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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 99 (from laksa007)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa099.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wired.com/story/apple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wired.com/story/apple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/apple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip\/","crawl_time":1775708981,"first_indexed_time":1741103799,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,wired!www,\/story\/apple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip\/ s443","src_root_hash":"5736512710119187299","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Apple 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air : Price, Specs, Availability | WIRED","meta_descriptions":["The 11-inch and 13-inch tablets have the same look as before but with a minor boost in performance. The new iPads ship on March 12."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and\/or from purchases of products through these links.\nLearn more.\nLess than a\nyear after upgrading its\niPad Air\nwith the M2 chip, Apple is\nalready\nback with an enhanced version. Today, the company announced an all-new iPad Air, complete with the M3 chipset. But the updates don't stop there—the company also unveiled a long overdue refresh of its base\niPad model\n, adding an A16 chipset and double the storage. All tablets are available for preorder today and will ship on March 12.\nThe seventh-generation iPad Air doesn't have any noteworthy hardware upgrades. As with its predecessor, you'll have the choice between an 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes—both of which have slim bezels, Touch ID integrated into the top button, a 12-megapixel landscape selfie camera, and a 12-megapixel rear camera.\nThe new iPad Air comes with the M3 chipset.\nApple\nYou'll find the significant changes under the hood. Apple updated the tablet with an M3 chip, which the company\nfirst debuted\nback in 2023, alongside the 14-inch and\n16-inch MacBook Pro\nand\n24-inch iMac\n. It's since made its way to last year's\nMacBook Air\n(13-inch and 15-inch). It's not the latest chip (Apple launched the\nM4 back in May)\n, but it's still considered powerful and fairly new.\nEquipped with an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, Apple claims CPU performance is up to 35 percent faster than the iPad Air with M1, while graphics are up to 40 percent faster. The M3 also supports features like mesh shading, ray tracing, and dynamic caching for graphics-intensive tasks.\nThe company says the Neural Engine is also up to 60 percent faster compared to the M1 for “AI-based workloads.” This will help to power Apple Intelligence—the company's suite of AI features like Mail Summaries, Smart Replies in Messages, Writing Tools Cleanup in Apple Photos, Genmoji, and more. You can read all about these features and more in our roundup of\nmacOS Sequoia features.\nApple also released a new version of its Magic Keyboard case for the iPad Air. It comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of keys for functions like screen brightness and volume control. It's a bit more affordable this time around too, starting at\n$269 for the 11-inch tablet\nand\n$319 for the 13-inch\nversion. As with the M2 iPad Air, it's compatible with the\nApple Pencil Pro\nand\nApple Pencil (USB-C)\nas well.\nMost Popular\nThe new iPad Air's Magic Keyboard case comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of function keys.\nApple\nThe company also announced a next-gen version of its\nbase iPad\n. As with the iPad Air, the biggest change is internal. Apple upgraded the A14 chip from the 10th-gen model to an A16 chip (the same chip you'll find in the\niPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus\n). According to Apple, it's nearly 30 percent faster than its predecessor and up to 50 percent faster than the iPad with the A13 Bionic chip. It's worth noting, however, that this iPad won't support\nApple Intelligence\n(you'll need an M-series model for that or the iPad Mini with an A17 Pro chip). It comes with double the storage, too. Instead of 64 GB, it now starts at 128 GB, with the option to increase it up to 512 GB.\nIn terms of price and availability, you can purchase the iPad Air and iPad (11th-gen) starting today through Apple's site. The\n11-inch\nand\n13-inch\nstart at $599 and $799, respectively, while the\niPad (11th gen)\nstarts at $349.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/apple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip\/#main-content)\n\n[SECURITY](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/security\/)\n\n[POLITICS](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/politics\/)\n\n[THE BIG STORY](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/big-story\/)\n\n[BUSINESS](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/business\/)\n\n[SCIENCE](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/science\/)\n\n[CULTURE](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/culture\/)\n\n[REVIEWS](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/gear\/)\n\n[SUBSCRIBE](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/v2\/offers\/wira01035?source=Site_0_JNY_WIR_DESKTOP_NAV_CTA_0_US_ACQ_NLI_QUICK_PAY_GENERIC_ZZ_PANELA_ADB)\n\n[Newsletters](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/newsletter?sourceCode=hamburgernav)\n\n[SUBSCRIBE](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/v2\/offers\/wira01035?source=Site_0_JNY_WIR_DESKTOP_NAV_CTA_0_US_ACQ_NLI_QUICK_PAY_GENERIC_ZZ_PANELA_ADB)\n\n![Featured](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/verso\/static\/wired-us\/assets\/wired-featured-logo.svg)\n\n[Best iPad to Buy](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/the-best-ipad\/)[Best Laptop Stands](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-laptop-stands\/)[Apple Watch Accessories](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-apple-watch-accessories\/)[Robot Mowers](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-robot-lawn-mowers\/)[Sonos Play Review](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/sonos-play\/)[Deals Delivered](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/newsletter\/gear?sourceCode=ArticleBannerGear)\n\n[Security](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/security\/)\n\n[Politics](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/politics\/)\n\n[The Big Story](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/big-story\/)\n\n[Business](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/business\/)\n\n[Science](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/science\/)\n\n[Culture](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/culture\/)\n\n[Reviews](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/gear\/)\n\nMore\n\n[The Big Interview](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/the-big-interview\/)[Magazine](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/magazine\/)[Events](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/tag\/wired-events\/)[WIRED Insider](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/collection\/wiredinsider\/)[WIRED Consulting](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/tag\/wired-consulting\/)\n\n[Newsletters](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/newsletter?sourceCode=hamburgernav)\n\n[Podcasts](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/podcasts\/)\n\n[Video](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/video\/)\n\n[Livestreams](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/livestreams)\n\n[Merch](https:\/\/shop.wired.com\/)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/search\/)\n\n[Sign In](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/auth\/initiate?redirectURL=%2Fstory%2Fapple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip%2F&source=VERSO_NAVIGATION)\n\n[START FREE TRIAL](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/v2\/offers\/wira01035?source=Site_0_JNY_WIR_DESKTOP_JNY_WIR_GLOBAL_NAV_DRAWER_0_US_ACQ_NLI_QUICK_PAY_GENERIC_ZZ_PANELA_ADB)\n\n[![ZOOM IN \\<br\\> Subscribe today for only \\<del\\>\\$4\\<\/del\\> \\<strong\\>\\$2\/month\\<\/strong\\> and get access to exclusive benefits including \\<strong\\>5 all-new premium newsletters.\\<\/strong\\> CTA:SUBSCRIBE](https:\/\/assets.bonappetit.com\/photos\/686ea38fcb59aaabef7a795d\/original\/pass\/Wired_Zoom_Rollover_300x200_v2a_Shorter.gif?format=original)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/v2\/offers\/wira01035?source=Site_0_JNY_WIR_DESKTOP_NAV_ROLLOVER_0_US_ACQ_NLI_QUICK_PAY_GENERIC_ZZ_PANELA_ADB)\n\n[Sign In](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/auth\/initiate?redirectURL=%2Fstory%2Fapple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip%2F&source=VERSO_NAVIGATION)\n\n[Brenda Stolyar](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/author\/brenda-stolyar\/)\n\n[Gear](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/gear)\n\nMar 4, 2025 10:46 AM\n# Apple Debuts All-New iPad Air With M3 Chip\n\nThe 11-inch and 13-inch tablets have the same look as before but with a minor boost in performance. The new iPads ship on March 12.\n\n![Image may contain Computer Electronics Mobile Phone and Phone](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67c71913d63ae4234b07e740\/3:2\/w_2560%2Cc_limit\/Apple-iPad-Air-hero-250304.jpg)\n\nCourtesy of Apple\n\nComments\n\nSave this story\n\nComments\n\nSave this story\n\nAll products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and\/or from purchases of products through these links. [Learn more.](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/about\/affiliate-link-policy\/)\n\nLess than a year after upgrading its [iPad Air](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/apple-ipad-air-m2-2024\/) with the M2 chip, Apple is *already* back with an enhanced version. Today, the company announced an all-new iPad Air, complete with the M3 chipset. But the updates don't stop there—the company also unveiled a long overdue refresh of its base [iPad model](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/the-best-ipad\/#6643a237f0e2f6b8d722ca6a), adding an A16 chipset and double the storage. All tablets are available for preorder today and will ship on March 12.\n\nThe seventh-generation iPad Air doesn't have any noteworthy hardware upgrades. As with its predecessor, you'll have the choice between an 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes—both of which have slim bezels, Touch ID integrated into the top button, a 12-megapixel landscape selfie camera, and a 12-megapixel rear camera.\n\n![Image may contain Computer Electronics Laptop Pc Computer Hardware Computer Keyboard Hardware and Tablet Computer](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67c718f579a6461e2ce2cc09\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Apple-iPad-Air-and-Magic-Keyboard-top-view-250304.jpg)\n\nThe new iPad Air comes with the M3 chipset.\n\nApple\n\nYou'll find the significant changes under the hood. Apple updated the tablet with an M3 chip, which the company [first debuted](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/imac-macbook-pro-2023-everything-apple-announced\/) back in 2023, alongside the 14-inch and [16-inch MacBook Pro](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/apple-macbook-pro-m3-max-16-inch\/) and [24-inch iMac](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/apple-imac-m3-24-inch\/). It's since made its way to last year's [MacBook Air](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-2024\/) (13-inch and 15-inch). It's not the latest chip (Apple launched the [M4 back in May)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/ipad-pro-ipad-air-2024-everything-apple-announced\/), but it's still considered powerful and fairly new.\n\nEquipped with an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, Apple claims CPU performance is up to 35 percent faster than the iPad Air with M1, while graphics are up to 40 percent faster. The M3 also supports features like mesh shading, ray tracing, and dynamic caching for graphics-intensive tasks.\n\nThe company says the Neural Engine is also up to 60 percent faster compared to the M1 for “AI-based workloads.” This will help to power Apple Intelligence—the company's suite of AI features like Mail Summaries, Smart Replies in Messages, Writing Tools Cleanup in Apple Photos, Genmoji, and more. You can read all about these features and more in our roundup of [macOS Sequoia features.](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/apple-macos-sequoia-features\/)\n\nApple also released a new version of its Magic Keyboard case for the iPad Air. It comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of keys for functions like screen brightness and volume control. It's a bit more affordable this time around too, starting at [\\$269 for the 11-inch tablet](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6UTpXEdi6sJuJZwuiqoyuxnerEiYHHm3PvJG7RbwcQMvfQTc2NoWmMVK1zEZdsJAC5Q1aeCLT2Df6bvVKvdsGMBUQqiahzTHuFkRhwAGU46iaGnzKbmnaSLrppnKmQrAZQvFctQXGM7bpGxwpYf4LXDhVnnGnjDgQQvPNMctZzF4bZQ1sezgWPw9qKq2369AL1GErtAjEDmDS6efisuyTXHDbnfsf9VkxNxFYtMW9pawUC1kDpwTny7JsizH41jgH4MMuiS32qTeQb1BPffwusvCfCghYyKFVZLRhCwPdoAvmAJ2GemWsYPhvVGyTCy8MfAUZMZ6LhvcpQ6VL2TqoxoeanDzbmxtdQ3ZCt81FVBW2k7ByFJK9) and [\\$319 for the 13-inch](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6UTpXEdi6sJuJZwuiqoyuxnerEiYHHm3PvJG7RbwcQMvfQTc2NoWmMVK1zEZdsJAC5Q1aeCLT2Df6bvVKvdsGMBUQqiahzTHuFkRiKb298mVhju9ovSZNtTtmYaXiRBEUe9LSbnbNoZpmj6PNn72zj7qhske6BQrsWUSxBirgYSX2rbZg2gE6wbCvjBvpLpSJTTnaCMHaLALgyPPsCfhtrPiSMSonNx1gpzz99KVyJtjje7NVr37QPEsTjv1Az5j16wYA6U2YLk5rV6ZmK32ddi51tQXdZskLmigc39Rnk8CQjT3VD99ba5mENMxX8xfVx2aXhbujV3RYwPyCqg6AdqPBgZz7WRSUoze6Hab2NGitEcLaYy3M) version. As with the M2 iPad Air, it's compatible with the [Apple Pencil Pro](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/P5DkZRf1FvK8HTJz2dESgHNVSgibdvwAnPdptrpyeceBTHtALUAX8GoXT5vDcLntJNjHzydkuT7FHKzsVTH1WaYUmPaYAwvDfe6kqhrN61mWaWEFsyNJb1j2LWv1kcBre5H1uz8e8d4snA9AkYHU5PPbvQGdJBnpHsCsGhuYydJfS6VkCZCff3tb9cg6wGucpafiBRUTFcd8kEf4DKZ4mZvQWtzFwi7Bg9CvhFEG8b72BtQjHU3sH9FAnFdfM1JzwJjRp4k4KCWs83fcQGJuuCzJyNg3aGmCsAzhxT72kQTqGCL8mBRShQVNeh22ZcVarAPJnz7DAvGoTA23o2rfpqeANERuGkcXvPuBo67) and [Apple Pencil (USB-C)](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/UKMhwqGKSKJYLfcMthvh2fnFE7cs28pjwut2FGwV5Hu24PYuuJQ1LYkLxASfaAgBhAPLVD7LdU7Q4zTD78XKJgG2F8UVH3ifDR7wAyLZca3xnyqttPEfyWdzSW1C9BD8aHfxm84z9FfyVaVuczN5SkHv564AdrfYqihFyW7YbqyuQUJxCusqJj5E7zCSCVKhngBCTcpu11wRk9HNtzFUE9uWycdbRsebbwCbGQK516W6VTy2XQqevLyfwsiaJrH6DFXKjpULdwtFSPxKCMMUTiXtfN69jwwvedaoEjSUbUUqG8Yw6PFqyFXCpCUanTMwfph37YYHC1rCX) as well.\n\nMost Popular\n\n- [![How the Vision Pro Rollout Inflamed Tensions at Apple](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69cd244228d35b2c1dfa6820\/1:1\/w_120%2Ch_120%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/book-excerpt-mutiny-noam-scheiber-apple-vision-pro\/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_e85275df-762d-4a01-b3d6-fcc0bb38e68e_popular4-2)\n  \n  Gear\n  \n  [How the Vision Pro Rollout Inflamed Tensions at Apple](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/book-excerpt-mutiny-noam-scheiber-apple-vision-pro\/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_e85275df-762d-4a01-b3d6-fcc0bb38e68e_popular4-2)\n  \n  By Noam Scheiber\n- [![Forget About the Lawn and Put Your Feet Up With a Robot Mower](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69d1554c94a47caea8de060b\/1:1\/w_120%2Ch_120%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/robot-mowers-are-good-now-rave\/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_e85275df-762d-4a01-b3d6-fcc0bb38e68e_popular4-2)\n  \n  Smart Home\n  \n  [Forget About the Lawn and Put Your Feet Up With a Robot Mower](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/robot-mowers-are-good-now-rave\/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_e85275df-762d-4a01-b3d6-fcc0bb38e68e_popular4-2)\n  \n  By Simon Hill\n- [![Get Big Savings on Last Year’s Best Samsung OLED TV](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69c575593a554cc7e92a4ff3\/1:1\/w_120%2Ch_120%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/samsung-s95f-tv-deal-326\/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_e85275df-762d-4a01-b3d6-fcc0bb38e68e_popular4-2)\n  \n  Deals\n  \n  [Get Big Savings on Last Year’s Best Samsung OLED TV](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/samsung-s95f-tv-deal-326\/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_e85275df-762d-4a01-b3d6-fcc0bb38e68e_popular4-2)\n  \n  By Ryan Waniata\n- [![My Blissful, Unbothered Life as a ‘Do Not Disturb’ Maximalist](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69d42b4fd56dd374cb779310\/1:1\/w_120%2Ch_120%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/my-blissful-unbothered-life-as-a-do-not-disturb-maximalist\/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_e85275df-762d-4a01-b3d6-fcc0bb38e68e_popular4-2)\n  \n  Gear\n  \n  [My Blissful, Unbothered Life as a ‘Do Not Disturb’ Maximalist](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/my-blissful-unbothered-life-as-a-do-not-disturb-maximalist\/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_e85275df-762d-4a01-b3d6-fcc0bb38e68e_popular4-2)\n  \n  By Reece Rogers\n\n![Image may contain Computer Electronics Laptop Pc Screen Computer Hardware Hardware Monitor and Tablet Computer](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67c718c31c614cf70ce3dbb5\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Apple-iPad-Air-and-Magic-Keyboard-250304.jpg)\n\nThe new iPad Air's Magic Keyboard case comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of function keys.\n\nApple\n\nThe company also announced a next-gen version of its [base iPad](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/apple-ipad-10th-gen-2022\/). As with the iPad Air, the biggest change is internal. Apple upgraded the A14 chip from the 10th-gen model to an A16 chip (the same chip you'll find in the [iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/apple-iphone-15\/)). According to Apple, it's nearly 30 percent faster than its predecessor and up to 50 percent faster than the iPad with the A13 Bionic chip. It's worth noting, however, that this iPad won't support [Apple Intelligence](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/plaintext-the-inside-story-of-apple-intelligence\/) (you'll need an M-series model for that or the iPad Mini with an A17 Pro chip). It comes with double the storage, too. Instead of 64 GB, it now starts at 128 GB, with the option to increase it up to 512 GB.\n\nIn terms of price and availability, you can purchase the iPad Air and iPad (11th-gen) starting today through Apple's site. The [11-inch](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/RxYrVJ2FDJxYNvUJZKwdHNii7oUf121vZmmC2obyKYThhxX9Zge8EtsvKbihya1EThsdYyhGHJMDFDKLfqXy614BvdahvL7PyszwXcF7zVLktGDgcetxE98cJteLcFYRbpDMmmSgW8M6fKKNJ99LbkHec8x5aPRA6t5hoMekSDNYHvuHPjssRnyd4RebXvNc8YxNN4GE28nmaDAy2eiFBL3WzsCsJMat1PocfqVP8sNqTEz788FyJkFoy4Sdjxf3Grup142dyvjjHLrZcyNKFW1ttVDwWnAPg5cXLVWvHEbkyDBuWhsVbMXLgLf6eT) and [13-inch](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/RxYrVJ2FDJxYNvUJZKwdHNii7oUf121vZmmC2obyKYThhxX9Zge8EtsvKbihya1EThsdYyhGHJMDFDKLfqXy614BvdahvL7PyszwXcF7zVLktGDgcetxE98cJteLcFYRbpDMmmSgW8M6fKKNJ99LbkHec8x5aPRA6t5hoMekSDNYHvuHPjssRnyd4RebXvNc8YxNN4GE28nmaDAy2eiFBL3WzsCsJMat1PocfqVP8sNqTEz788FyJkFoy4Sdjxf3Grup142dyvjjHLrZcyNKFW1ttVDwWnAPg5cXLVWvHEbkyDBuWhsVbMXLgLf6eT) start at \\$599 and \\$799, respectively, while the [iPad (11th gen)](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/XtSR1GXKWeHnepe7k3epZoymr92kreQo9joW1ZP21QoN2XTsV6QSe2Z4949gdYTc9FzzQS3rVQH71RVAMn1t9mHbVR2v3WivC9rRZChW8wJFJCLd2RwvefGibnR8KcJNHnvXHsACyg4Ctb6aKRWX2NPpgbZHCPS1BKhhZHCfcJJSdHVUAGe8ms7u3Csh7G2jDqe8NeEwCR9aRMPgfisb5hHpWDd9kzw7fR5oReDNkVnvTa1D9aCbx48w14hv97fHsapBh9prnY6PrGW1hYndReBRUiprZerbN2zT) starts at \\$349.\n\n## Comments\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/apple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip\/#main-content)\n\nThere aren’t any comments yet.\n\nBe the first to start the conversation\\!  \n You need an account to add or like comments.\n\n[Sign in or create account](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/auth\/initiate?redirectURL=%2Fstory%2Fapple-new-ipad-air-m3-chip%2F%3Fsource%3DCOMMUNITY_LOGIN%23leave-a-rating&source=COMMUNITY_LOGIN)\n\n## You Might Also Like\n- **In your inbox:** Will Knight's [AI Lab](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/newsletter\/ai-lab?sourceCode=BottomStories) explores advances in AI\n- [Unmasking the paramilitary agents](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/border-patrol-bortac-borstar-use-of-force-midway-blitz\/) behind Trump’s immigration crackdown\n- **Big Story:** Opposing ICE might save the country—or [ruin your life](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/opposing-ice-might-save-the-country-could-also-ruin-your-life\/)\n- Porn stars are [embracing AI clones](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/shes-never-going-to-age-porn-stars-are-embracing-ai-clones-to-stay-forever-young\/)\n- **WIRED@Night:** Hear Andy Greenberg discuss [the facts and fiction of crypto](https:\/\/events.wired.com\/at-night\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/635b055da398fb738c4b9241\/1:1\/w_90%2Cc_limit\/Brenda%2520Stolyar.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/author\/brenda-stolyar\/)\n\n[Brenda Stolyar](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/author\/brenda-stolyar\/) is a former product writer and reviewer at WIRED, where she specialized in a wide range of consumer tech products, including laptops, tablets, desktop PCs, smart home devices, and beauty gadgets. Before joining the Gear Team, she reviewed consumer electronics at Mashable, PCMag, and Digital Trends. She graduated ... [Read More](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/author\/brenda-stolyar)\n\nProduct Writer & Reviewer\n\nTopics[apple](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/tag\/apple\/)[iPad](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/tag\/ipad\/)[tablets](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/tag\/tablets\/)[Shopping](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/tag\/shopping\/)\n\n### Hardwired to Find the Best of the Best\nUpgrade your life with our *Gear* newsletter—get expert-tested product reviews, buying guides, deals, and how-to’s.\n\nRead More\n\n[![Our Favorite iPad Is \\$50 Off](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69cffd01f17585df8fd63df5\/16:9\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/ipad-a16-deal-426\/#intcid=_wired-article-bottom-recirc_e4f766c7-0c2b-49b3-b4a0-3f415727b72a_roberta-similarity1)\n\n[Our Favorite iPad Is \\$50 Off](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/ipad-a16-deal-426\/#intcid=_wired-article-bottom-recirc_e4f766c7-0c2b-49b3-b4a0-3f415727b72a_roberta-similarity1)\n\nScore an 11th-generation A16-powered iPad for just \\$300.\n\nBrad Bourque\n\n[![This Windows Laptop Is a MacBook Neo Killer, and It’s Only \\$500](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69cd64e418a74289dad2a58d\/16:9\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/hp-omnibook-5-deal-0426\/#intcid=_wired-article-bottom-recirc_e4f766c7-0c2b-49b3-b4a0-3f415727b72a_roberta-similarity1)\n\n[This Windows Laptop Is a MacBook Neo Killer, and It’s Only \\$500](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/hp-omnibook-5-deal-0426\/#intcid=_wired-article-bottom-recirc_e4f766c7-0c2b-49b3-b4a0-3f415727b72a_roberta-similarity1)\n\nThe HP OmniBook 5 is a better laptop than the MacBook Neo in almost every way. Right now, it’s also \\$100 cheaper.\n\nLuke Larsen\n\n[![The Original AirPods Max Are \\$100 Off](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69bc32dfbb2497fc707fce15\/16:9\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/airpods-max-deal-326\/#intcid=_wired-article-bottom-recirc_e4f766c7-0c2b-49b3-b4a0-3f415727b72a_roberta-similarity1)\n\n[The Original AirPods Max Are \\$100 Off](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/airpods-max-deal-326\/#intcid=_wired-article-bottom-recirc_e4f766c7-0c2b-49b3-b4a0-3f415727b72a_roberta-similarity1)\n\nSave big on Apple’s previous-generation premium over-ear headset.\n\nBrad Bourque\n\n[![Our Favorite Earbuds for Samsung Owners Are on Sale](https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/69b056922f488c2f94bfb245\/16:9\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-deal-326\/#intcid=_wired-article-bottom-recirc_e4f766c7-0c2b-49b3-b4a0-3f415727b72a_roberta-similarity1)\n\n[Our Favorite Earbuds for Samsung Owners Are on 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It's since made its way to last year's [MacBook Air](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-2024\/) (13-inch and 15-inch). It's not the latest chip (Apple launched the [M4 back in May)](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/ipad-pro-ipad-air-2024-everything-apple-announced\/), but it's still considered powerful and fairly new.\n\nEquipped with an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, Apple claims CPU performance is up to 35 percent faster than the iPad Air with M1, while graphics are up to 40 percent faster. The M3 also supports features like mesh shading, ray tracing, and dynamic caching for graphics-intensive tasks.\n\nThe company says the Neural Engine is also up to 60 percent faster compared to the M1 for “AI-based workloads.” This will help to power Apple Intelligence—the company's suite of AI features like Mail Summaries, Smart Replies in Messages, Writing Tools Cleanup in Apple Photos, Genmoji, and more. 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Boilerpipe Text	All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. Less than a year after upgrading its iPad Air with the M2 chip, Apple is already back with an enhanced version. Today, the company announced an all-new iPad Air, complete with the M3 chipset. But the updates don't stop there—the company also unveiled a long overdue refresh of its base iPad model , adding an A16 chipset and double the storage. All tablets are available for preorder today and will ship on March 12. The seventh-generation iPad Air doesn't have any noteworthy hardware upgrades. As with its predecessor, you'll have the choice between an 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes—both of which have slim bezels, Touch ID integrated into the top button, a 12-megapixel landscape selfie camera, and a 12-megapixel rear camera. The new iPad Air comes with the M3 chipset. Apple You'll find the significant changes under the hood. Apple updated the tablet with an M3 chip, which the company first debuted back in 2023, alongside the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac . It's since made its way to last year's MacBook Air (13-inch and 15-inch). It's not the latest chip (Apple launched the M4 back in May) , but it's still considered powerful and fairly new. Equipped with an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, Apple claims CPU performance is up to 35 percent faster than the iPad Air with M1, while graphics are up to 40 percent faster. The M3 also supports features like mesh shading, ray tracing, and dynamic caching for graphics-intensive tasks. The company says the Neural Engine is also up to 60 percent faster compared to the M1 for “AI-based workloads.” This will help to power Apple Intelligence—the company's suite of AI features like Mail Summaries, Smart Replies in Messages, Writing Tools Cleanup in Apple Photos, Genmoji, and more. You can read all about these features and more in our roundup of macOS Sequoia features. Apple also released a new version of its Magic Keyboard case for the iPad Air. It comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of keys for functions like screen brightness and volume control. It's a bit more affordable this time around too, starting at $269 for the 11-inch tablet and $319 for the 13-inch version. As with the M2 iPad Air, it's compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) as well. Most Popular The new iPad Air's Magic Keyboard case comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of function keys. Apple The company also announced a next-gen version of its base iPad . As with the iPad Air, the biggest change is internal. Apple upgraded the A14 chip from the 10th-gen model to an A16 chip (the same chip you'll find in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus ). According to Apple, it's nearly 30 percent faster than its predecessor and up to 50 percent faster than the iPad with the A13 Bionic chip. It's worth noting, however, that this iPad won't support Apple Intelligence (you'll need an M-series model for that or the iPad Mini with an A17 Pro chip). It comes with double the storage, too. Instead of 64 GB, it now starts at 128 GB, with the option to increase it up to 512 GB. In terms of price and availability, you can purchase the iPad Air and iPad (11th-gen) starting today through Apple's site. The 11-inch and 13-inch start at $599 and $799, respectively, while the iPad (11th gen) starts at $349.
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The new iPads ship on March 12. ![Image may contain Computer Electronics Mobile Phone and Phone](https://media.wired.com/photos/67c71913d63ae4234b07e740/3:2/w_2560%2Cc_limit/Apple-iPad-Air-hero-250304.jpg) Courtesy of Apple Comments Save this story Comments Save this story All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. [Learn more.](https://www.wired.com/about/affiliate-link-policy/) Less than a year after upgrading its [iPad Air](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-ipad-air-m2-2024/) with the M2 chip, Apple is already back with an enhanced version. Today, the company announced an all-new iPad Air, complete with the M3 chipset. But the updates don't stop there—the company also unveiled a long overdue refresh of its base [iPad model](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad/#6643a237f0e2f6b8d722ca6a), adding an A16 chipset and double the storage. All tablets are available for preorder today and will ship on March 12. The seventh-generation iPad Air doesn't have any noteworthy hardware upgrades. As with its predecessor, you'll have the choice between an 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes—both of which have slim bezels, Touch ID integrated into the top button, a 12-megapixel landscape selfie camera, and a 12-megapixel rear camera. ![Image may contain Computer Electronics Laptop Pc Computer Hardware Computer Keyboard Hardware and Tablet Computer](https://media.wired.com/photos/67c718f579a6461e2ce2cc09/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/Apple-iPad-Air-and-Magic-Keyboard-top-view-250304.jpg) The new iPad Air comes with the M3 chipset. Apple You'll find the significant changes under the hood. Apple updated the tablet with an M3 chip, which the company [first debuted](https://www.wired.com/story/imac-macbook-pro-2023-everything-apple-announced/) back in 2023, alongside the 14-inch and [16-inch MacBook Pro](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-macbook-pro-m3-max-16-inch/) and [24-inch iMac](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-imac-m3-24-inch/). It's since made its way to last year's [MacBook Air](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-2024/) (13-inch and 15-inch). It's not the latest chip (Apple launched the [M4 back in May)](https://www.wired.com/story/ipad-pro-ipad-air-2024-everything-apple-announced/), but it's still considered powerful and fairly new. Equipped with an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, Apple claims CPU performance is up to 35 percent faster than the iPad Air with M1, while graphics are up to 40 percent faster. The M3 also supports features like mesh shading, ray tracing, and dynamic caching for graphics-intensive tasks. The company says the Neural Engine is also up to 60 percent faster compared to the M1 for “AI-based workloads.” This will help to power Apple Intelligence—the company's suite of AI features like Mail Summaries, Smart Replies in Messages, Writing Tools Cleanup in Apple Photos, Genmoji, and more. You can read all about these features and more in our roundup of [macOS Sequoia features.](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macos-sequoia-features/) Apple also released a new version of its Magic Keyboard case for the iPad Air. It comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of keys for functions like screen brightness and volume control. 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Apple The company also announced a next-gen version of its [base iPad](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-ipad-10th-gen-2022/). As with the iPad Air, the biggest change is internal. Apple upgraded the A14 chip from the 10th-gen model to an A16 chip (the same chip you'll find in the [iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-15/)). According to Apple, it's nearly 30 percent faster than its predecessor and up to 50 percent faster than the iPad with the A13 Bionic chip. It's worth noting, however, that this iPad won't support [Apple Intelligence](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-the-inside-story-of-apple-intelligence/) (you'll need an M-series model for that or the iPad Mini with an A17 Pro chip). It comes with double the storage, too. Instead of 64 GB, it now starts at 128 GB, with the option to increase it up to 512 GB. In terms of price and availability, you can purchase the iPad Air and iPad (11th-gen) starting today through Apple's site. 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Readable Markdown	All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. [Learn more.](https://www.wired.com/about/affiliate-link-policy/) Less than a year after upgrading its [iPad Air](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-ipad-air-m2-2024/) with the M2 chip, Apple is already back with an enhanced version. Today, the company announced an all-new iPad Air, complete with the M3 chipset. But the updates don't stop there—the company also unveiled a long overdue refresh of its base [iPad model](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad/#6643a237f0e2f6b8d722ca6a), adding an A16 chipset and double the storage. All tablets are available for preorder today and will ship on March 12. The seventh-generation iPad Air doesn't have any noteworthy hardware upgrades. As with its predecessor, you'll have the choice between an 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes—both of which have slim bezels, Touch ID integrated into the top button, a 12-megapixel landscape selfie camera, and a 12-megapixel rear camera. ![Image may contain Computer Electronics Laptop Pc Computer Hardware Computer Keyboard Hardware and Tablet Computer](https://media.wired.com/photos/67c718f579a6461e2ce2cc09/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/Apple-iPad-Air-and-Magic-Keyboard-top-view-250304.jpg) The new iPad Air comes with the M3 chipset.Apple You'll find the significant changes under the hood. Apple updated the tablet with an M3 chip, which the company [first debuted](https://www.wired.com/story/imac-macbook-pro-2023-everything-apple-announced/) back in 2023, alongside the 14-inch and [16-inch MacBook Pro](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-macbook-pro-m3-max-16-inch/) and [24-inch iMac](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-imac-m3-24-inch/). It's since made its way to last year's [MacBook Air](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-2024/) (13-inch and 15-inch). It's not the latest chip (Apple launched the [M4 back in May)](https://www.wired.com/story/ipad-pro-ipad-air-2024-everything-apple-announced/), but it's still considered powerful and fairly new. Equipped with an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, Apple claims CPU performance is up to 35 percent faster than the iPad Air with M1, while graphics are up to 40 percent faster. The M3 also supports features like mesh shading, ray tracing, and dynamic caching for graphics-intensive tasks. The company says the Neural Engine is also up to 60 percent faster compared to the M1 for “AI-based workloads.” This will help to power Apple Intelligence—the company's suite of AI features like Mail Summaries, Smart Replies in Messages, Writing Tools Cleanup in Apple Photos, Genmoji, and more. You can read all about these features and more in our roundup of [macOS Sequoia features.](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macos-sequoia-features/) Apple also released a new version of its Magic Keyboard case for the iPad Air. It comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of keys for functions like screen brightness and volume control. It's a bit more affordable this time around too, starting at [\$269 for the 11-inch tablet](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/6UTpXEdi6sJuJZwuiqoyuxnerEiYHHm3PvJG7RbwcQMvfQTc2NoWmMVK1zEZdsJAC5Q1aeCLT2Df6bvVKvdsGMBUQqiahzTHuFkRhwAGU46iaGnzKbmnaSLrppnKmQrAZQvFctQXGM7bpGxwpYf4LXDhVnnGnjDgQQvPNMctZzF4bZQ1sezgWPw9qKq2369AL1GErtAjEDmDS6efisuyTXHDbnfsf9VkxNxFYtMW9pawUC1kDpwTny7JsizH41jgH4MMuiS32qTeQb1BPffwusvCfCghYyKFVZLRhCwPdoAvmAJ2GemWsYPhvVGyTCy8MfAUZMZ6LhvcpQ6VL2TqoxoeanDzbmxtdQ3ZCt81FVBW2k7ByFJK9) and [\$319 for the 13-inch](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/6UTpXEdi6sJuJZwuiqoyuxnerEiYHHm3PvJG7RbwcQMvfQTc2NoWmMVK1zEZdsJAC5Q1aeCLT2Df6bvVKvdsGMBUQqiahzTHuFkRiKb298mVhju9ovSZNtTtmYaXiRBEUe9LSbnbNoZpmj6PNn72zj7qhske6BQrsWUSxBirgYSX2rbZg2gE6wbCvjBvpLpSJTTnaCMHaLALgyPPsCfhtrPiSMSonNx1gpzz99KVyJtjje7NVr37QPEsTjv1Az5j16wYA6U2YLk5rV6ZmK32ddi51tQXdZskLmigc39Rnk8CQjT3VD99ba5mENMxX8xfVx2aXhbujV3RYwPyCqg6AdqPBgZz7WRSUoze6Hab2NGitEcLaYy3M) version. As with the M2 iPad Air, it's compatible with the [Apple Pencil Pro](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/P5DkZRf1FvK8HTJz2dESgHNVSgibdvwAnPdptrpyeceBTHtALUAX8GoXT5vDcLntJNjHzydkuT7FHKzsVTH1WaYUmPaYAwvDfe6kqhrN61mWaWEFsyNJb1j2LWv1kcBre5H1uz8e8d4snA9AkYHU5PPbvQGdJBnpHsCsGhuYydJfS6VkCZCff3tb9cg6wGucpafiBRUTFcd8kEf4DKZ4mZvQWtzFwi7Bg9CvhFEG8b72BtQjHU3sH9FAnFdfM1JzwJjRp4k4KCWs83fcQGJuuCzJyNg3aGmCsAzhxT72kQTqGCL8mBRShQVNeh22ZcVarAPJnz7DAvGoTA23o2rfpqeANERuGkcXvPuBo67) and [Apple Pencil (USB-C)](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/UKMhwqGKSKJYLfcMthvh2fnFE7cs28pjwut2FGwV5Hu24PYuuJQ1LYkLxASfaAgBhAPLVD7LdU7Q4zTD78XKJgG2F8UVH3ifDR7wAyLZca3xnyqttPEfyWdzSW1C9BD8aHfxm84z9FfyVaVuczN5SkHv564AdrfYqihFyW7YbqyuQUJxCusqJj5E7zCSCVKhngBCTcpu11wRk9HNtzFUE9uWycdbRsebbwCbGQK516W6VTy2XQqevLyfwsiaJrH6DFXKjpULdwtFSPxKCMMUTiXtfN69jwwvedaoEjSUbUUqG8Yw6PFqyFXCpCUanTMwfph37YYHC1rCX) as well. Most Popular ![Image may contain Computer Electronics Laptop Pc Screen Computer Hardware Hardware Monitor and Tablet Computer](https://media.wired.com/photos/67c718c31c614cf70ce3dbb5/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/Apple-iPad-Air-and-Magic-Keyboard-250304.jpg) The new iPad Air's Magic Keyboard case comes with the same upgrades you'll find on the latest version for the iPad Pro, including a larger built-in trackpad along with a row of function keys.Apple The company also announced a next-gen version of its [base iPad](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-ipad-10th-gen-2022/). As with the iPad Air, the biggest change is internal. Apple upgraded the A14 chip from the 10th-gen model to an A16 chip (the same chip you'll find in the [iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-15/)). According to Apple, it's nearly 30 percent faster than its predecessor and up to 50 percent faster than the iPad with the A13 Bionic chip. It's worth noting, however, that this iPad won't support [Apple Intelligence](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-the-inside-story-of-apple-intelligence/) (you'll need an M-series model for that or the iPad Mini with an A17 Pro chip). It comes with double the storage, too. Instead of 64 GB, it now starts at 128 GB, with the option to increase it up to 512 GB. In terms of price and availability, you can purchase the iPad Air and iPad (11th-gen) starting today through Apple's site. The [11-inch](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/RxYrVJ2FDJxYNvUJZKwdHNii7oUf121vZmmC2obyKYThhxX9Zge8EtsvKbihya1EThsdYyhGHJMDFDKLfqXy614BvdahvL7PyszwXcF7zVLktGDgcetxE98cJteLcFYRbpDMmmSgW8M6fKKNJ99LbkHec8x5aPRA6t5hoMekSDNYHvuHPjssRnyd4RebXvNc8YxNN4GE28nmaDAy2eiFBL3WzsCsJMat1PocfqVP8sNqTEz788FyJkFoy4Sdjxf3Grup142dyvjjHLrZcyNKFW1ttVDwWnAPg5cXLVWvHEbkyDBuWhsVbMXLgLf6eT) and [13-inch](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/RxYrVJ2FDJxYNvUJZKwdHNii7oUf121vZmmC2obyKYThhxX9Zge8EtsvKbihya1EThsdYyhGHJMDFDKLfqXy614BvdahvL7PyszwXcF7zVLktGDgcetxE98cJteLcFYRbpDMmmSgW8M6fKKNJ99LbkHec8x5aPRA6t5hoMekSDNYHvuHPjssRnyd4RebXvNc8YxNN4GE28nmaDAy2eiFBL3WzsCsJMat1PocfqVP8sNqTEz788FyJkFoy4Sdjxf3Grup142dyvjjHLrZcyNKFW1ttVDwWnAPg5cXLVWvHEbkyDBuWhsVbMXLgLf6eT) start at \$599 and \$799, respectively, while the [iPad (11th gen)](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/XtSR1GXKWeHnepe7k3epZoymr92kreQo9joW1ZP21QoN2XTsV6QSe2Z4949gdYTc9FzzQS3rVQH71RVAMn1t9mHbVR2v3WivC9rRZChW8wJFJCLd2RwvefGibnR8KcJNHnvXHsACyg4Ctb6aKRWX2NPpgbZHCPS1BKhhZHCfcJJSdHVUAGe8ms7u3Csh7G2jDqe8NeEwCR9aRMPgfisb5hHpWDd9kzw7fR5oReDNkVnvTa1D9aCbx48w14hv97fHsapBh9prnY6PrGW1hYndReBRUiprZerbN2zT) starts at \$349.
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