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Revision as of 10:13, 16 January 2008
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Laptop or Notebook |
| Release date | January 29, 2008 |
| Introductory price | USD$1,799 |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 or 1.8GHz |
| Website | Apple — MacBook Air |
The MacBook Air is a lightweight Macintosh notebook computer by Apple Inc. It was revealed at the Macworld Conference & Expo by Steve Jobs on January 15, 2008 who removed it from a manila envelope. Apple claims it to be the "world's thinnest notebook"[1], at 0.76 inches (1.93 cm) thick at its largest point and 0.16 inches (0.41 cm) at its thinnest. However, CNET noted that the thinnest notebook ever was the 1998 Mitsubishi Pedion, which was 0.7087 inches (1.80 cm) thick.[2][3][4]
Overview
The MacBook Air is Apple's first notebook since the PowerBook 2400 without a built-in removable media drive. Users may purchase an external USB SuperDrive, or use bundled Remote Disc software to access the optical drive of another computer. It is also Apple's first notebook since the original iBook to lack a FireWire port. While the Air lacks an Ethernet port, users can purchase a USB to 10/100BASE-T Ethernet adapter. The laptop has the magnetic latch system of the MacBook and an aluminum casing like the MacBook Pro. The trackpad offers iPhone-like Multi-Touch gestures, an improvement over previous MacBook trackpads.
Remote Disc
The MacBook Air can wirelessly access the optical drive of another Mac or Windows PC that has the Remote Disc program installed, allowing the installation of applications from a CD or DVD.[5] It can even reinstall the system software from the included installation DVD.[6] Remote Disc supports netbooting, so the MacBook Air can boot from its installation DVD in another computer's drive.[7]
User-serviceability
Unlike Apple's other notebooks, the MacBook Air has no user-replaceable parts. Its hard drive, memory and battery are sealed within the casing.[8] Apple will replace the battery for a fee.[9]
Green credentials
According to Apple, MacBook Air is the company's most environmentally friendly laptop, having an entirely aluminum case and a mercury- and arsenic-free glass display. The circuit boards designed by Apple are free of BFR and PVC. The packaging has 56% less volume than the regular MacBook.
Specifications
| Component | Early 2008 [10] |
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| Display | 13.3" glossy LED backlit widescreen 6-bit display, 1280x800 pixel resolution |
| Graphics | Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory |
| Storage | 80 GB PATA hard drive 64 GB SSD optional |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Merom[11], with 800 MHz FSB 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo optional |
| Memory | 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM Soldered to the logicboard |
| Wireless Networking | Integrated AirPort Extreme supports 802.11a/b/g/draft n |
| Wired Ethernet | An external USB-to-Ethernet adapter may be used for wired LAN connections. |
| Optical Media | An external USB SuperDrive is an optional accessory. |
| Camera | Built in iSight |
| Battery | 37 W-Hr Lithium-polymer battery 5 hours estimated run-time. |
| Physical Dimensions | 22.7 cm D x 32.4 cm W x 0.4~1.94 cm H 8.9 in. D x 12.74 in. W x 0.16~0.76 in. H 1.36 kg (3.0 lbs.) |
| Bluetooth | 2.1+EDR built-in |
| Port connections | 1x USB 2.0 1x Micro-DVI video port (adapters are included for VGA or DVI monitors up to 1920x1200 pixels) 1x Audio Out (3.5 mm stereo jack) |
| Audio | 1x microphone 1x mono loudspeaker External speakers must be plugged in for stereo. |
| Keyboard | Backlit full size keyboard with ambient light sensor |
| Trackpad | Supports multi-touch gestures |
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See also
References
- ^ "MacBook Air". Apple. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ "Mitsubishi Electric to Launch the Pedion Mobile Computer". Mitsubishi Electric. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ Kanellos, Michael (1997-11-10). "Mitsubishi unveils notebook". CNET News.com. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ Kanellos, Michael (2008-01-15). "MacBook Air: Not the thinnest notebook ever". CNET News.com. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ "MacBook Air". Apple. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ "MacBook Air - Guilded Tour". Apple. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ Gruber, John (2008-01-15). "The MacBook Air". Daring Fireball. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ "MacBook Air's Fatal Flaw: Battery, RAM, HD Sealed Like an iPod". Gizmodo. 2008-01-15. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ Block, Ryan (2008-01-15). "MacBook Air battery replacements: $129, free install!". Engadget. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ Apple's MacBook Air technical specifications page
- ^ http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=3201
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