The ultimate everyday notebook is better than ever. The
Apple MacBook Air now features the latest
Intel processors and graphics, faster flash storage, and a 720p FaceTime HD camera. All packed into a notebook that's incredibly thin and light. With up to 60 percent faster graphics performance, it makes everything you do feel quicker and more fluid than ever. And the latest flash storage is up to 4x faster than a traditional hard drive, making
MacBook Air remarkably responsive.
Now with two USB 3 ports and a Thunderbolt port (view larger).
The
MacBook Air also now includes both a high-speed Thunderbolt port and two USB 3 ports, enabling you to easily connect to external displays and a wide variety of high performance peripherals. This version of the
MacBook Air (model MD224LL/A) sports an 11.6-inch high-resolution display, 1.7 GHz
Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, 128 GB of flash memory storage, 4 GB of RAM, and up to 5 hours of battery life (see full specifications below). It also comes with the
iLife '11 software suite, which includes the latest versions of
iPhoto,
iMovie, and
GarageBand.
Free Upgrade to
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion This Mac comes pre-installed with
OS X 10.7 Lion, but it is eligible to a free upgrade to
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. When Mountain Lion becomes available in July,
Apple's Up-To-Date program page for details on how to request your copy of Mountain Lion.
Apple's
OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date upgrade is available to all customers who purchase a qualifying new Mac system from
Apple or an
Apple Authorized Reseller on or after June 11, 2012. Customers who purchase a qualifying Mac between June 11, 2012 and the date when Mountain Lion is available in the Mac
App Store will have 30 days from the
OS X Mountain Lion release date to make a request. Mountain Lion introduces innovative features including the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center, and the enhanced security of
Gatekeeper. With iCloud built into the foundation of
OS X, Mountain Lion makes it easier than ever to keep your content up to date across all your devices. Key Features
Intel Core i5 Dual-Core Processing
The
MacBook Air packs plenty of power thanks to the latest
Intel Core i5 processor, which features a faster processor, more powerful graphics, and a memory controller integrated into a single chip. The third-generation dual-core
Intel Core i5 has a 1.7 GHz speed, which can dynamically accelerate up to 2.6 GHz to match your workload thanks to updated
Intel Turbo Boost Technology. And with the
Intel HD Graphics 4000 processor, you get up to 60 percent faster graphics. So the video you watch, the FaceTime calls you make, and pretty much everything else you do is smoother and more detailed.
The spacious, full-sized keyboard (see larger image).
High-speed Thunderbolt and USB 3 Ports A high-speed Thunderbolt port allows the
MacBook Air to transfer data at lightning-fast speeds and connect displays like the
Apple Thunderbolt Display, enabling you to turn this highly portable notebook into a highly versatile workstation. And with two USB 3 ports, you'll be able to connect the latest USB 3 devices and access a pipeline that's up to 10 times faster than USB 2. Because Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, you'll be able to connect to a high-resolution display from the same port. Any Mini DisplayPort display plugs right into the Thunderbolt port, and you can also connect displays that use DisplayPort, DVI,
HDMI, or
VGA connections with an existing adapter. You'll also be able to include your display into a
daisy-chained set of peripherals. Flash Memory Storage By replacing the standard spinning hard drive typically found in laptops (as well as desktop PCs) with flash memory, the
MacBook Air delivers an almost instantaneous boot-up when you open the display, as well as faster application launches and snappier overall performance. Additionally,
Apple has shed the enclosure that typically surrounds flash memory (usually about the same size as a standard hard drive), thus giving it a smaller footprint and helping to decrease the size of the
MacBook Air. Multi-Touch Trackpad The Multi-Touch gestures in
OS X make everything you do on
MacBook Air more intuitive, direct, and fun. You can pinch, swipe or rotate images on the display screen with the brush of two fingers, or add more digits for a four-fingered vertical swipe to open Expose and quickly glance at all of your open windows. Integrated HD FaceTime Webcam You'll be able to easily connect with friends, family, and business colleagues using the
MacBook Air's HD 720p FaceTime camera, which is integrated into the thin bezel above the display and features three times the resolution of the previous FaceTime camera. And with
Apple's FaceTime application, you're not limited to video chats with other Macs--you can now make video calls to
iPhone and
iPod touch users. Backlit Keyboard The
MacBook Air manages to fit a full-size keyboard that makes typing as natural as it is comfortable. And the keyboard is backlit, so you can type with ease in even the dimmest light. A built-in ambient light sensor detects changes in lighting conditions and adjusts the display and keyboard brightness automatically. Specifications
See larger image.
11.6-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution
Up to 5 hours of wireless productivity plus up to 30 days of standby time
1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor (2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache)
128 GB flash memory storage 4 GB installed RAM (1600 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB)
Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated graphics processor Built-in HD 720p FaceTime camera for video chatting Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on
802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
Bluetooth 4.0 for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps) with native video output support for Mini DisplayPort plus DVI,
VGA, dual-link DVI, and
HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps; backwards compatibility with USB 2)
Built-in stereo speakers along with omnidirectional microphone, headphone minijack
Dimensions: 11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 inches (WxDxH)
Weight:2.38 pounds What's in the Box 11.6-inch
MacBook Air, 45W MagSafe 2 power adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord, printed and electronic documentation Limited Warranty And Service The
MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the
AppleCare Protection Plan. Installed Software At the heart of every
MacBook Air--and every Mac--is
OS X Lion, an operating system that's both easy to use and incredibly powerful. It's built on a rock-solid
UNIX foundation and engineered to take full advantage of the technologies in every new Mac. So everything works together perfectly. And features like Multi-Touch gestures and Mission Control let you interact with your computer in amazing and intuitive new ways.
OS X Lion (includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac
App Store,
iTunes,
Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime,
Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad,
AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight,
QuickTime, and more)
iLife helps you do more with photos, movies, and music than you ever thought possible. In
iPhoto, you can browse, edit, and share your photos in stunning new full-screen views. Create epic Hollywood-style movie trailers from your home video in
iMovie. And
GarageBand gives you everything you need to make a great-sounding song--including tools for keeping your song in perfect rhythm and guitar and piano lessons.
iLife (includes
iPhoto,
iMovie, and
GarageBand)
AppleCare Protection Plan Because
Apple makes the hardware, the operating system, and many applications, the Mac is a truly integrated system. And only the
AppleCare Protection Plan gives you one-stop service and support from
Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. Extend the complimentary service and support on your Mac to 3 years from the original Mac purchase date with the
AppleCare Protection Plan. You get direct telephone access to
Apple experts for technical questions, and you get global repair coverage--including both parts and labor--for your Mac and select
Apple peripherals. Optional Accessories and Related Products
45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter Need an extra adapter for home or work? The MagSafe 2 Power Adapter is held in place magnetically, so if someone trips over it, the cord disconnects harmlessly while your
MacBook Pro stays put on your desk.
Apple Thunderbolt Display The world's first Thunderbolt display doesn't just give you more pixels. It gives you more possibilities. Built-in Thunderbolt technology lets you connect as many as six devices through a single port and transfer data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0.
Apple USB SuperDrive Compact and convenient, the
Apple USB
SuperDrive connects to your
MacBook Air with a single USB cable and fits easily into a travel bag. It lets you install software and play and burn both
CDs and DVDs, including double-layer DVDs.
Time Capsule Time
Capsule is the revolutionary backup device that works wirelessly with Time Machine in
OS X Leopard or later. It automatically backs up everything, so you never have to worry about losing important files. It also doubles as a full-featured
802.11n Wi-Fi base station. Choose from 2 TB and 3 TB models.
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter The
Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter lets you easily connect to a high-performance Gigabit
Ethernet network. Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac computer and provides an RJ-45 port that supports 10/100/
1000BASE-T networks.
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor, such as the
Apple Cinema Display, to your
MacBook Air.
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect your
MacBook Air to a 30-inch display that includes a DVI connector, such as the 30-inch
Apple Cinema HD Display.
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter The Mini DisplayPort to
VGA Adapter lets you connect a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a
VGA connector or cable to a Mac with a Mini DisplayPort.