Forget the Rumored M4 MacBook Air, Apple's M2 13-Inch Model Is Still a $799 Bargain
Even though Apple is tipped to have new M4 MacBook Air laptops ready to launch as soon as this week, the older M2 model is still a stellar machine. The M2 MacBook Air is a fantastic option with a fast chip, plenty of RAM and a stunning display. In fact, we'd argue that at the right price, it might even be the best laptop for a whole lot of people. Amazon is now offering the M2 13-inch MacBook Air for just $799, a price that we'd definitely suggest is the right one.
This price is among the lowest we've seen, but we can't vouch for how long it'll stick around. We'd suggest placing your order soon if you want to be absolutely sure of getting the best price available.
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One of the great things about the M2 MacBook Air is that it has a larger 13.6-inch screen than its predecessor's 13.3-inch screen, giving you more real estate to work with. Its gorgeous Liquid Retina display has a 2,560x1,664-pixel resolution, which is perfect for watching movies or getting some creative work done. The M2 chip is powerful enough for creatives to do their work, despite this machine's portability.
Its smaller size is thanks to the fact that it doesn't have any internal fans, meaning that Apple can make it as thin as the motherboard and battery inside. The 256GB of storage is perhaps a little on the small side, but it's more than enough for a ton of people especially if you're using the laptop for school or office duties.
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Apple's M2 MacBook Air is a solid laptop at a price that makes it difficult to ignore, especially when a discount like this crops up. The upgrade to 16GB of RAM makes it all the more compelling, and the vast majority of MacBook Air buyers will get many years of use out of this machine before it needs to be upgraded. The M3 version is faster, sure, and the M4 version will be faster still. But unless you're really putting your laptop through the wringer we can't imagine most people noticing much of a difference anyway.
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