The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Mid 2011 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2011 to 2012 as part of the MacBook Air computers. The computer has been introduced on July 20, 2011, and its price started at $1299.
The new MacBook Air features a 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 or 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display, all-new aluminum unibody case, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB or 256 GB of flash memory (SSD), built-in Bluetooth 4.0, FaceTime camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, Thunderbolt port, and 384 MB Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on June 11, 2012.
Today MacBook Air 13-inch Mid 2011 is 11 years old!
MacBook Air 13-inch Mid 2011 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | July 20, 2011 |
| Discontinued | June 11, 2012 |
| Model Identifier | MacBookAir4,2 |
| Model Number | A1369 |
| EMC | 2469 |
| Order Number | MC965LL/A (128 GB) MC966LL/A (256 GB) |
| Original Price | $1,299 (128 GB) $1,599 (256 GB) |
| Colors | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 2.9 Ibs. 1.315 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.11 – 0.68” H x 12.8” W x 8.94” D 0.27 – 1.72 cm H x 32.51 cm W x 22.7 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2557M “Sandy Bridge” (1.7 GHz) Intel Core i7 2677M “Sandy Bridge” (1.8 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.7 GHz 1.8 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 2.5 GT/s |
| Cache | 3 MB shared L3 (1.7 GHz) 4 MB shared L3 (1.8 GHz) |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 128 GB (SSD) 256 GB (SSD) |
| Media | 1 – MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 4 GB DDR3 PC3-10600 SDRAM 1333 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display |
| Pixel Density | Unknown |
| Brightness | Unknown |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 500 800 x 600 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 800 1440 x 900 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Graphics Memory | 384 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory* |
| Display Connection | 1 – Thunderbolt port |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
| Camera | FaceTime camera (640 x 480) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – Secure Digital (SD) |
| Hard Drive Interface | 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
| Ethernet | USB Ethernet Adapter or Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Optional) |
| Modem | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Infrared | None |
| USB | 2 – 480 Mbps |
| Thunderbolt | 1 – Thunderbolt 1 (Up to 10 Gbps) |
| Audio In | 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 2 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 1 – Thunderbolt port |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | None |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X 10.7 |
| Later OS | Mac OS X 10.7.2 Mac OS X 10.7.3 |
| Maximum OS | macOS 10.13.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Power Nap | Supported |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS X 10.7 iLife ’11 (includes iTunes, iMovie, GarageBand) |
Power
| System Battery | Integrated 50 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W MagSafe Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011): Technical Specifications
