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Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 2.13 13" (Late '10) Specs

Identifiers: Late 2010 - MC905LL/A - MacBookAir3,2 - A1369 - 2392

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Apple 13-Inch MacBook AirThe MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 2.13 13" (Late 2010) originally was offered as a "configure-to-order" option for the MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (Late 2010), but it later was sold as a standard configuration, as well. Other than processor, this model is identical to the MC504LL/A configuration of the MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (Late 2010), and both were offered with 256 GB of flash storage as shipped.

The Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 2.13 13" (Late 2010) is powered by a 2.13 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (SL9600) with two independent processor "cores" on a single chip with a 6 MB on-chip shared level 2 cache running on a 1066 MHz frontside bus.

It features 2 GB of onboard 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (which only could be upgraded to 4 GB at the time of purchase, although the MC905LL/A standard configuration shipped with 4 GB of RAM by default), 256 GB of flash storage, a NVIDIA GeForce 320M "graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory", an integrated "FaceTime" video camera, a non-backlit full-size keyboard and a 13.3" widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix "glossy" display (1440x900 native resolution) in a razor thin (0.11-0.68 inch), 2.9 pound, aluminum case.

Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, an SD card slot, dual USB 2.0 ports, analog audio out, and video out capabilities (Mini DisplayPort) that support an external 30" display. It lacks internal Ethernet (an external adapter was available as a US$29 upgrade) and lacks Firewire and optical audio in/out as well.

The MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.86 13" (Late 2010) uses a completely new housing compared to earlier MacBook Air models -- sans "fold down" ports "door" and an "inertial" multitouch trackpad -- but also is notable for internal differences as well. Internally, it has onboard RAM and lacks an optical drive, just like its predecessors, but also has flash storage that is not intended to be upgraded after purchase and multiple internal battery cells that likewise are not designed to be replaced. Apple touts that the flash storage makes it possible for this MacBook Air model to offer "instant on" responsiveness and up to 30 days of standby time as well as a thinner housing and improved battery life.

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October 20, 2010 July 20, 2011
Details: The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2010.
1 (2 Cores) 64-Bit
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3007 3292
Details: Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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1189 1968
Details: These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir3,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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1298 2172
Details: These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir3,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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1400 2306
Details: These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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284 500
Details: These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo (SL9600)
Details: The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (SL9600) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.

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N/A N/A
Details: N/A
Soldered Integrated
Details: N/A
1066 MHz 2.13 GHz (Built-in)
Details: 1066 MHz frontside bus, 6 MB on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed.
EFI 64-Bit
Details: N/A
32k/32k 6 MB (on chip)
Details: Includes a 6 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.
DDR3 SDRAM* 1066 MHz
Details: Shipped standard with 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard.
2 GB* 4 GB*
Details: *2 GB of RAM is onboard in the standard configuration. It could be upgraded at the time of purchase to 4 GB as a US$100 option, it cannot be upgraded later. The MC905LL/A standard configuration shipped with 4 GB of onboard RAM by default.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
2 GB* None
Details: *There are no RAM slots. At the time of purchase it could be upgraded to 4 GB of onboard RAM as a US$100 option. The MC905LL/A standard configuration shipped with 4 GB of onboard RAM by default.
GeForce 320M Integrated
Details: This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor that shares memory with the system.
256 MB 256 MB
Details: Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs" and that the minimum graphics usage is 256 MB with this model.
13.3" Widescreen 1440x900
Details: 13.3" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1280 by 800, 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".

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Dual/Mirroring 2560x1600
Details: The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600.
256 GB SSD N/A
Details: This custom configuration has 256 GB of flash storage in lieu of a hard drive. The flash storage is not intended to be upgraded after purchase but upgrades are possible.

Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the storage in the "Late 2010" MacBook Air models? Is it even possible?

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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
Proprietary (2.2 mm) Mini SATA (6 Gb/s)
Details: This model supports a single proprietary design SSD module with a Mini SATA (6 Gb/s) connector. It is 2.2 mm thick.
None* None
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Also see: What are the full capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for the MacBook Air? Can it be used with other Macs?
None None*
Details: *No MacBook Air models have an internal Ethernet port. However, an external Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter was offered as a US$29 option.

Also see: What official and third-party adapters are available to connect the MacBook Air to wired Ethernet networks?
802.11a/b/g/n 2.1+EDR
Details: AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.

Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?
2 (2.0) None
Details: Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, no Firewire ports.

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SD Card (SDXC) None
Details: This model has an SD Card slot.

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Full-size Trackpad (Inertial)
Details: Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)." It is not backlit.

The solid-state trackpad features "inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities."

Also see: What are the differences between the trackpads in different MacBook Air models?
Notebook MacBook Air 13" Late 2010
Details: This MacBook Air uses a razor thin aluminum case design with a "catchless" magnetic latch.
MC905LL/A Late 2010
Details: The Apple order number should uniquely refer to this model.
A1369 (EMC 2392) MacBookAir3,2
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

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50 W h Li-Poly 7 Hours
Details: Apple reports that this model has a "built-in 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" and the company claims that it can provide up to 7 hours of "wireless productivity." Apple additionally notes that it provides "up to" 30 days of standby time.

Also see: What is the battery life of the "Late 2010" MacBook Air models in "real-world" usage tests?

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X 10.6.4 (10F3061) X 10.13.x*
Details: *This system can run the last version of OS X 10.10 "Yosemite" and OS X 10.11 "El Capitan," -- and supports Mac-to-Mac AirDrop and Power Nap, but not other advanced features. It is capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) as well, although it does not support the Universal Clipboard, Auto Unlock, or Apple Pay features. Finally, this model is capable of running macOS High Sierra (10.13), and it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC. It is not compatible with macOS Mojave (10.14) or later versions of the operating system.

This model is not supported booting into 64-bit mode when running Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard." It does support "OpenCL" and Grand Central Dispatch, though.

Please note that OS X "Lion" 10.7 and subsequent versions of OS X are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as these operating systems do not support the "Rosetta" environment. To run PowerPC applications on this Mac, it will be necessary to use Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard."

Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS High Sierra (10.13)? What are the system requirements? Which Macs support HEVC?
7 (32-Bit)* 7 (64-Bit)*
Details: *Apple's Boot Camp 4 supports the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 on this model. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this operating system with appropriate drivers.
None Boot/Virtualization
Details: Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?

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.11-.68 x 12.8 x 8.94 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg)
Details: In inches while closed - minimum height to maximum height by width by depth, (0.3 cm-1.7 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm).
US$1699 US$75-US$150
Details: Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

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1 (Mini DisplayPort) None
Details: Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. No adapters to other standards are provided by default.

Also see: What is a Mini DisplayPort? How is it different from Micro-DVI and Mini-DVI?
None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
2 (2.0) None
Details: Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, no Firewire ports.

Also see: What is a good USB hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling?
None None
Details: No internal modem or Ethernet. An external Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter offered as a US$29 option.
None None
Details: N/A
1 (Internal) None
Details: Internal omnidirectional microphone.
None* 1*
Details: *Single analog audio output/headphone jack.
None None
Details: N/A
N/A 1
Details: 100V-240V AC, 45W "MagSafe" power adapter.

Global original prices for the MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 2.13 13" (Late '10) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

C$1749 R$5,949
MXN $25,499 US$1699

Original Prices - Europe

€1689 €1239
DKK 13,029 €1689
€1689 €1689
€1689 €1689
€1605,25 €1689
NOK 14,340 €1689
€1689 SEK 16.575
CHF 2'029 N/A

Original Prices - Asia

RMB 13,662 HK$13,268
N/A N/A
¥158,160 KRW 2,220,900
RM 5,326 PHP 89,070
S$2,338 NT$55,365
THB 56,324 VND 38,136,300

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$2099 NZ$2899

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