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Apple Starts Selling Refurbished M3 MacBook Air Models

Apple today started selling refurbished versions of the M3 MacBook Air models that were initially released in March, providing discounts on the new machines for the first time.

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Pricing on the refurbished 13-inch M3 MacBook Air starts at $929, down from $1,099, while pricing on the refurbished 15-inch M3 ‌MacBook Air‌ starts at $1,099, down from $1,299.

Apple has many ‌MacBook Air‌ configurations available in both sizes at the current time, with upgraded options for additional memory and storage. Stock will naturally fluctuate as Apple sells refurbished machines and restocks with new devices, but there are plenty to choose from if you've been holding out for a discounted M3 ‌MacBook Air‌.

The 2024 MacBook Air models do not feature design updates, with the refresh focused on the improved M3 chip that is up to 30 percent faster than the prior-generation M2 chip.

Apple's refurbished Macs are close to identical to new products. They are subject to a refurbishment process that includes full functionality testing, with any defective modules replaced, as well as a thorough cleaning and inspection. Refurbished products are eligible for AppleCare+ and have the same 14-day return period as new Apple devices.

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Top Rated Comments

24 months ago
13 inch with 16 GB RAM / 512 GB SSD is $1269 on Apple Refurb or $1329 new on Amazon.com right now.

Think I'll spend the extra $60 on a new machine... Plus 5% cash back on Amazon Visa which is $71.42 for me.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TigerNike23 Avatar
24 months ago
Something is telling me M4 won’t be 8GB base RAM.

I’d wait.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
24 months ago

Something is telling me M4 won’t be 8GB base RAM.

I’d wait.
My guess is 12 GB for the base models with a 12, 24, 36… set of RAM options.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrENGLISH Avatar
24 months ago

Wait, the YouTubers can’t keep the Macs after review them????
The ones who receive them directly from Apple for review, must return them.

The ones who receive them from a 3rd party sponsor for review, it's up to the 3rd party if they get to keep or return back to them.

The ones who purchase them for review, either keep or return them before the 14 day return window expires.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JPack Avatar
24 months ago

Something is telling me M4 won’t be 8GB base RAM.

I’d wait.
Given AI works with M1/8GB, there’s no reason to think otherwise for M4.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
24 months ago

The iPad Pro M4 has 8GB base RAM.
Apparently it may be 12, but they enabled only 8
macs could get 12GB
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)