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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)

Introduced:January 15, 2008		Discontinued: October 14, 2008
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	13.3 inches	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k
Resolution	1280×800	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	4 MB (on chip)
Processor		RAM Type	DDR2 SDRAM
Processors	1 (2 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	667 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	2 GB
Speed	1.6 GHz (customizable 1.8 GHz)	Maximum RAM	2 GB
Type	Core 2 Duo (P7500)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	2 GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	800 MHz	Video Card	Intel GMA X3100
Cache Bus Speed	1.6 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	Integrated
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	144 MB
EFI Architecture	32-Bit	Maximum VRAM	144 MB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	80 GB HDD	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	4200 RPM	Standard Ethernet	None
Storage Dimensions	1.8” (5.2 mm)	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Parallel ATA (ZIF)	Standard Air Port	802.11a/b/g/n
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	2.1+EDR
Type	37 W h Li-Poly	USB Port 2.0	1
Battery Life	5 hours	FireWire Port	None
Description		Keyboard	Full-size
Case Type	Notebook	Inclusive Input	Trackpad (Gesture)
Form Factor	MacBook Air	SDXC Card Slot	One
Apple Order No	MB003LL/A	Microphone	1
Apple Subfamily	MacBook Air – original	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1237 (EMC 2142)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBook Air 1.1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: MB003LL/A, A1237, EMC 2142, MacBookAir1,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 2, 2022Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This MacBook Air at a glance

Family: MacBook Air
Order Number: MB003LL/A
Model Number: A1237
EMC: 2142
Model ID: MacBookAir1,1
Year: 2022

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A1237 is the Apple A-number shown for this MacBook Air family. Use the order number, EMC, and model identifier on this page to narrow the exact configuration.

What does EMC 2142 mean?

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