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Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU & 8-Core GPU 16GB-RAM 256GB-SSD - Starlight (2024)

MC8J4X/A
Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU & 8-Core GPU 16GB-RAM 256GB-SSD - Starlight (2024)
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$2,049
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$56.92^
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Total repayments $2,049 excluding fees.
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^ Total repayments $2,049 (excluding fees). Payment is required monthly. Min purchase applies. Offer ends 31/01/2025. Exclusions, T&Cs & fees apply incl. a $55 Gem Visa estb. fee & annual fees ($65 Gem Visa (charged $32.50 half yearly)/$65 Gem CreditLine (charged $32.50 half yearly)). Interest rate (currently Gem Visa 29.49% p.a./CreditLine 29.95% p.a.) applies after any interest free term ends. Credit provided by Latitude Financial Services Ltd. For cash advances, an interest rate of 29.95% p.a. and fees of $2 Gem Visa/$6 Gem CreditLine applies. Further information on rates and fees can be found at gemfinance.co.nz.
How it works
Description

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the ultraportable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life1, you can take it anywhere and power through work and play.

Key Features

  • LEAN. MEAN. M3 MACHINE — The blazing-fast MacBook Air with the M3 chip is an ultraportable laptop that sails through work and play.
  • BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE2 — Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no-one else can access your data — not even Apple.
  • PORTABLE DESIGN — Lightweight and under 1.2 centimetres thin, so you can take MacBook Air anywhere you go.
  • GET MORE DONE FASTER — The powerful 8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU of the Apple M3 chip keeps things running smoothly.
  • UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE1 — Amazing, all-day battery life so you can leave the power adapter at home.
  • MORE ROOM FOR WHAT YOU LOVE — The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display3 supports 1 billion colours.
  • LOOK SHARP, SOUND GREAT — Everything looks and sounds amazing with a 1080p HD camera, three mics, and four speakers with Spatial Audio.
  • APPS FLY WITH APPLE SILICON4 — All your favourites, from Microsoft Office to Adobe Creative Cloud, run lightning-fast in macOS.
  • GET CONNECTED — MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt ports, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E5, Bluetooth® 5.3 and a MagSafe charging port. And connect up to two external displays with the laptop lid closed.
  • IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC — MacBook Air works like magic with your other Apple devices. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring.6 Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages or use your Mac to make and answer FaceTime calls.7

Legal

Configurable options are available.

1Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/nz/batteries for more information.

2Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to US English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available December 2024. Some features and support for additional languages, like Chinese, English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese and others, will be coming over the course of the next year.

3The display on the 13-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 13.6 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

4Apps are available on the App Store. Software and content may be sold separately. Title availability is subject to change.

5Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.

6Available on Mac computers with Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers with a T2 Security Chip. Requires that your iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication, your iPhone and Mac are near each other and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on, and your Mac is not using AirPlay or Sidecar. Some iPhone features (such as camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.

7FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.

Technical specifications

Go to apple.com/nz/macbook-air/specs for a complete set.

Specifications
All Product Details
Brand Apple
Product Type MacBook Air
Model Number MC8J4X/A
Colour Starlight
Product Specifications
Model MacBook Air (M3)
Display Features
Screen/Panel Type Liquid Retina Display
Screen-Size 13.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1664
Pixel Density (Pixels per inch) 224 ppi
Brightness 500 nits brightness
Display Technology True Tone technology
Display Support Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colours and: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz. Close the MacBook Air lid to use a second external display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz
Processor Features
Processor Brand Apple
Chipset 8-core CPU with four performance cores and four efficiency cores
Processor Model M3 Chip
Neural Processing Unit (NPU) 16-Core Neural Engine
Graphics Features
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 8-Core GPU
Storage Features
RAM Capacity
16 GB
Internal Storage Capacity 256 GB
Webcam Features
Integrated Webcam Yes
Webcam Type 1080p FaceTime HD Camera
Software and System Features
Operating System
macOS
Speaker / Sound Features
Built-In Speakers Yes
Number of Speakers Four-speaker sound system
Speaker Type Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
Microphone Features
Built-In Microphones Yes
Number of Microphones 3
Battery Features
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Rechargeable Yes
Battery Capacity (Wh) 52.6 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 15 hours wireless web
Charging Features
Charging Method 30W USB-C Power Adapter
Temperature / Humidity
Operating Temperature 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
Operating Humidity 0% to 90% noncondensing
Storage Temperature –25° to 45° C (–13° to 113° F)
Connectivity Features
Wired / Wireless Wireless
Wireless Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Generations Wi-Fi 6E
Supported IEEE Standards 802.11ax
Connectivity Type Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version v5.3
Connection Features
USB Port 2 x Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports with support for: Charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 4 (up to 40 Gbps)
USB Cable Type USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
USB Cable Length 2m
Computer Connection Ports
  • 3.5 mm Audio Port
  • Thunderbolt
Additional Features
Biometric Authentication Touch ID
Keyboard with Backlight Yes
Sensors Ambient light sensor, Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing and Multi-Touch gestures
Power Features
Wattage/ Voltage 100V to 240V AC
Dimensions
Product Width 30.41 cm
Product Depth 21.5 cm
Product Height 1.13 cm
Product Weight 1.24 kg
Warranty
Manufacturers 12 Months
Reviews
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Delivery
Delivery

We aim to dispatch orders within 2 days. Delivery costs are calculated based on your location and the size of your order. Furniture may take up to 8 weeks to deliver as most products are made specifically for your order. Some Customer Direct products are shipped from overseas and may take longer to arrive. Some goods may take longer to deliver if a product is currently not in stock. A staff member will contact you where this occurs.

Easy returns

If you feel your product has failed a Consumer Guarantee (as defined by New Zealand Consumer Law) then don't worry you can easily return it to your local Harvey Norman store. We'll even pay for the postage if you live in an area where there is no store. Our returns policy covers any purchased item ( conditions apply).

What's in the box
  • 13-inch MacBook Air
  • 30W USB-C Power Adapter
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
Questions & Answers
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Product Care
With Product CareTM you can relax knowing Your purchase comes with additional protection.

Discover all the benefits Product CareTM brings you:
Certainty

With Product CareTM you have certainty that your product is covered for a specific period of time. If, during the Product CareTM term, your product fails to operate as a result of an Eligible Fault*, we will provide a one-off replacement of Your Product.

Support

Our experienced support team ensures that the assessment, replacement or remedy process under your Product CareTM is a convenient experience. Whether you are experiencing a product fault or needing toll free technical assistance, our team is here to provide support every step of the way.

Advantage

Redeem exclusive Additional Benefits which will help you maintain your product and assist in an additional purchase.


There are exclusions and limitations to Product CareTM. This section should always be read in conjunction with the Terms and Conditions for Product CareTM.

Learn more about Product CareTM.

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