Apple MacBook Air “Core 2 Duo” 1.4 11″ 2010 Specs
MacBook Air – MC505LL/A – MacBookAir3,1 – A1370
About this Mac
The a1370 Apple MacBook Air model released October 20,2010 comes with an Intel 1.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor (SU9400). It is equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce 320 M graphics processor that makes use of 256 MB of system memory. Being the successor of the launch model, some of the major upgrades include the swapping out of the hard drive for solid state storage. This allows the model to become more portable and less fragile. The weight of this device was decreased to approximately 2.2 lbs (1 kg) which is lighter than any other device produced by Apple. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.
1.4 GHZCore 2 Duo
2 GB
64, 128 GB Solid State Drive
5 Hours
Storage
This MacBook Air comes with either 64 or 128 GB SSD of flash storage. This is an upgrade from the previous generations. The inclusion of an SSD prevents damage to the device caused by drops or sudden jolts. It also allowed Apple to reduce the size of this device.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Air sub-notebook has an 11.6” widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix glossy display and a 1366 x 768 native resolution. The inclusion of a smaller screen size helped the device find a niche in its industry and further emphasizedits portability.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Air comes with MacOS X 10.6.4 (10F3061) and runs on a 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (SU9400) processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 320M 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 3 MB (on chip) Level 2/Level 3 cache. It is also has a 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM on board which can be upgraded to 4 GB only at the time ofpurchase.
Battery Life
The MacBook Air comes with a 35-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can provide up to 5 hours of wireless use.
Available Upgrades
The RAM for this device can be upgraded from the 2 GB that is placed onboard to 4 GB only at the time of purchase.The operating system of the MacBook Air can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.6.4 (10F3061) up to MacOS X 10.13. It can host Windows 7 (32-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems as recent as the Windows 7 (64-Bit). This MacBook Air is 0.11 – 0.68 in × 11.8 in × 7.56 in and weighs 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg).
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.
- Two USB 2.0 ports is supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
- One Mini DisplayPort for external display.
- Analog audio out
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad (Inertial)
- FaceTime video camera
| Introduced: October 20, 2010 | Discontinued: July 20, 2011 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 11.6 inches | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k |
| Resolution | 1366×768 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 3 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 | 1.4 GHz (customizable 1.6 GHz) | Maximum RAM | 4 GB |
| Type | Core 2 Duo (SU9400) | RAM Slots | None |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 2 GB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 800 MHz | Video Card | GeForce 320M |
| Cache Bus Speed | 1.4 GHz (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 | 64, 128 GB SSD | Standard Optical Drive | None |
| Storage Speed | N/A | Standard Ethernet | None |
| Storage Dimensions | Proprietary (2.2 mm) | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Mini SATA (6 Gb/s) | Standard Air Port | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 2.1+EDR | |
| Type | 35 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 2.0 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 5 hours | FireWire Port | None |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Form Factor | MacBook Air 11” Late 2010 | SDXC Card Slot | One |
| Apple Order No | MC505LL/A | Microphone | 1 (Internal) |
| Apple Subfamily | Late 2010 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1370 (EMC 2393) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook Air 3.1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
