Apple has the latest innovation in the form of the new M3 MacBook Air lineup, available in 13-inch and 15-inch variants. These cutting-edge models are now open for orders and are set to commence shipping on March 8th.
The surrounding Apple’s new releases have been high, and today’s announcement confirms the arrival of the much-awaited MacBook Air equipped with the M3 chip. This powerful chip promises enhanced CPU and GPU performance, along with an updated Neural Engine, ensuring smoother operations and faster processing. Notably, the M3 chip also supports the connection of up to two external screens simultaneously, addressing a previous limitation observed during the transition from Intel to Apple Silicon.
However, there’s a slight caveat to this feature – dual-screen connectivity is only operational when the laptop lid is closed. While this allows for a desktop setup with two external displays, it necessitates the MacBook Air to be in clamshell mode. Despite this limitation, the M3 MacBook Air marks a significant stride forward in the Apple Silicon era, albeit trailing the capabilities of its Intel predecessors.
In terms of specifications, the M3 MacBook Air boasts a swifter 8-core CPU paired with up to a 10-core GPU. Apple also touts it as the “world’s best consumer laptop for AI,” thanks to the integration of a faster 16-core Neural Engine. Additionally, the inclusion of Wi-Fi 6E support promises faster transfer speeds, doubling the theoretical maximum of its predecessors.
Design-wise, the M3 MacBook Air retains the sleek aesthetics of its predecessors, featuring a thin-bezel display with a camera notch and a flat chassis. Available in Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver, the Midnight variant introduces an anodizing seal to mitigate visible fingerprints, a feature first introduced on the M3 MacBook Pro.
Interested buyers can place their orders for the 13-inch MacBook Air with M3, starting at 1349 euros, and the 15-inch model, starting at 1649 euros, directly through Apple’s online store.
With its impressive performance enhancements and sleek design updates, the new M3 MacBook Air lineup is poised to set a new standard for consumer laptops, delivering unparalleled computing experiences to users worldwide.