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Apple MacBook Air (Early 2024): 13.6”, M3, 16GB memory, 256GB storage: $899 at Best Buy

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Best Buy now has the 13.6" MacBook Air M3/16GB/256GB at $899, down $200 from list price.

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Best Buy now has the 13.6" MacBook Air M3/16GB/256GB at $899, down $200 from list price.

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Model: Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Midnight

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Nov 12, 2024
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drktyrael
Nov 12, 2024
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This vs M2 16gb? Worth extra money?
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Quote from drktyrael :
This vs M2 16gb? Worth extra money?
Having tried both out recently, probably not. The M3 is faster (though not by a ton), the storage is faster (but it's not like the M2's was noticeably slow), it has WiFi 6E and can do two external monitors. Oh and the Midnight color gets fewer fingerprints over the M2 model. That's about it for differences.

If you care about future-proofing, sure the M3 model will be supported for one extra year over the M2, but both of these chips are good, so I don't think it's worth the extra money (especially if you can get the M2 for $750 - that's a lot of computer for the price).
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drktyrael
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Quote from DrCJ87 :
Having tried both out recently, probably not. The M3 is faster (though not by a ton), the storage is faster (but it's not like the M2's was noticeably slow), it has WiFi 6E and can do two external monitors. Oh and the Midnight color gets fewer fingerprints over the M2 model. That's about it for differences.

If you care about future-proofing, sure the M3 model will be supported for one extra year over the M2, but both of these chips are good, so I don't think it's worth the extra money (especially if you can get the M2 for $750 - that's a lot of computer for the price).
Great thanks! M2 it is .
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Quote from drktyrael :
This vs M2 16gb? Worth extra money?
I'm indifferent at $750 vs $899. The advantages of the M3 model are worth exactly $150 in my view.

If the M3 were $850, it'd be a clear buy to me. If it were $950, the M2 would be a clear buy.

But the other poster is right that the M2 model is a lot of machine for $750; if someone has a financial situation where the extra $150 really matters, buy the M2 and be happy.
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Oerokittie
Nov 13, 2024
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Quote from drktyrael :
This vs M2 16gb? Worth extra money?
Are you willing to pay $150 to save 0.1second every time you use it? Smilie personally the M2 is more than enough for what I intended to use it for
Nov 13, 2024
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billyc13
Nov 13, 2024
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I bought the M2 for $750… but am returning it for the $900 M3 ( same specs). Largely bc I plan to have it for a while and over that life span, the less FINGER PRINTS, and simply being a year newer were worth it to me. Over 5 years that's $30 a year. Or a meal.
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nhttri
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Quote from drktyrael :
This vs M2 16gb? Worth extra money?
The 256GB SSD on the M2 is crippled btw. I don't know how much does that matter to you.

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Ryson11
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Interesting $200 more for 512gb. Why so pricey…
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sammyman
Nov 13, 2024
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IT's the M2 for me with 16gb ram. The only other one I'm tempted to get is the m3 with 512gb for not much more ($999 open box)
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!<-_->!
Nov 13, 2024
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The duel external monitor capability should definitely be a consideration for those who like to work off more than one giant external
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Nov 14, 2024
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SKV4m
Nov 14, 2024
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id love to get a macbook air for my dad. the chromebook he uses isn't cutting it.
Nov 14, 2024
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MikeM5646
Nov 14, 2024
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Tempted to return my 16GB M2 and pickup this M3. Any insight on if Costco may offer the M3 at $899?
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Quote from MikeM5646 :
Tempted to return my 16GB M2 and pickup this M3. Any insight on if Costco may offer the M3 at $899?
i wonder if costco will put this model on sale only after their m2 deal expires on 17th. amazon and bb are both coming out with deals sooner. but costco seems to beat them on price by a bit.
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vineaux
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Quote from !<-_->! :
The duel external monitor capability should definitely be a consideration for those who like to work off more than one giant external
Docking station will allow dual monitors...
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Will it be possible to trade in older macbookpro or older ipad?

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