MacBook Air - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
Height: 0.16-0.76 inch (0.4-1.94 cm)
Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)1
Processor and memory
Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running at full processor speed:
Standard 1.6 GHz
Optional 1.8 GHz
800MHz frontside bus
2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM onboard
Storage
80GB 4200-rpm Parallel ATA hard disk drive2
Optional 64GB solid-state drive2
Optional external USB MacBook Air SuperDrive
Environmental status report
MacBook Air embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It consumes the least amount of power of any Mac and is also designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
Mercury-free LCD display with arsenic-free glass
PVC-free internal cables
Largely recyclable, low-volume packaging
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
MacBook Air received a Silver rating from EPEAT
Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio
Graphics and video support
Pure digital video output:
DVI output using micro-DVI to DVI adapter (included)
VGA output using micro-DVI to VGA adapter (included)
Composite output using micro-DVI to video adapter (optional)
S-video output using micro-DVI to video adapter (optional)
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Built-in iSight camera
Input
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
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
Wireless
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Peripheral connections
Audio out
USB 2.0 port (up to 480 Mbps)
Micro-DVI
Audio
Analog audio output/headphone out (minijack)
Built-in mono speaker
Built-in omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power3
Integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
45W MagSafe power adapter with cable management system
MagSafe power adapter port
Electrical and operating requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113°F (-24° to 45°C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Installed software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
What’s in the box
MacBook Air
Micro-DVI to DVI adapter
Micro-DVI to VGA adapter
Cleaning/polishing cloth
MagSafe power adapter
Install/restore DVDs
Printed documentation
Accessories
MacBook Air SuperDrive (MB397G/A)
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.
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Size: 139 x 139 x 17 mm / 5.47 x 5.47 x 0.67 inches (L x W x H)
Weight: 320 g (0.71 pounds)
Requires MacBook Air with available USB 2.0 port
USB Ethernet Adapter (MB442Z/A)
No Wi-Fi? Connect to wired networks with this simple, one-piece external adapter.
MagSafe Airline Adapter (MB441Z/A)
Plug into your airline seat power port and keep MacBook Air powered up for the entire flight.
Micro-DVI to Video Adapter (MB202G/A)
Get composite and S-video output from the MacBook Air micro-DVI port.
Time Capsule (MB276LL/A)
AirPort Extreme Base Station (MA073LL/A)
AirPort Express Base Station featuring AirTunes (M9470LL/A)
Apple Wireless Keyboard (M9270LL/A)
Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse (MB111LL/A)
Apple USB Modem (MA034Z/A)
.Mac Subscription (MA361Z/A)
AppleCare Protection Plan (MA516LL/A)
Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
1GB=1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.