Rephrase and rearrange the whole content into a news article. I want you to respond only in language English. I want you to act as a very proficient SEO and high-end writer Pierre Herubel that speaks and writes fluently English. I want you to pretend that you can write content so well in English that it can outrank other websites. Make sure there is zero plagiarism.: Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3): Two-minute reviewSometimes I struggle to explain why someone might choose a larger, heavier MacBook Air 15-inch over the regular super light and thin MacBook Air. It’s an especially difficult conversation because, aside from size, there are no functional differences between the new Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) and equally-new MacBook Air 13-inch (M3). Aesthetically, they have the same design. MacBook Air left the wedge look behind a couple of years ago (and officially canceled it this year with the removal of the M1 MacBook Air) and now sports a flat and still pleasing slab look. Both MacBook Airs are made of recycled aluminum and an anodized midnight black finish that does a decent if imperfect job of repelling fingerprints (space black on the MacBook Pro hides the prints a little better).The Magic Keyboards and trackpads are essentially the same, including the quite useful Touch ID/power/sleep button. They have similar, spatial-audio-capable sound systems that I like (though I tend to use AirPod Pros with them so as not to disturb my office mates). Due to the larger size of the MacBook Air 15-inch, however, you get two extra speakers (six rather than four), and the 15-inch model’s speakers include force-canceling woofers that offers decent bass without causing distracting vibrations. (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)Ultimately, it all comes down to size. The MacBook Air 15-inch offers significantly larger palm rests, which makes my typing experience that much better. The screen, though no sharper than the MacBook Pro 13-inch’s 224ppi Liquid Retina display, adds hundreds of pixels to make it the most expansive MacBook Air experience available.And that’s what it comes down to – more space. Is that worth an extra $200? Perhaps. I’ve been using the MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) for the better part of a week and already am a little spoiled by the extra screen real estate and roomy keyboard base.It still bothers me that, despite the larger, thicker, and heavier chassis, the 15-inch MacBook Air offers no more battery life than its substantially smaller sibling. Still, having a powerful M3 chip inside makes this a big-screen workhorse that might turn a few heads from the pricier MacBook Pro 14-inch that can also be configured to feature an M3 chip. Sure, you give up an SD card slot, an HDMI port, a little bit of battery life, and that higher-resolution screen, but you get a larger screen, a slightly lighter system, and save $300.Overall, I think for those who demand more screen real estate (without connecting it to up to two external displays – but while keeping the laptop closed), the 15-inch MacBook Air is the right choice.Compared to the 15-inch laptop market, the MacBook Air 15-inch M3 will maintain its leadership position atop our best 15-inch Laptop buying guide. It’s better looking, faster, and either comparable or more affordable than many of the top-tier models available from Dell, HP, and Razer (I’m not talking about heavy, bargain basement 15-inch models, by the way).Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review: Price and availabilityAnnounced on March 4, 2024Shipping March 8Base model is $1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,199The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024) begins shipping out globally to customers on March 8, 2024. Our guide on where to buy the MacBook Air M3 features all the latest offers and availability.The base model starts at $1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,199 and ships with an M3 CPU (8-core CPU and 10-core GPU ), 8 GB of unified memory, and a 256GD SSD. The system is configurable to up to 24GB of memory, and 2TB SSD. My test unit arrived with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, a configuration that would run you $1,499.While it can be hard to directly compare Intel Core i7 systems with those running Apple silicon, the price of the MacBook Air 15-inch M3 base model still compares favorably to Core i7 systems like the Dell XPS 15.Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review: SpecsThe Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024) is available in three configurations that essentially add memory and storage but otherwise leave the base system unchanged.You get your money’s worth, but I do think it’s time for the base model of all MacBook Airs to start with at least 512GB of storage.(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)Swipe to scroll horizontallyThe specs of our Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review unit are in the center column MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024) 256GBMacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024) 512GBMacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024)Price:$1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,199$1,499 / £1,599 / AU$2,499$1,699 / £1,699 / AU$2,799CPU:Apple M3 (8-core)Apple M3 (8-core)Apple M3 (8-core)Graphics:Integrated 10-core GPUIntegrated 10-core GPUIntegrated 10-core GPURAM:8GB unified memory8GB unified memory16GB unified memoryScreen:15.3-inch, 2880 x 1864 Liquid Retina display, 500 nits brightness, wide color P3 gamut15.3-inch, 2880 x 1864 Liquid Retina display, 500 nits brightness, wide color P3 gamut15.3-inch, 2880 x 1864 Liquid Retina display, 500 nits brightness, wide color P3 gamutStorage:256GB SSD512GB SDD512GB SDDPorts:2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 32x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 32x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3Wireless:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3Camera:1080p FaceTime HD webcam1080p FaceTime HD webcam1080p FaceTime HD webcamWeight:3.3 lbs (1.51kg)3.3 lbs (1.51kg)3.3 lbs (1.51kg)Dimensions:13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches (340 x 212 x 15.6mm)13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches (340 x 212 x 15.6mm)13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches (340 x 212 x 15.6mm)Each of these options can be configured to add more memory (up to 24GB), and add storage up to 2TB. Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review: DesignLarger 15-inch screenDesign unchanged from M2 MacBook Air 15-inchThe Midnight finish rebuffs fingerprintsI know some people still mourn the loss of the MacBook Air’s original wedge shape and like to imagine what that would look like on a 15-inch model, but the slab look of the new MacBook Airs (now on their second generation) has grown on me. The recycled aluminum chassis is all clean lines and buffed corners.The dimensions of this M3-sporting MacBook Air match those of the last 15-inch model. It’s still 0.45 (11.5mm) inches thick (a hair thicker than the 13-inch model, which is 11.3mm thick), 13.40 inches wide, and 9.35 inches deep. The portable weighs 3.3 lbs, which is a little more than half a pound heavier than the 13-inch model. That’s still pretty lightweight for a 15-inch model. However, as much as I like this big screen, I still prefer carrying the lightest possible laptop and would probably choose the 2.7 lb. MacBook Air 13-inch over this one. Apple offers the MacBook Air in a variety of colors (silver, starlight, space gray, and midnight) but my preference is for the new midnight, which like space black (available on the MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max I reviewed last year) is anodized to cut down on fingerprints. Because midnight is not as dark as the black, it’s not quite as successful at hiding all of my fingerprints. I hope that future MacBook Airs get the awesome space black option.Image 1 of 7(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)The MacBook Air 15-inch M3 design is, in some ways, cleaner than that of the MacBook Pro. Where the latter has fine speaker grills on either side of the keyboard, the MacBook Air 15 – which has room for speakers – is all smooth metal. I like the look of it.Apple’s Magic Keyboard remains one of my favorite ultraportable typing experiences. There’s a pleasing amount of travel and response and, of course, lots of room to work. Similarly, the force touch trackpad is huge and responsive. I still wish Apple would offer an update where you could draw on the touchpad using an Apple Pencil (a guy can dream, can’t he?).As you might expect the MacBook Air 15-inch M3 is not packed with every port you can imagine or need. There is, however, a…
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