The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Late 2010 is a notebook computer designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2010 to 2011 as part of the MacBook Air computers. The computer was introduced on October 20, 2010, and its price started at $1,299.
The new MacBook Air features a 1.86 or 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display, all-new aluminum unibody case, 2 GB or 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB or 256 GB of flash memory (SSD), built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, FaceTime camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, and 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on July 20, 2011. Today MacBook Air 13-inch Late 2010 is 13 years old!
MacBook Air 13-inch Late 2010 Details
| Introduced | October 20, 2010 – 13 years ago |
| Discontinued | July 20, 2011 – 13 years ago |
| Last Software Update | November 12, 2020 – 3 years ago |
| Time on the Market | 273 days (9 months) |
| Time of Support | 120 months (10 years) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookAir3,2 |
| Model Number | A1369 |
| EMC | 2392 |
| Order Number | MC503LL/A (128 GB) MC504LL/A (256 GB) |
| Original Price | $1,299 (128 GB) $1,599 (256 GB) |
| Colors | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 2.9 Ibs. 1.315 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.11 – 0.68” H x 12.8” W x 8.94” D 0.27 – 1.72 cm H x 32.51 cm W x 22.7 cm D |
MacBook Air 13-inch Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo L9400 “Penryn” (1.86 GHz) Intel Core 2 Duo L9600 “Penryn” (2.13 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.86 GHz 2.13 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 1066 MHz |
| Cache | 6 MB on-chip shared |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 128 GB (SSD) 256 GB (SSD) |
| Media | 1 – MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 2 GB DDR3 PC3-8500 SDRAM 1066 MHz 4 GB DDR3 PC3-8500 SDRAM 1066 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display |
| Pixel Density | Unknown |
| Brightness | Unknown |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 500 800 x 600 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 800 1440 x 900 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 320M |
| Graphics Memory | 256 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared from main memory* |
| Display Connection | 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
| Camera | FaceTime camera (640 x 480) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – Secure Digital (SD) |
| Hard Drive Interface | 3.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Extreme Card 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Ethernet | USB Ethernet Adapter MB442Z/A (Optional) |
| Modem | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| Infrared | None |
| USB | 2 – 480 Mbps |
| Audio In | 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 2 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | None |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X 10.6.4 |
| Later OS | Mac OS X 10.6.5 |
| Maximum OS | macOS 10.13.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Power Nap | Supported |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.6 iLife ’11 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) |
Power
| System Battery | Integrated 50 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W MagSafe Power Adapter |
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