I've been using Macs since the Performa 637CD. It was an epic machine with a 33 MHz 68LC040 processor, 8GB of RAM, 350MB HDD, and a 2x CD-ROM. Today's Macs blow that machine out of the water and with back to school sales underway, I've spotted some of the best MacBook deals of all time.
If you're on a tight budget, Walmart has the MacBook Air (M1) on sale for $599. Yes, this model was released in 2020, but that M1 chipset can still provide enough horsepower for basic Web-based tasks and it's great for young students who aren't editing photos or 4K video.
If you can spend a bit more, the current-gen 13-inch MacBook Air (M4) is on sale for $799 at Amazon. This is the deal I'd personally buy because you get a powerful M4 processor coupled with 16GB of RAM. That's enough to get you through four years of college and then some.
Quick Links
- shop all MacBooks from $799 @ Amazon
- 13" MacBook Air (M1): was $649 now $599 @ Walmart
- 13" MacBook Air (M2): was $799 now $699 @ Best Buy
- 13" MacBook Air (M4): was $1,099 now $799 @ Amazon
- 15" MacBook Air (M4): was $1,299 now $999 @ Amazon
Best MacBook deals
My top budget picks
The 13.3-inch MacBook Air (M1) for $599 at Walmart is a good deal, but one I'd only recommend to students on a very tight budget. Otherwise, I recommend spending a little more for the M2 or M4 model which each come with 16GB of RAM. If you don't need a laptop — consider getting the Mac mini (M4) for $539 at Amazon. (Just note it's sold for $499 in the past, so this is a good price, but not the lowest).
Otherwise, I'd say the 13-inch MacBook Air (M4) is the best MacBook you can buy and one of the best laptops on the market. I don't foresee these laptops getting any cheaper come Labor Day, so now is the best time to purchase one.
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