Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver
Specifications
- Screen Size13.3 inchesScreen Resolution2560 x 1600 (Retina)Touch ScreenNoProcessor ModelApple M1Storage TypeSSDTotal Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 13.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (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 M1 (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: 512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 8 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 M1 (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 3 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 18 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
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: GSRF MGNA3LL/A
- Product Name: Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
- Color: Silver
- Year of Release: 2020
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Size: 13.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (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 M1 (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 M1
- 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: 512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 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): 8 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): LPDDR4X (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 M1 (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 Big Sur 11.0 (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.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Power
- Power Supply Input: USB-C
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 30 watts
- Battery Life (up to): 18 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 Video Resolution: 720p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Audio Technology: Wide stereo sound
- Speaker Type: Stereo speakers
- Mac Features: Force touch trackpad, Siri, Touch ID sensor, True Tone
- Security Features: Fingerprint reader
- Casing Material: Aluminum
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.63 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: 11.97 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: 8.36 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: 2.8 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%).)
- Included
- Included Software: Photos, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Siri, Safari, Mail, FaceTime, Messages, Maps, News, Stocks, Home, Voice Memos, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Photo Booth, Preview, Books, App Store, Time Machine, TV, Music, Podcasts
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 90 days
- Warranty - Labor: 90 days
- Other
- UPC: 400065492466
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Apple’s thinnest and lightest notebook gets supercharged with the Apple M1 chip. Tackle your projects with the blazing-fast 8-core CPU. Take graphics-intensive apps and games to the next level with the 8-core GPU. And accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. All with a silent, fanless design and the longest battery life ever — up to 18 hours.¹ MacBook Air. Still perfectly portable. Just a lot more powerful.
Whats Included
- Apple Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter
- USB-C Charge Cable (2m)
- Apple Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter
- USB-C Charge Cable (2m)
Q: Is this a new unit in a apple box?
A: it is not. it came in a bubble wrap type thing - with the serial number and model and specs on a sticker on the box. The packaging was secure enough and said fragile but it’s hard to trust it was treated as such. I’m pretty disappointed in this product though. it’s kind of apparent that the the screen was replaced as it has weird chromatic patterns that are consistently present - the battery health is at 90%. That would be about 12 hours of usage upon full charge which definitely isn’t a good value for almost $600. I do believe you can get lucky purchasing geek squad certified products - However in this instance i did not. i’m going to try it for a few days - as i picked it up to use strictly for school work- so i can clear space on my macbook pro - but yeah i feel like for the price and the value. i would be better off with a chromebook for school for $200
Q: Which should I buy? A MacBook M1 with 512 GB or a M2 with 256?
A: M1. I was watching a YouTube reviewer months ago and he demonstrated that the M2 runs in such a way that it bogs down in some situations, even slower than the M1. This is due to only 8GB of RAM. The 16GB RAM M2 is okay. So if you can't get a 16GB RAM M2, it's better to get the 8GB RAM M1.
Q: I'm aware that an apple warranty is not possible but what is Best Buy's warranty for this item?
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Q: How many owners did this have?
A: Previous ownership is definitely erased when erased for incoming owners possession.
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The Retina Display has found its way onto the late 2018 silver Apple 13.3" MacBook Air. With over 4 million pixels, the 13.3" Retina Display features a 2560 x 1600 screen resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio for 227 pixels per inch (ppi). The display also features up to 48 percent more color than the previous generation. The display glass goes right to the edge of the screen for 50% less bezels. The integrated Touch ID sensor allows you to unlock your MacBook Air with your fingerprint and authenticate your identity. You can also make secure online purchases with Apple Pay. Paired with the Apple T2 security chip, the T2's Security Enclave protects your Touch ID information and also ensures that software loaded during the boot process has not been tampered with. The T2 also features an SSD controller with on-the-fly data encryption for everything stored on the SSD for a secure boot process.
| Pros for Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Condition, Battery Life, Speed, Overall Performance, Portability | Performance, Condition, Battery Life, Speed, Ease of use | There were no pros for this product— | Performance, Price |
| Cons for Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Color, Packaging, Scratches | There were no cons for this product— | Battery Life |
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Customers regard the Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop highly for its overall performance and excellent condition upon arrival. Many are pleased with its impressive battery life and portability. Some customers have also noted its speed.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good price And good quality
Received on 6 de nov and really that I loved brought its original charger and arrived in excellent condition.The battery lasts me a lot
This review is from Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Gold
Posted by SuhailR
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST LAPTOP EVER!
I LOVE THIS LAPTOP! so far I have used my laptop for school and it works so good. I love the feature the Macbook has and the quality of this laptop.
This review is from Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Gray
Posted by KylieH
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Green smudge
The screen has a little green smudge on it but everything came well speakers work well and laptop runs fine so far and came with the original charger just the smudge is annoying
This review is from Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Gray
Posted by Insindo