Size and weight
- Height: 0.16-0.76"
- Width: 12.8"
- Depth: 8.94"
- Weight: 3 lbs
Processor and memory
- 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running at full processor speed
- 800 MHz Frontside bus
- 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM onboard
Storage
- 80GB 4200-rpm Parallel ATA hard disk drive
- Optional 64GB solid-state drive
- Optional external USB MacBook Air SuperDrive
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
- 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
- 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)
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)
Audio
- Analog audio output/headphone out (minijack)
- Built-in mono speaker
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power
- 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
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