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The MacBook Air "Core i7" 2.0 11-Inch (Mid-2012/USB 3.0) originally was offered as a "configure-to-order" configuration of the MD224LL/A
MacBook Air "Core i5" 1.7 11-Inch (Mid-2012), but it later was sold as a standard configuration, as well. Other than processor (and the corresponding larger level 3 cache), these two models can be configured identically.The Apple MacBook Air "Core i7" 2.0 11" (Mid-2012/USB 3.0) features a 22-nm "Ivy Bridge" 2.0 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (3667U) with
two independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 4 MB shared level 3 cache, 4 GB or 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (which cannot be upgraded after purchase), 128 GB or 256 GB of flash storage, and an "integrated" Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory. This all is packed in a razor thin (0.11-0.68 inch), 2.3 pound, aluminum case with an integrated 720p "FaceTime HD" webcam, a backlit full-size keyboard and an 11.6" widescreen TFT LED
backlit active-matrix "glossy" display (1366x768 native resolution). Connectivity includes 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, analog audio out, a "Thunderbolt" port, and two USB 3.0 ports. It lacks internal Ethernet, although an external Thunderbolt adapter was offered as a US$29 option. Compared to its predecessor, this model has a very similar external
enclosure, although it includes the aforementioned USB 3.0 ports and a new thinner and wider "MagSafe 2" power connector. Internally, however, it has a faster processor, architecture, graphics, RAM, and storage. Also see: - What are all the differences between the "Mid-2012" MacBook Air models?
- What are all the differences between the "Mid-2012" MacBook Air models and the "Mid-2011" MacBook Air that they replaced?
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| Introduction Date:
| June 11, 2012
| Discontinued Date:
| June 10, 2013
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| Details:
| The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2012.
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| Processors:
| 1 (2 Cores)
| Architecture:
| 64-Bit
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| Geekbench 2 (32):
| 6831
| Geekbench 2 (64):
| 7662
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| Details:
| Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all
32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir5,1 Model Identifier, which may include
multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (32):
| 2540
| Geekbench 3 (32):
| 5146
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| Details:
| These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing
all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (64):
| 2859
| Geekbench 3 (64):
| 5878
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| Details:
| These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing
all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC):
| 3062
| Geekbench 4 (MC):
| 5884
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| Details:
| These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in
reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's
Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC):
| 614
| Geekbench 5 (MC):
| 1313
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| Details:
| These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in
reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's
Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Speed:
| 2.0 GHz
| Processor Type:
| Core i7 (I7-3667U)
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| Details:
| This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i7 "Ivy Bridge" (I7-3667U) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 4 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This system also supports "Turbo Boost 2.0" -- which "automatically increases the speed of the active cores" to improve performance when needed (up to 3.2 GHz for this model) --
and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize four total "cores" or "threads" (two real and two virtual). Also see: How much faster are the custom processor configured "Mid-2012" MacBook Air models than the stock models? Is the extra performance worth the extra cost?
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| Turbo Boost:
| 3.2 GHz
| Custom Speeds:
| N/A
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| Processor Upgrade:
| Soldered
| FPU:
| Integrated
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| System Bus Speed:
| 5 GT/s*
| Cache Bus Speed:
| 2.0 GHz (Built-in)
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| Details:
| *This system has a "Direct Media Interface" (DMI) that "connects between the processor and chipset" in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 5 GT/s.
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| ROM/Firmware Type:
| EFI
| EFI Architecture:
| 64-Bit
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| L1 Cache:
| 32k/32k x2
| L2/L3 Cache:
| 256k x2, 4 MB (on chip)
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| Details:
| Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 4 MB of shared level 3 cache.
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| RAM Type:
| DDR3L SDRAM*
| Min. RAM Speed:
| 1600 MHz
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| Details:
| Shipped standard with 4 GB or 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM onboard.
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| Standard RAM:
| 4 GB, 8 GB*
| Maximum RAM:
| 8 GB*
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| Details:
| *4 GB or 8 GB of RAM is onboard. It could be upgraded at the time of purchase to 8 GB as a US$100 option (and 8 GB of RAM is standard on the MD845LL/A configuration), but it cannot be upgraded later. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
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| Motherboard RAM:
| 4 GB, 8 GB*
| RAM Slots:
| None
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| Details:
| *There are no RAM slots. 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM is onboard. It could be upgraded at the time of purchase to 8 GB as a US$100 option (and 8 GB of RAM is onboard the MD845LL/A configuration), but it cannot be upgraded later.
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| Video Card:
| HD Graphics 4000
| VRAM Type:
| Integrated
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| Details:
| This model has an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.
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| Standard VRAM:
| 384 MB*
| Maximum VRAM:
| 512 MB*
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| Details:
| *Apple and Intel do not report the minimum memory usage for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor. However, with 4 GB of RAM standard, 384 MB of memory is reserved for graphics use. With the 8 GB RAM upgrade, 512 MB of memory is reserved for graphics.
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| Built-in Display:
| 11.6" Widescreen
| Native Resolution:
| 1366x768
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| Details:
| 11.6" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1366 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1344 by 756, 1280 by 720, 1024 by 576 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio; 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio". In the UK, site sponsor
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| 2nd Display Support:
| Dual/Mirroring*
| 2nd Max. Resolution:
| 2560x1600 (x2)
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| Details:
| *Although Apple makes no mention of it, third-parties have discovered that this model can simultaneously support two external displays up to 2560x1600 "daisy chained" via Thunderbolt.
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| Standard Storage:
| 128, 256 GB SSD
| Std. Storage Speed:
| 246/264 MB/s*
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| Details:
| This model also could be equipped with 256 GB or 512 GB of flash storage at the time of purchase (and the MD845LL/A configuration shipped with 256 GB standard). The 256 GB and 512 GB storage upgrades originally were an additional US$300 or US$800, respectively. Apple dropped the price to US$200 and US$500, respectively, on February 13, 2013. Apple does not intend for one to upgrade the storage after purchase, but it is quite possible. *Third-party tests using the
Blackmagic benchmark report write speeds of 246 MB/s and read speeds of 264 MB/s for Samsung 128 GB SSDs in this notebook. Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the storage in the "Mid-2012" MacBook Air models?
Is it even possible? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. In the UK, site sponsor
Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. In France, site sponsor MacWay sells SSDs and other storage upgrades
for this MacBook Air. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. Also see:
SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
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| Storage Dimensions:
| Proprietary
| Storage Interface:
| Proprietary* (6 Gb/s)
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| Details:
| *As first discovered by site sponsor OWC, the "Mid-2012" MacBook Air models use a different proprietary connector than previous models. It provides 6 Gb/s of bandwidth (SATA III).
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| Standard Optical:
| None*
| Standard Disk:
| None
|
| Details:
| *MacBook Air models do not have an internal optical drive. Site sponsor Adorama offers the external Apple USB SuperDrive for US$79. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X. Site sponsor
Other World Computing also has a variety of compact external optical drive options that may be of interest, including some with Blu-ray capability. Also see:
What are the full capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for the MacBook Air? Can it be used with other Macs?
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| Standard Modem:
| None
| Standard Ethernet:
| None*
|
| Details:
| *No MacBook Air models have an internal Ethernet port. However, for the "Mid-2012" models, an Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter is available. Also see: What official and third-party adapters are available to connect the MacBook
Air to wired Ethernet networks?
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| Standard AirPort:
| 802.11a/b/g/n
| Standard Bluetooth:
| 4.0
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| Details:
| 802.11n (802.11a/b/g capable as well) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 standard. Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?
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| USB Ports:
| 2 (3.0)
| Firewire Ports:
| None
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| Details:
| Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), no Firewire ports. Also see: What is the best USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling?
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| Expansion Slots:
| None
| Expansion Bays:
| None
|
| Details:
| No expansion slots or bays provided. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docks, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Air. In Australia, site sponsor
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| Incl. Keyboard:
| Full-size
| Incl. Input:
| Trackpad (Inertial)
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| Details:
| Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement) with ambient light sensor." The multi-touch trackpad supports "inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities." Also see:
What are the differences between the trackpads in different MacBook Air models?
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| Case Type:
| Notebook
| Form Factor:
| MacBook Air 11"
|
| Details:
| This MacBook Air uses a razor thin aluminum case design with a "catchless" magnetic latch.
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| Apple Order No:
| MD845LL/A
| Apple Subfamily:
| Mid-2012
|
| Details:
| This Apple order number should be unique to this model.
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| Apple Model No:
| A1465 (EMC 2558)
| Model ID:
| MacBookAir5,1
|
| Details:
| Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1465 Model Number, the 2558 EMC Number, and the MacBookAir5,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
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| Battery Type:
| 35 W h Li-Poly
| Battery Life:
| 5 Hours
|
| Details:
| Apple reports that this model has a "built-in 35-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" and the company claims that it can provide up to 5 hours of "wireless web" use. Apple additionally notes that it provides "up to" 30 days of standby time. It is bundled with a 45W MagSafe 2 power adapter. Also see: What is the battery life of the
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this MacBook Air.
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| Pre-Installed MacOS:
| X 10.7.4 (11E2520)
| Maximum MacOS:
| X 10.15.x*
|
| Details:
| *This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion," OS X 10.9 "Mavericks," and OS X 10.10 "Yosemite" as well as OS X 10.11 "El Capitan." It is capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) as well, although it does not support the Auto Unlock feature. This model is capable of running macOS High Sierra (10.13), and it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC. This model is compatible with the final
version of macOS Mojave (10.14) and the final version of macOS Catalina (10.15), as well. It does not support macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) or later versions of the macOS. Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Catalina (10.15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Has anything been removed from previous versions of
the macOS?
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| Minimum Windows:
| 7 (32-Bit)*
| Maximum Windows:
| 10 (64-Bit)*
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| Details:
| *Apple's Boot Camp 4 supports the 32-bit version of Windows 7 on this model. Boot Camp 5 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Boot Camp 6 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported.
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| MacOS 9 Support:
| None
| Windows Support:
| Boot/Virtualization
|
| Details:
| Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs? Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications. For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the
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| Dimensions:
| .11-.68 x 11.8 x 7.56
| Avg. Weight:
| 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg)
|
| Details:
| In inches while closed - minimum height to maximum height by width by depth, (0.3 cm-1.7 cm, 29.95 cm, 19.2 cm).
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| Original Price (US):
| US$1249
| Est. Current Retail:
| US$300-US$450
|
| Details:
| If equipped with the same 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash storage as the MD224LL/A configuration, but custom configured with a 2.0 GHz "Core i7" processor for an additional US$150, the total was US$1249. Photo Credit: Apple, Inc.
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| Details:
| Thunderbolt is backwards-compatible with Mini DisplayPort-equipped displays as well as adapters that are compatible with Mini DisplayPort (DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI). It also can support other peripherals that use the Thunderbolt standard, which provides a maximum theoretical 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions. Also see:
What is "Thunderbolt"? Is it an industry standard? What advantages does it offer? Are there any disadvantages?
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| Details:
| Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), no Firewire ports. Also see: What is the best USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling?
|
| Details:
| No internal modem or Ethernet. External Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter offered for US$29.
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| Details:
| Internal omnidirectional microphone.
|
| Details:
| *Single analog audio output/headphone jack. Supports Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone.
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| Details:
| 100V-240V AC, 45W "MagSafe 2" power adapter.
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Global original prices for the MacBook Air "Core i7" 2.0 11" (Mid-2012) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section. Original Prices - North &
South America
| Canada:
| C$1299
| Brazil:
| R$4.524
|
| Mexico:
| MXN $23,399
| United States:
| US$1249
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Original Prices - Europe
| Austria:
| €1299
| Belgium:
| €1329
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| Denmark:
| DKK 10,099
| Finland:
| €1349
|
| France:
| €1329
| Germany:
| €1329
|
| Ireland:
| €1349
| Italy:
| €1349
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| Luxembourg:
| €1263,10
| Netherlands:
| €1329
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| Norway:
| NOK 10.390
| Portugal:
| €1349
|
| Spain:
| €1329
| Sweden:
| SEK 12.265
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| Switzerland:
| CHF 1'439
| United Kingdom:
| £1059
|
Original Prices - Asia
| China:
| RMB 9,213
| Hong Kong:
| HK$9,668
|
| India:
| N/A
| Indonesia:
| N/A
|
| Japan:
| ¥107,600
| Korea:
| KRW 1,691,900
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| Malaysia:
| RM 3,909
| The Philippines:
| PHP 60,490
|
| Singapore:
| S$1,698
| Taiwan:
| NT$39,790
|
| Thailand:
| THB 41,820
| Vietnam:
| N/A
|
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia:
| A$1429
| New Zealand:
| NZ$1994
|
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Is the 2012 MacBook Air still supported?
macOS Catalina, released in 2019, supported MacBooks from mid-2012 onward.
Is MacBook 2012 still worth it?
Due to its good performance and supported by an attractive appearance. One of them is the Macbook Pro released in 2012. Even though it is old school, aka its 8 years old since it was first released, this Macbook still has a lot of enthusiasts, even though this type of Macbook is out of production.
Is the MacBook Air mid 2012 obsolete?
The mid 2012 model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro joins Apple's list of vintage products as of 31 January 2022. This is because Apple stopped selling the model in October 2016, which more than five years ago.
Can MacBook Air 2012 be upgraded?
Nope, the RAM on the MacBook Air is soldered in so you won't be able to upgrade it without breaking the computer. You need to make sure the amount of RAM is enough when you buy the machine.
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