{"id":11639,"date":"2023-04-03T21:34:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T21:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/03\/the-best-deals-on-macbooks-right-now\/"},"modified":"2023-04-03T21:34:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T21:34:33","slug":"the-best-deals-on-macbooks-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/03\/the-best-deals-on-macbooks-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The best deals on MacBooks right now"},"content":{"rendered":"


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With multiple configurations and various models to choose from, finding a deal on a Mac equipped with an M-series chip<\/a> is not all that difficult. It\u2019s sometimes a slightly different story for the MacBook Pros with beefier M1 Pro and M1 Max CPUs, but with a little luck, you can score those excellent laptops for as much as $500 off. As for the most recent batch of M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, they, too, get their fair share of modest savings with some regularity. And with the recent introduction of M2 Pro and M2 Max 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, it\u2019s probably just a matter of time until you can save some money on those refreshed models, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here, we\u2019ll run through the discounts that are currently available for Apple\u2019s latest laptops and the Mac Mini, all of which run Apple\u2019s own silicon. If you come across any deals on older, Intel-based configurations still lying around, we strongly recommend avoiding them. While the last bastions of Intel Macs are compatible with macOS Ventura<\/a>, they\u2019re getting pretty old and not really worthwhile, even at a steep discount. Rest assured: there\u2019s really no downside to opting for a Mac with Apple\u2019s own chips, save for the sickos out there that swear they still need Windows Boot Camp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alternatively, purchasing refurbished is another way to save money on an Apple computer. Apple\u2019s refurbished store<\/a> provides a one-year warranty on all products and generally offers discounts of up to 15 to 20 percent off the price of a new unit. If you\u2019re looking for a new model, however, here are the best MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini deals available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The best MacBook Air deals<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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The MacBook Air<\/strong><\/a> is Apple\u2019s entry-level laptop. It\u2019s best suited for typical productivity work, with a comfortable keyboard, excellent trackpad, and all-day battery life. The redesigned M2 version of the MacBook Air<\/a> is out, but even with the arrival of that pricier model, the 2020 version with an M1 processor and fanless design remains in the lineup as the budget option. For most people, the M1 Air ticks all the right boxes when it comes to performance and price, which is why it\u2019s the one we recommend for budget-minded MacBook seekers in our guide to the best laptops<\/a>, even with the M2 model now available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The base MacBook Air with the M1 chip comes with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It typically sells for $999, but Amazon<\/a> and B&H Photo<\/a> have the silver model for $869 ($130 off). Not bad at all \u2014 it\u2019s just not as good as it gets on the M1 model, like when it drops to $200 off. Even more than two years after its release, it\u2019s hard to beat the M1 MacBook Air\u2019s value for performance and battery life in an affordable laptop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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