Apple has introduced a RAM improve for the MacE book Air lineup alongside new MacE book Pro fashions with M4 chips. In a shock transfer, the Cupertino-based firm has doubled the bottom RAM configuration on M2 and M3 MacE book Air fashions to 16GB, from the present 8GB, and not using a corresponding worth enhance. Besides RAM, nothing else will change in regards to the laptops. Both fashions will characteristic 13.6-inch Liquid Retina shows. The mannequin with M3 affords 512GB storage, whereas the M2 model has 256GB storage.
MacE book Air Base Model Gets 16GB of RAM
During the Mac occasion on Wednesday (October 30), Apple introduced that it has elevated the bottom reminiscence of its M2 and M3 MacE book Air fashions to 16GB with out altering pricing. Both variations of the MacE book Air have been bought with 8GB of RAM. The lineup nonetheless begins at $999 (roughly Rs. 83,000) within the US. It is obtainable in Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and Space Gray colors.
In India, the 13-inch MacE book Air with the M2 chipset is priced at Rs. 1,14,900 for the bottom 16GB RAM variant. The 13-inch MacE book Air with M3 chipset with 16GB RAM may be bought for Rs. 1,34,900.
The elevated reminiscence will provide extra sources for Apple Intelligence options introduced within the macOS Sequoia replace. It is more likely to improve app operation and multitasking functionality as properly. Apple launched the most recent 13-inch and 15-inch MacE book Air fashions with the M3 chipset in March this 12 months. The model is more likely to convey new fashions with the M4 chip similar time subsequent 12 months.
Beyond a RAM replace, the {hardware} options of the MacE book Air will stay unchanged. They’ll preserve the identical 13.6-inch Liquid Retina panels with a peak brightness of 500nits. The M3 model packs 512GB SSD for storage, whereas the M2 begins at 256GB. The MacE book Air fashions additionally embody MagSafe 3 charging port, and two Thunderbolt/ USB 4 ports for connectivity.