The Apple MacBook Air model that was released in 2017 is a 13.3” version. The battery also received a massive upgrade to last close to 12 hours. It is almost doubled from the previous generations. The 13.3” widescreen comes with a 1440×900 native resolution.
The graphics processor for this device is the Intel HD Graphics 6000 that uses up to 1.5 GB of system memory. The MacBook Air a1466 maintained its standing as a great ultra-light notebook. Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.
2.2 GHZCore i7
8 GB
128, 256 GB Solid State Drive
12 Hours
Storage
This MacBook Air comes with either 128 or 256 GB SSD of flash storage. There are also configurations that can be equipped with 512 GB of storage.
Screen Size and Resolution
This MacBook Air notebook has a 13.3” widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix glossy display and a 1440×900 native resolution.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Air comes with macOS X 110.10.2 (14C2507) and runs on a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (I7-5650U) processor. It also has an Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics processor that shares 1.5 GB of memory with the system.
Memory & Architecture
The MacBook Air is equipped with a 32k/32k x2 Level 1 Cache and 256k x2, 4 MB (on chip) Level 2/Level 3 cache. It also has 8 GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM onboard and it can not be upgraded.
Battery Life
The MacBook Air comes with a 54-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can provide up to12 hours of wireless web use. This is a vast improvement from the previous models and has almost doubled the battery life.
Available Upgrades
The operating system of the MacBook Air can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.10.2 (14C2507) up to the current MacOS X. The device can host Windows 7 (64-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems as recent as Windows 10 (64-Bit). This MacBook Air comes with dimensions of 0.11 – 0.68 in × 12.8 in x 8.94 in and weighs 2.96 lbs (1.35 kg).
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
802.11ac Wi-Fi
A Bluetooth 4.0 for PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
Two USB 3.0 ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks, etc.
One Thunderbolt port that is backward compatible with Mini DisplayPort
Analog audio output
No button glass multi-touch trackpad (Inertial)
FaceTime video camera
Introduced: June 5, 2017
Discontinued: July 9, 2019
Screen Size and Resolution
Memory
Screen Size
13.3 inches
Level 1 Cache
32k/32k x2
Resolution
1440×900
Level 2/Level 3 Cache
256k x2,4 MB (on chip)
Processor
RAM Type
LPDDR3 SDRAM
Processors
1 (2 Cores)
Min. RAM Speed
1600 MHz
Architecture
64-Bit
Standard RAM
8 GB
Speed
2.2 GHz (Turbo Boost 3.2 GHz)
Maximum RAM
8 GB
Type
Core i7 (I7-5650U)
RAM Slots
None
Processor Upgrade
Soldered
Motherboard RAM
8 GB
FPU
Integrated
Graphics
System Bus Speed
OPI
Video Card
HD Graphics 6000
Cache Bus Speed
2.2 GHz (Built-in)
VRAM Type
Integrated
ROM/Firmware
EFI
Standard VRAM
1.5 GB
EFI Architecture
64-Bit
Maximum VRAM
1.5 GB
Storage
Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage
128, 256 GB SSD
Standard Optical Drive
None
Storage Speed
N/A
Standard Ethernet
None
Storage Dimensions
Proprietary
Standard Modem
None
Storage Interface
Proprietary (PCIe 2.0 x4)
Standard AirPort
802.11ac
Battery
Standard Bluetooth
4.0
Type
54 W h Li-Poly
USB Port 3.0
2
Battery Life
12 hours
FireWire Port
None
Description
Keyboard
Full-size
Case Type
Notebook
Inclusive Input
Trackpad (Inertial)
Form Factor
MacBook Air 13”
SDXC Card Slot
None
Apple Order No
Z0UU1LL/A
Microphone
2 (Internal)
Apple Subfamily
13-inch, 2017
Headphone
1
Apple Model Number
A1466 (EMC 3178)
Sound Out
None
Model ID
MacBookAir7,2
Power Adapter
1
Identifier reference: Z0UU1LL/A, A1466, EMC 3178, MacBookAir7,2. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.
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