Even with a redesigned and more powerful M2 MacBook Air in the lineup, Apple's M1 MacBook Air is still excellent. Furthermore, it's one of the best deals when you can score it for the lowest price ever.
Amazon has the entry-level M1 MacBook Air in silver, space grey, or gold for just $799.99. That is a savings of $200 from the $999 MSRP.
It's a laptop with plenty of performance for movie editing as well as a boatload of tabs open in Chrome or Safari. Let's break down what makes this a fantastic deal.
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Apple M1 MacBook Air With 8GB of RAM and 256GB of Storage ($799.99, originally $999 at Amazon)
The M1 Air features a wedged design and is portable enough to be brought anywhere. In fact, it's really an homage to the original MacBook Air's design which was famously pulled out of an interoffice envelope when it was unveiled. Even with a super thin design this laptop offers two USB-C ports and a headphones jack.
Related: MacBook Air with M2 Review
Unlike previous MacBook Air's with an Intel chip inside, this one doesn't have a fan. The M1 Chip can handle intense and more everyday tasks alike. It also stretches the battery life to up to 18 hours. In our testing, it can last for close to a week on standby as well.
The discounted to $799.99 entry-level model comes paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of solid-state storage, which should be plenty for most folks. You also get a 13-inch Retina display with a built-in 720p FaceTime camera. This (AAPL) MacBook Air features a comfortable keyboard and a larger than expected trackpad.
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At $200 off, this is the perfect upgrade to an older Intel laptop, an ideal gift for someone, and even just a nice way to treat yourself. Best of all though, you're scoring it for a terrific price.
Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing.
