Apple MacBook Air “Core 2 Duo” 2.13 13″ Mid 2009 Specs

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MacBook Air – MC234LL/A – MacBookAir2,1 – A1304

About this Mac

After the PowerBook era, Apple re-entered the sub-notebook category by introducing the MacBook Air in 2008. The MacBook Air released June 8, 2009, is powered by a 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (SL9600). This device is also accompanied by a 2 GB RAM of onboard 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM with 128 GB SSD (Solid-State Drive) packed into a 0.16-0.76 inch body that weighs approximately 3 pounds. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.

2.13 GHZCore 2 Duo

2 GB

128 GBSSD

5 Hours

Storage

The MacBook Air comes with a 128 GB of SSD (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 10.5.7 and runs on a 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics 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 40-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can provide up to 5 hours of wireless use.

Available Upgrades

The RAM for this device cannot be upgraded from the 2 GB because the components were soldered to decrease the size and weight from previous models. However, the operating system of the MacBook Air can be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.5.7, up to MacOS X 10.11.x. It can 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 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg). This device is unique because it is incredibly small but still maintains 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)

Introduced:June 8, 2009		Discontinued: October 20, 2010
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	13.3 inches	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k
Resolution	1280×800	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	6 MB (on chip)
Processor		RAM Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Processors	1 (2 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	1066 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	2 GB
Speed	2.13 GHz	Maximum RAM	2 GB
Type	Core 2 Duo (SL9600)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	2 GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	1066 MHz	Video Card	GeForce 9400M
Cache Bus Speed	2.13 (Built-in)	VRAM Type	Integrated
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	256 MB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	256 MB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	128 GBSSD	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	N/A	Standard Ethernet	None
Storage Dimensions	1.8” (5.2 mm)	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Parallel ATA (3 Gb/s)	Standard Air Port	802.11a/b/g/n
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	2.1+EDR
Type	40 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	MC234LL/A	Microphone	1
Apple Subfamily	Mid-2009	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1304 (EMC 2334)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBook Air 2.1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: MC234LL/A, A1304, EMC 2334, MacBookAir2,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 14, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This MacBook Air at a glance

Family: MacBook Air
Order Number: MC234LL/A
Model Number: A1304
EMC: 2334
Model ID: MacBookAir2,1
Year: 2022

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What does EMC 2334 mean?

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