| Introduction Date: | October 14, 2008 | Discontinued Date: | June 8, 2009 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): | 2259 | Geekbench 2 (64): | 2563 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | 895 | Geekbench 3 (32): | 1419 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 1086 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 1803 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | N/A | Geekbench 5 (MC): | N/A |
| Processor Speed: | 1.6 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (SL9300) |
| Details: | The Intel 45 nm Penryn "Core 2 Duo" (SL9300) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Also see: How fast is the MacBook Air (NVIDIA/Late 2008) compared to the original MacBook Air? How fast is it compared to the "Unibody" MacBook and MacBook Pro models? |
| Turbo Boost: | N/A | Custom Speeds: | N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 1066 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.6 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k | L2/L3 Cache: | 6 MB (on chip) |
| RAM Type: | DDR3 SDRAM* | Min. RAM Speed: | 1066 MHz |
| Details: | Shipped standard with 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard. |
| Standard RAM: | 2 GB | Maximum RAM: | 2 GB |
| Details: | 2 GB of RAM is onboard, and cannot be upgraded. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | 2 GB | RAM Slots: | None |
| Video Card: | GeForce 9400M | VRAM Type: | Integrated |
| Details: | This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system. |
| Standard VRAM: | 256 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 256 MB |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3" Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1280x800 |
| Details: | 13.3" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio". In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook Air. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Air. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
| Standard Storage: | 120 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 4200 RPM |
| Details: | A 120 GB (4200 RPM) Serial ATA drive is standard. A 128 GB solid-state drive was available as an optional build-to-order upgrade for US$500. Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the MacBook Air? Can you swap the hard drive for an SSD? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 1.8" (5.2 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: | None* | Standard Disk: | None |
| Standard Modem: | None* | Standard Ethernet: | None* |
| Details: | *Neither an internal modem nor an internal Ethernet port are provided. An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) is available for US$49 and an external Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter is available for US$29. Also see: What official and third-party adapters are available to connect the MacBook Air to wired Ethernet networks? |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.1+EDR |
| USB Ports: | 1 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | None |
| Expansion Slots: | None | Expansion Bays: | None |
| Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docks, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Air. |
| Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (Gesture) |
| Case Type: | Notebook | Form Factor: | MacBook Air |
| Apple Order No: | MB543LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Late 2008 |
| Apple Model No: | A1304 (EMC 2253*) | Model ID: | MacBookAir2,1 |
| Details: | *Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification. Also see: All Macs with the A1304 Model Number, the 2253* EMC Number, and the MacBookAir2,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: | 37 W h Li-Poly | Battery Life: | 4.5 Hours |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model has an "integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" and the company claims that it can provide up to 4.5 hours of "wireless productivity". Also see: What is the battery life of the MacBook Air (NVIDIA/Late 2008) in real-world usage tests? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook Air. In the UK and Ireland, site sponsor Flexx sells quality batteries for this MacBook Air. |
