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Apple MacBook Air Specifications Page - The January, 2008 MacBook Airs And February, 2008 MacBooks Compared

The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple MacBook Air. Different configurations for the MacBook Airs are based on Apple's Online Store. Vendors' configurations may vary.

Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced




January, 2008 MacBook Air
MacBook
Model/Mhz



1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB003LL

13.3" Screen



1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Z0FS0LL

13.3" Screen
Cache

L2 cache - 4MB @ 1.6GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 4MB @ 1.8GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)
800 MHz
800 MHz

RAM
(MAX)

2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM onboard (Not upgradable)

2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM onboard (Not upgradable)

Graphics Support
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory

Expansion
Slots
None
None

Hard Drive
80GB 4200-rpm PATA hard drive
Optional 64GB solid-state drive
64GB solid-state drive
Optional 80GB 4200-rpm PATA hard drive

Optical Drive

24x Combination Drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW) (slot loading)

Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed

Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed

Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed

Reads CDs at up to 24x speed

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW

Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD

Communication

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Connectivity

1 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (included)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (included)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Analog audio output/headphone out (minijack)
1 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (included)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (included)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Analog audio output/headphone out (minijack)

 Screen/Video Support

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280 by 800 (native)

1920 x 1200 support on external display

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280 by 800 (native)

1920 x 1200 support on external display

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Battery
Integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 5 hours of battery life
Integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 5 hours of battery life
OS
10.5 Leopard
10.5 Leopard
Weight
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)
Notes

Built-in iSight camera

Solid-state trackpad with multi-touch gesture support for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness

45W MagSafe power adapter with cable management system

Optional USB Ethernet Adapter

Optional MacBook Air SuperDrive

Configurable Options

Apple's website for this product

Built-in iSight camera

Solid-state trackpad with multi-touch gesture support for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness

45W MagSafe power adapter with cable management system

Optional USB Ethernet Adapter

Optional MacBook Air SuperDrive

Configurable Options

Apple's website for this product

February 2008 MacBooks
MacBook
Model/Mhz


2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB402LL/A

13.3" Screen


2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB403LL/A

13.3" Screen


2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Black - MB404LL/A

13.3" Screen
Cache

L2 cache - 3MB @ 2.1GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 3MB @ 2.4GHz (Shared)

L2 cache - 3MB @ 2.4GHz (Shared)

Price Information

Bus Speed
(Mhz)
800 MHz
800 MHz
800 MHz

RAM
(MAX)

1GB (two 512MB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

2 SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

2 SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

2 SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

Graphics Support
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory

Expansion
Slots
None
None
None

Hard Drive
120GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
160GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm
250GB Serial ATA; 5400—rpm

Optical Drive

24x Combination Drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW) (slot loading)

Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed

Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed

Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed

Reads CDs at up to 24x speed

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW

Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD

8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW

Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD

Communication

10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)

Connectivity

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)

1 FireWire 400 Port

Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)

Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)

Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)

 Screen/Video Support

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,

1280x800

1920 x 1200 support on external display

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Battery
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
OS
10.5 Leopard
10.5 Leopard
10.5 Leopard
Weight
Weight: 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
Weight: 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
Weight: 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
Notes

Built-in iSight camera

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scro lling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Configurable Options

Apple's website for this product

Built-in iSight camera

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Configurable Options

Apple's website for this product

Built-in iSight camera

Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Apple Remote included

60W Power adapter with MagSafe Connector

Optional external Apple USB Modem

Configurable Options

Apple's website for this product


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