The MacBook Air — so light, so thin, so portable… so Dear. Typically, we have to wait until next year’s model hits the market before we can see any kind of discount on a new Mac, saving $100 on the MacBook Air 2024 It’s very exciting. Launched in March, this laptop is powerful yet remains extremely lightweight, making it ideal for students, frequent travelers, or anyone who needs a fast, reliable computer.
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The new M3 chip gives this MacBook Air a big advantage over machines with similar specs.
Why is this a good deal?
Sure, it might just be a small discount – but if you’ve been eyeing a new MacBook, it’s one of the best deals we’ve seen. It was just $10 less before, so this is the lowest level ever. There probably won’t be another deal like this until Prime Day or Black Friday.
Why do I need this MacBook Air?
Without getting into too much technical jargon, the new M3 chip is like steroids for this machine. It’s 60% faster than the M1 and up to 13 times faster than an Intel-based MacBook Air. It’s fast enough to put the 8GB of RAM on par with laptops that have larger amounts of RAM – and that’s just the beginning. It also supports up to 512GB of storage, has an incredible 18 hours of battery life, and has an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. This means this MacBook can really handle some games.
Okay, so you’re not a gamer. Why does this matter? Every program you use will benefit from the speed. You will be able to open multiple tabs online without sacrificing performance. Photoshop will work much faster. Final Cut Pro will render videos in less time. It’s an overall improvement for this line of laptops.
The iconic Retina display is still there, capable of displaying 1 billion colors on a sharp 13.6-inch screen. The laptop is also less than half an inch thick and weighs less than 3 pounds. Talk about portability! The front camera supports 1080p resolution for clear video calls, while the three microphones and four speakers transmit your voice without interference.
What the reviewers say
There aren’t many reviews about this laptop yet – but most of them give it five stars.
Pros
Fans say the new MacBook Air is extremely fast and powerful. “This is better in every way, and since I waited so long to upgrade, getting a 2024 MacBook Air easily beat my old Pro in every category. I’ll definitely never miss my Pro.” shared a user.
One player wrote“Coming from Windows PCs, this thing eats gaming laptops for breakfast. The MacBook Air doesn’t even have active cooling, it’s thinner than my Samsung tablet, and it gets a constant 60 frames per second at World of Warcraft without sweating too much or getting hot.”
A third user praised the display. “The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display delivers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details.”
Cons
Some users found deal-breaking bugs. “Within just a week, the screen was freezing and vibrating. Restarting didn’t help.” (Note: In a situation like this, take advantage of the warranty. Although rare, manufacturing defects do occur.)
Another buyer said they could still have used a little more processing power. “The machine is amazing, super light and comfortable to use. My only regret is that I didn’t spend a little extra to get the 16 GB of RAM. Sometimes, when I have a lot going on and several sessions open on the machine, it becomes slow.
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This laptop weighs less than 3 pounds, so the world really is your oyster – and your office.
Looking for a bigger screen? The 15-inch MacBook Air is available at its lowest price ever.
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The specs are the same, but the spacious screen is easier to read.
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