Apple MacBook Air Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz, 2GB RAM, 128GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

Description: This configuration of the Apple MacBook Air Summer 2009 is a 3-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,760.The 13 widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Built around the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This notebook has a 128 GB hard drive and 2 GB of memory.

Pros: Comes with Apple MacOS X 10.5 OS, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.

Cons: Has only a 128 GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO VGN-Z790DHB, a 3.3-pound notebook at around $1, 740, has a 500GB hard drive.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.The good battery performance will keep your system running longer without plugging in.

Value: In general, this notebook's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: Apple
• Part Number: MC234LL/A

• General

• Built-in Devices Speaker, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 12.8 in
• Depth 8.9 in
• Height 0.7 in
• Weight 3 lbs
• Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 1066 MHz

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 6 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 2 GB (max)
• Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
• RAM configuration features Provided memory is soldered

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star
• Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
• Max Altitude Operating 10000 ft

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 128 GB Solid State Drive
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Solid state

• Optical Storage

• Type None
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 4x (DVD Double layer)

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Display

• Display Type 13 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features Glossy, LED-backlit

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA)
• Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio Input Microphone

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Trackpad, Backlit keyboard
• Features Multi-touch technology

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory
• Interfaces - USB 2.0, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DisplayPort

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
• Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
• Features Aluminum enclosure, Ambient light sensor

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 40 Watt

• Battery

• Technology Lithium polymer
• Installed Qty 1
• Battery capacity 40 Wh
• Mfr estimated battery life 5 hour(s)

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.6
• Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '09, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, Apple XCode Developer Tools

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

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  Apple MacBook Air Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz, 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

  Price: $1,428.99 - $1,499.00

  Manufacturer: Apple

  Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.86 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 120 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

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  Apple MacBook Air Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz, 2GB RAM, 128GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

  Price: $1,718.88 - $1,799.00

  Manufacturer: Apple

  Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.13 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 128 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 3 lbs, 13 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

Apple

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.apple.com
• Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
• Phone: 1-408-996-1010