Apple MacBook Air “Core 2 Duo” 1.6 13″ 2008 Specs
MacBook Air – MB003LL/A – MacBookAir1,1 – A1237
About this Mac
After the PowerBook era, Apple re-entered the sub-notebook market by introducing the MacBook Air in 2008. This device was the first version of the MacBook Air released on January 15, 2008. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (P7500) and accompanies a 2 GB RAM of onboard 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM with 80 GB PATA (4200 RPM) hard drive. All of this is packed into a 0.16-0.76 inch body that weighs approximately 3 pounds. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.
1.6 GHZCore 2 Duo
2 GB
80 GB Hard Drive
5 Hours
Storage
This MacBook Air comes with 80 GB of PATA (4200 RPM) hard disk drive for its storage space.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Air sub-notebook has a 13.3” widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix glossy display and a 1280 x 800 native resolution.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Air comes with macOS X 10.5.1 (9B2324) and runs on a 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It also has an Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor that shares 144 MB of memory with the system.
Memory & Architecture
The MacBook Air is equipped with a 32k/32k Level 1 Cache and 4 MB (on-chip) Level 2/Level 3 caches. It is also has a 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM on board.
Battery Life
The MacBook Air comes with a 37-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can provide up to 5 hours of wireless use.
Available Upgrades
RAM for this MacBook Air cannot be upgraded from the 2 GB onboard because the way the components are soldered together in order keep the weight and size smaller. However,he operating system of the MacBook Air can be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.5.1 (9B2324) up to MacOS X 10.7.5. It can also be host to the Windows XP SP2 (32-Bit) and can accommodate Windows systems as high as Windows 7 (32-Bit). This MacBook Air has the dimensions of 0.16 – 0.76 in × 12.8 in × 8.94 in and weighs 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg). This device is unique because it is incredibly small but still offers features similar to the larger devices.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Air includes the following features and ports:
- AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) which allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- A Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- One USB 2.0 Port is supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, hard disks etc.
- One micro-DVI for external display
- An optical digital audio in/out for connecting external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
- iSight video camera
- No-button glass multi-touch trackpad (Gesture)
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Introduced: January 15, 2008 |
Discontinued: October 14, 2008 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
13.3 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
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Resolution |
1280×800 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
4 MB (on chip) |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
DDR2 SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
667 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
2 GB |
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Speed |
1.6 GHz (customizable 1.8 GHz) |
Maximum RAM |
2 GB |
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Type |
Core 2 Duo (P7500) |
RAM Slots |
None |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
2 GB |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
800 MHz |
Video Card |
Intel GMA X3100 |
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Cache Bus Speed |
1.6 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
144 MB |
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EFI Architecture |
32-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
144 MB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
80 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
4200 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
None |
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Storage Dimensions |
1.8” (5.2 mm) |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Parallel ATA (ZIF) |
Standard Air Port |
802.11a/b/g/n |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
2.1+EDR |
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Type |
37 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 2.0 |
1 |
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Battery Life |
5 hours |
FireWire Port |
None |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Gesture) |
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Form Factor |
MacBook Air |
SDXC Card Slot |
One |
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Apple Order No |
MB003LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
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Apple Subfamily |
MacBook Air – original |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1237 (EMC 2142) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBook Air 1.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
