MacBook Air 3,1 (11-Inch, Late 2010) – Full Information

MacBook Air 3,1 (11-inch, Late 2010) is the subnotebook engineered, designed and manufactured by Apple. It takes the middle between MacBook Pro and MacBook Retina. It is the thinnest ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size non-backlit keyboard, 11.6-inch widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and flash storage drive.

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MacBook Air 3,1 (11-Inch, Late 2010)

This MacBook Air 3,1 (11-inch, Late 2010) is powered with a dual core ultra-low-voltage 1.4 GHz Air Core 2 Duo (SU9400) and NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics processor with 256 MB of shared DDR3 memory. It features 2 GB \ 4 GB of RAM, a 64 GB \ 128 GB flash storage. The widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display has 1366 x 768 native resolution and a glossy surface.

An optional version includes 1.6 GHz Air Core 2 Duo processor (SU9600).

MacBook Air 3,1 has an inbuilt FaceTime video camera with 720p resolution and two stereo speakers placed under the keyboard for multimedia and AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) port and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR for communication. Two USB 2.0 ports, analog audio out and Mini DisplayPort video out with external 30-inch display support sum up the connectivity options. This model lacks Firewire, Ethernet (with an external adapter available for an extra cost), and optical audio in/out.

Release Date

October 20, 2010.

Specifications

  • Codename: MacBook Air.
  • Processor Speed: 1.4 GHz (SU9400) Intel Core 2 Duo with 3 MB on-chip L2 cache  Optional 1.6 GHz (SU9600) Intel Core 2 Duo with 3 MB on-chip L2 cache.
  • Boost Speed: N/A.
  • Processor Architecture: 64-bit.
  • Processor type: Air Core 2 Duo (SL9400) ” Penryn-3M”.
  • Processor upgrade: soldered.
  • Cores: 2.
  • Graphics core: Yes.
  • On-Board RAM: 2 GB \ 4 GB , DDR3 1066 MHz.
  • Max. RAM: non-upgradeable.
  • Display: Retina 11.6-inch, native 1366 × 768 (16:9). Lower resolutions supported LED-backlit TFT active matrix IPS, 16:10 widescreen, 1280 x 800 pixels max resolution.
  • Webcam: FaceTime 720p resolution.
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics with 256 MB of shared DDR3 memory and Micro-DVI output.
  • Storage: 64 GB \128 GB flash storage.
  • Fusion Drive: No.
  • Input\Output: 2 x USB 2.0, analog audio out and Mini DisplayPort video out.
  • Power Connector: MagSafe.
  • Battery: inbuilt lithium-ion polymer, 35-watt-hour.
  • Internet \ Wireless connection: inbuilt AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
  • Preinstalled OS: 10.6.4 (10F3061).
  • OS max. upgrade: macOS 10.13 “High Sierra”.
  • Dimensions: .11-.68 x 11.8 x 7.56 inch.
  • Weight: 2.3 lb.

Apple Numbers, Discontinuation, Price

Apple Number: A1370 (EMC 2393).

Apple Part Numbers:

  • MC906LL/A – 1.6 GHz
  • MC505LL/A – 1.4 GHz

Discontinued: July 20, 2011.

Price: $1299.

Features

  • Apple added optional Apple USB Ethernet 100 Mbit adapter.
  • The model was equipped with a flash storage that was a compromise between HDD and SSD. While lacking SSD durability and reliability flash gives an instant access to the system. With a display that small it’s clear MacBook Air was designed with travel needs in mind.

MacBookAir 3,1 Models

MacBook Air (11-inch, 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2010)

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Model IdentifierMacBookAir3,1
Model NumberA1370 (EMC 2393)
Part NumberMC906LL/A
Family11-inch, Late 2010
Released2010
Display Size11.6 inches
Dimensions11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 in
Weight2.3 pounds
Processor1.6Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM2GB
Storage128GB SSD
OpticalNone
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MacBook Air (11-inch, 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2010)

macbook air 11 inch late 2010 300x274 - MacBook Air 3,1 (11-Inch, Late 2010) - Full Information
Model IdentifierMacBookAir3,1
Model NumberA1370 (EMC 2393)
Part NumberMC505LL/A
Family11-inch, Late 2010
Released2010
Display Size11.6 inches
Dimensions11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 in
Weight2.3 pounds
Processor1.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM2GB
Storage64/128GB SSD
OpticalNone
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Miscellanea

  • MacBook Air 11-inch of late 2010 is meant for instant communication and quick typewriting. It is closer to a 2-in-1 tablet, the non-touch screen the only feature that set it apart.
  • Although the 11-inch MacBook Air is only slightly lighter than the 13-inch MacBook Air, the biggest difference is the footprint which gives each model a distinct category, the 11-inch Air is almost small enough to fit in a space that can hold an iPad.
  • Though the specification says two RAM options (2 GB or 4 GB) and flash storage options (64 GB or 120 GB) MacBook Air 11-inch is not home upgrade friendly. The upgrade was available at a time of purchase.
  • With sizes that small, heating can be a problem. The aluminum casing helps to dissipate the heat into the air, but not much. On the other hand, MacBook Air 11” is not meant for serious processor loading tasks.

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  • it’s the year 2020 now. Year of the COVID19 (in case someone reads this years later). I am still using this mac air model. For basic stuff. I tried to have the processor and storage upgraded. Was told not possible. So here I am again, is there a possibility to get a storage or processor upgraded so this can still keep up with the constant software updates?

  • Im still using this also As a backup… I gut the drive update from the original to 480 gig from Jetdrive. My memory is still 2 gig though… I wanted at least 4 or much better 8.

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