Question 1

How much does the MacBook Air 15" M3 cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Prices vary by condition, storage, and colour — see current listings on this page.

Question 2

What processor does the MacBook Air 15" M3 have?

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The MacBook Air 15" M3 uses the Apple M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU.

Question 3

How much RAM does the MacBook Air 15" M3 have?

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The MacBook Air 15" M3 has 8 GB, 16 GB, or 24 GB of unified memory. The memory is not user-upgradeable after purchase.

Question 4

What storage options does the MacBook Air 15" M3 come in?

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The MacBook Air 15" M3 has 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB of SSD storage. Internal storage is not user-upgradeable.

Question 5

How long does the MacBook Air 15" M3 battery last?

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You can expect strong all-day battery life on a healthy MacBook Air 15" M3 — about 12 hours of regular use (email, documents, browsing). Task guide: up to 18 hours movie playback; up to 15 hours wireless web browsing. Used units vary with battery health and brightness.

Question 6

What ports does the MacBook Air 15" M3 have?

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The MacBook Air 15" M3 has MagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It does not have built-in HDMI or an SD card slot.

Question 7

What display does the MacBook Air 15" M3 have?

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The MacBook Air 15" M3 has a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2880 × 1864 resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate.

Question 8

What are the dimensions and weight of the MacBook Air 15" M3?

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The MacBook Air 15" M3 measures 1.15 cm | 0.45 in high, 34.04 cm | 13.40 in wide, 23.76 cm | 9.35 in deep, and weighs 1.51 kg | 3.3 lb.

Question 9

When was the MacBook Air 15" M3 released?

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The MacBook Air 15" M3 was released in March 2024.

Question 10

What should I check before buying a used MacBook Air 15" M3?

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Check battery health and cycle count, screen, keyboard, trackpad, ports, charger, serial number, and Activation Lock. Confirm listed RAM and storage match System Information.

Question 11

Is the MacBook Air 15" M3 waterproof?

Accepted Answer

No. The MacBook Air 15" M3 is not waterproof and does not have an IP water-resistance rating. Tip from our experience: many liquid-damage cases start with coffee or a cold drink beside an open laptop. Keep drinks well away from the keyboard while you work.

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