MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch (Mid 2013 and Early-2014) is the subnotebook, engineered, designed and manufactured by Apple, powered by Haswell processors family. It is the ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard, 11.6 inches widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and solid-state drive.
Apple’s Rosetta 2 emulator, meanwhile, will allow the MacBook Air to run existing apps built for Intel chips. You can order the new MacBook Air today, and Apple says it’ll be available next.
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- 1 MacBook Air 6,1 11-Inch (Mid-2013 and Early-2014)
- 2 MacBookAir 6,1 Models
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MacBook Air 6,1 11-Inch (Mid-2013 and Early-2014)
MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch Core i5 1.3 (Mid-2013) is powered with a dual Core i5 (4250U) and Intel HD Graphics 5000 integrated graphics processor with 384 MB of shared DDR3 memory. It features 4 GB of RAM, a 128 GB/256 GB flash storage. The widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display has 1366 x 768 native resolution and a glossy surface. MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch Core i5 1.3 (Mid 2013) has an inbuilt FaceTime video camera with 720p resolution and two stereo speakers placed under the keyboard for multimedia and AirPort Extreme (802.11a/ac/b/g/n) port and Bluetooth 4.0 for communication. Two USB 3.0 ports, analog audio out and Thunderbolt videoaudio out with external display support sum up the connectivity options. The model lacks Firewire, Ethernet (with an external adapter available for an extra cost), and optical audio in/out.
MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch Core i7 1.7 (Mid-2013) is the build-to-order iteration of the MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch Core i5 1.3 (Mid 2013) that never made it to the standard configuration. This device has the ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard, 11.6-inch widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and solid-state drive. It is powered with a dual Core i5 (4650U) and Intel HD Graphics 5000 integrated graphics processor with 384 MB of shared DDR3 memory. It features 4 GB of RAM, a 128 GB/256 GB flash storage. The widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display has 1366 x 768 native resolution and a glossy surface.
MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch Core i5 1.4 (Early-2014) is another iteration of this model, it’s powered by Haswell processors family, and it’s the ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard, 11.6-inch widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and solid-state drive. This model is powered with a dual Core i5 (4260U) and Intel HD Graphics 5000 integrated graphics processor with 1.5 GB of shared DDR3 memory. It features 4 GB of RAM, a 128 GB 256 GB SSD storage. The memory could be upgraded at time of a purchase up to 8 GB, but 4 GB was a standard configuration. The amount of SSD storage installed also determined the price. The widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display has 1366 x 768 native resolution and a glossy surface.
MacBook Air Core 6,1 11-inch i7 1.7 (Early-2014) is another build-to-order but later standard iteration. MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch Core i7 1.7 (Early 2014) is the ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard, 11.6-inch widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and solid-state drive.
Release Date
- June 10, 2013 – Mid 2013 versions
- April 29, 2014 – Early 2014 versions
Specifications
- Codename: MacBook Air.
- Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz. Optional 1.7 GHz. Early-2014 versions: 1.4 GHz.
- Boost Speed: 2.6 GHz.
- Processor Architecture: 64-bit.
- Processor type: Core i5 (4250U) “Haswell”. Optional Core i7 (4650U) “Haswell”. Early-2014 versions: Core i5 (4260U) “Haswell” and Core i7 (4650U) “Haswell”.
Processor upgrade: soldered. - Cores: 2.
- Graphics core: Yes.
- On-Board RAM: 4 GB, DDR3 1600 MHz.
- Max. RAM:non-upgradeable.
- Display: 11.6 inch LED-backlit TFT active matrix IPS, 16:10 widescreen, 1366 x 768 pixels max resolution.
- Webcam: FaceTime 720p resolution.
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics with 1.5 GB of shared DDR3 memory.
- Storage: 128 GB 256 GB SSD. Upgradable to 512 GB.
- Storage upgrade: 512 GB from 256 GB at the time of purchase.
- Fusion Drive: No.
- InputOutput: 2 x USB 3.0, analog audio out and Thunderbolt.
- Power Connector: MagSafe 2.
- Battery: inbuilt lithium-ion polymer, 38-watt-hour.
- Internet Wireless connection: inbuilt AirPort Extreme (802.11a/ac/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0.
- Preinstalled OS: 10.8.4 (12E3067). Early-2014 versions – 10.9.2 (13C1021).
- OS max. upgrade: current.
- Dimensions: .11-.68 x 11.8 x 7.56.
- Weight: 2.38 lb.
Apple Numbers, Discontinuation, Price
Apple Model Number: A1465 (EMC 2631).
Apple Part Numbers:
- MD711LL/A (configuration 128 GB of flash storage, Mid-2013 version)
- MD712LL/A (configuration 256 GB of flash storage, Mid-2013 version)
- MF067LL/A (Early-2014 version)
Discontinued:
- April 29, 2014 – Mid-2013 versions
- March 9, 2015 – Early-2014 versions
Price:
- $999 – 128GB
- $1149 – 256GB
- $1199 – CTO/BTO 128GB Mid-2013 built-to-order iteration
- $1349 – CTO/BTO 256GB Mid-2013 built-to-order iteration
- $899 – 128GB Mid-2014 iteration
- $1099 – 256GB Mid-2014 iteration
- $1049 – 128GB SSD, Mid-2014 i7
- $1249 – 256GB SSD, Mid-2014 i7
- The higher-end MD712LL/A configuration could be equipped with 512 GB of storage at the time of purchase for an additional US$300.
Features
- The entry-level storage capacity had also been enhanced up to 128 GB vs. 64 GB of the previous year model. MacBook Air (mid-2013) got faster Wi-Fi and dual microphones to support X OS speech features.
- MacBook Air Core i5 1.4 11-inch (early 2014) has no improvements at all save for the faster Haswell CPU with ultra-low TDP. The thermal design power (TDP) or thermal design point, is the maximum amount of heat a CPU or GPU generates. The maximum in its turn is determined by the cooling system power. In a nutshell, this feature means, that the processor is harder to overheat under normal performance and easier to cool by system fans.
MacBookAir 6,1 Models
MacBook Air (11-inch, 1.7GHz Intel Core i7, Early-2014)
Model Identifier | MacBookAir6,1 |
Model Number | A1465 (EMC 2631) |
Part Number | MF067LL/A |
Family | 11-inch, Early 2014 |
Released | 2014 |
Display Size | 11.6 inches |
Dimensions | 11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 in |
Weight | 2.38 pounds |
Processor | 1.7Ghz Intel Core i7 |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 128/256GB SSD |
Optical | None |
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MacBook Air (11-inch, 1.4GHz Intel Core i5, Early-2014)
Model Identifier | MacBookAir6,1 |
Model Number | A1465 (EMC 2631) |
Part Number | MD711LL/B |
Family | 11-inch, Early 2014 |
Released | 2014 |
Display Size | 11.6 inches |
Dimensions | 11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 in |
Weight | 2.38 pounds |
Processor | 1.4Ghz Intel Core i5 |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 128/256GB SSD |
Optical | None |
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MacBook Air (11-inch, 1.7GHz Intel Core i7, Mid-2013)
Model Identifier | MacBookAir6,1 |
Model Number | A1465 (EMC 2631) |
Part Number | BTO/CTO |
Family | 11-inch, Mid 2013 |
Released | 2013 |
Display Size | 11.6 inches |
Dimensions | 11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 in |
Weight | 2.38 pounds |
Processor | 1.7Ghz Intel Core i7 |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 128/256GB SSD |
Optical | None |
See also | Sell your MacBook Air (11-inch, 1.7Ghz Intel Core i7, Mid 2013) online now |
MacBook Air (11-inch, 1.3GHz Intel Core i5, Mid-2013)
Model Identifier | MacBookAir6,1 |
Model Number | A1465 (EMC 2631) |
Part Number | MD711LL/A |
Family | 11-inch, Mid 2013 |
Released | 2013 |
Display Size | 11.6 inches |
Dimensions | 11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 in |
Weight | 2.38 pounds |
Processor | 1.3Ghz Intel Core i5 |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 128/256GB SSD |
Optical | None |
See also | Sell your MacBook Air (11-inch, 1.3Ghz Intel Core i5, Mid 2013) online now |
Miscellanea
- Along with CPU upgrade Apple had changed the SSD interface and vendor. SSDs installed in MacBooks (Mid 2013) are manufactured by Samsung and sport PCIe interface, which is faster than Toshiba SATA module.
- The MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch (Mid-2013) customized iteration with Intel Core i7 aboard has two storage options: 128 or 256 GB solid-state drive. It’s still a riddle, why Apple never offered it as a standard configuration as it happened to the CTO models of the previous years.
- Intel Core i5 (4260U) processor belongs to Haswell family and supports hyperthreading. Thus, the end-user got two physical cores and two virtual ones.
- MacBook Air 6,1 11-inch (Early-2014) is faster than its predecessor due to new OS rather than any hardware updates. Apple made up for lack of those with dropping the price. This MacBook Air cost was $100 less. The last but not the least advantage of the MacBook Air Core 11-inch (Early -2014) is the battery life that is 90 minutes longer. Provided this Air is not so great about performance, you may need that extra hour and a half.
- The SSD drives also had come from 2013. No wonder MacBook Air Core 11-inch (Early-2014) showed no significant increase in performance and failed some benchmarks. The fact that Apple acquires SSD drives from a range of manufacturers – Toshiba, Samsung and SunDisk included – can also be germane to the performance.
Links
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Most Mac users will experience years of using a Mac without any problems. But every so often, a hardware issue could surface that could significantly impact how your Mac performs.
Identifying the cause of problems — hardware or software — is the first step to fixing them. It could make a trip to an Apple Store or certified reseller easier knowing you've done all you can to identify and whenever possible, fix the problem yourself — saving you downtime and a potentially costly repair.
Built into every Mac is a way to run an Apple Hardware Test, also known as an Apple Diagnostics.
Hardware Tests are an effective way to identify the cause of a Mac performance problem, which could be CPU or GPU issue, a failing disk drive, an overloaded memory, a fan overheating, or any number of other potential faults. If you suspect it’s a hardware problem, Hardware Tests are the way to troubleshoot on Macs built before 2013. In newer models, those built after 2013, those same tests are labelled Apple Diagnostics.
How to Run Apple Diagnostics on any Mac
In some cases, a hardware problem is so severe that you won’t be able to switch your Mac back on. Thankfully, if you can run an Apple Diagnostics or Hardware Test, Apple Support suggests this is a way you can restart your Mac, even if it refuses to switch back on through other means.
Whether you are running an Apple diagnostics (on newer hardware and OS X devices) or a Mac hardware test (on older devices), Apple recommends printing their support instructions on how to run these tests. Once you’ve got the instructions in front of you, Apple recommends going through the following process to diagnose a hardware problem:
- For those with iMacs or any desktop-based device: Disconnect all external drives and hardware devices, except for the keyboard, mouse, display, and speakers.
- Select Apple Menu > Restart.
- Press and hold the D key when the Mac is restarting.
- Apple Diagnostics will run automatically. When it is complete, it will present a list of the problems encountered.
Common Mac Hardware Issues
At this point, you can either follow on-screen instructions or contact Apple Support — arranging a Genius Bar appointment — or go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider to make repairs, to fix the problems. Make a note of any reference codes.
Some of the most common hardware error codes indicate problems with:
- Wi-Fi — a failure of the AirPort wireless card (4AIR);
- Hard disk and SSD (4HDD)
- Logic board (4IRP)
- Memory — RAM (4MEM)
- External disk (4MHD)
- Fans (4MOT)
- Processor (4PRC)
- Video/graphics card (4YDC)
Most Mac error codes suggest a failure of the component they reference, or a related component that is causing a problem with the hardware. In most cases, an Apple specialist or technician may be needed to resolve this issue.
However, before you send your poor, unhealthy Mac off to the shop, there are several fixes you could try at home, such as resetting the PRAM or SMC. This can fix some of the most common errors, including problems with the logic board and fan.
Disk Utility (built-into every OS X) is useful for fixing memory (RAM), hard disk and external drive problems, as are several third-party apps.
For those with older Macs, when you are running an OS X Hardware Test, an alert message will appear once complete with a list of the problems encountered. Again, you have the option of following on-screen instructions to restore the Mac, or re-booting the device using a startup disk, or taking the Mac to a store or Authorized Service Provider.
In any scenario involving hardware, you need to be aware that you are at risk of losing any items on your Mac that haven't been backed-up to the cloud. We recommend storing as much as you can with a cloud provider, such as Dropbox, or Apple iCloud.
Another way to improve Mac performance
What happens if you run a Mac diagnostics and it comes back with nothing? Does this mean you need to buy a new Mac? Or give up using Mac altogether, switching to another device and operating system?
An Apple Diagnostics or Hardware Test that reports a lack of problems indicates it could be a software issue. Another alternative worth exploring, especially if your Mac is overheating or slowing down, is that your storage is too full of junk, clutter, applications, and duplicate files and photos.
On average, Mac users have 62GB of data, files, apps, and images they do not need. Too many files slow down and overheat computers, making them difficult to use and causing them to crash more often.
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With two click removals, you can quickly clean loads of data, making your Mac easier to use and freeing up space for new documents, downloads and images. Once you've run a Hardware Test or Apple Diagnostics, use CleanMyMac X (it's free to try) to identify and fix any other issues that are causing your Mac to run slowly or overheat.
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