UAE Price
AED 1,399
India Price
₹31,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2017
The Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 1.8 GHz (2017) (MacBook Air Series) 512GB / 16GB is Apple's 2017 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 325 x 227 ( = 0.67 x 12.8 x 8.94 in) display, the Intel Core i5-5350U 2c/4t 2 x 1.8 - 2.9 GHz, Broadwell chipset. At AED 1,399 in the UAE and ₹31,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The 2017 MacBook Air 13.3” with Intel Core i5-5350U, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD excels in sustained low-power efficiency—its fanless design and 54Wh battery deliver up to 12 hours of web browsing on macOS Sierra. The Intel HD Graphics 6000 handles basic photo editing and 1080p video playback without strain, while the 16GB RAM ensures smooth multitasking with 10+ Chrome tabs and Lightroom. It’s suited for students and remote workers needing reliable portability, a backlit keyboard, and SDXC card access for photography workflows. Its weakness is thermal throttling: the Broadwell CPU drops to 1.8GHz under prolonged load, crippling export times in Final Cut or large code compilations. The Thunderbolt port is single-use only. In UAE at AED 1399, it’s good value because it outlasts most Windows ultrabooks in battery and build. In India at ₹31900, it’s overpriced—new Ryzen 5 laptops with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD offer 3x faster CPUs and better GPUs for the same cost.
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| Battery | 54 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime camera |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Card Reader: SDXC card reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 325 x 227 ( = 0.67 x 12.8 x 8.94 in) |
| Weight | 1.35 kg ( = 47.62 oz / 2.98 pounds), Power Supply: 200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds) |
| Display | 13.30 inch 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixel 128 PPI, TN LED, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
| Memory | 8 GB , 1600 MHz LPDDR3 onboard |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Broadwell-U PCH-LP (Premium) |
| Soundcard | Intel Broadwell PCH-LP - High Definition Audio Controller |
| Additional features | Speakers: stereo speakers, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepageMacBook Air (Series) |
| Price | 1099 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-5350U 2c/4t 2 x 1.8 - 2.9 GHz, Broadwell |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the MacBook Air 13 (2017).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to its outdated processor and lack of software support beyond future macOS updates. While the 512GB storage and 16GB RAM are generous for its age, performance and compatibility will degrade over time.
The price in the UAE is AED 1399. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers, but not as a new unit from Apple.
The price in India is ₹31900. It can be found through certified second-hand sellers and electronics marketplaces, but is no longer sold new by Apple.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with basic low-light performance. It is adequate for video calls but lacks detail and clarity compared to modern laptop cameras.
The battery life is up to 12 hours of web browsing or video playback. Actual usage may vary based on screen brightness and background applications.
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