -- with a 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.

However, compared to the "NVIDIA/Late 2008" MacBook Air series, the "Mid-2009" models have better battery life (5 hours compared to 4.5 hours), include the Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter standard, and were unveiled at considerably lower prices. This model is slightly faster as well.

Also see:

  • What are the differences between the "Mid-2009" MacBook Air models?
  • What are the differences between the "Mid-2009" MacBook Air models and the "NVIDIA/Late 2008" MacBook Air that they replaced?

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June 8, 2009 October 20, 2010
1 (2 Cores) 64-Bit
2701 3026
963 1498
1039 1615
1381 2215
300 369
2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo (SL9600)
Details: The Intel 45 nm Penryn "Core 2 Duo" (SL9600) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.

Also see: How fast is the "Mid-2009" MacBook Air compared to earlier MacBook Air models? How fast is it compared to the "Mid-2009" MacBook Pro models?
N/A N/A
Soldered Integrated
1066 MHz 2.13 GHz (Built-in)
EFI 64-Bit
32k/32k 6 MB (on chip)
DDR3 SDRAM* 1066 MHz
Details: Shipped standard with 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard.
2 GB 2 GB
Details: 2 GB of RAM is onboard, and cannot be upgraded.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
2 GB None
GeForce 9400M Integrated
Details: This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system.
256 MB 256 MB
13.3" Widescreen 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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Dual/Mirroring 2560x1600
Details: The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600.
128 GB SSD N/A
Details: A 128 GB Solid-State Drive is standard.

Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the SSD in the MacBook Air?

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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
1.8" (5.2 mm) Serial ATA (3 Gb/s)
None* None
None* None*
Details: *Neither an internal modem nor an internal Ethernet port are provided. However, for the "Mid-2009" MacBook Air models, an external Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter is included. An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was offered for US$49.

Also see: What official and third-party adapters are available to connect the MacBook Air to wired Ethernet networks?
802.11a/b/g/n 2.1+EDR
1 (2.0) None
None None
Details: No expansion slots or bays provided.

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Full-size Trackpad (Gesture)
Notebook MacBook Air
MC234LL/A Mid-2009
A1304 (EMC 2334*) 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 2334* EMC Number, and the MacBookAir2,1 Model Identifier.

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40 W h Li-Poly 5 Hours
Details: Apple reports that this model has an "integrated 40-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" and the company claims that it can provide up to 5 hours of "wireless productivity".

Also see: What is the battery life of the "NVIDIA/Late 2008" and "Mid-2009" MacBook Air models in real-world usage tests?

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X 10.5.7 X 10.11.6
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* 7 (32-Bit)*
None Boot/Virtualization
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.16-.76 x 12.8 x 8.94 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg)
US$1799 US$50-US$100
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1 (Mini DisplayPort) None
Details: Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. No adapters to other standards are provided by default.

Also see: What is a Mini DisplayPort? How is it different from Micro-DVI and Mini-DVI?
None None
None None
1 (2.0) 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?
None None
Details: No internal modem or Ethernet. The "Mid-2009" MacBook Air models include an external Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter. An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) is available for US$49.
None None
1 (Internal) None
None* 1*
None None
N/A 1

Global original prices for the MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 2.13 13" (Mid-09) in 34 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 & South America

C$2099 N/A
N/A US$1799

Original Prices - Europe

€1699 €1699
N/A €1699
€1699 €1699
€1699 €1699
N/A €1699
NOK 15.990 €1699
€1649 SEK 18.995
CHF 2'299 £1349

Original Prices - Asia

RMB 14,498 HK$13,988
Rs 112,200 N/A
¥198,800 N/A
N/A N/A
N/A NT$63,900
N/A N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$2799 NZ$2999

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