Apple MacBook Air Specifications
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The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple MacBook Air. Different configurations for the MacBook Airs are based on Apple's Online Store. Vendors' configurations may vary.
Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced
Major technological changes from last generation of MacBook Airs:
All - 13 Inch Models
1) New 11 Inch models
2) Maximum RAM now 4GB
3) Graphics processor moves from NVIDIA GeForce 9400M to NVIDIA GeForce 320M
4) 13 Inch models now have SD card slot
5) Now have 2 USB ports instead of just one
6) Have HDMI output (with adapter)
7) Screen resolution increases from 1280 by 800 to 1440 by 900
8) Battery wattage increase from 37 watts to 50 watts
8) Rated battery life increases from 4.5 hours to 7 hours
9) Now comes with software reinstall USB drive instead of disks
10) .1 of a Pound lighter
Low End 13 Inch Model - 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MC503LL/A
1) Processor speed increases from 1.6GHz to 1.86GHz
2) Price drops from $1,799 to $1,299
3) 120GB 4200-rpm SATA hard drive replaced with 128GB of Flash Memory
High End 13 Inch Model - 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MC504LL/A
1) 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor option
2) Price drops from $2,499 to $1,599
3) 128GB solid-state drive replaced with 256GB of Flash Memory
1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MC506LL/A - MSRP: $1,199
Optional: 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Add $100) - Z0JK
11.6" Screen
1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MC503LL/A - MSRP: $1,299
13.3" Screen
1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MC504LL/A - MSRP: $1,599
Optional: 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Add $100) - Z0JH
13.3" Screen
Cache
L2 cache - 3MB @ 1.4GHz (Shared)
L2 cache - 3MB @ 1.4GHz (Shared)
L2 cache - 6MB @ 1.86GHz (Shared)
L2 cache - 6MB @ 1.86GHz (Shared)
Bus Speed
(Mhz)
800 MHz
800 MHz
1066MHz
1066MHz
RAM
(MAX)
2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard (4GB maximum)
2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard (4GB maximum)
2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard (4GB maximum)
2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard (4GB maximum)
Graphics Support
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Expansion
Slots
None
None
SD card slot
SD card slot
Hard Drive
64GB of flash storage
128GB of flash storage
128GB of flash storage
256GB of flash storage
Optical Drive
No Internal Optical Drive
No Internal Optical Drive
No Internal Optical Drive
No Internal Optical Drive
Communication
AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Connectivity
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Headphone minijack
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Headphone minijack
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Headphone minijack
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Headphone minijack
Screen/Video Support
11.6-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
1366 by 768 (native)
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
11.6-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
1366 by 768 (native)
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
1440 by 900 (native)
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
1440 by 900 (native)
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Battery
Built-in 35-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 5 hours of battery life
30 Days standby time
Built-in 35-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 5 hours of battery life
30 Days standby time
Built-in 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 7 hours of battery life
30 Days standby time
Built-in 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 7 hours of battery life
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 x 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 x 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Battery
Integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
Integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
OS
10.5 Leopard
10.5 Leopard
Weight
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)
Notes
Built-in iSight camera
Solid-state trackpad with multi-touch gesture support for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
45W MagSafe power adapter with cable management system
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