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Amazon offers a significant discount on the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Gray, priced at $1,199, which is $400 less than the M4 model and a notable deal considering the current market prices and historical data.
Amazon is offering a significant discount on the 15-inch 24GB M3 MacBook Air, priced at $1,249, which is $350 less than the M4 model and $650 below its original price, providing a compelling value for a powerful, portable laptop with the M3 chip.
Amazon is offering the 24GB M3 MacBook Air 15-inch for $1,249, which is $450 off the list price and significantly cheaper than the newer M4 model, making it a great deal for those who don't need the latest generation.
Best Buy is offering significant discounts on the 2024 M3 MacBook Air, with prices starting at $699 for the 256GB model, marking record lows and only available at Best Buy, while some deals on the newer M4 MacBook Air are also available at Amazon.
Best Buy is offering new record low prices on the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, with discounts of up to $150 for My Best Buy Plus or Total members and $100 for non-members. The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air features faster M3 chips, 15.3-inch Liquid Retina displays, and other upgraded features. Additionally, Best Buy is also offering discounts on other Apple products, including the 10th generation iPad.
The M3 MacBook Air's OpenCL scores have been tested, showing no differences compared to the higher-end MacBook Pro models, indicating similar performance. Despite the better value proposition, the M3 MacBook Air lacks an active cooling solution, potentially leading to thermal throttling and reduced performance during extended workloads. Additionally, it features limited storage options, making it suitable for users with modest storage and memory needs.
The first benchmarks for the M3 MacBook Air have surfaced, showing near-identical performance to the base model 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, as expected. The single-core and multi-core scores are on par with the MacBook Pro, similar to the M2 MacBook Air's performance compared to the M2 MacBook Pro. The M3 chip offers around a 20% increase in single-core score and 18% in multi-core compared to the M2 model, showcasing faster performance and capabilities. The comparison to earlier models, including the M1 MacBook Air and the last Intel version, highlights the significant performance improvements of the M3 chip.
Apple has adjusted the trade-in values of its Mac lineup following the release of the new M3 MacBook Air, with some models such as the MacBook Pro and Mac Studio now worth more, while others like the Mac mini and Mac Pro have depreciated. Trade-in prices for the MacBook Pro, Mac Studio, and MacBook have increased, while values for the Mac mini and Mac Pro have dropped. The MacBook Air, iMac, and iMac Pro values remain unchanged, and more details can be found on Apple's website.