Apple MacBook Air “Core i7″ 2.2 11” Early 2015 Specs
2015 – 11-inch – BTO/CTO – Core i7 – MacBookAir7,1 – A1465
About this Mac
This device is a BTO/CTO device which is nearly identical to MJVM2LL/A. We have listed this device separately as it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base model. This has been done to make it easier to catalog as well as easier to read.
The Apple MacBook Air model released in early 2015 was an 11.6” version. One of the major differences from previous versions includes an updated Wi-Fi adapter to the 802.11ac standard that is backward compatible with the 802.11a/b/g/n. The battery also was upgraded to last close to 9 hours.
This is almost doubled from the previous generations. The 11.6” widescreen comes with a 1366 x 768 native resolution. The graphics processor is the Intel HD Graphics 6000 which uses up to 1.5 GB of system memory. The MacBook Air maintains its standing as a great ultra-light notebook. Further specifications and capabilities for this device can be found below.
2.2 GHZCore i7
4 GB
128 GB Solid State Drive
9 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 sub-notebook has an 11.6” widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix glossy display and a 1366 x 768 native resolution.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Air comes with MacOS X 0.10.2 (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 is also has a 4 GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM on board which can be upgraded to 8 GB only at the time of purchase.
Battery Life
The MacBook Air comes with a 38-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that can provide up to 9 hours of wireless web use. This is a vast improvement from the previous models and has almost doubled the battery life.
Available Upgrades
This MacBook Air has RAM that can be upgraded from the 4 GB to 8 GB but only at the time of purchase. The operating system of the MacBook Air can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.10.2 (14C2507) up to 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 ×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:
- 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 out
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad (Inertial)
- FaceTime video camera
| Introduced: March 9, 2015 | Discontinued:October 27, 2016 | ||
| 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 | LPDDR3 SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 4 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 | 4 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 x2) | Standard AirPort | 802.11ac |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| Type | 38 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 3.0 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 9 hours | FireWire Port | None |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Form Factor | MacBook Air 11” | SDXC Card Slot | None |
| Apple Order No | BTO/CTO | Microphone | 2 (Internal) |
| Apple Subfamily | Early 2015 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1465 (EMC 2924) | Sound Out | None |
| Model ID | MacBookAir7,1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
