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Apple MacBook Air 13" M3/16GB/512GB $1794 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi (Price Beat $1704.30 @ Officeworks)

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Harvey Norman staff posting a JB deal to price beat at Officeworks, Retailception!!!
Fire away!
2 JB stores confirmed this wasn’t a price error but would definitely jump on it before they change/OW drop theirs.

Update Nov 6 11:30am: Officeworks has matched JB's $1794 price on their listing, price beat expired.
Update Nov 7 9:30am: Officeworks has increased the price, so price-beat available again.

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Comments

  • +16

    You absolute madman.

    I hope you don’t get fired.

    • +45

      Don’t worry, Harvey Norman management don’t know how to connect to the Internet. They’ll never know what OP is up too.

      • +3

        they actually do. most of their browsing is done via smart tv browser.

      • +3

        Yes they do .. when I went in and asked about a deal the staff were unaware of .. they sought out their 'designated nerd' whose first site to visit was 'OzBargain'! LOL 🤣

  • That's a pretty good deal, the base price for the "new" 16/256 is $1799, and upgrading that model to 512GB somehow costs $300.
    This would be a great machine for most people, and waiting for an M4 model isn't likely to gain you much more - performance-wise anyway…

    • +5

      M4 has much better NPU for AI lenient tasks, but thats it

        • +15

          Astute observation Sherlock

        • +1

          Woosh…..

        • Markass Brownlee still uses an M1.

    • +2

      But safari would be snappier!

    • The m4 also looks to enable 2 external screens as well.

      • That's a good point. Given the limited ports on an MBA, a dock is needed most of the time, which presumably supports two screens?

      • I'm working with 2 external screens on my M2 MBP. I thought that limitation was only on the Air?

  • +33

    twice as much RAM as necessary. overkill

    • +10

      Can get 8gb for same price ;)

      • +8

        sounds like the sensible option

    • Actually, as Apple Intelligence©️ gets more utilised 8GB truly may not be in an M3.

      • +3

        Good point regarding Apple Intelligence - When will they go to 64GB like enthusiast desktops?

        • Apple intelligence: I believe that’s an Oxymoron
          or maybe it’s a Rainbow with a Unicorn flying through it.

      • You mean apple artificial intelligence

    • -1

      Yawn Tired joke is tired.

      • 640k ought to be enough to view this joke

  • +1
    • +1

      Not with GCs :)

      • +1

        it is if you also have JB or OW gc

        • Where is everyone getting the 10% off GC’s for OW?

  • This is a no brainer, I wish my work environment are more friendly with MAC and I will buy this laptop any day of the week.

  • +5

    Just another option: It's $1871.10 at the AOC store, and you can get 20x Flybuys points at the moment on Apple gift cards at Coles, which is the equivalent of 10% off if you already shop at Coles.
    Brings it to $1683.90

    • +1

      if you have JB 10% gift cards it's cheaper than that.

      $1614, less if you also have 10% officeworks GC

      • Further less if you also have OnePass [5x FlyBuys points in store].

        • Ok, but what if I have Everyday Rewards, Amazon Prime and a Costco membership? Whilst keeping Qantas points and Velocity points in mind, obviously.

          • +1

            @beltdrive: Search OzB with those tags and you use those wisely to get the best possible bargain!

  • Any sign of the 15 inch being included?

    • nope, jb say $2299

      • :(
        Cheapest I can find is A$1,966.80 via apple AOC.

        • Why not buy a M4 MacBook Pro?

          • @ttkc: Starts at $2255 (AOC) and I dont need the extra grunt the pro will bring.

        • +2

          in the same boat :(

          i think the back to uni deals will be our best bet
          earlier this year it was a $260 gift card when you purchased a macbook if im not mistaken but i think you end up still paying the education price unless they discount it

          still new to all this lol..

  • Is it good laptop

    • +11

      good laptop it is

    • +2

      Yes

      • +1

        Laptop good it is

    • +1

      laptop is it good?

  • +2

    Pfft M3 is for povo's.

    M4 if you want people to notice you.

    • +5

      hard agree. stop being poor.

    • +2

      gotta put an M4 badge on it so people know what's up

      • +11

        I ordered 4 M4 stickers. You can get them from eBay. it says "for BMW" so I assume that means for a Beauftiful Middleaged White-man?

        • +1

          that's correct. enjoy

        • +1

          Those stickers might be a fun touch, but they can definitely add up. So I think it stands for Big Money Waster

        • Or Basic Moronic Whinger

    • +21

      Be careful - I had my MBA inspected and was denied entry to a coffee shop when they saw it was only a M1.

      The wedge shape is kind of a giveaway - if you act casual with the newer shape, you may be fine.

      • +8

        No offence, but they were right to do it.

      • +1

        What about my 2011 mba!!?!?&!

        • +1

          Even as a M1 user, I turn my nose up at you.

  • Hmm.. jump on this or wait for black Friday sales?

    • jump, apple at most usually do 10%

    • Rumour is bonus gift cards from Apple 14/11. Matching AOC plus gift cards to pay with store credit might be worthwhile but this is a good deal.

    • are you seeking financial advice?

    • You do not jump on a macbook pro. You buy it and use it to surf the Internet.

  • Will this price last till BF? Already have enough gift cards at hands.

    Also, what is the regular discount of Apple in BF? I am thinking about OW/JB-Hifi, Apple BF or waiting till back to uni event. That one is $240 GC in AOC price.

    • +2

      No way this price holds

  • Of course I bought this 10 days ago! Pulled the trigger at $2157 then price guarantee at hardly normal to $2099. Now <$1800 crazy!

    • Some credit card have price protection.

      • Wasn’t a credit card unfortunately!

  • -2

    Is Macbook Air still has issue with keyboard and battery overheats ? Better to buy Pro instead ?

    • +3

      Got any info on that issue?

      I haven't seen anything regarding keyboard or battery overheating issues on Apple Silicon models.

    • +3

      Maybe five years ago with intel chip?

      • I guess, it was for M1. I guess there is a reason why they make Air other than lighter than MBP ? They stick battery and keyboard together to make it thinner ?

        • The M1 has no issues. Not widespread anyways.

  • Thanks! Was looking for a deal before my trip overseas!

  • But can it run windows 11

    • +1

      In Parallels, yes.

  • +1

    Don't forget Onepass for 5x Flybuys, so its like 8000 points

    • Is it not only on click and collect or on delivery as well?

  • I was thinking of getting the MacBook Pro 13" M1 with Touchbar from eBay (2021 model I think). Around $1400-$1500. Thoughts?

    • +1

      Too much. Should be $800 max now.

      • Literally sold mine yesterday on marketplace for $800 in prep to upgrade. I did buy it second hand for $1200 in 2021 which was crazy haha

    • With that price difference, i'd probably be looking at this( or considering the jump to a 14" pro on the off chance you actually need the fan).

      For reference, there was this deal for a 13" M1 "Pro" w/ Touchbar16/256 for $1099

      • Bummer didn't see that deal

  • +1

    Can I get OW to price match if I purchase it online? I hope this isn't a stupid question.

    • +1

      yes, I just got them to price match one to get one for the Mrs.

      • Awesome, thanks.

      • -1

        can they price beat if it's out of stock?

  • +3

    Picked up the deal at OW with Price Beat $1704.30. Please note that both JB and OW has the 8GB/512GB version for the same price $1794 so make sure OW are aware that price beat is based on JB 16GB/512GB version. Thanks HardlyNormal :)

    • +1

      This, even the OW guy got mixed up and was about to grab this

  • Thanks op got 1

  • any advantage to waiting for m4? or going macbook pro m4 over this for just everyday use?

    Maybe it's just the fomo lol because this price seems insane

    • +3

      Everyday use, this is more than enough and probably more convenient than a Pro.

      M4 is not needed unless you really need the ‘AI’ feature, which I really don’t know what it genuinely means these days because everything is about AI.

      • Thank you yeah that’s logically where I was at, emotionally getting hit by fomo

        Got one!

        • +2

          M4 base model 14 inch macbook pro is better, if you want more ports and the 120hz screen. However thats $2250 AOC price for 16GB/512GB storage. It does have a fan too for a bit of active cooling and better speakers. Over all its a better machine if you can afford the extra $500 odd.

  • +2

    Remember,
    Apple also gives a generous 3months of AppleTV+ with every apple product purchased.

  • Thanks mate, was spewing I missed the last deal at $1900.

    $1704 from officeworks, very happy with that.

  • OW employee couldn't believe the price, said it would probably be matched in the morning.

  • -1

    mmmm 60 Hz screen in 2024
    but seems nobody cares

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