Apple MacBook Air M3 and M2: How to still buy and are they worth buying?

If you were planning to buy Apple MacBook Air M3 or M2, you might be disappointed to know that the company has discontinued these models. After the launch of the new M4 model of MacBook Air M4, Apple has removed M3 and M2 models from its official website and retail stores. However, there are still some other ways to get these laptops.

Where to buy MacBook Air M3 and M2?

Even though M3 and M2 models have disappeared from Apple’s official retail channels, you can still find them from other online and offline retailers. These laptops may still be available on major e-commerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart. Apart from this, you can also buy these models in some local offline stores, although you will have to do a little hard work and compare prices.

Current options and prices

If you are thinking of buying a MacBook Air M3, 16GB RAM variant with 256GB storage and 13-inch display is currently priced at around $1,330. On the other hand, the MacBook Air M2 model is available for around $955 for the 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD variant. Keep in mind that these prices may vary from time to time and retailer to retailer, so you should look for the best deals.

Why look at the M4 model?

Now the question comes, when the M4 model is available, why spend more money on the M3 or M2 model? Apple has reduced the price of its latest MacBook Air M4. The M4 model starts at $999 in which you get the latest features like 16GB RAM, 256GB storage with 13 inch screen and for the 15 inch models price start at $1199. If you take advantage of the student discount, it can be even more affordable.

Features of MacBook Air M4

The MacBook Air M4 comes in two variants 13 inch and 15 inch. Both models have similar hardware features, such as 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage. The 13-inch model has a 13.6-inch display and the 15-inch model has a 15.3-inch display. Both displays support up to 500 nits of peak brightness, providing a bright and clear viewing experience.

Talking about other features, it includes Touch ID, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, MagSafe charging, and 6K external display support. Apart from this, a new colour option ‘Sky Blue’ is also available, which gives a fresh look along with Silver, Starlight, Space Gray and Midnight.

Should you buy M3 or M2?

If you want to keep up with the latest technology and better performance, then the M4 model can prove to be a better option for you. However, if you want to buy MacBook Air at a slightly lower price, then M3 and M2 are still good options.

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