The new MacBook Air is up to 2.5x quicker than before. It facial appearance the latest Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O, a backlit keyboard, and OS X Lion, the next major relief of the world’s most well ahead desktop in commission system. MacBook Air also comes standard with flash storage, so it boots up in seconds, launches apps quickly, and wakes from sleep in an instant. And a long-lasting battery powers MacBook Air for up to 7 hours and offers up to 30 days of standby time. All in a lasting unibody design that’s thin, set alight, and ready for anything.

The MacBook Air with 13.3-inch screen–set alight, thin, and strong enough to take with you wherever you go (view larger).

This version of the MacBook Air (model MC966LL/A) sports a 13.3-inch high-resolution spectacle, 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, 256 GB of flash reminiscence storage, 4 GB of RAM, an Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics processor, and an SD card slot (see full specifications below). It also comes with the iLife software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.

OS X Lion

Every Mac comes with OS X Lion, the latest relief of the world’s most well ahead desktop in commission system. With over 250 facial appearance including Multi-Touch gestures, Mission Control, full-screen apps, and Launchpad, OS X Lion takes the Mac further than ever.

Key OS X Lion Facial appearance

• Mission Control provides a bird’s-eye view of everything running on your Mac.
• Launchpad puts all your apps front and crucial point for simple access.
• View apps full screen and switch between them with a swipe.
• Cooperate with your Mac using intuitive new Multi-Touch gestures.

Key Facial appearance

Flash Reminiscence Storage

By replacing the standard spinning hard drive typically found in laptops (as well as desktop PCs) with flash reminiscence, the MacBook Air delivers an very nearly instantaneous boot-up when you open the spectacle, as well as quicker application launches and snappier overall performance. Additionally, Apple has shed the enclosure that typically surrounds flash reminiscence (usually about the same size as a standard hard drive), thus giving it a less vital footprint and helping to decrease the size of the MacBook Air.

The ultimate do-everything, take-everywhere notebook
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Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology

Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an incredible 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. Built into the MacBook Air, the Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. You’ll be able to go data up to 20 times quicker than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times quicker than with FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain up to six high-speed devices without using a hub. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI, and VGA displays.

Schooner Multi-Touch Trackpad and Backlit Keyboard

With the smooth, schooner Multi-Touch trackpad, the MacBook Air makes it simple to navigate OS X Lion and your software applications. You can pinch, swipe or rotate metaphors on the spectacle screen with the brush of two fingers, or add more digits for a four-fingered vertical swipe to open Expose and quickly glance at all of your open windows.

Spacious, full-sized keyboard with backlighting (view larger).

In spite of its compact size, the MacBook Air has a full-size keyboard for comfortable, untreated typing, and it’s backlit so you can keep typing in even the dimmest set alight.

Integrated FaceTime Webcam

You’ll be able to easily connect with friends, family, and business colleagues using the MacBook Air’s FaceTime camera, which is integrated into the thin bezel above the spectacle. And with Apple’s FaceTime application, you’re not limited to video chats with other Macs–you can now make video calls to iPhone and iPod touch users (Wi-Fi connection required for mobile users).

Specifications

• 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen spectacle with a 1440 x 900-pixel resolution
• Up to 7 hours of wireless productivity plus up to 30 days of standby time
• 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 3 MB mutual L3 cache.
• 256 GB flash reminiscence storage
• 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; maximum room)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor (with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM mutual with main reminiscence) for an outstanding everyday graphics experience.
• Built-in FaceTime camera for video chatting
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and cell phones.
• Two USB 2.0 ports with networking using optional Apple USB Ethernet adapter
• SD card slot
• Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution (compatible with Mini DisplayPort devices)
• Built-in stereo speakers along with omnidirectional microphone, headphone port
• Full-size keyboard with backlighting
• Multi-Touch trackpad for austere cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 8.94 x 0.68 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 2.96 pounds

What’s in the Box

13.3-inch MacBook Air, 45W MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, printed and electronic documentation

Note: The MacBook Air does not come with an optical drive, but OS X Lion offers the convenient DVD or CD Sharing feature, which lets you wirelessly “borrow” the optical drive of a nearby Mac or PC. So you can install applications from a DVD or CD and have full access to an optical drive without having to involve one around. Additionally, you can connect an optional optical drive (such as the MacBook Air SuperDrive) via one of the USB ports.

Included Software

• OS X Lion
  Includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more.
• Lion Recovery
  OS X Lion includes a built-in set of tools for repairing your Mac in the Recovery HD, a new feature that lets you repair disks or reinstall OS X Lion without a physical disc.

Limited Warranty And Benefit

The MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the AppleCare Safeguard Plot.

AppleCare Safeguard Plot

Because Apple makes the hardware, the in commission system, and many applications, the Mac is a truly integrated system. And only the AppleCare Safeguard Plot gives you one-stop benefit and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. Extend the complimentary benefit and support on your Mac to 3 years from the original Mac buy date with the AppleCare Safeguard Plot. You get direct telephone access to Apple experts for technical questions, and you get global repair coverage–including both parts and labor–for your Mac and select Apple peripherals.

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Optional Garnishing and Related Products

	Apple Thunderbolt Spectacle The world’s first Thunderbolt spectacle doesn’t just give you more pixels. It gives you more possibilities. Built-in Thunderbolt technology lets you connect as many as six devices through a single port and transfer data up to 20 times quicker than with USB 2.0.
	Time Capsule Time Capsule is the revolutionary backup device that works wirelessly with Time Machine in OS X Leopard or shortly. It automatically backs up everything, so you never have to worry about losing vital files. It also doubles as a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station. Choose from 2 TB and 3 TB models.
	Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive If you want to burn discs or install software you already own on disc, deliberate the external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive. It takes up very small space and easily connects to Mac mini with a single USB cable–there’s no separate power adapter.
	Apple USB Ethernet Adapter The Apple USB Ethernet Adapter is a simple, one-piece external adapter that plugs into the USB 2.0 port of your MacBook Air to provide 10/100BASE-T performance. Simply plug your Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 connector–no external power is required. It’s small, set alight, simple to install, and even simpler to use.
	Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an well ahead digital monitor, such as the Apple Cinema Spectacle, to your MacBook Air.
	Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect your MacBook Air to a 30-inch spectacle that includes a DVI connector, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Spectacle.
	Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter The Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter lets you connect a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable to your MacBook Air.