The Apple MacBook Air model released July 20, 2011comes with an Intel 1.6 GHz Core i5 processor (I5-2467M). It is also equipped with an Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics processor that makes use of 256 MB or 384 MB of system memory. Being the successor of the launch model, some of the major upgrades include the swapping out of the hard drive for solid state storage. This allows the a1370 model to be more portable and less fragile. The weight of this device is approximately 2.2lbs (1 kg) which is lighter than any other device produced by Apple.
1.6 GHZCore i5
2 GB
64, 138 GB Solid State Drive
5 Hours
Storage
This MacBook Air comes with either 64 or 128 GB SSD of flash storage. This is a major upgrade from the previous generation. It includes an SSD to help prevent damage to the device from drops or sudden jolts. It also allowed Apple to significantly reduce the size of the device.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Air sub-notebook has an 11.6” widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix glossy display and a 1366 x 768 native resolution. The inclusion of a smaller screen size helped the device find a niche in its industry and further emphasized its portability.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Air comes with MacOS X 10.7 (11A2063) and runs on a 1.6 GHz Intel Corei5 (I5-2467M) processor. It also has an Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics processor that shares with either 256 MB or 384 MB of memory with the system.
Memory & Architecture
The MacBook Air is equipped with a 32k/32k Level 1 Cache and 3 MB (on chip) Level 2/Level 3 cache. It is also has a 2 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM on board which can be upgraded to 4 GB only at the time of purchase.
Battery Life
The MacBook Air comes with a 35-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can provide up to 5 hours of wireless use.
Available Upgrades
This MacBook Air RAM can be upgraded from the 2 GB to 4 GB only at the time of purchase. The operating system of the MacBook Air can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.7 (11A2063) up to currentMacOS X. It can also host Windows 7 (32-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems as recent as the Windows 7 (64-Bit). This MacBook Air is approdimately 0.11 – 0.68 in × 11.8 in × 7.56 in and weighs 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg).
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) which allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
A Bluetooth4.0 allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
Two USB 2.0 ports were supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
One Mini DisplayPort for external display
Analogue audio out
No button glass multi-touch trackpad (Inertial)
FaceTime video camera
Introduced:July 20, 2011
Discontinued: June 11, 2012
Screen Size and Resolution
Memory
Screen Size
11.6 inches
Level 1 Cache
32k/32k x2
Resolution
1366×768
Level 2/Level 3 Cache
256k x2, 3 MB (on chip)
Processor
RAM Type
DDR3 SDRAM
Processors
1 (2 Cores)
Min. RAM Speed
1333 MHz
Architecture
64-Bit
Standard RAM
2 GB
Speed
1.6 GHz
Maximum RAM
4 GB
Type
Corei5 (I5-2467M)
RAM Slots
None
Processor Upgrade
Soldered
Motherboard RAM
2 GB
FPU
Integrated
Graphics
System Bus Speed
5 GT/s
Video Card
HD Graphics 3000
Cache Bus Speed
1.6 GHz (Built-in)
VRAM Type
Integrated
ROM/Firmware
EFI
Standard VRAM
256 MB, 384 MB
EFI Architecture
64-Bit
Maximum VRAM
256 MB, 384 MB
Storage
Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage
64, 128 GB SSD
Standard Optical Drive
None
Storage Speed
N/A
Standard Ethernet
None
Storage Dimensions
Proprietary (2.2 mm)
Standard Modem
None
Storage Interface
Mini SATA (6 Gb/s)
Standard Air Port
802.11a/b/g/n
Battery
Standard Bluetooth
4.0
Type
35 W h Li-Poly
USB Port 2.0
2
Battery Life
5 hours
FireWire Port
None
Description
Keyboard
Full-size
Case Type
Notebook
Inclusive Input
Trackpad (Inertial)
Form Factor
MacBook Air 11”
SDXC Card Slot
One
Apple Order No
MC968LL/A
Microphone
1 (Internal)
Apple Subfamily
Mid-2011
Headphone
1
Apple Model Number
A1370 (EMC 2471)
Sound Out
1
Model ID
MacBook Air 4.1
Power Adapter
1
Identifier reference: MC968LL/A, A1370, EMC 2471, MacBookAir4,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.
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