How much usable "space" does a MacBook Air start with?

I am contemplating purshasing a MacBook air and would like to know how much "useable" space it starts with. I know there are two options for storage (128GB and 256GB) but I would like to know how much of that is left after a base installational of Mavericks.
Also, is there a resource that will tell me how much space common apps will take up? (Numbers, Pages, etc)
Thank you

reese2147
   I am contemplating purshasing a MacBook air and would like to know how much "useable" space it starts with.
A new in box 128gig Air will read 121gig+ free out of box
same for a 256gig ,   248gig free +/-

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