MacBook Air (Mid 2009) - Technical Specifications

Size and weight

Processor and memory

Configure your MacBook Air now, only at the Apple Online Store.

Storage

Environmental status report

MacBook Air is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

Display

Graphics and video support

Pure digital video output

DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)

VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)

Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)

Input

Wireless

Peripheral connections

Audio

Battery and power5

Electrical and operating requirements

Software

What’s in the box

Configurations

1.86GHz MacBook Air

(MC233LL/A)

2.13GHz MacBook Air

(MC234LL/A)

Enclosure

Precision aluminum unibody

Processor

1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

L2 cache

6MB shared

System bus

1066MHz

Memory

2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard

Hard drive2

120GB 4200-rpm Serial ATA

128GB solid-state drive

Slot-loading optical drive

Optional external USB MacBook Air SuperDrive (sold separately)

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3

Video

Built-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately)

Display

13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280-by-800 resolution

USB

One USB 2.0 port (up to 480 Mbps)

Audio

Built-in mono speaker, built-in omnidirectional microphone, analog audio output/headphone out

Networking

Apple USB Ethernet Adapter (included)

Wireless

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)4; built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module

Hardware accessories

45W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord

Limited warranty

and service

Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

Apple and the global

environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

Accessories

MacBook Air SuperDrive

Play or burn discs directly with the external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive. Thin, light, and easy to take with you, this drive is designed specifically for MacBook Air.

MagSafe Airline Adapter

Plug into your airline seat power port and keep MacBook Air powered up for the entire flight.

Connect your MacBook Air to an external display or projector using one of these adapters.

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Time Capsule

AirPort Extreme Base Station

AirPort Express Base Station

Apple Wireless Keyboard

Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse

Apple USB Modem

AppleCare Protection Plan

  1. Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

  2. 1GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  3. Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256MB.

  4. Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.

  5. Testing conducted by Apple in May 2009 using preproduction 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based MacBook Air units. Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%.