Apple MQD42LL/A Macbook Air Features, Specs and Manual

Product Introduction

This 13 inches laptop from Apple is a great portable and lightweight laptop for people who are always on the go. Especially this laptop can last up to a day of normal usage because it is powered by a efficient yet fast Intel Core i5 processor. Performs loads fast because it also has a SSD storage that can access data faster. Good selection of ports also includes a fast thunderbolt port for external devices.

Main Features

Dual-Core Intel Core i5 Processor

Fast yet efficient processor that can last a day of normal usage. Runs applications faster and efficiently without slowing down. It also has turboboost mode if you need extra processing power on demand.

8GB Memory

Great for multitasking or doing editing applications. It can perform smoothly and switch programs in between while listening to music.

256GB SSD

Faster compared to a standard SATA HDD, it can load the iOS operating system faster and it has faster transfer speeds because it has higher data read/write bandwidth.

Intel Graphics 6000

It is a integrated graphics cared that it is shared from the computer memory. It can perform well on editing programs and can playback a high definition medias.

Force Touch Trackpad

The trackpad not only tracks clicks but it also tracks the pressure you put when you press it down. It can be programmed to do alternative functionality or depending on the program you currently run to.

Siri

Recognizes voice commands via the built-in microphone. It can do search or follow your voice commands for easy navigation or execution of functions

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Apple
Model	MQD42LL/A
Processor	Intel® Core™ i5 5^th Generation
Processor Speed	1.8 GHz Dual-core (Base)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 6000
RAM	8 GB LPDDR3
Screen Size	13.3" Inch Retina Display
Screen Resolution	1440 x 900 Retina
Operating System	Mac OS
Speakers	Stereo Speaker with HD Range
Storage	256GB SSD
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 2 1x HDMI Output 2x USB 3.0 1x SDXC 1x Power Port
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth
Battery	Lithium-Polymer
Battery Life	Up to 12 hours
Weight	2.96 Pounds
Dimensions (H x W x D)	0.11 x 12.8 x 8.94 inch

Pros:

Sleek and beautifully designed laptop
Great battery life
Touchpad is great

Cons:

Outdated processor
Expensive
265GB only SSD storage

Verdict:

This 13 inch Macbook Air is perfect for those who travel frequently like bloggers, students or business persons who need to take care of their task on the go or while travelling. But the letdown is the outdated specs that doesn't give justice to the price tag. It only gives a premium feel because it is well built and has an escellent retina display.