MacBook Air Late 2010

MacBook Air Late 2010

MacBook Air

Discontinued
Released: October 20, 2010Discontinued on: July 20, 2011
United States: 999Japan: 88800

Overview

The Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.4 11" from late 2010 is driven by a 1.4 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (SU9400), which integrates two independent cores on a single chip, a 3 MB shared level 2 cache, and an 800 MHz frontside bus.


It is configured with 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM soldered to the motherboard (with a 4 GB option available only at the time of purchase), a choice of 64 GB or 128 GB of flash storage, and an NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor sharing 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory. The device also includes an integrated "FaceTime" video camera, a full-size keyboard without backlighting (though with smaller function keys), and an 11.6-inch widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1366x768 native resolution, all within a remarkably thin (0.11-0.68 inch), 2.3-pound aluminum chassis.


For connectivity, it offers AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, two USB 2.0 ports, analog audio out, and a Mini DisplayPort for video output supporting an external 30-inch display. The model omits an internal Ethernet port (a US$29 external adapter was an option), as well as Firewire and optical audio I/O.


A significant departure from its predecessors, this MacBook Air model features a completely redesigned housing with an 11.6-inch display and an "inertial" multitouch trackpad. It is also distinguished by its internal design. While retaining the onboard RAM and lack of an optical drive like earlier versions, it introduces flash storage and multiple internal battery cells not intended for user replacement. Apple promoted that this use of flash storage enabled "instant on" responsiveness, up to 30 days of standby time, a more slender profile, and enhanced battery performance.

Evaluation

This pioneering 11-inch model was celebrated for establishing a new category of ultra-portable laptops. Its flash storage was a significant innovation, providing 'instant-on' functionality that users lauded. However, its performance, constrained by the Core 2 Duo processor and minimal RAM, was considered suitable only for basic tasks. The battery life met expectations for its time, but the limited connectivity, with only two USB ports and no SD card slot, was a frequently cited drawback. It was ultimately seen as a revolutionary but compromised first step.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDMacBookAir3,1
Apple Model NoA1370 (EMC 2393)
Apple Order NoMC505LL/A
Apple SubfamilyLate 2010

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)999
United States999
Australia1199
Austria999
Belgium999
Brazil3099
Canada1049
China7998
Denmark7799
Finland999
France999
Germany999
Hong Kong7588
India60900
Indonesia9999000
Ireland999
Italy999
Japan88800
Korea1290000
Luxembourg94946
Malaysia3299
Mexico14999
Netherlands999
New Zealand1699
Norway8490
Portugal999
Singapore1488
Spain999
Sweden9495
Switzerland1199
Taiwan34900
Thailand34900
The Philippines51990
United Kingdom849
Vietnam22999000

Body

Body Table
Form FactorMacBook Air 11" Late 2010
Case TypeNotebook
Dimensions.11-.68 x 11.8 x 7.56 in / 1.73 x 29.97 x 19.20 cm
Avg. Weight2.3 lbs / 1.06 kg

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeCore 2 Duo (SU9400)
Processor Speed1.4 GHz
Processors1 (2 Cores)
Custom Speeds1.6 GHz
Architecture64-Bit
System Bus Speed800 MHz
Cache Bus Speed1.4 GHz (Built-in)
L1 Cache32k/32k
L2/L3 Cache3 MB (on chip)
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeEFI
EFI Architecture64-Bit
Geekbench 2 (32)2024
Geekbench 2 (64)2244
Geekbench 3 (32)1292
Geekbench 3 (64)1437
Geekbench 4 (SC)988
Geekbench 4 (MC)1627
Geekbench 5 (SC)185
Geekbench 5 (MC)337

Memory

Memory Table
Standard RAM2 GB
Maximum RAM4 GB
RAM TypeDDR3 SDRAM
Min. RAM Speed1066 MHz
Motherboard RAM2 GB

Storage

Storage Table
Standard Storage64, 128 GB SSD
Storage InterfaceMini SATA (6 Gb/s)
Storage DimensionsProprietary (2.2 mm)
Standard OpticalNone

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display11.6" Widescreen
Native Resolution1366x768
Video CardGeForce 320M
Standard VRAM256 MB
Maximum VRAM256 MB
VRAM TypeIntegrated
2nd Display SupportDual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution2560x1600
Video (Monitor)1 (Mini DisplayPort)

Audio

Audio Table
Microphone1 (Internal)
Headphone1
Sound OutNone

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
USB Ports2 (2.0)
USB2 (2.0)
Standard EthernetNone

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Standard AirPort802.11a/b/g/n
Standard Bluetooth2.1+EDR

Power

Power Table
Battery Type35 W h Li-Poly
Battery Life5 Hours
Power Adapter1

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed MacOSX 10.6.4 (10F3061)
Maximum MacOSX 10.13.x
Windows SupportBoot/Virtualization
Minimum Windows7 (32-Bit)
Maximum Windows7 (64-Bit)

Accessories

Accessories Table
Incl. KeyboardFull-size
Incl. InputTrackpad (Inertial)

Upgrades

Upgrades Table
Processor UpgradeSoldered