Apple launches new MacBook Air with M3 chip
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A Apple surprised the market by announcing the update of the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air like New M3 chip, following the success of the new generation of MacBook Pro. The new MacBook Air with M3 chip presents a huge increase in performance compared to previous generations. With the new chipset, users can expect a more fluid and responsive experience in their daily tasks.
The last major overhaul of the MacBook Air happened just two years ago, when the company replaced the wedge design with a squarer bezel, increased the screen to 13,6 inches, improved the webcam to 1080p, and added a port. MagSafe for charging. O MacBook Air 15-inch, launched less than a year ago, maintains the same design line, as it shares most of the features with its 13-inch counterpart. The updated versions with M3 chip are now available for pre-sale in Brazil.
Features of the 2024 MacBook Air
The new ones MacBook Air 2024 bring significant improvements in performance, connectivity and design. Equipped with the powerful M3 chip, these laptops deliver impressive performance, making them up to 60% faster than previous M1 chip models and up to 13 times faster than the best MacBook Air with Intel processors. This means a more fluid and responsive experience in every task, from web browsing to video editing.
One of the great new features is compatibility with up to two external monitors, which significantly increases productivity and versatility. MacBook Air. Plus, Wi-Fi has been improved for even faster download speeds, ensuring a stable, fast connection anywhere. All of this is packed into a thin and light design with up to 18 hours of battery life, making the MacBook Air is the ideal companion for everyday life.
The new MacBook Air also stands out for its premium design, with a u durable aluminum construction that is designed to last, and is available in four colors: midnight, stellar, space gray and silver.
Below, see more details about the features of the MacBook Air 2024.
M3 chip
O M3 chip da Apple is one of the most advanced and powerful ever developed for notebooks, bringing an exceptional level of performance and efficiency to the MacBook Air. Manufactured using three nanometer technology, the M3 is capable of delivering an unprecedented computing experience with an 8-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU, along with a unified memory of up to 24 GB. This combination of hardware results in performance up to 60% faster than the model with M1 chip e até 13 times faster than the best MacBook Air with processors Intel.
One of the most impressive features of the M3 chip is its Neural Engine, a component dedicated to artificial intelligence processing. With 16 cores, this Neural Engine is capable of accelerating AI operations in a variety of applications and tasks, from speech recognition to photo and video editing. This AI processing power also extends to advanced features like Mesh Shading and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which deliver more realistic and immersive graphics in games and apps.
Additionally, the M3 chip is highly energy efficient, which translates into a battery that lasts up to 18 hours on a single charge cycle. This represents a significant increase over previous models of the MacBook Air, ensuring greater autonomy for users who need to work for long periods without access to an outlet.
Another strong point of the M3 chip is its ability to handle heavy tasks quickly and efficiently. For example, games like No Man's Sky run up to 60% faster on MacBook Air with chip M3 compared to the previous model with M1 chip. Similarly, editing videos in Final Cut Pro is up to 60% faster, while working in Excel spreadsheets is up to 35% faster.
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The new ones MacBook Air bring an exceptional visual experience, with screen options that adapt to the needs of each user. The 13-inch model offers maximum portability, ideal for students and professionals who are always on the go. The 15-inch model provides more screen space for multitasking, meeting the demands of professionals who need to work with multiple windows and applications at the same time. The new ones MacBook Air cater to all tastes, as stated by the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Apple , Greg Joswiak:
From degree-seeking college students to productivity-seeking business users, or anyone who simply wants the unbeatable combination of performance, portability and industry-leading battery life in a fanless design, the new MacBook Air remains the best thin and light notebook in the world. world.
Greg Joswiak, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Apple
Both models feature the stunning Liquid Retina display, which offers vibrant colors and sharp details. With up to 500 nits of brightness and support for a billion colors, content comes to life, providing an immersive and immersive visual experience.
One of the great new features is compatibility with up to two external monitors, even with the Macbook Air being closed, a very useful feature for business users and anyone who needs more screen space for multitasking. With this capability, users can connect two external displays to the MacBook Air and use them together, expanding your work and productivity possibilities.
Connectivity
The new ones MacBook Air with M3 chip are equipped with WiFi 6E, being able to offer up to twice the download speed compared to the previous generation, providing a faster and more reliable connection for web browsing, video streaming and file downloads.
In addition to Wi-Fi 6E, the MacBook Air with M3 it also comes with Bluetooth 5.3, which offers a more efficient and stable wireless connection with compatible devices. This means users can easily connect Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and other accessories to their MacBook Air for an immersive wireless audio experience.
In terms of physical connections, the MacBook Air with M3 offers a variety of options. It comes with a door MagSafe for recharging, which allows you to recharge your laptop quickly and safely. Additionally, it has two Thunderbolt ports for connecting accessories such as external monitors, hard drives, and external storage drives. And for those who prefer to use wired headphones, the MacBook Air also includes a 3,5mm headphone jack.
Camera, microphones and speakers
The new ones MacBook Air with M3 chip offer an exceptional audiovisual experience, with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera that guarantees clear and detailed image quality in video calls. In addition to the high definition camera, the MacBook Air it also has a set of three microphones that provide superior audio quality.
To complement the audio experience, the MacBook Air It has a sound system compatible with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. This means users can enjoy a three-dimensional audio experience in movies, music and other multimedia content, creating an immersive sonic immersion.
What's new with macOS
O MacOS brings a series of new features for new MacBook Air with M3 chip, offering an even more dynamic and productive experience. One of the main new features is the possibility of adding widgets to the Table, allowing you to interact with them with just one click. Additionally, users can access the vast widget ecosystem of iPhone directly on the MacBook Air, making the experience more seamless and convenient.
To increase productivity, the MacOS offers features such as Split View, which allows you to take advantage of the computer's larger screen MacBook Air when splitting the screen between two apps. The Visual Organizer is also a useful tool for those who are studying, allowing them to focus on a specific task.
O MacOS also improves integration between MacBook Air and other devices Apple . Continuity allows the MacBook Air works perfectly with the iPhone and other devices Apple , making it easier to share photos, documents and other content. Features like AirDrop, Universal Clipboard, Continuity Camera and Handoff make using multiple devices an experience Apple even more fluid and convenient.
O MacBook Air comes with a large set of apps, including FaceTime, Freeform, iMovie, GarageBand and Photos, in addition to productivity apps like Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.
Prices and launch in Brazil
O MacBook Air cWith the M3 chip, prices were announced for Brazil, with values starting at R$12.499 for 13-inch and R$14.999 for 15 inch versions. It is important to note that these values may vary depending on the configuration chosen by the user.
In the United States and 27 other countries, the MacBook Air with M3 chip will be available from March 8th. For those who are interested in purchasing a MacBook Air, but are looking for a more affordable option, the 13-inch model with the M2 chip will have a drop in its market price, and can be found for a price starting at R$10.999, after the arrival of new MacBook Air with the M3 chip.
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