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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 8-Core CPU 7-Core GPU 8GB/256GB Gold/Silver/Grey $1278 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ C&C) @ Officeworks

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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 8-Core CPU 7-Core GPU 8GB/256GB Gold/Silver/Grey $1278 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ C&C) @ Officeworks
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TopBargains on 19/10/2023 - 20:18 officeworks.com.au (1961 clicks)
Last edited 19/10/2023 - 20:38 by 1 other user

Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU and machine learning performance.

Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life¹.

8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance, to tackle projects faster than ever².

Up to seven GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics, for graphics-intensive apps and games².
16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning.

Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant.
Fanless design for silent operation.
13.3-inch Retina display with P3 wide colour for vibrant images and incredible detail³.

FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls.

Three-microphone array focuses on your voice instead of what’s going on around you.

Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity.

Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports for charging and accessories.

Backit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments.

macOS Big Sure introduces a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages and Maps.

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  • impoze on 19/10/2023 - 20:32
    +9

    stack with 15% celebration gift card to get it for $1086.30 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/805828

  • pq8382 on 19/10/2023 - 20:33

    should i wait for m3 or just get this? Having a student card that expires in next year march and don't know if apple will release a m3 chip mac pro by that time…..

    • glade90 on 19/10/2023 - 20:38
      +6

      depends what you want to do with computer. You cannot beat this re price/value (not even any Windows notebooks) when it comes to usual productivity tasks
      M3, if comes out, will be way more expensive without much perceived benefit for productivity tasks. Same as M2
      Computers reached a point when they are just good enough, broadly speaking. Apart from niche use cases* (AAA gaming, engineering), they do the same thing. This does too, with a never-ending battery life and a 99.99% accurate fingerprint sensor.
      *in which case probably a desktop is a better option anyway

      • pq8382 on 19/10/2023 - 20:52

        yeah i probably just need a new machine for coding purpose. My old 2019 macbook is a bit lack of performance in productivity and produce quite significant fan noise when I compile code. So I am not sure if its a good choice to pick up a m2 mac for now or wait for few months and pick up a m3. Honestly I can accept a price difference within 500, so its really a hard decision for me lol

        • awhiskin on 20/10/2023 - 06:28
          +1

          I’ve had this exact M1 MacBook Air for a couple of years and I’ll say it’s the best value computer I’ve ever owned. M1 was no slouch when it released and it still holds up well.

          I’ve used it for Unity game development (hobbyist level) so it can handle running Unity, Visual Studio, Blender and Photoshop.

          Battery life is fantastic and should easily get you through an 8-10 hour workday. With above activities (game dev) I’d expect less battery life.

          I’ve got the 8GB/512GB SSD/8-core GPU variant for reference FYI. I know a lot of people are worried that 8GB RAM is insufficient and will end up wearing out the SSD when it uses swap memory, for me i haven’t noticed a slowdown nor am I particularly concerned about the possibility of the SSD wearing out.

          Just my $0.02

          • macrocephalic on 20/10/2023 - 09:32

            @awhiskin: The 8gb of memory would be the concern for me. I have an M1 MBP with 16gb for (data eng) work but I'd be concerned about 8gb.

  • ldd-mn on 19/10/2023 - 20:37

    I'm not sure what it is, but I have the 8 core GPU version of this and the battery life has gone downhill a lot over the past few months.

    • OpticalCog on 19/10/2023 - 20:50

      odd - I bought the base model near release, almost ~3 years ago, and the battery is still holding up fine. Maybe check the battery health; settings -> battery -> (i) button? I'd never done so on mine since it's never been an issue, but doing so just now shows it is at 94% of its maximum capacity (which is pretty incredible imo, possible that Apple underestimated capacity to get such good results).

      • ldd-mn on 19/10/2023 - 20:56
        +1

        It's down to 93% after about 3 years as well

        • Sean8802 on 19/10/2023 - 21:02
          +1

          That's actually quite good. Windows laptops vary between 10% in the extreme 20% degradation every 12 months. That is of course the laptop being plugged in majority if it's life as they're used as portable pcs now in the commercial space.

          • ldd-mn on 19/10/2023 - 21:03

            @Sean8802: I don't think it's reporting that accurately though, it's done 230 cycles.

          • superroach on 19/10/2023 - 21:19

            @Sean8802: In apples favour because their battery life is so good, they have much less cycles to them

            • macrocephalic on 20/10/2023 - 09:34
              -1

              @superroach: They also only charge to 80% by default. You have to tell it to charge to 100% if you're going to be off power for a long time.

    • Sean8802 on 19/10/2023 - 20:55

      How old is the lappy?

    • PeppaPigDidNthngWrng on 19/10/2023 - 20:55
      +1

      GPU has nothing to do with it.

      In any case, there's a 2 year warranty on it. If the battery is at 80% health (or close to it) and still under warranty, they'll swap it for you, AND you get the warranty reset on the battery (so, it has a new battery with a new 2 year warranty).

      • ldd-mn on 19/10/2023 - 20:57

        It's older than 2 years now. It's also only a 1 year warranty because I'm in NZ.

      • Sean8802 on 19/10/2023 - 21:04
        -1

        Warranty does not get reset when parts are replaced within the laptops warranty period..

        • TallnTechy on 19/10/2023 - 21:24

          So when I worked at Apple, the part that was replaced had a further 2 years coverage under consumer law. Technically not warranty so you’re right, but still covered so free repair if component fails.

          • wallaby12 on 19/10/2023 - 22:28

            @TallnTechy: Can you please clarify the Apple warranty? Is it actually 1 year from Apple and another 2 years under consumer law? So 3 years or 2 years all up?

            • TallnTechy on 19/10/2023 - 23:12

              @wallaby12: if you have purchased your machine within Australia, it will have 1 year warranty worldwide.

              But it will also have at least 2 years coverage under consumer law. Which gives you the same rights as a warranty.

              So 2 years total coverage.

              However we also covered up to 3 years sometimes under consumer law. However it’s been a hot minute since I worked there. This all may have changed lol.

            • PeppaPigDidNthngWrng on 22/10/2023 - 16:04

              @wallaby12: @wallaby12

              Can you please clarify the Apple warranty? Is it actually 1 year from Apple and another 2 years under consumer law? So 3 years or 2 years all up?

              It's 3 years at first, and +2 years for each warranty reset. This is accurate as of two weeks ago.

        • PeppaPigDidNthngWrng on 22/10/2023 - 16:03

          1) it absolutely, 100% does reset. If you want to argue with it, argue with Apple, who reset my warranty twice (for the parts they replaced, as I clearly said before, and am saying again now).

          2) it's 3 years warranty, like TallinTechy said, 1 year + 2 years.

          3) warranty resets are +2 years. My laptop purchased in Jan 22 just had the battery replaced (Oct 23). Its warranty is now good until Oct 2025

          My paperwork clearly says: "Warranty Status: Consumer Law Repeat Coverage (CL)"

          I know someone who bought an ipad in 2017, and because it kept failing - and getting replaced under warranty - it's STILL under warranty today. It's not just laptops.

          Why U so confidently incorrect period?

  • Budju on 19/10/2023 - 20:43

    i only want m2 for this price

  • browser on 19/10/2023 - 20:50
    +1

    Any idea what's the maximum number of gift cards Officeworks accepts in a single transaction?

    Will need 6 x $200 + 1 x $78

    • impoze on 19/10/2023 - 21:18

      shouldn't have any limit in store

    • Gamb1t on 20/10/2023 - 01:02
      +1

      I used 15 yesterday: 14 x $200 and 1 x $100.

      Just be polite and ask them before they ring it up if you can split payment and you should be fine. Also let them know the value of each card as you use them so the enter the correct amount to charge each card and speed up the process.

      NOTE: If you are using the celebration gift cards you swipe them like a credit card and enter the pin on the POS.

      • Tanjil Madbor on 21/10/2023 - 18:34

        Those who have ultimate giftcards will follow the same process?

        • impoze on 21/10/2023 - 19:51

          Yes

  • cminez on 19/10/2023 - 21:01
    +5

    I bought this spec nearly 3 years ago for less than $1100. Why would this consider a good deal?

    • Sean8802 on 19/10/2023 - 21:05
      +1

      Because, Apple.

  • lesliejmc on 19/10/2023 - 21:01

    It's not a good deal. Costco just had M1 priced for $1247 and M2 for $1599 a few days ago and you can go to Officeworks for a price beat and get another 5% discount.

    • aerona on 19/10/2023 - 21:06

      Not seeing the costco deal

      • lesliejmc on 19/10/2023 - 22:52

        It ended on 17 Oct

  • Seph on 19/10/2023 - 21:59
    +1

    Shame they don’t come wit! 16gb ram standard

  • Robin2012 on 19/10/2023 - 23:51

    good price

  • Gamb1t on 20/10/2023 - 01:04
    -2

    Something else to note with the base model 256GB drices is they are half the speed of the 512GB and larger drives, so id you are using something like chrome with a tonne of tabs and it needs to use swap space due to 8GB ram limit the performance wont be that great.

  • Dack Smith on 20/10/2023 - 09:21
    -1

    It’s only 8GB RAM

    It’s unusable

    Totally

    • HulkBroden on 20/10/2023 - 17:12

      8 GB is perfect for all non professional applications.

  • dazzza on 22/10/2023 - 20:32

    My son has an Intel macbook around 6 or 7 years old and getting long in the tooth. Hopefully off to uni next year, assuming this would be OK for general use/general studies. Business related course not media related. I know he will say he wants a Pro with larger screen etc, but they then jump up dramatically in price. Bit turned off with 8GB, but many say it is not an issue (i use 32GB on Windows laptop)

    • impoze on 22/10/2023 - 20:56

      Could go 15" Air?

      • dazzza on 22/10/2023 - 23:03

        Trying to understand the difference between pro and air ? Pro more powerful, but air lighter?

        • steveyyf on 25/10/2023 - 12:56
          +1

          pro is more for professional use e.g. run multiple programs.
          air doesn't have fan and thinner easy to carry around and travel.

  • Master Haggler on 23/10/2023 - 14:06

    Need to get a MacBook for school for my daughter next year. Should I wait for Black Friday deals? Or is this as cheap as it gets?

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