The world’s greenest lineup of notebooks.

Energy efficient.

Apple makes both the hardware and the software for MacBook Air, so we’re able to design them to work together. This allows us to make a smarter product that uses less electricity. For instance, to reduce energy consumption, the hard drive spins down automatically when inactive. MacBook Air also decides which processor — CPU or GPU — is best suited to efficiently perform a task. The processor even throttles down to save power between keystrokes as you type.

The LED-backlit display in MacBook Air is another feature that plays an important part in conserving energy, consuming 30 percent less power than conventional LCD displays. And the display is designed to dim when you enter a darkened room. Together, these adjustments make MacBook Air incredibly energy efficient.

In fact, MacBook Air meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy, earning it ENERGY STAR certification. In addition, MacBook Air meets the latest efficiency requirements of the ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 Specification for Computers before its July 2009 effective date. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer’s typical annual power consumption.

EPEAT Gold.

Because MacBook Air is environmentally innovative, it has earned the highest rating of EPEAT Gold. The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) evaluates the environmental impact of a product based on how recyclable it is, how much energy it uses, and how it’s designed and manufactured. Few products achieve EPEAT Gold status — and even fewer notebooks.

A commitment that starts with products.

When it comes to being environmentally friendly, Apple approaches the challenge differently — through products such as MacBook Air. Unlike other companies, Apple controls every aspect of the production of its computers. So Apple designers and engineers can minimize their carbon footprint in ways others can’t. They design them with fewer parts. They build them using recyclable materials. They even create software that makes them more energy efficient. The result is a new standard in green design