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Which MacBook Air Is Right for You?

Now that the M3 MacBook Airs are out and available in stores and online, it might be time to take a moment and truly consider what you’re getting before you jam down on that “Purchase” button. It’s easy to recommend Apple’s lightest laptop with either a 13-inch or 15-inch screen. However, even though they’ll perform identically, you still have a fair few options for RAM and memory storage, not to mention the vast difference in price between the cheapest MacBook Air and the most expensive, 15-inch version.The M3 Max…

Apple MacBook Air with M3 Review

MacBook Air with M3 13- and 15-InchThe Macbook Air redesign from two years ago is still just as silent, slim, and comfortable as you expect, but you won't see a massive difference from M2.The MacBook Air is a good choice for an ultra-thin, though fully capable laptop, regardless of whether you opt for the 15- or 13-inch design. It's everything you might expect from Apple, but it's not so different from M2 that you should feel the need to switch. What's most concerning is how Apple's MacBook Pro 14 is sitting a little too…

More Power Per Square Inch

Apple’s lightest laptop, the MacBook Air, is back and powered with the tech giant’s swankiest new silicon. The M3 chip that we’ve seen inside of it’s new MacBook Pro. Gizmodo had a chance to see the new Airs in person, but while the starting $1,099 laptop might look very similar to fans, most of the new you’ll care about is being stuffed underneath the hood.While they look very similar to the 2022 Macbook Air, with all the same colorways you’ve come to expect, you’ll need to boot them up to get the real change. The…

Whatever you do, don’t buy a MacBook Air right now

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Got your eye on a shiny new MacBook Air? We can’t blame you, they’re fantastic laptops. But before you pull the trigger, you should consider holding off for a few more weeks. At some point in March, Apple is expected to unveil a new generation of the MacBook Air, either at an event or via a press release. This forthcoming laptop will reportedly come loaded with Apple’s new M3 chip, giving the MacBook Air a notable performance boost. The issue is that if you buy an M2 MacBook Air right…

This MacBook Air is still at its Black Friday price of $750

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends With the shopping holiday over, we’re not sure how much time you’ve got left before this year’s Black Friday deals get taken down. If you’re looking for a last-minute purchase on a new MacBook, you may want to consider the Apple MacBook Air M1. The 256GB SSD model is originally priced at $1,000, but you can still get it from Best Buy with a $250 discount, so you’ll only have to pay $750 for this powerful laptop. With most Apple Black Friday deals at risk of disappearing any moment, you’re…

A Half-Step Upgrade from the M1 iMac

It’s been over two years since Apple released its all-in-one desktop after skipping the entire M2 generation of chips, leaving us wondering when the iMac would make its dramatic return. The iMac comes in seven fun colors, is powered by Apple’s fancy new M3, and even promises to make gaming on a Mac a thing.The New M3-Powered iMacs Are Triggering Serious Deja VuSeeing an Apple iMac is like going down memory lane to when these colorful machines were in every computer lab and library. So you can imagine my excitement when…

Why it’s time for a major shakeup in the MacBook lineup

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends There are too many MacBooks. With six options to compare, choosing one from the lineup now requires a deep knowledge of the marketing and technical materials — a lack of which will lead someone to make the wrong choice. I know what you’re thinking — what could possibly be wrong with more options? Certainly, more choice is better for the customer, right? There’s some validity to that belief, to be sure. But if Apple wants to remain the In-N-Out of the tech world rather than McDonalds,…

Apple Mac Studio desktop computer just had its price slashed

Apple One of the best Apple deals today is over at Best Buy. You can buy the Apple Mac Studio with its Apple M1 Max processor for $1,799, saving $200 off the regular price of $1,999. A reliable saving on something that isn’t always discounted, it’s a great purchase for anyone kitting out their home office well. Let’s take a look at what it offers. Why you should buy the Apple Mac Studio Sure to be one of the best desktop computers for many people, the Apple Mac Studio is supremely powerful. When comparing the latest…

Apple’s M2 Ultra may soon supercharge a new Mac desktop

Tantalizing new rumors are cropping up ahead of Apple’s upcoming WWDC 2023 keynote. This time, we’re hearing more about the future of Mac desktops, and it seems that the things Apple’s got up its sleeve are going to give its competitors a serious run for their money. According to the latest reports, Apple is readying two new Mac desktops equipped with the M2 Max and the (yet unreleased) M2 Ultra chips. The M2 Ultra certainly sounds exciting, but some people might still be disappointed by the news, and it’s all…

Apple M3 chip: faster speeds, better efficiency, and more

There’s no doubt that Apple silicon has been a massive boost to Apple’s best Macs, banishing the days of sluggish performance under Intel’s processors. But what’s coming next? And more importantly, can Apple keep the momentum going? Well, the next generation of Apple silicon chips will be the M3, and all the rumors suggest it could be the best addition to the line-up yet. We’ve searched high and low for all the details, so if you’re wondering what to expect from the M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, and more, you’ve come to the…