Apple MacBook Air “Core i7″ 1.8 11” 2011 Specs

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MacBook Air – MD214LL/A – MacBookAir4,1 – A1370

About this Mac

The a1370 Apple MacBook Air model released July 20, 2011 comes with an Intel 1.8 GHz Core i7 processor (I7-2677M). It is equipped with an Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics processor that makes use of 384 MB 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 model to become more portable and less fragile. The weight was decreased to approximately 2.2lbs (1 kg) which is lighter than any other device produced by Apple. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.

1.8 GHZCore i7

4 GB

128, 256 GB Solid State Drive

5 Hours

Storage

This MacBook Air comes with either 128 GB or 256 SSD of flash storage. This is a major upgrade from the previous generation. The inclusion of an SSD prevents damage to the device from drops or sudden jolts. It has also allowed Apple to reduce the size of the device drastically.

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 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (I7-2677M) processor. It also has an Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics processor that shares 384 MB of memory with the system.

Memory & Architecture

The MacBook Air is equipped with a 32k/32kx2 Level 1 Cache and4 MB (on chip) Level 2/Level 3 cache. It is also has a 4 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM on board.

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

The operating system of the MacBook Air can be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.7 (11A2063) up to current MacOS X. It can host to Windows 7 (32-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems as recent as the Windows 7 (64-Bit). This MacBook Air is approximately 0.11 – 0.68 in × 11.8 in × 7.56 in and weighs 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg).

The main characteristics:

Display is the high definition LCD, 6.1 inches and resolution is 1792×828, 326 ppi
Haptic touch
3 cameras with Wide and Ultra Wide field of view (120 degrees)
Front camera is tucked in a notch
12MP pictures and 4K video shooting
1.8 and 2.4 aperture and optical image stabilization
HD 1080p video recording at 25,30, and 60 fps and slow motion support
Night mode operation ability
iPhone 11 model A2221 Apple A13 Bionic 64-bit processor with six cores running on 2.66GHz
4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of flash memory
Dual-SIM cards (1 eSIM and 1 nano-SIM ).
Fast charge capable lithium-ion battery with wireless charging possibility
Small size and weight (only 6.84 Oz)
Face and speech recognition including various software support
Supports carrier bands in many countries around the Globe
Wifi and Bluetooth communication
Headphone accommodation and conversation boost feature
Sound recognition and notification for specific sounds
Assistive listening feature for loud places and environments
Apple pay and purchase ability
NFC with reader mode
The unit is protected from water, dust and is splash resistant

Battery Life

This MacBook Pro has a built-in 70 Wh Li-Poly battery that provides a battery life of 11-17 Hours.

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, 4 MB (on chip)
Processor		RAM Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Processors	1 (2 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	1333 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	4GB
Speed	1.8 GHz	Maximum RAM	4 GB
Type	Corei7 (I7-2677M)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	4GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	5 GT/s	Video Card	HD Graphics 3000
Cache Bus Speed	1.8 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	Integrated
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	384 MB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	384 MB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	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	MD214LL/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

Battery Life

This MacBook Pro has a built-in 70 Wh Li-Poly battery that provides a battery life of 11-17 Hours.

Identifier reference: MD214LL/A, A1370, EMC 2471, MacBookAir4,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 14, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This MacBook Air at a glance

Family: MacBook Air
Order Number: MD214LL/A
Model Number: A1370
EMC: 2471
Model ID: MacBookAir4,1
Year: 2022

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Apple MacBook Air “Core i7″ 1.8 11” 2011 Specs

MacBook Air – MD214LL/A – MacBookAir4,1 – A1370

About this Mac

1.8 GHZCore i7

4 GB

128, 256 GB Solid State Drive

5 Hours

Storage

Screen Size and Resolution

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Memory & Architecture

Battery Life

Available Upgrades

The main characteristics:

Battery Life

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