If you've been considering a laptop upgrade, Apple's laptops are probably at the top of your list. But those hefty price tags can be off-putting. Apple's latest M3 MacBook Air offers no exception to the high prices, but it's worth the investment, especially if you take advantage of this Martin Luther King Jr. Day deal.
Here at CNET we've dubbed the M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop available right now. And Amazon is coming through with a nice discount ahead of MLK Day. You can pick up the 15-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of SSD and an upgraded 16GB of RAM — double the usual 8GB — for just $1,099. That's a $200 discount on the regular price, but one we don't expect to last much longer.
You can also score the 15-inch MacBook M3 Air with 512GB of SSD and 16GB for $1,249 or upgrade to the MacBook M3 Air with 24GB and 512GB of SSD forjust $1,449. Both of these are an impressive $250 price drop from the regular price.
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These deals don't require any coupons or discount codes, but they're for a limited time, which means they could end at any moment. For that reason, we'd suggest you place your order sooner rather than risk paying more later.Â
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The latest MacBook Air models showcase beautiful 13.6- and 15.4-inch Retina displays and are powered by the speedy M3 chip. Equipped with 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB solid-state drive, they deliver decent performance and impressive efficiency. They also feature a 1080p FaceTime camera and a robust battery that keeps up with the busiest workloads. Charging is flexible — you can use a USB-C port or the dedicated MagSafe 3 port.
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We think that the MacBook Air is a great machine, but it won't be for everyone. After all, not everyone is willing to commit to Apple's ecosystem. But whether you're a gamer, or perhaps need a budget Chromebook, or maybe just a work-focused Windows machine, there's a good chance you'll find what you're looking for on our list of the overall best laptop deals available right now.
Top deals available today, according to CNET's shopping experts
Curated discounts worth shopping while they last.
- Amazon Blu-ray bundle: 3 for $33
- Apple AirTag, 4-pack: $70 (save $29)
- Costco 1-year Gold Star membership + $20 gift card: $65 (save $20)
- Anker 20-watt USB-C charger, 2-pack: $13 (save $6)
- Levoit LVAC-200 cordless vacuum: $160 (save $40)
LAPTOP DEALS OF THE WEEK
- $450 (save $250)
Why this deal matters
Apple's MacBook Air is the go-to laptop for road warriors and students alike. Its combination of portability and performance makes it the perfect device for people who want to get stuff done without lugging around a heavy laptop. Saving money on the latest model just sweetens the deal.
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