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'''MacBook Air''' is a lightweight [[laptop|notebook computer]] introduced by [[Apple Inc.]] at the [[Macworld Conference & Expo]] on [[January 15]] [[2008]]. Apple touts it as the world's thinnest notebook, at 0.76 inches thick at its widest part. |
'''MacBook Air''' is a lightweight [[laptop|notebook computer]] introduced by [[Apple Inc.]] at the [[Macworld Conference & Expo]] on [[January 15]] [[2008]]. Apple touts it as the world's thinnest notebook, at 0.76 inches thick at its widest part and weighs in at just under three pounds. |
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Laptop or Notebook |
| Release date | January 29, 2008 |
| Introductory price | USD$1,799 EUR€1,699, GBP£1,199 |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 or 1.8GHz |
| Website | Apple — MacBook Air |
MacBook Air is a lightweight notebook computer introduced by Apple Inc. at the Macworld Conference & Expo on January 15 2008. Apple touts it as the world's thinnest notebook, at 0.76 inches thick at its widest part and weighs in at just under three pounds.
Specifications
| Component | Early 2008 [1] |
|---|---|
| Display (all widescreen) |
13.3" glossy LED backlit, 1280x800 |
| Graphics | Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory |
| Storage | 80GB PATA hard drive 64GB SSD optional |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 800MHz FSB 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo optional |
| Memory | 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM SDRAM (Expandable to 2 GB) |
| Airport Extreme | Integrated 802.11a/b/g/draft n |
| Optical Media | No built-in drive (an external Superdrive available as an accessory for USD99) |
| iSight | Built-in |
| Battery Life | 5 hours |
| Bluetooth | 2.1+EDR built-in |
| Port Connection | 1x USB 1x Mini-DVI 1x Audio Out |
| Keyboard | Standard laptop keyboard with Ambient Light Sensor |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard |
Prices for the Air start at $1,799 in the US, €1,699 in the Eurozone and £1,199 in the UK.
Eco-friendliness
According to Apple, MacBook Air is the most environmentally friendly laptop it has released, having an all-aluminum case and a mercury- and arsenic-free glass display. The circuit boards are free of BFR and PVC. In addition, the packaging has 56% less volume than the regular MacBook. The MacBook Air is also the first Mac laptop to be fully recyclable.
References
- MacRumors Live: notes from the MacWorld Expo 2008 keynote
- MacBook AIR Technical Specifications: Technical Specs
External links
- MacBook Air: official site
