| Introduction Date: | July 20, 2011 | Discontinued Date: | June 11, 2012 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): | 5626 | Geekbench 2 (64): | 6455 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | 1621 | Geekbench 3 (32): | 3156 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | 2389 | Geekbench 3 (64): | 4625 |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 2559 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 4706 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | 491 | Geekbench 5 (MC): | 998 |
| Processor Speed: | 1.8 GHz | Processor Type: | Core i7 (I7-2677M) |
| Details: | This model is powered by a 32 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i7 "Sandy Bridge" (I7-2677M) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 3 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This system also supports "Turbo Boost 2.0" -- which "automatically increases the speed of the active cores" to improve performance when needed -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize four total "cores" or "threads" (two real and two virtual). Also see: How much faster are the custom configured Core i7-powered "Mid-2011" MacBook Air models than the stock Core i5-powered models? Is the extra performance worth the extra cost? |
| Turbo Boost: | 2.9 GHz | Custom Speeds: | N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 5 GT/s* | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.8 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k x2 | L2/L3 Cache: | 256k x2, 4 MB (on chip) |
| RAM Type: | DDR3 SDRAM* | Min. RAM Speed: | 1333 MHz |
| Details: | Shipped standard with 4 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard. |
| Standard RAM: | 4 GB | Maximum RAM: | 4 GB* |
| Details: | *4 GB of RAM is onboard and it cannot be upgraded later. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | 4 GB* | RAM Slots: | None |
| Video Card: | HD Graphics 3000 | VRAM Type: | Integrated |
| Details: | This model has an Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system. |
| Standard VRAM: | 384 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 384 MB |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3" Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1440x900 |
| Details: | 13.3" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio". In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook Air. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Air. In Hong Kong, site sponsor iCertified provides well-reviewed repair services for the display, logic board, battery, water damage, and more, all with a 180-day warranty; free diagnostics and estimates; and optional pickup and delivery for this MacBook Air. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
| Standard Storage: | 256 GB SSD | Std. Storage Speed: | N/A |
| Details: | This configuration is equipped with 256 MB of flash storage. Apple did not offer other capacities via custom configuration and it is not intended to be upgraded after purchase either. Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the storage in the "Mid-2011" MacBook Air models? Is it even possible? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells internal storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. In Australia, site sponsor Upgradeable sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | Proprietary (2.2 mm) | Storage Interface: | Mini SATA (6 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: | None* | Standard Disk: | None |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | None* |
| Details: | *No MacBook Air models have an internal Ethernet port. However, an external Apple USB 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter was offered as a US$29 option. Also see: What official and third-party adapters are available to connect the MacBook Air to wired Ethernet networks? |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
| USB Ports: | 2 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | None |
| Expansion Slots: | SD Card (SDXC) | Expansion Bays: | None |
| Details: | This model has an SDXC Card slot. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docks, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Air. Also see: Which SD Card slot storage solution is best for the MacBook Air? Which models are compatible? Is this kind of storage safe? |
| Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Case Type: | Notebook | Form Factor: | MacBook Air 13" |
| Apple Order No: | MD226LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Mid-2011 |
