Snag a refurbished MacBook Air for $256

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Kick off Labor Day with $144 off a refurbished MacBook Air.
If you want a laptop that's portable and extremely affordable, this vintage MacBook Air can do the trick.
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Whether you want a personal machine on the go or need a backup for when your Mac is in the shop, a MacBook Air is an ideal choice. This refurbished MacBook Air gives you plenty of space and power for most tasks, and it’s on sale for just $255.97.

Save on a refurbished MacBook Air

This 2015 MacBook Air with a 13.3-inch screen runs on an Intel Core i5 processor with a 1.6GHz standard speed and an available turbo boost to drive up to 2.7GHz. It comes with 4GB of LPDDR3 SDRAM, a 128GB SSD and  an Intel HD Graphics 6000 GPU.

All of that fits into a package that measures just 0.68 inches at its thickest point, with a 12.8-inch by 8.94-inch footprint and a weight of just under 3 pounds. It will fit easily into your backpack or case. And its battery lasts 12 hours, so you can work all day from anywhere.

It comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. A FaceTime camera makes video calls a snap. And two USB 3.0 ports, a Thunderbolt 2 port, an SDXC card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack let you quickly hook up your tools.

Vintage Macs have one very specific advantage over Apple silicon

Yes, it’s old (and on Apple’s vintage list). It doesn’t come with Apple silicon inside, either, which might be a deal-breaker for some. (If that’s the case, jump on a hot deal on a newer laptop. We recommend this M1 MacBook Air, currently on sale for $749.99.)

However, since it’s got an Intel chip inside, you can use Boot Camp to run Windows on this laptop. Plus, the super-low price is an obvious selling point for people who don’t need the latest, greatest model.

Each refurbished MacBook Air is rated B, with possible scuffing on the bevel or case and light scuffing on the body. But rest assured: Every unit is carefully inspected and updated to work as if it just left the factory. And it comes with everything you need to plug in and start computing.

On sale now: Refurbished MacBook Air

Get a refurbished MacBook Air for just $255.97, now through the end of our Labor Day sale on September 4.

Buy from: Cult of Mac Deals

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