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Apple under the tree! The iconic MacBook Air is down to $750 — its record-low price
Apple has discounted its 2020 MacBook Air to one of its lowest prices ever for the holidays.
Merry-almost-Christmas! Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for gift ideas, here's one holiday deal you don't want to miss: The Apple MacBook Air (2020 model) is down to just $750. It's rare for Apple to put anything on sale, much less a MacBook, and this is one of the lowest prices we've ever seen for this particular model. Our advice? Buy now — there's no telling how long this deal will last.
What’s so great about this computer? With a speedy Intel Core i3 Dual-Core chip (10th generation) built in, 8GB of memory, 256GB of onboard storage and the latest version of MacOS, it’s a beast. It’s also incredibly lightweight at just under 3 pounds.
Why is this a good deal?
Saving $249 is always a welcome surprise, and especially so for a laptop that rarely sees discounts this low. This is one of the lowest prices this laptop has ever reached, so don't sleep on this deal.
Why we recommend the MacBook Air
When it first launched, what separated this MacBook Air from previous models was its new and improved Magic Keyboard. Previously, Apple had used a butterfly-style keyboard that users complained was inaccurate and slippery. But in 2020, Apple introduced new scissor-style keys for more comfortable, accurate typing.
Even longtime Windows 10 users have made the switch to Mac because of its ease of use and wide range of apps — over 1.8 million compared to less than half that at the Microsoft Store.
What reviewers say
Amazon shoppers have given this Mac an incredible 4.8-star overall rating.
“The screen is beautiful. The Magic Keyboard feels very nice and a definite upgrade from the previous butterfly mechanism,” wrote a happy five-star reviewer. “For day-to-day use of browsing, Netflix, Zoom calls and presentations, you would most likely never hear the fan nor feel the heat from underneath your keyboard.”
"The battery life is phenomenal," said a fan. "I can take it on the go and use it all day with no issues at all. ... It runs circles around anything else I have that’s Windows-based. ... For the majority of people, this is going to be their go-to laptop. What you get for an entry-level Mac is stellar."
One fan quipped, "The M1 chip is amazing and a miracle. This little chip can play some of the most CPU-demanding games. "Cities Skylines" played phenomenally without any lag or freezing. This MacBook Air is very powerful. The downside to it is that it doesn't have a cooling fan and one cooling fan in it would make a major improvement." (Note: One easy way to keep your laptop cool: Add a stand, like this popular option, also on sale.)
Lightweight and powerful with a jaw-dropping display, this MacBook can go anywhere. It's on sale in this gorgeous rose gold shade, as well as slate gray and silver.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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