Monday, October 3, 2011

Apple -MacBook Air Launched

             Expect everything.From a notebook
                  that weighs almost nothing
.
                            With the latest-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, high-speed
                                            Thunderbolt I/O technology, and all-flash storage,
                                                       MacBook Air isn’t thin on features.

Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
Performance that shouldn’t be taken lightly.Both the 11- and 13-inch MacBook Air now feature the latest generation of Intel processors, the Core i5 and i7. With speeds up to 1.8GHz and faster memory, the new MacBook Air gains up to 2.5x the processing performance over the previous generation.1 MacBook Air also features the Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor, which includes an on-chip engine for video encoding and decoding. That means you experience video playback and FaceTime calls that are smoother, more responsive, and more true to life.2


Thunderbolt I/O. Lightning-fast data transfer.

With one port, MacBook Air gives you access to a world of high-speed peripherals capable of transferring data up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0. Or use the Thunderbolt port to connect the new Apple Thunderbolt Display and transform your ultracompact MacBook Air into a complete desktop workstation. Power over 4 million eye-popping pixels while enjoying some major benefits: Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, an additional Thunderbolt port, three USB ports, a FaceTime HD camera, 2.1 stereo sound, and a built-in microphone. The display even charges your MacBook Air, so there’s no need to unpack and unravel your power adapter. With two quick connections — the MagSafe power cord and the Thunderbolt cable — you’re up and running in seconds. Unplug them, and you’re on your way just as fast.


All-flash storage. Instant-on gratification.

Devices like iPhone and iPad have already demonstrated the advantages of flash storage: reliability, speed, and efficiency. So the decision to use flash storage in an ultracompact notebook like MacBook Air made perfect sense. With flash, your computer starts up in almost no time and accesses data quickly. Flash also gives MacBook Air the astonishing ability to remain in standby mode for up to 30 days.3 Which means your MacBook Air snaps to in an instant, whether you open it tomorrow, next week, or next month.


Backlit keyboard. What you see is what you type.

As incredibly compact as MacBook Air is, it still manages to fit a full-size keyboard that makes typing as natural as it is comfortable. And now the keyboard is backlit, so you can type with ease in even the dimmest light. A built-in ambient light sensor detects changes in lighting conditions and adjusts the display and keyboard brightness automatically. From a seat in a sunny café to a seat on a cross-country red-eye, you’ll always have the perfect lighting for any environment.
 

Long-lasting battery. Instant on. Even after a month off.

Since space-saving flash storage leaves room for a bigger battery, you can devote more time to the things you enjoy most. Things like browsing the web, editing photos, and watching videos. Get up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge on the 11-inch model and up to 7 hours on the 13-inch model. Put MacBook Air to sleep, and it enters standby mode to conserve battery life for up to 30 days.3 When you come back to your MacBook Air and open it up, it’s on in an instant.



Considering a Mac



Display

11.6-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions:
1366 by 768 (native), 1344 by 756, and
1280 by 720 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio;
1152 by 720 and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio;
1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio



Price
 $999-$1599


Size and Weight

Ultrathin and ultralight
unibody aluminum construction. 
  • Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)
  • Width: 11.8 inches (30 cm)
  • Depth: 7.56 inches (19.2 cm)
  • Weight: 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg)1


    Storage

    All-flash storage.2
    64GB                                           128GB 64GB flash
                                                        Configurable to 256GB flash storage,
                                                        only at the Apple Online Store.



    Processor and Memory

    Powered by a dual-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and DDR3 memory.

    Processor

    1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache
    $1199 model configurable to dual-core 1.8GHz
    Intel Core i7 with 4MB shared L3 cache, only at the Apple Online Store.

    Memory

    2GB ($999 model) or 4GB ($1199 model) of 1333MHz DDR3
    onboard memory
    $999 model configurable to 4GB, only at the Apple Online Store.



    Graphics

    Advanced Intel HD Graphics 3000.

    Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 256MB ($999 model)
                                      or
    384MB ($1199 model) of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3

    Video Support and Camera

    Built-in FaceTime camera.

    FaceTime camera
    Dual display and video mirroring:
    Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors


    Connections and Expansion

    USB 2.0, Thunderbolt, headphone port, MagSafe power port, SD card slot (13-inch model).


    Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
    Thunderbolt port


    Battery and Power

    Advanced lithium-polymer battery with MagSafe power adapter.4

      Wireless web

       Up to 5 hours

       Standby time

    Up to 30 days
    35-watt-hour; 45W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe power port



    Wireless

    Latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.

    Wi-Fi
    802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;5 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible



    Audio

    Stereo speakers, microphone, and headphone.
    • Stereo speakers
    • Omnidirectional microphone
    • Headphone port
    Support for Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic


    Electrical and Operating Requirements

    • Line voltage: 100-240V AC
    • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
    • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
    • Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
    • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
    • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
    • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
    • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet


      In the Box

      • MacBook Air
      • 45W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
      Printed and electronic documentation


      Configurable Options

      Purchase from the Apple Online Store to upgrade processor, memory, and flash storage.
      • 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
      • 4GB memory upgrade
      • 256GB of flash storage
      • Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
      • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
      Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

      Configure your MacBook Air with even more options, only at the Apple Online Store

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