Apple - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 15-inch Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence- 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight
Highlights
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 15 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1864 (Retina) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- 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 Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Apple M3 10-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: TI-GSRF MC9G4LL/A
- Product Name: Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 15-inch Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence- 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD
- Color: Midnight
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Size: 15 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1864 (Retina) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- 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.)
- Processor Model Number: Apple M3
- Number of CPU Cores: 8-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 256 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): Not provided (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Apple
- Graphics: Apple M3 10-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: macOS Sequoia 15.1 (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.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-C 4 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 2
- 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.)
- Power
- Battery Cells: 6-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.45 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: 13.4 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: 9.35 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: 3.33 pounds (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.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 90 Days
- Warranty - Labor: 90 Days
- Other
- UPC: 400066117795
The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 15-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play. Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away.
- Geek Squad Certified Refurbished: Includes MacBook Air 15-inch with M3 chip, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m), USB-C Power Adapter with 90 Days warranty.
- Geek Squad Certified Refurbished: Includes MacBook Air 15-inch with M3 chip, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m), USB-C Power Adapter with 90 Days warranty.
Whats Included
- MacBook Air 15-inch with M3 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
- MacBook Air 15-inch with M3 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
Disclaimers
- Configurable options are available.
- ¹Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/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 U.S. English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available this December.
- 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.
- ⁵The display on the 15-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 15.3 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 (e.g., camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.
- ⁷ aceTime is not available in all countries or regions.
- Configurable options are available.
- ¹Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/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 U.S. English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available this December.
- 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.
- ⁵The display on the 15-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 15.3 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 (e.g., camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.
- ⁷ aceTime is not available in all countries or regions.
Q: How many CPU cores does this Apple laptop have?
A: This Apple laptop has an 8-core CPU.
Q: How many USB ports does this Apple MacBook Air have?
A: This Apple MacBook Air has two USB ports.
Q: Does this MacBook Air come with a backlit keyboard?
A: Yes, this MacBook Air features a backlit keyboard.
Q: Does this laptop have a front-facing camera?
A: Yes, this laptop has a front-facing camera.
Q: How many thunderbolt ports does this laptop have?
A: This laptop has a total of two thunderbolt ports.
Q: Does this laptop have a backlit keyboard?
A: Yes, this laptop features a backlit keyboard.
Q: What type of memory is installed in this Apple MacBook Air?
A: This Apple MacBook Air has 16 gigabytes of system memory.
Q: Does this Apple laptop have a front-facing camera?
A: Yes, this Apple laptop has a front-facing camera.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best money spent
I was amaze how it looks inside and out. Looks brand new not a scratch or dent. I always wanted to buy a macbook air but been looking for best price , finaly got it and i am happy with it
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value buying a Refurbished MAC
Perfect condition - works great, it was refurbished but the only thing i noticed was i did not get the original box.
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