Apple MacBook Air “Core 2 Duo” 1.8 13″ 2008 Specs
MacBook Air – BTO/CTO – MacBookAir1,1 – A1237
About this Mac
This device is a BTO/CTO device which is nearly identical to MB003LL/A. We have listed this device separately as it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base model. This has been done to make it easier to catalog as well as easier to read.
After the PowerBook era, Apple re-entered the sub-notebook category by introducing the MacBook Air in 2008. The first version of the MacBook Air was released on January 15, 2008. This device comes with a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (P7700) and is accompanied by a 2 GB RAM of onboard 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM with 64 GB PATA Solid State Drive packed into a 0.16 – 0.76 inch body that weighs approximately 3lbs. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.
1.8 GHZCore 2 Duo
2 GB
64 GBSSD
5 Hours
Storage
The MacBook Air comes with 64 GB of PATA Solid State 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 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 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 cache. 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
The RAM on this device cannot be upgraded from the 2 GB that is placed onboard because the components have been soldered to decrease the weight and size. The operating system of the MacBook Air can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.5.1 (9B2324), up to MacOS X 10.7.5. It can also host Windows XP SP2 (32-Bit) and can accommodate Windows systems as high as Windows 7 (32-Bit). This MacBook Air is 0.16 – 0.76 in × 12.8 in × 8.94 in and weighs of 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg). This device is unique because it is incredibly small but maintains features similar to the larger devices.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro 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, external 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 |
1.8 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
2 GB |
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Type |
Core 2 Duo (P7700) |
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 |
1.8 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 |
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 |
BTO/CTO |
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 |
