Review of the Apple MacBook Air with 13.3” Display

Could this be the ultimate laptop? Most people who love Apple products would say so and judging by the specs and technical breakdown of this machine who could blame them. However, dollar for dollar are these worth it, if all of the components are were compared with another brand then we would get the real value, wouldn’t we?

 

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Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

MacBook Air

The world’s thinnest notebook computer

Revolutionary design – nearly as thin as your index finger

Advanced NVIDIA integrated graphics

128GB solid-state drive for enhanced storage and durability

802.11n Wi-Fi – built for the wireless world

Technical Details

Main Specifications

Product Description: Apple MacBook Air Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz – 13.3″ TFT

Dimensions (WxDxH): 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.9 cm

Weight: 1.36 kg

Localisation: English / United Kingdom

System Type: Notebook

Built-in Devices: Speaker, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz ( Dual-Core )

Cache Memory: 6 MB – L2 Cache

RAM: 2 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) – DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz ( provided memory is soldered )

Hard Drive: 128 GB Solid State Drive

Display: 13.3″ TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

Graphics Controller: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M

Memory Allocation Technology: Shared Video Memory (UMA)

Audio Output: Sound card

Networking: Network adapter – IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Notebook Camera: Integrated

Input Device: Trackpad, backlit keyboard

Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery: Lithium polymer

Run Time (Up To): 4.5 hour(s)

Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.5

Environmental Standards: EPA Energy Star

Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

Extended Specifications

General

Built-in Devices: Speaker, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial

Depth: 22.7 cm

Height: 1.9 cm

Localisation: English / United Kingdom

System Type: Notebook

Weight: 1.36 kg

Width: 32.5 cm

Audio

Audio Input: Microphone

Audio Output: Sound card

Battery

Capacity: 37 Wh

Installed Qty: 1

Technology: Lithium polymer

Cache Memory

Installed Size: 6 MB

Type: L2 Cache

Display

Display Type: 13.3″ TFT

Features: LED-backlit, glossy

Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

Environmental Parameters

Humidity Range Operating: 0 – 90%

Max Operating Temperature: 35 °C

Min Operating Temperature: 10 °C

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces: 1 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 1 x headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x display / video – Apple mini-DisplayPort

Input Device(s)

Type: Trackpad, backlit keyboard

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – 1 year ¦ Technical support – phone consulting – 90 days

Service & Support: 1 year warranty

Networking

Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1

Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Networking: Network adapter

Operating System / Software

OS Provided: Apple MacOS X 10.5

Software: Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iChat, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Photo Booth, Apple iLifeí08, Apple Spaces, Apple Quick Look, Apple Time Machine

Power

Power Device: External

Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Processor

Data Bus Speed: 1066 MHz

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz

RAM

Installed Size: 2 GB / 2 GB (max)

Technology: DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz

Storage

Hard Drive: 128 GB Solid State Drive

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type: Serial ATA

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared Video Memory (UMA)

Video Memory: DDR3 SDRAM

Miscellaneous

Features: Ambient light sensor, aluminum enclosure

Included Accessories: Cleaning cloth

Priced at $2500

Source [Amazon]

 

 

 

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