The Apple MacBook Air 11-inch Late 2010 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2010 to 2011 as part of the MacBook Air computers. The computer has been introduced on October 20, 2010, and its price started at $999.
The new MacBook Air features a 1.4 or 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 11.6″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display, all-new aluminum unibody case, 2 GB or 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB or 128 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 11-inch Late 2010 is 12 years old!
MacBook Air 11-inch Late 2010 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | October 20, 2010 |
| Discontinued | July 20, 2011 |
| Model Identifier | MacBookAir3,1 |
| Model Number | A1370 |
| EMC | 2393 |
| Order Number | MC505LL/A (64 GB) MC506LL/A (128 GB) |
| Original Price | $999 (64 GB) $1,199 (128 GB) |
| Colors | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 2.3 Ibs. 1.043 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.11 – 0.68” H x 11.8” W x 7.56” D 0.27 – 1.72 cm H x 29.97 cm W x 19.2 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo U9400 “Penryn” (1.4 GHz) Intel Core 2 Duo U9600 “Penryn” (1.6 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.4 GHz 1.6 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 800 MHz |
| Cache | 3 MB on-chip shared |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 64 GB (SSD) 128 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 | 11.6″ 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 576 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 720 1344 x 756 1366 x 768 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 320M |
| 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 | FaceTime camera (640 x 480) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| 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 35 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W MagSafe Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010): Technical Specifications
