MacBook Air 4,2 13-inch, dual-core Intel Core i5 1.7 GHz (Mid-2011) is the subnotebook, engineered, designed and manufactured by Apple, the compromise MacBook Pro and MacBook Retina. It is the ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard, 13.3-inch widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and flash storage drive.
MacBook Air 4,2 13-inch, dual-core Intel Core i5 1.7 GHz (Mid-2011) is the subnotebook, engineered, designed and manufactured by Apple, the compromise MacBook Pro and MacBook Retina. It is the ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard, 13.3-inch widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and flash storage drive. MacBook introduced in 2015 or later MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later iMac introduced in 2012 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro introduced in 2013, plus mid-2010 or mid-2012 models with a recommended Metal-capable graphics card. Your Mac also needs at least 2 GB of memory and 12.5 GB of available storage space, or up to 18.5 GB of storage space when you're upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier. MacBook introduced in 2015 or later MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later iMac introduced in.
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- 1 MacBook Air 4,2 13-Inch (Mid-2011)
- 2 MacBookAir 4,2 Models
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MacBook Air 4,2 13-Inch (Mid-2011)
MacBook Air 4,2 Core i5 1.7 13-inch (Mid-2011) is powered with a dual Core i5 (2557M) and Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics processor with 384 MB of shared DDR3 memory. It features 4 GB of RAM, a 128 GB 256 GB flash storage. The widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display has 1440 x 900 native resolution and a glossy surface. This model has an inbuilt FaceTime video camera with 720p resolution and two stereo speakers placed under the keyboard for multimedia and AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) port and Bluetooth 4.0 for communication. Two USB 2.0 ports, analog audio out, SDXS card slot and Thunderbolt videoaudio out with external display support (the resolution of the display supported is 2560 x 1600) sum up the connectivity options. MacBook Air Core i5 1.7 13-inch (Mid-2011) lacks Firewire, Ethernet (with an external adapter available for an extra cost), and optical audio in/out.
MacBook Air 4,2 13-inch Core i7 1.8GHz (Mid-2011) is the customized but soon offered as official build of Apple’s MacBook 4,2 13-inch Air Core i5 1.7GHz (mid-2011). It is the subnotebook, engineered, designed and manufactured by Apple in the ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard, 13.3 inch widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and flash storage drive.
MacBook Air 4,2 13-Inch Core i5 1.6 (Mid-2011, Education Only) is the education only iteration of MacBook Air Core i5 1.7 13 inches (mid-2011). With slower processor and cut back storage aboard, this subnotebook was available for educational institutions only at a reasonably low price. MacBook 4,2 Air Core i5 1.6 13-inch (Mid-2011, Education Only) is powered with a dual Core i5 (2467M) and Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics processor with 256 MB of shared DDR3 memory. It features 2 GB of RAM, a 64 GB flash storage. The widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display has 1440 x 900 native resolution and a glossy surface.
Mojave Macbook Air 4 2
Release Date
Introduced on: July 20, 2011.
Macbook Air 4 2 Mojave Trail
Specifications
- Codename: MacBook Air.
- Processor Speed: 1.7 GHz, optional 1.8GHz (later official). 1.6 GHz (education only version).
- Boost Speed: 2.30 GHz.
- Processor Architecture: 64-bit.
- Processor type: Core i5 (2557M) “Sandy Bridge”, optional 2667M and 2467M (Education only version).
- Processor upgrade: soldered.
- Cores: 2.
- Graphics core: Yes.
- On-Board RAM: 4 GB, DDR3 1333 MHz.
- Max. RAM: non-upgradeable.
- Display: 13.3-inch LED-backlit TFT active matrix IPS, 16:10 widescreen, 1440 x 900 pixels max resolution.
- Webcam: FaceTime 720p resolution.
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics with 384 MB of shared DDR3 memory.
- Storage: 128 GB 256 GB flash storage.
- Fusion Drive: No.
- InputOutput: 2 x USB 2.0, analog audio out, SDXS card slot and Thunderbolt.
- Power Connector: MagSafe.
- Battery: inbuilt lithium-ion polymer, 50-watt-hour.
- Internet Wireless connection: inbuilt AirPort Extreme (802.13a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0.
- Preinstalled OS: 10.7 (13A2063).
- OS max. upgrade: current.
- Dimensions: .13-.68 x 12.8 x 8.94 inch.
- Weight: 2.96 lb.
Apple Numbers, Discontinuation, Price
Apple Number: A1369 (EMC 2469).
Apple Part Numbers:
- MD508LL/A – 1.6 GHz
- MC965LL/A – 1.7 GHz
- MD226LL/A – 1.8 GHz
Discontinued: June 13, 2012.
Price:
- $1299 – 128GB of storage
- $1599 – 256GB of storage
- $999 – Education only version
Features
This MacBook Air 4,2 1.7 GHz (i5-2557M) (Mid-2011) is equipped with dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3 MB shared L3 cache. The high-end MacBook Air 4,2 13-inch (Mid-2011) had an optional 1.8 GHz (i7-2677M) dual-core Intel Core i7 with 4 MB shared L3 cache.
The top feature of Sandy Bridge is that the chip tries to boost up to its max speed under a heavy workload. It actually allows the chip to exceed the max value for a short duration.
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MacBookAir 4,2 Models
MacBook Air (13-inch, 1.8GHz Intel Core i7, Mid 2011)
Model Identifier | MacBookAir4,2 |
Model Number | A1369 (EMC 2469) |
Part Number | MD226LL/A |
Family | 13-inch, Mid 2011 |
Released | 2011 |
Display Size | 13.3 inches |
Dimensions | 12.8 x 8.94 x 0.68 in |
Weight | 2.96 pounds |
Processor | 1.8Ghz Intel Core i7 |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 256GB SSD |
Optical | None |
See also | Sell your MacBook Air (13-inch, 1.8Ghz Intel Core i7, Mid 2011) online now |
MacBook Air (13-inch, 1.7GHz Intel Core i5, Mid 2011)
Model Identifier | MacBookAir4,2 |
Model Number | A1369 (EMC 2469) |
Part Number | MC965LL/A |
Family | 13-inch, Mid 2011 |
Released | 2011 |
Display Size | 13.3 inches |
Dimensions | 12.8 x 8.94 x 0.68 in |
Weight | 2.96 pounds |
Processor | 1.7Ghz Intel Core i5 |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 128/256GB SSD |
Optical | None |
See also | Sell your MacBook Air (13-inch, 1.7Ghz Intel Core i5, Mid 2011) online now |
MacBook Air (13-inch, 1.6GHz Intel Core i5, Mid 2011/ Edu Only)
Model Identifier | MacBookAir4,2 |
Model Number | A1369 (EMC 2469) |
Part Number | MD508LL/A |
Family | 13-inch, Mid 2011/Edu Only |
Released | 2011 |
Display Size | 13.3 inches |
Dimensions | 12.8 x 8.94 x 0.68 in |
Weight | 2.96 pounds |
Processor | 1.6Ghz Intel Core i5 |
RAM | 2GB |
Storage | 64GB SSD |
Optical | None |
See also | Sell your MacBook Air (13-inch, 1.6Ghz Intel Core i5, Mid 2011/Edu Only) online now |
Miscellanea
- Thunderbolt supports other Thunderbolt compatible peripherals as well, providing up to 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions.
- The top feature of Sandy Bridge is that the chip tries to boost up to its max speed under a heavy workload. It actually allows the chip to exceed the max value for a short duration.
- In stress-tests CPU showed no throttling at 94-97°C but only for short spikes. Fans power is still inadequate to the heating.
- Yet, MacBook Air Thunderbolt users are restricted in peripherals options, for they have to look for thunderbolt-compatible gadgets only. The only external display to go with would be Apple Thunderbolt, which also quite expensive.
Links
- MacBook Air Manuals: User Guides, Quick Start Guides, Essentials & more
- If your eyes are on new faster Macs and you look for good hands to adopt your used one, contact us, and we’ll give you the best price for your gadget: Sell my Macbook.
MacBook Air – 2.5 Years Later [Video]
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Check compatibility
You can upgrade to macOS Mojave from OS X Mountain Lion or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2 GB of memory and 12.5 GB of available storage space, or up to 18.5 GB of storage space when you're upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier.
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- macOS Mojave can't be installed on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
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