If you’re looking for one of the best laptops on the market, you know to consider any Apple model. They have fast, thin and light options across the lineup, and you can save significantly by buying a previous-generation model. The latest M3 MacBook Air is the best-ever laptop in Apple’s repertoire, but the previous-gen M2 MacBook Air is still a fantastic option for anyone looking for a budget-friendly upgrade. The M2 chip is more than fast enough for most tasks, and it’s a great option that can save you hundreds of dollars. That’s more than true now that you can score an M2 13-inch MacBook Air for just $700 right now — an incredible $200 discount across all four color options. To nab this discount, make sure you click on Amazon’s on-page coupon.
This price is 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 2,560×1,664-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. One downside to this machine is that it runs on 8GB of RAM rather than the 16GB you’re likely to see on similarly priced Windows laptops. It’s not the end of the world, especially given that it’s unified RAM that the M2 is smart about using, but it is something to consider. The 256GB of storage is also a bit on the smaller side, though you can use cloud storage or an external hard drive for more space if you need it.
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