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Apple MacBook Air Laptops: 13.6", M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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cykstfc
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Yes. The M3 also supports two external monitors natively, while the M1 and M2 do not, without buying a dock that's going to run over $100. That alone justifies it IMO.
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reddyme
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Also, the 256gb storage on m3 is much faster than the 256gb storage on m2. So m3 is much better..
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insaneXproval
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Not sure why the downvote. The $400 premium to go from 512GB to 1TB when even cheap Windows PCs often have 1TB is ridiculous. Soldered or not, the chips don't cost anywhere near that. At the very least they should do a better job of hiding their Apple tax in a more distributed way. It's like those AirBnB's that list with $150/night and a $500 landlord fee.
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Dec 30, 2024 10:29 PM
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insaneXprovalDec 30, 2024 10:29 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Not sure why the downvote. The $400 premium to go from 512GB to 1TB when even cheap Windows PCs often have 1TB is ridiculous. Soldered or not, the chips don't cost anywhere near that. At the very least they should do a better job of hiding their Apple tax in a more distributed way. It's like those AirBnB's that list with $150/night and a $500 landlord fee.
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Only 256 GB SSD is a joke
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Dec 30, 2024 10:33 PM
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insaneXprovalDec 30, 2024 10:33 PM
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You could also try for the Best Buy price match from Costco with this M3 Pro deal:

https://slickdeals.net/f/18006162-costco-members-apple-macbook-pro-14-2-3k-m3-pro-18gb-ram-512gb-ssd...

I wore the BB chat folks down until they finally just did a 1-time exception for me. Returned my M4 Pro I got at $1,699 for that. I know I lucked out and some haven't been able to get it, but it's worth a shot if you can get a willing BB rep to PM for you.
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Dec 31, 2024 2:24 AM
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MagentaWalrus685Dec 31, 2024 2:24 AM
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Quote from insaneXproval View quoted comment :
Not sure why the downvote. The $400 premium to go from 512GB to 1TB when even cheap Windows PCs often have 1TB is ridiculous. Soldered or not, the chips don't cost anywhere near that. At the very least they should do a better job of hiding their Apple tax in a more distributed way. It's like those AirBnB's that list with $150/night and a $500 landlord fee.
I agree with you, but when it comes to Apple, you're paying for the "Apple experience"—especially the macOS compared to Windows.
While I'd love to get a PC with better specs (OLED screen, more RAM, more storage, etc.) for the price of a MacBook, I find macOS to be a much smoother experience, especially for laptops. And let's not forget—the trackpad on Macs is unbeatable.
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Dec 31, 2024 2:26 AM
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MagentaWalrus685Dec 31, 2024 2:26 AM
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Quote from cykstfc View quoted comment :
Yes. The M3 also supports two external monitors natively, while the M1 and M2 do not, without buying a dock that's going to run over $100. That alone justifies it IMO.
With the lid closed, yes.
The M3 does not support three monitors in the sense of using your laptop screen as the main display along with two external screens.
The M4 in the MacBook Pro, however, does support two external monitors in addition to the laptop screen. I can only hope the M4 MacBook Airs will offer the same, given that the M4 in the Pro is the base CPU for that generation.
Dec 31, 2024 9:21 AM
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SchroedersPianoDec 31, 2024 9:21 AM
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl...Id=6565840

What's Included
13-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter

Key Specs
Screen Size: 13.6 inches
Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1664
Touch Screen: No
Brightness: 500 nits
Processor Model: Apple M3
Storage Type: SSD
Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes
Graphics: Apple M3 10-core
Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt
Battery Life (up to): 18 hours
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Product Name: MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD
Brand: Apple
Model Number: MXCR3LL/A
Year of Release: 2024
Colors: Space Gray/Midnight/Silver/Starlight
Display Type: LED
Screen Size: 13.6 inches
Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1664
Touch Screen: No
Brightness: 500 nits

Processor Brand: Apple
Processor Model: Apple M3
Processor Model Number: Apple M3
Number of CPU Cores: 8-core

Storage Type: SSD
Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes

System Memory (RAM):16 gigabytes
Type of Memory (RAM)

Graphics Type: Integrated
GPU Brand: Apple
Graphics Apple M3 10-core

Operating System: macOS Sonoma 14
Voice Assistant Built-in: Siri

Connectivity
Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt
Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
Headphone Jack: Yes
Microphone Input: No

Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Standard: AX
Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E

Power Supply Input: MagSafe
Battery Life (up to): 18 hours
Battery Cells: 4-cell
Battery Type: Lithium-ion

Front-Facing Camera: Yes
Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p
Built-In Microphone: Yes

Features:
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Media Card Reader: No
Audio Technology: Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos
Touch ID sensor
Casing Material: Aluminum
Dimensions: Product Height 0.44 inches; Product Width 11.97 inches; Product Depth 8.46 inches
Product Weight 2.7 pounds

ENERGY STAR Certified: Yes
EPEAT Qualified: Yes
EPEAT Level: Gold
Warranty: Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor
Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Other
UPC: 195949637094/ 195949635687 / 195949636158 /195949636622
SKU: 6565842 / 6565839 / 6565840 / 6565841
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Dec 31, 2024 1:15 PM
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init0Dec 31, 2024 1:15 PM
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In case anyone is on the fence between these and a MBP:

On my MBP M2(32GB), mine has lid open and runs 2 x 24" (USB-C) and a Samsung S90 65" (HDMI)

It is an amazing system, but if you don't need all this, the Midnight 15" is Yes, Please.
Dec 31, 2024 3:10 PM
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YngviFreyrDec 31, 2024 3:10 PM
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That's the best prices you're going to get for 2024z.

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Dec 31, 2024 4:51 PM
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insaneXprovalDec 31, 2024 4:51 PM
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Yep, I'm in the same boat - I thoroughly enjoy the simplicity of the MacOS workflow. Windows has 423 ways to do everything, whereas MacOS has a pretty specific flow. I have both - Windows for gaming mostly and Mac for everything else. I keep worrying that eventually MS is going to sub-only Windows, and at that point I will be moving to Mac and Linux and ditching Windows altogether.
Quote from MagentaWalrus685 View quoted comment :
I agree with you, but when it comes to Apple, you're paying for the "Apple experience"—especially the macOS compared to Windows.
While I'd love to get a PC with better specs (OLED screen, more RAM, more storage, etc.) for the price of a MacBook, I find macOS to be a much smoother experience, especially for laptops. And let's not forget—the trackpad on Macs is unbeatable.
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Dec 31, 2024 6:32 PM
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RENJ2Dec 31, 2024 6:32 PM
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It's good to see that 16GB model MacBook prices are retreating. Even though there have been ardent fanboys who claimed 8 is enough, most of us expected more for our money.
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Dec 31, 2024 9:03 PM
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James_bond003Dec 31, 2024 9:03 PM
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Ridiculous price for M2 .
Seriously Apple
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Dec 31, 2024 9:20 PM
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nitishks007Dec 31, 2024 9:20 PM
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It seems Macs are deliberately making it hard to install Chrome or Firefox on new Macs. I had to install DuckDuckGo, all others kept crashing expect Safari ofcourse.
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Dec 31, 2024 10:04 PM
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wtksdDec 31, 2024 10:04 PM
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I'm only interested if the price is below $749.
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Jan 1, 2025 1:18 AM
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insaneXprovalJan 1, 2025 1:18 AM
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Quote from nitishks007 View quoted comment :
It seems Macs are deliberately making it hard to install Chrome or Firefox on new Macs. I had to install DuckDuckGo, all others kept crashing expect Safari ofcourse.
Not true. It was an issue where Monterey users had the firewall turned on, then upgraded to Sonoma.
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bob151Jan 1, 2025 3:24 AM
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Quote from nitishks007 View quoted comment :
It seems Macs are deliberately making it hard to install Chrome or Firefox on new Macs. I had to install DuckDuckGo, all others kept crashing expect Safari ofcourse.
Mac mini and a MBA, I don't have an issue using chrome.

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Jan 1, 2025 1:59 PM
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chriscomJan 1, 2025 1:59 PM
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Meh. Not lowest-ever price.
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