Amazon is starting its Prime Big Deal Days early by discounting the 15-inch MacBook Air to its lowest price. Apple wants $1,299 for the entry-level 15-inch Air, but Amazon currently drops the price to just $1,049.
That’s a whopping $250 off the machine’s MSRP, making the world’s slimmest 15-inch laptop an even better offering.
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15-inch MacBook Air is a beauty with brains
If you want a slim yet powerful laptop, it is hard to beat the 15-inch MacBook Air. Despite its slim, compact design, the laptop packs a 10-core M2 chip. Don’t be fooled by the lack of the Pro or Ultra moniker here, as the M2 SoC will impress you with its performance. And the chip is so efficient that it can be cooled passively, enabling the 15-inch Air to have a fanless design.
Battery life is another highlight of the 15-inch Air. Apple says the machine can provide up to 18 hours of battery life, which is more than enough for daily use. And with the right adapter, you can fast charge the MacBook Air to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Go through our 13-inch vs. 15-inch MacBook Air comparison to decide which Air is right for you.
Save $250 on the 15-inch MacBook Air
Apple also sells the 15-inch MacBook Air through its refurbished store. But there, you can only get a 15% discount. This is why Amazon’s latest deal on the Air is one that you should not miss. It drops the entry-level model’s price down to $1,049 from $1,299.
If you are a heavy user and need more than 8GB RAM, Amazon has you covered as well. It is offering a flat $250 off on the 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB system memory and 512GB SSD for $1,449 — down from $1,699. This is the model I recommend you opt, as the additional RAM will help with multitasking. The 512GB SSD offers nearly two times faster read/write speeds than the 256GB configuration, which is another factor to consider.
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if you’re looking for a 15-inch laptop, it is hard to beat the MacBook Air, especially for the performance it offers.
