Overview
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (2017) continues the legacy of iconic ultraportable design, offering bumped processor speeds, exceptional longevity, and a featherlight unibody aluminum profile suited for everyday professionals and students.
A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and features includes:
1. Design and Build
- Form Factor: Ultra-thin tapered wedge design offering effortless portability and an ergonomic typing incline.
- Dimensions & Weight: Height: 0.11–0.68 inch (0.3–1.7 cm); Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm); Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm); Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg).
- Materials: Precision-crafted unibody anodized aluminum construction.
2. Performance and Processing
- Processor: Powered by 5th Generation Intel Core dual-core processors (upgraded to a 1.8GHz base frequency Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz).
- Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000 for smooth multimedia execution and everyday multitasking.
- Unified/System Memory: Configured with 8GB of fast 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory.
- Storage: Fast PCIe-based flash storage options starting from 128GB up to 512GB.
3. Connectivity and Expansion
- Ports: Two USB 3 ports, one Thunderbolt 2 port, a MagSafe 2 power charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Media Slot: SDXC card slot for direct media transfers.
- Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi networking and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology.
Technical Specifications
Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, port configurations, and system metrics of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (2017).
1. Display Specifications
- Screen Size: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
- Resolution: 1440 by 900 native resolution at 127 pixels per inch with millions of colors
2. Processor and Graphics
- Processor: 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache
- Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 6000
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
3. Storage and Memory
- Memory: 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB PCIe-based SSD storage
4. Connections and Expansion
- I/O Ports: 2x USB 3 ports, 1x Thunderbolt 2 port, 1x MagSafe 2 power port.
- Expansion: SDXC card slot.
- Audio: Stereo speakers, dual microphones, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
5. Operating System Support
- Compatibility: Ships with macOS and supports multiple macOS software upgrades.