The Apple MacBook Air Late 2008 is a notebook computer designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2008 to 2009 as part of the MacBook Air computers. The computer was introduced on October 14, 2008, and its price started at $1,799.
The new MacBook Air features a 1.6 or 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ TFT Display, aluminum unibody case, 2 GB of RAM, 120 GB hard drive (HDD), or 128 GB of flash memory (SSD), built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, iSight camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, and 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on June 8, 2009. Today MacBook Air Late 2008 is 15 years old!
MacBook Air Late 2008 Details
| Introduced | October 14, 2008 – 15 years ago |
| Discontinued | June 8, 2009 – 14 years ago |
| Last Software Update | October 18, 2016 – 7 years ago |
| Time on the Market | 237 days (7 months) |
| Time of Support | 96 months (8 years) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookAir2,1 |
| Model Number | A1304 |
| EMC | 2253 |
| Order Number | MB543LL/A (1.6 GHz) MB940LL/A (1.86 GHz) |
| Original Price | $1,799 (1.6 GHz) $2,499 (1.86 GHz) |
| Colors | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 3 Ibs. 1.360 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.16 – 0.76” H x 12.74” W x 8.9” D 0.40 – 1.93 cm H x 32.35 cm W x 22.6 cm D |
MacBook Air Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo L9300 “Penryn” (1.6 GHz) Intel Core 2 Duo L9400 “Penryn” (1.86 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz 1.86 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 1066 MHz |
| Cache | 6 MB on-chip shared L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 120 GB (HDD) 128 GB (SSD) |
| Media | 1 – MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 2 GB DDR3 PC3-8500 SDRAM 1066 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ Color TFT glossy widescreen Display |
| Pixel Density | 114 dpi |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| 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 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M |
| Graphics Memory | 256 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with 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 | iSight (640 x 480) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Extreme Card 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Ethernet | USB Ethernet Adapter MB442Z/A (Optional) |
| Modem | Apple USB Modem MA034Z/A (Optional) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| Infrared | 1 – For Apple Remote Only |
| USB | 1 – 480 Mbps |
| Audio In | 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 1 – Built-in speaker |
| Display | 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Built-in Full-size 78-key (U.S.) or 79-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys, embedded keypad, ambient light sensor, illuminated |
| Trackpad | Solid-state trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X 10.5.5 |
| Maximum OS | OS X 10.11.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.5 iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) |
Power
| System Battery | Integrated 37 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 4.5 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 300 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W MagSafe Power Adapter |
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