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Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) Core i7 Specs
Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) Core i7
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
8
8
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast and efficient performance with Core i7 processor
- Long battery life
- Solid-state drive for quick boot-up and application launch times
- Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports for versatile connectivity
- Backlit keyboard for typing in low light conditions
Cons
- Limited storage capacity
- No optical drive
- Limited screen resolution compared to newer models
- Limited upgrade options due to soldered RAM and proprietary SSD
Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) laptop Specs and Features
The Early 2014 model of the 11-inch MacBook Air is a versatile and powerful computer that has many great features. Its compact size and light weight make it perfect for travelling, and the long battery life means you can stay productive on the go. The Retina display is clear and bright, and the overall performance is snappy and responsive.
However, there are also some downsides to this model. For one, the storage capacity is not as high as some other laptops on the market.
Additionally, the trackpad can be a bit finicky, and the computer itself is a bit more expensive than some competing models. Overall, the Early 2014 11-inch MacBook Air is a great computer for those who need a portable and powerful machine, but it may not be the best choice for everyone.
What are the specifications of the Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) laptop:
- Processor: 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz)
- Memory: 4GB/8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
- Storage: 128GB 256GB 512GB SSD
- Display: 11.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1366 by 768 resolution
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- I/O: Headphone, Dual mics, Two USB 3 ports, Thunderbolt port, MagSafe 2 power port, SDXC card slot
- Colors: Silver
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop |
| Released | 30 April, 2014 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps) Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps) MagSafe 2 power port Headphone Dual mics |
Processor (CPU)
| Processor Type | Intel Core i7 (4650U) ("Haswell") |
| Processor Speed | 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Dual Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 128 KB Level 2 Cache 512 KB Level 3 Cache 4 MB |
| Turbo frequency | 3.3GHz |
| Threads | 4 |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM |
4GB 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 1600MHz |
| RAM Max | upto 8 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity |
128GB 256GB 512GB |
| Technology | PCIe |
| User Upgradable | No |
Display Info
| Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | LED-backlit glossy widescreen display |
| Size | 11.6-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 1366 by 768 resolution |
| Pixel Density <strong>Pixel Density (PPI)</strong> is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 135 PPI |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Max. brightness | 322 nits |
| Extras | Supported resolutions:1366 by 768 (native), 1344 by 756, and 1280 by 720 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio; 1152 by 720 and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio |
Case
| Height | 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm) |
| Width | 11.8 inch (30 cm) |
| Depth | 7.56 inch (19.2 cm) |
| Weight | 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg) |
| Colors | Silver |
Graphics Card
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Intel HD Graphics 5000 |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| GPU Memory | Up to 1.5 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM shared from main memory |
| Fabrication process | 22 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 1100 MHz |
Operating System
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | macOS |
Battery or Power Info
| Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 38-watt-hour |
| Placement | Non-removable |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers Dual microphones Headphone port Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone |
| Display Support |
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors Thunderbolt digital video output Native Mini DisplayPort output DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately) VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately) Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately) HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately) |
| Microphone | 2 |
Connectivity Info
| Bluetooth Features <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 4.0 |
| Wi-Fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | 802.11ac Wi-Fi networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
| Fingerprint | No |
| Optical drive | No |
Input and Output
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three‑finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities. |
| USB-A | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes |
| 3.5mm Audio jack | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| SD card reader | No |
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