MacBook Air 15.3-inch with M3 chip, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD, in Midnight

MacBook Air 15.3-inch with M3 chip, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD, in Midnight(MRYU3B/A)

MacBook Air 15.3-inch with M3 chip, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD, in Midnight is priced at Kes 172,000  here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya

Quick Summary

The 15-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip combines a large, stunning Liquid Retina display with the power efficiency and performance of Apple Silicon. It’s designed for users who need more screen real estate for multitasking, creative work, or media consumption, without the weight and price of a MacBook Pro. The Midnight color is a deep, dark blue that appears almost black, and it features an anodization seal to reduce fingerprints.

Full Specifications & Information

1. General Information

• Marketing Name: MacBook Air 15.3-inch (M3)

• Model Identifier: Mac15,13

• Release Date: March 8, 2024

• Operating System (Original): macOS Sonoma

• Operating System (Latest): macOS Sequoia (and will receive many years of future updates)

2. Design & Display

• Color: Midnight (with anodization seal to reduce fingerprints)

• Display: 15.3-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina Display

• Resolution: 2880-by-1864 pixels at 224 pixels per inch (ppi)

• Technology: IPS, LED-backlit

• Brightness: 500 nits typical

• Color Support: P3 wide color gamut

• Coating: True Tone technology (adjusts color temperature based on ambient light)

• Notch: Contains a 1080p FaceTime HD camera.

• Build: Unibody aluminum enclosure, 100% recycled.

• Dimensions: 13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches (34.04 x 23.76 x 1.15 cm)

• Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg)

3. Performance & Storage

• Chip: Apple M3

• CPU: 8-core (4 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores)

• GPU: 8-core or 10-core (This configuration typically comes with an 8-core GPU)

• Neural Engine: 16-core

• Unified Memory: 8GB

• Storage: 256GB SSD

4. Connectivity & Expansion

• Ports:

  • Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s) for charging, DisplayPort, and data.

  • MagSafe 3 charging port.

  • 3.5mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones.

• Wireless:

  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

  • Bluetooth 5.3

5. Camera, Audio, and Microphones

• Front Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor.

• Audio: Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers. Supports Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos.

• Microphones: Three-mic array with beamforming for clear calls and voice recordings.

6. Battery & Power

• Battery: 66.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

• Battery Life:

  • Up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing.

  • Up to 18 hours of video playback.

• Power Adapter: Comes with a 70W USB-C Power Adapter or an optional 35W Dual USB-C Port adapter.

7. Keyboard & Input

• Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard with:

  • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys.

  • Touch ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay.

• Trackpad: Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities.

8. In the Box (Original Packaging)

• MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, Midnight)

• 70W USB-C Power Adapter

• USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)

• Documentation

Key Features & Selling Points

• M3 Chip Performance: Delivers significant speed and efficiency improvements over the M1/M2, especially for GPU-intensive tasks like video editing, graphic design, and casual gaming.

• Large, Beautiful Display: The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display is ideal for split-screen multitasking, spreadsheets, and media consumption.

• Thin and Light Design: Remarkably portable for its screen size.

• All-Day Battery Life: Easily handles a full workday or school day on a single charge.

• MagSafe Charging: Convenient and secure magnetic charging connector that saves the Thunderbolt ports.

• Silent Operation: No fan, so it remains completely silent under any workload.

Common Comparisons & Considerations

• vs. 13-inch MacBook Air M3: The primary difference is screen size and a slightly more powerful 6-speaker system. Performance is otherwise very similar.

• vs. MacBook Pro (M3): The MacBook Pro features an active cooling fan (for sustained performance), a brighter ProMotion XDR display, more ports, and is better suited for professional, heavy, sustained workloads like 3D rendering, high-frame-rate video editing, and advanced software development.

• Consideration – Memory (8GB): For most everyday tasks (web browsing, office applications, media consumption), 8GB is sufficient. However, for users who regularly run multiple demanding applications simultaneously, work with very large files, or plan to keep the laptop for 4+ years, upgrading to 16GB of RAM is highly recommended for future-proofing.

• Consideration – Storage (256GB): The 256GB SSD is fast but can fill up quickly with large photo/video libraries, games, and software. If you don’t rely heavily on cloud storage or external drives, consider the 512GB SSD upgrade.

Who is this MacBook for?

This configuration is an excellent choice for:

• Students & Professionals who value a large screen for research, writing, and multitasking.

• Content Consumers who want a beautiful display for movies and TV shows.

• Casual Creators working on photo editing, light video projects, and music production.

• Business Users needing a portable, powerful, and reliable machine for presentations, data analysis, and communication.

• Anyone upgrading from an older Intel MacBook or a Windows laptop who wants a premium, all-day portable computer.