The Prime Day sales are officially over, but some are still going on, and they’re pretty generous. The price of one of the most sought-after laptops, the M2 MacBook Air, is now down to an all-time low of only $799 — $200 off the usual $999. This deal comes just in time for you to take advantage of the new AI features in macOS 15.
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To make the deal even sweeter, if you apply and are approved for an Amazon Store Cardyou can get the price even lower at $260 offWith over 2,000 sold by Amazon in the last month alone, the M2 MacBook is going fast, so if you want to get one before it sells out or the deal ends, don’t wait.
Even though Apple just released the new MacBook Air M3, the older MacBook Air M2 is still a fantastic machine. It’s still one of the best laptops on the market, with a blazing-fast chip and a thin and light design that makes it perfect for getting things done just about anywhere.
One of the big advantages of the MacBook Air M2 is that it has a larger 13.6-inch display compared to its predecessor’s 13.3-inch screen, giving you more workspace. It also runs at a resolution of 2,560 x 1,664 pixels on a gorgeous Liquid Retina display, which is perfect for watching movies or doing creative work. The M2 chip is powerful enough for creatives to get their work done, despite the portability of this machine.
Its smaller size is due to the fact that it doesn’t have internal fans, meaning Apple can make it as thin as the motherboard and battery inside. One downside to this machine is that it runs on 8GB of RAM instead of the 16GB you’re likely to see on similarly priced Windows laptops. It’s not the end of the world, especially since it’s the unified RAM that the M2 uses intelligently, but it’s something to consider. The 256GB of storage is also a little on the smaller side, though you can use cloud storage or an external hard drive for more space if you need it.
If you want a high-end Mac, you can always check out our roundup of great MacBook deals or check out our lists of the best Apple Prime Day deals to really take advantage of this season’s discounts.
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