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MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
2011 · iPhone era MacBook Air
Introduced
2011
Original price
$ 1299
Processor
Intel Core i5 (I5-2557M), Sandy Bridge
Original OS
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (11A2063)
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Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 (I5-2557M), Sandy Bridge
Speed1.7 GHz
Cores2
Cache3 MB shared L3 cache
System bus5 GT/s DMI (Direct Media Interface)
Process node32 nm
Memory & graphics
Standard RAM4 GB onboard 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Max RAM4 GB
RAM typeDDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM (onboard, not upgradeable)
GPUIntel HD Graphics 3000
VRAM384 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with system memory
Display13.3-inch widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix glossy display
Resolutions1440x900 (native); also 1280x800, 1152x720, 1024x640 (16:10); 1024x768, 800x600 (4:3)
Display connectionThunderbolt (Mini DisplayPort compatible), external display up to 2560x1600
Storage
Storage128 GB or 256 GB flash storage
Connectivity
USB2x USB 2.0
Thunderbolt1x Thunderbolt
FireWireNone
EthernetNone built-in (optional external USB adapter, US$29)
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Audio outAnalog audio out
SD cardSDXC card slot
Software
Original OSMac OS X 10.7 Lion (11A2063)
KeyboardBacklit full-size keyboard
Power
Weight2.96 lbs (1.35 kg)
DimensionsHeight 0.11-0.68 in (0.3-1.7 cm); Width 12.8 in (32.5 cm); Depth 8.94 in (22.7 cm)
Battery50-watt-hour lithium polymer battery
Battery lifeUp to 7 hours wireless use