iPad Air M3: Revolution in Your Hands
Apple's New Generation of Tablets
Apple has just launched its iPad Air with M3 chip, marking a milestone in performance and design. Available in two sizes (11" and 13"), this model combines power with innovative accessories such as the redesigned Magic Keyboard. With prices starting from 949,000원 (≈ $870 USD in educational version), it promises to revolutionize the mobile experience for students, creatives, and professionals.
Discover why it's causing a sensation in South Korea!
Raw Power with the M3 Chip
The heart of this tablet is the M3 chip, which offers:
- Up to 3.5× faster than models with A14 Bionic.
- 9-core GPU with hardware ray tracing for ultra-realistic graphics in games and design apps.
- 16-core Neural Engine to accelerate AI tasks, such as intelligent photo editing.
In Apple's tests, it renders 3D scenes 4 times faster than the iPad Air M1. Ideal for editing videos in Movavi Clips or creating illustrations in Procreate Dreams.
Elegant Design and Smart Accessories
Available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray, the iPad Air M3 maintains a slim profile but incorporates:
- Magic Keyboard with expanded trackpad and 14 function keys (from 419,000원).
- Compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro for taking notes with tilt and rotation sensitivity.
The magnetic keyboard connects without Bluetooth and includes a USB-C port for charging the device, according to details from the launch event.
Apple Intelligence: Your Creative Assistant
This tablet is the first in its range to integrate Apple Intelligence, allowing:
- Removal of unwanted objects in photos with CleanUp.
- Generation of images from text using tools like integrated DALL-E.
- Advanced Siri assistance for drafting emails or summarizing documents.
*Important!* These features are only available in English initially, with Spanish support scheduled for April 2025.
Pricing and Launch in Asia
- iPad Air 11": From 949,000원 (Wi-Fi) / 1,199,000원 (5G).
- iPad Air 13": From 1,249,000원 (Wi-Fi) / 1,499,000원 (5G).
Students receive discounts of up to 170,000원. Available for pre-order from March 4 and delivery on March 12 in Korea, Mexico, and 27 other countries.
Is It Worth Upgrading?
| M1 (2023) | M3 (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 8 cores | 8 cores (+35% speed) |
| AI | Only Siri | Apple Intelligence + ChatGPT |
| Price (11" base) | 899,000원 | 949,000원 |
Although it costs 50,000원 more, it justifies the investment for those who use professional apps or demanding games.
Reactions in Korean Forums
In communities like Clien.net and Naver Blog, users highlight:
- "The M3 brings performance closer to the iPad Pro, but with a better price" — Viral comment on social media.
- Some criticize that it doesn't include MagSafe as initially rumored.
- Content creators celebrate the support for Apple Pencil Pro, ideal for detailed designs.
A user on Danawa comments: "It's the perfect tablet for students: lightweight, powerful, and with attractive educational discounts".
Conclusion: The Future of Mobility?
The iPad Air M3 is not just an update, but a strategic leap from Apple to compete with lightweight laptops. With its combination of portability, processing power, and AI tools, it positions itself as the ideal device for those seeking productivity without limits.
The best part? It maintains the Air essence: thin, versatile, and accessible. Get ready to experience the tablet-laptop evolution like never before!