Both the versions of the MacBook Air 4,1 lack Firewire, Ethernet (with an external adapter available for an extra cost), and optical audio in/out. MacBook Air 4,1 11-inch Core i5 1.8 (Mid-2011) is the build-to-order but later standard iteration of MacBook Air 4,1 Core i5 1.6 (Mid-2011) with top mobile Intel Sandy Bridge. @mayer been trying to install Sierra on a 2008 MacBook 4,1, still can't get it to work so far. Try the post on macrumors that's labeled Yosemite/el captain/Sierra on unsopporred Mac. That should all be the same tutorial if my guess if correct:).
The MacBook 4,1 13-inch, polycarbonate model (Early-2008) and MacBook 4,2 13-inch, aluminum model (Late 2008) offered a modest speed bump over the previous MacBook (Late 2007). The 2008 MacBook was available in three configurations: 2.1 GHz/1 GB RAM/120 GB HD/ComboDrive/White, 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/160 GB HD/SuperDrive/White, and 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/250 GB HD/SuperDrive/Black. In October 2008, the middle- and high-end models were replaced by the new Unibody models. The low-end model was price-reduced to $999, and replaced in January 2009 by the MacBook (Early 2009).
Contents Dia portable.
- 1 MacBook 4,1 (13-Inch, Early 2008) and MacBook 4,2 (13-Inch, Late 2008)
- 2 MacBook 4,1 Models
- 3 MacBook 4,2 Models
MacBook 4,1 (13-Inch, Early 2008) and MacBook 4,2 (13-Inch, Late 2008)
The MacBook 4,2 – 13-inch, aluminum, released in October 2008, included many of the features of the higher-end MacBook Pro 15-inch (Late 2008), announced at the same time. In addition to the new aluminum unibody enclosure, the MacBook 4,2 was equipped with a faster graphics chipset, a faster bus, and a glass-covered clickable Multi-Touch trackpad. The trackpad supported two, three, and four-finger gestures. The high-end model featured a backlit keyboard, a first for the MacBook line. Notably absent was a FireWire port, a MacBook mainstay since 2000. This model was shipped in two configurations: 2.0 GHz/2 GB RAM/160 GB HD and 2.4GHz/backlit keyboard/2 GB RAM/250 GB HD.
Release Dates
Macbook 4.1 Memory
- MacBook 4,1: February 26, 2008.
- MacBook 4,2: October 14, 2008.
Specifications
- Processor: 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (T8100) – 4,1 model. 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (T8300) – 4,2 model.
- Front Size Bus: 800 MHz.
- Memory: 1 GB (two 512 MB) or 2 GB (two 1 GB) 667 MHz PC2-5300. Expandable to 6 GB (4 GB supported by Apple).
- Hard Drive: 120 GB, 160 GB or 250 GB.
- Combo Drive: 8× DVD read, 24× CD-R and 16× CD-RW recording.
- Internal Slot-loading Super-Drive: 4× DVD+R DL writes, 8× DVD±R read, 4× DVD±RW writes, 24× CD-R, and 10x CD-RW recording.
- OS: Latest Possible Operating System – OS X 10.7 Lion.
- Display: 13.3-inch glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution (WXGA, 16:10 = 8:5 aspect ratio).
- Graphics: Intel GMA X3100 using 144 MB RAM (up to 384 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp).
- Connectivity: Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n (draft-n enabled). Gigabit Ethernet. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR.
- Peripherals: 2 × USB 2.0. 1 × Firewire 400. 1 × Optical digital / analog audio line-in. 1 × Optical digital / analog audio line-out.
- Camera: iSight Camera (640 × 480 0.3 MP).
- Video out: Mini DVI.
- Battery: 55-watt-hour removable lithium-polymer.
- Average Weight: 5 lb.
- Dimensions: 1.08 in (Height) × 12.78 in (Width) × 8.92 in (Depth).
Apple Numbers, Discontinuation, Price
Apple Order Numbers:
- MB402/A – MacBook 4,1
- MB403/A – MacBook 4,1
- MB404/A – MacBook 4,1
MB402/B – MacBook 4,2
Discontinuation:
- MacBook 4.1 – October 2008.
- The MacBook 4.1 (2.1 GHz model had) a 24x/24x/16x/8x CD-RW/DVD-ROM “Combo” drive, and was discontinued in January 2009.
- The MacBook 4.2 was finally discontinued in June 2009.
Prices:
- 2.1 GHz/1 GB RAM/120 GB HD/ComboDrive/White – US$1099.
- 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/160 GB HD/SuperDrive/White – US$1299.
- 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/250 GB HD/SuperDrive/Black – US$1499.
- In October 2008, the middle- and high-end models were terminated and the low-end model was price-reduced to $999 (terminated in January 2009).
Features
Macbook 4 1 Sierra Drive
- Built-in microphone:You can capture sounds with the microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera) or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application.
- Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light:You can videoconference with others using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie ‘08. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating.
- Built-in stereo speakers:You can also listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files.
- Battery: Run the MacBook using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Removing the battery gives you access to the memory in your MacBook.
- Trackpad and trackpad button:Move the pointer with one finger on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Tap the trackpad to click or double-click a selection.
- Sleep indicator light: A white light pulses when the MacBook is in sleep.
- Infrared (IR) receiver: You can use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook from up to thirty feet away.
- Slot-loading optical drive: Your optical drive can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. If you have a SuperDrive, you can also write to DVD discs.
- Power button:Turn your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Hold down to restart your MacBook during troubleshooting.
- Function (fn) key: Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for function keys.
- Brightness controls (F1, F2):Increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
- Exposé All Windows key (F3):This key opens Exposé for quick access to all your open windows.
- Dashboard key (F4):This key opens Dashboard to access your widgets.
- Media controls (F7, F8, F9):Rewind, play or pause, or fast-forward song, movie, or slideshow.
- Mute control (F10):Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port.
- Volume controls (F11, F12): Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone port.
- Media Eject key:Hold down this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash.
- MagSafe power port:Plug in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery.
- Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T): Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn’t require an
Ethernet crossover cable. - Mini-DVI (video out) port:This port allows you to connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Depending on the type of external device you’re connecting to, you can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately.
- FireWire 400 port: To connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices.
- Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports:To connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices.
- Audio in/optical digital audio in port:To connect your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment.
- Headphone out/optical digital audio out port:To connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment.
- Security slot: Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft.
- The MacBook (13-inch, aluminum, Late 2008)included a faster graphics chipset, a faster bus, and a glass-covered clickable Multi-Touch trackpad, which supported two, three, and four-finger gestures. The high-end model featured a backlit keyboard, a first for the MacBook line. Notably absent from the MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) was a FireWire port.
- Built-to-order options of MacBook 4, 2 Late 2008 included a 320 GB hard drive, and a 128 GB solid-state drive.
MacBook 4,1 Models
MacBook (13-inch, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early/Black 2008)
Model Identifier | MacBook4,1 |
Model Number | A1181 (EMC 2242) |
Part Number | MB404LL/A |
Family | 13-inch, Early 2008 |
Released | 2008 |
Display Size | 13.3 inches |
Dimensions | 12.78 x 8.92 x 1.08 in |
Weight | 5.0 pounds |
Processor | 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo |
RAM | 2GB |
Storage | 250GB HDD |
Optical | 8X DL 'SuperDrive' |
See also | Sell your MacBook (13-inch, 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early/Black 2008) online now |
MacBook (13-inch, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early/White 2008)
Model Identifier | MacBook4,1 |
Model Number | A1181 (EMC 2242) |
Part Number | MB403LL/A |
Family | 13-inch, Early 2008 |
Released | 2008 |
Display Size | 13.3 inches |
Dimensions | 12.78 x 8.92 x 1.08 in |
Weight | 5.0 pounds |
Processor | 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo |
RAM | 2GB |
Storage | 160GB HDD |
Optical | 8X DL 'SuperDrive' |
See also | Sell your MacBook (13-inch, 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early/White 2008) online now |
MacBook (13-inch, 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early/White 2008)
Model Identifier | MacBook4,1 |
Model Number | A1181 (EMC 2242) |
Part Number | MB402LL/A |
Family | 13-inch, Early 2008 |
Released | 2008 |
Display Size | 13.3 inches |
Dimensions | 12.78 x 8.92 x 1.08 in |
Weight | 5.0 pounds |
Processor | 2.1Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo |
RAM | 1GB |
Storage | 120GB HDD |
Optical | 8X 'Combo Drive' |
See also | Sell your MacBook (13-inch, 2.1Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early/White 2008) online now |
MacBook 4,2 Models
MacBook (13-inch, 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late/White 2008)
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- According to apple-history.com, the graphics chipset used a portion of main memory as VRAM. Though reported as a 144 MB graphics system, the chipset actually used up to 160 MB of RAM, resulting in a maximum of 864 MB of RAM available for system use in the base system.
- This model offered a modest speed bump over the MacBook (Late 2007). It was available in three configurations: 2.1 GHz/1 GB RAM/120 GB HD/ComboDrive/White, 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/160 GB HD/SuperDrive/White, and 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/250 GB HD/SuperDrive/Black.
- In October 2008, the middle- and high-end models were replaced by the new Unibody models, while the low-end model was replaced in January 2009 by the MacBook (Early 2009).
Links
- MacBook Manuals: Memory Replacement Instructions, Hard Drive Replacement Instructions, Battery Replacement Instructions & more
- If you are thinking about switching to a new MacBook model, don’t hesitate : Sell your old and used MacBook to iGotOffer for the highest price online. Free shipping, fast payment. Instant quote: Used MacBook for sale.
MacBook 4,1 Unboxing & Review [Video]
Macbook 4.1 Ports
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It’s that time again! A new version of macOS is here, and we all get to go through the rollercoaster of emotion that it brings. From getting excited about new features and new component support to updating your OS and finding out half the plugins in Premiere Pro no longer work. Anyway. Here it is, announced at WWDC is the next iteration of Apple’s OS and what’s interesting this time is its focus on more how it functions rather than how well Siri can tell us the average height of a Giraffe. In the wake of the iMac Pro announcement, Apple made a point of highlighting the key features they have implemented to improve performance. What is a ‘Pro’ system without a ‘Pro’ OS? I’m going to skip over the boring bits and take a look at the key features and what they mean.
Apple Mac Pro 5,1 Support
I’m going to start off by saying yes. If you are running a Mac Pro 5,1 2010/2012 system, then your machine will run macOS High Sierra, and more excitingly it adds support for some new components.
If you’re running a Mac Pro 4,1/5,1 (2009), this is everything you need to know. Your 4,1 system will run MacOS High Sierra.
When running the machine as it came from the manufacturer (without a firmware update), you will not be able to install MacOS High Sierra directly onto the system. However, if you install the macOS onto a drive and insert it into one of the bays or the PCIe slots, it will work with no hassle. Alternatively, you can update your firmware then update via the App Store.
Thanks to the update we now also have drivers for a new range of AMD GPUs and most likely more when the desktop versions of Vega are released. So far here is our list of now supported cards in macOS High Sierra.
AMD Radeon 390X
AMD Radeon RX 460
AMD Radeon RX 470
AMD Radeon RX 480
AMD Radeon RX 580
However it doesn’t stop there for the Mac Pro.
If you’re running a Mac Pro 4,1/5,1 (2009), this is everything you need to know. Your 4,1 system will run MacOS High Sierra.
When running the machine as it came from the manufacturer (without a firmware update), you will not be able to install MacOS High Sierra directly onto the system. However, if you install the macOS onto a drive and insert it into one of the bays or the PCIe slots, it will work with no hassle. Alternatively, you can update your firmware then update via the App Store.
Thanks to the update we now also have drivers for a new range of AMD GPUs and most likely more when the desktop versions of Vega are released. So far here is our list of now supported cards in macOS High Sierra.
AMD Radeon 390X
AMD Radeon RX 460
AMD Radeon RX 470
AMD Radeon RX 480
AMD Radeon RX 580
However it doesn’t stop there for the Mac Pro.
Apple File System
Now on the surface, you may think this isn’t going to change much, but you’d be wrong. There hasn’t been an update in the way a Mac handles data since the release of HFS+ in 1998. We are using almost 20-year-old systems to handle what is one of the most important parts of the system. Apple is telling us that they are using a ‘new 64-bit architecture’, that they have sped up response time and increased the security of encryption. That’s all just a bunch of words until you put it to the test. Moving to the real world; here is the most important thing about this update.
NVMe M.2 SSDs now work in macOS High Sierra without additional third-party drivers.
Yes, you read that right! When looking at the details for the new OS Apple state that they designed the new system for ‘today’s flash technology’. Naturally, we thought, let’s stick an SM961 in a Mac Pro. Low and behold there she is. Now, unfortunately, it’s not all good news you still can’t use them to boot due to the chipset not supporting booting of NVMe SSDs but despite this, if you are looking for a high-speed scratch disk looks like you’re in luck! Also as a little-added extra they also have Native TRIM support.
Here are a few speed tests we performed using the SM961s on the Mac Pro 5,1.
Here are two SM961 in RAID 0 on a single PCI-e card.
Overall this is a step in the right direction for macOS. Adding additional support for a whole host of items including graphics cards, storage drives and even VR headsets. A few updates have been done to Metal. However, it is still in its infancy, so any major adoption by workstation users is unlikely as of yet.
Once macOS High Sierra is released, NVMe flash SSDs and AMD Radeon cards will be available to purchase from us. If you have any further questions, please do feel free to get in touch with our team.