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Apple - 11-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB - Starlight

Model: MCA44LL/A
SKU: 6578287
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  • Key Specs
    • Screen Size: 11 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 2360 x 1640 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Processor Model: Apple M3 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
    • Operating System: Apple iPadOS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
    • Voice Assistant Built-in: Siri (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
    • Works With: Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
    • Security Features: Touch ID sensor
  • General
    • Brand: Apple
    • Model Number: MCA44LL/A
    • Product Name: 11-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB
    • Color: Starlight
    • Model Family: Apple iPad Air (M3)
    • Year of Release: 2025
  • Display
    • Display Type: LED
    • Screen Type: IPS
    • Screen Size: 11 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 2360 x 1640 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
    • Display Surface: Anti-reflective
  • Processor
    • Processor Brand: Apple
    • Processor Model: Apple M3 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
  • Storage
    • Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
  • Compatibility
    • Operating System: Apple iPadOS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
    • Operating System Compatibility: Apple iPadOS
    • Voice Assistant Built-in: Siri (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
    • Works With: Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
  • Connectivity
    • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-AX (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
    • Headphone Jack: false (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
    • USB Ports: 1 x USB-C (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
    • GPS Enabled: false
    • Interface(s): USB-C (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
    • Number of USB Ports (Total): 1
  • Power
    • Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
    • Battery Life (up to): 10 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
  • Camera
    • Front-Facing Camera: true
    • Front Facing Camera Megapixels: 12 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing the user can capture.)
    • Rear-Facing Camera: true
    • Rear Facing Camera Megapixels: 12 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing away from the user can capture.)
    • Rear Facing Camera Video Resolution: 4K (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing away from the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
    • Built-In Microphone: true
  • Features
    • Keyboard Included: false
    • Security Features: Touch ID sensor
    • Mobile Payment Service Supported: Apple Pay
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 9.75 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 7.03 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 0.24 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 16.23 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
    • Warranty - Labor: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
  • Other
    • UPC: 195949998645

The 11-inch iPad Air. Built for Apple Intelligence. Supercharged by the lightning-fast Apple M3 chip. It features a stunning Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage front camera for even better video calls, and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E. And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Folio, so you can multitask, study, work, play, and create from anywhere.

    Whats Included
    • iPad Air
    • USB-C Charge Cable
    • iPad Air
    • USB-C Charge Cable
    Disclaimers
    • ¹Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third-party software sold separately.
    • ²The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11-inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
    • ³Apple Intelligence is available in beta on iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or U.S.), as an
    • ⁴Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
    • ⁵Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
    • ⁶Available space is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
    • ¹Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third-party software sold separately.
    • ²The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11-inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
    • ³Apple Intelligence is available in beta on iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or U.S.), as an
    • ⁴Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
    • ⁵Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
    • ⁶Available space is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.

    Q: Does this iPad Air come with a keyboard?

    A: No, this iPad Air does not include a keyboard.

    Q: Does this iPad Air have a headphone jack?

    A: No, this iPad Air does not have a headphone jack.

    Q: How much storage capacity does this iPad Air have?

    A: This iPad Air comes with 256GB of storage capacity.

    Q: What is the screen size of this iPad Air?

    A: This iPad Air has an 11-inch screen.

    Q: What is the battery life of this iPad Air?

    A: This iPad Air offers up to 10 hours of battery life.

    Q: What is the screen size of this iPad Air?

    A: This iPad Air has an 11-inch screen.

    Q: Does this iPad Air have a headphone jack?

    A: No, this iPad Air does not have a headphone jack.

    Q: What is the battery life of this iPad Air?

    A: This iPad Air offers up to 10 hours of battery life.

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    Customers highly value the 11-inch iPad Air M3 chip for its great overall performance and speed, as well as its lightweight portability and exceptional battery life. Many appreciate the screen quality, convenient size, ample storage capacity and design. Some customers noted that it lacks phone capability and facial recognition, and a few mentioned that the iPad Air can get hot easily.

    This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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