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expiredeysikal posted Mar 09, 2025 12:45 AM

Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2024, Midnight): 13.6", M3 Chip, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Amazon has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop (2024, Midnight, MC8Q4LL/A) for $1099. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Apple M3 8-Core/16-Core Neural Engine Chip Processor
  • 13.6" 2560x1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • FaceTime Full HD Camera
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 24GB Unified RAM
  • 10-Core GPU
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad/Touch ID Sensor
  • 2x Thunderbolt / USB4
  • macOS

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop (2024, Midnight, MC8Q4LL/A) for $1099. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video also has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop (2024, Midnight, MC8Q4LL/A) for $1099. Shipping cost varies by location.

Thanks to community member eysikal for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M3 8-Core/16-Core Neural Engine Chip Processor
  • 13.6" 2560x1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • FaceTime Full HD Camera
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 24GB Unified RAM
  • 10-Core GPU
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad/Touch ID Sensor
  • 2x Thunderbolt / USB4
  • macOS

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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, 24GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Midnight

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nutsack
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This identical spec with M4 is $1299 on the Apple Education store ($1399 regular Apple store)
gotlucky
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M3 can do 2 displays with the laptop lid closed. M4 can have the lid open for a third
SiegfriedC
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i actually still think m4 base at $899 is better value in terms of how people gonna use macbook air

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Mar 09, 2025 02:49 PM
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AmusedPlastic6071Mar 09, 2025 02:49 PM
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Quote from zhalie :
in your case, 3 month vs 8GB extra RAM, I feel waiting is better.


When I run LLM (8b or 14b) locally, 16GB is not enough for multi-tasking.
Maybe he didn't buy it for LLm?
Mar 09, 2025 02:59 PM
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ACAx1985Mar 09, 2025 02:59 PM
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This or the 899 base M4?
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Mar 09, 2025 03:04 PM
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1gokartMar 09, 2025 03:04 PM
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For $250 more you can get the MacBook Pro 14" with the M4 SOC.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ter-silver

The MacBook Air value is only good at it's base model. Once you add RAM or Storage, the value goes out the door when it overlaps the Pro model that are a significant better value.
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Mar 09, 2025 03:08 PM
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shennessy11Mar 09, 2025 03:08 PM
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Quote from 1gokart :
For $250 more you can get the MacBook Pro 14" with the M4 SOC.https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-silverThe MacBook Air value is only good at it's base model. Once you add RAM or Storage, the value goes out the door when it overlaps the Pro model that are a significant better value.
$250 is 23% higher at this price point. Not exactly trivial.
Might as well go with the 1tb version for just another $171 at that point
Mar 09, 2025 03:08 PM
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1gokartMar 09, 2025 03:08 PM
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Quote from ACAx1985 :
This or the 899 base M4?
Value and performance... go with the M4 for $899.

I don't see this $1099 for a year old generation model a value. If $899, then maybe.
Mar 09, 2025 03:16 PM
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1gokartMar 09, 2025 03:16 PM
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Quote from shennessy11 :
$250 is 23% higher at this price point. Not exactly trivial.
Might as well go with the 1tb version for just another $171 at that point
What is your point? Apple MacBook Air M4 is $899. This older generation M3 for $1099 is 22% more for a little more RAM and storage. Is this trivial?

My point. This is not a good deal for $1099.
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Mar 09, 2025 03:37 PM
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lionhairMar 09, 2025 03:37 PM
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Quote from 1gokart :
What is your point? Apple MacBook Air M4 is $899. This older generation M3 for $1099 is 22% more for a little more RAM and storage. Is this trivial?

My point. This is not a good deal for $1099.
Seems this would be a good option in lieu of a M4 Macbook Pro with 24GB RAM. Main reason being that the processor is not throttled under load, so this laptop can be used as a workstation after being plugged in to a dock.

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Mar 09, 2025 04:12 PM
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CalmMitten821Mar 09, 2025 04:12 PM
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Quote from 1gokart :
For $250 more you can get the MacBook Pro 14" with the M4 SOC.https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ter-silverThe MacBook Air value is only good at it's base model. Once you add RAM or Storage, the value goes out the door when it overlaps the Pro model that are a significant better value.
MB Pro is also a heavy, unwieldy machine compared to the Air.
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Mar 09, 2025 04:13 PM
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webjockMar 09, 2025 04:13 PM
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Quote from zhalie :
in your case, 3 month vs 8GB extra RAM, I feel waiting is better.


When I run LLM (8b or 14b) locally, 16GB is not enough for multi-tasking.
I have a 64GB M1 Max 16" which can run ollama pretty good.

I bought the Air because I had to go on a trip and finish refactoring some code while I was abroad for 3 weeks. I needed the portability/battery life and that project paid me $25k. So $25K in consulting to me is more important than waiting 3 months. $1099 was deducted as business expense.. Now if I get another side gig like that, I'll upgrade my 16" to an M4 Max.

So no regrets bro. No regrets. I usually only buy new computers if I have a job that can pay for it. As a I said, a year is a long time. Time doesn't matter if there is money on the table to be made. And I wanted the lightest thing I can have in my carry on luggage. With cameras, storage, clothes, it is hard to keep under 12lbs.
Last edited by webjock March 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM.
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Mar 09, 2025 08:16 PM
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UKR_12Mar 09, 2025 08:16 PM
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Quote from izmeeh :
Do they come by often? I've been waiting for a larger screen one, too.
Not really, but I after m4 announcement I hope sole of them will go on sale. Really looking for 15 in with at least 16gb ram and 512 ssd
Mar 10, 2025 06:26 PM
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IndigoPolice8521Mar 10, 2025 06:26 PM
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Quote from bieberwhole69 :
love how apple gatekeeps external monitor support as a way to get ppl to upgrade.... so pathetic m5 will support 3 displays and the lid closed... m6 will support 4 displays with lid open !
My understanding is that they want to allow high-quality multi monitor support, or none at all. Allowing MST would allow lower resolutions/frequencies on multiple monitors by splitting the bandwith. Therefore, the only way to get more monitors is to upgrade the gpu, which is where the newer chips come in. It is frustrating since not many of us are buying 6k displays, let alone TWO of them.
Mar 10, 2025 10:34 PM
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MityaMar 10, 2025 10:34 PM
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I'm surprised that you aren't comparing this 24GB M3 with 16GB M4. Both have 512GB of storage and sell for $1099 (EDU store). Personally I would choose M4 and I would never compare it to MBP because MBP is a brick, I have two of them. Also where are all those people who claimed that 8GB of ram is all you need?
Mar 11, 2025 02:32 AM
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dxxviMar 11, 2025 02:32 AM
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if the screen were 16"
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Mar 11, 2025 03:08 AM
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bhansonMar 11, 2025 03:08 AM
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Quote from 1gokart :
For $250 more you can get the MacBook Pro 14" with the M4 SOC.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ter-silver

The MacBook Air value is only good at it's base model. Once you add RAM or Storage, the value goes out the door when it overlaps the Pro model that are a significant better value.
On the contrary, I actually think the base MBP is the odd buy and the beefed up Air is one of the better configs. If someone is a pro user then they probably need more than the base MBP config, and if someone does not have those requirements then the Air is a much better form factor for use as a laptop. I'd personally go Air over Pro every time unless choosing an upgraded Pro config.

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Mar 11, 2025 06:56 AM
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kml1713Mar 11, 2025 06:56 AM
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whats a better deal? this or a m3 base MacBook Pro (8gb ram and 512gb ssd) for $1000

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