Apple MacBook Air “Core 2 Duo” 1.86 13″ 2008 NVIDIA Specs
MacBook Air – MB940LL/A – MacBookAir2,1 – A1304
About this Mac
After the PowerBook era, Apple re-entered into the sub-notebook category by introducing the MacBook Air in 2008. The first version of the MacBook Air released October 14, 2008. This device is powered by a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (SL9400). It is also accompanied by a 2 GB RAM of onboard 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM with 128 GB Solid-State Drive (SSD) hard drive packed into a 0.16-0.76 inch body that weighs approximately 3lbs. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.
1.86 GHZCore 2 Duo
2 GB
128GB SSD
4.5 Hours
Storage
The device has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB (outdated) of flash memory.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Air sub-notebook had 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 10.5.5 and runs on a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400Mgraphics processor that shares 256 MB of memory with the system.
Memory & Architecture
The MacBook Air is equipped with a 32k/32k Level 1 Cache and 6 MB (on chip) Level 2/Level 3 cache. It is also has a 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM on board.
Battery Life
The MacBook Air comes with a 37-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can provide up to 4.5 hours of wireless use.
Available Upgrades
The RAM for this device cannot be upgraded from the 2 GB because the components are soldered to decrease the weight and size from previous models. The operating system of the MacBook Air can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.5.5, up to MacOS X 10.11.x. It can also host the 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 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg). This device is unique because it is incredibly small but still has features of larger models.
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: October 14, 2008 |
Discontinued: June 8, 2009 |
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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 |
6MB (on chip) |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
DDR3 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 |
1.86 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
2 GB |
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Type |
Core 2 Duo (SL9400) |
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 |
1066 MHz |
Video Card |
GeForce 9400M |
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Cache Bus Speed |
1.86 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
256 MB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
256 MB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
128 GBSSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
None |
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Storage Dimensions |
1.8” (5.2 mm) |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
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 |
4.5 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 |
MB940LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
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Apple Subfamily |
Late 2008 |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1304 (EMC 2253) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBook Air 2.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
