MacBook Air (Mid 2009) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
Height: 0.16-0.76 inch (0.4-1.94 cm)
Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)1
Processor and memory
1.86GHz or 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
1066MHz frontside bus
2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard
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Storage
120GB 4200-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive or 128GB solid-state drive2
Optional external USB MacBook Air SuperDrive
Environmental status report
MacBook Air is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
PVC-free internal cables
Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold
Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 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
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Built-in iSight camera
Mini DisplayPort
Pure digital video output
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
Input
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 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, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Wireless
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking4 (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Peripheral connections
Audio
Analog audio output/headphone out (minijack)
Built-in mono speaker
Built-in omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power5
Integrated 40-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
45W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
MagSafe power 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
Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
What’s in the box
MacBook Air
45W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Install/restore DVDs
Display cleaning cloth
Printed and electronic documentation
Configurations
| 1.86GHz MacBook Air (MC233LL/A) | 2.13GHz MacBook Air (MC234LL/A) |
|---|---|---|
Enclosure | Precision aluminum unibody | |
Processor | 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
L2 cache | 6MB shared | |
System bus | 1066MHz | |
Memory | 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard | |
Hard drive2 | 120GB 4200-rpm Serial ATA | 128GB solid-state drive |
Slot-loading optical drive | Optional external USB MacBook Air SuperDrive (sold separately) | |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3 | |
Video | Built-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately) | |
Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280-by-800 resolution | |
USB | One USB 2.0 port (up to 480 Mbps) | |
Audio | Built-in mono speaker, built-in omnidirectional microphone, analog audio output/headphone out | |
Networking | Apple USB Ethernet Adapter (included) | |
Wireless | Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)4; built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module | |
Hardware accessories | 45W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord | |
Limited warranty and service | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775. | |
Apple and the global environment | Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products. | |
Recycling | Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac. | |
Accessories
MacBook Air SuperDrive
Play or burn discs directly with the external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive. Thin, light, and easy to take with you, this drive is designed specifically for MacBook Air.
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Size: 139 x 139 x 17 mm / 5.47 x 5.47 x 0.67 inches (L x W x H)
Weight: 320 g (0.71 pound)
Requires MacBook Air with available USB 2.0 port
MagSafe Airline Adapter
Plug into your airline seat power port and keep MacBook Air powered up for the entire flight.
Connect your MacBook Air to an external display or projector using one of these adapters.
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Time Capsule
AirPort Extreme Base Station
AirPort Express Base Station
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse
Apple USB Modem
AppleCare Protection Plan
Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
1GB=1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 256MB.
Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
Testing conducted by Apple in May 2009 using preproduction 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based MacBook Air units. Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%.