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MacBook Air 11.6
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
MacBook Air 11.6
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

MacBook Air 11.6

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.762704.a-d
Manufacturer (Founded 1976)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, rubber, adhesive, glass, plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a Closed) H 5/8 in x W 11 7/8 in x D 7 1/2 in (1.6 cm x 30.2 cm x 19.1 cm )
Overall - 3D (.a Open) H 7 3/4 in x W 11 7/8 in x D 7 3/4 in (19.7 cm x 30.2 cm x 19.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b (not in packaging)) H 1/8 in x W 1/2 in x D 1 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 1.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c) H 1 1/8 in x W 35 1/2 in x D 2 1/2 in (2.9 cm x 90.2 cm x 6.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d) H 1 1/2 in x W 42 3/4 in x D 1 1/8 in (3.8 cm x 108.6 cm x 2.9 cm )

Physical Description11-inch MacBook Air laptop with a software reinstall drive (.b), a MagSafe Power Adapter (.c), and an AC power cord (.d). The laptop has a matte silver finish with a white Apple logo on the top, black keys with a silver touchpad, a webcam, and round black rubber feet on the bottom. The software reinstall drive is white plastic with gold metal lines and the Apple logo in gray. The power cords are white rubber.
Historical NotePresented when President Barack Obama met with Steve Jobs in San Francisco on October 22, 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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