The latest MacBook Air comes with a higher price tag, but savings are possible through gift cards or discounts on previous models. Now featuring the M5 chip, the new MacBook Air offers enhanced performance with doubled base storage. However, prices have increased by $100 compared to the previous version. Best Buy is offering the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip for $1,099, including a $50 gift card, and the 15-inch version for $1,299, with availability from March 11th. Alternatively, Amazon offers last year’s 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with 512GB storage and 16GB RAM for $1,099, matching the new 13-inch model’s price. While Apple’s M4-powered MacBook Air was a strong recommendation, the cheaper MacBook Neo and the Air’s updated version present solid options. Despite minor upgrades on paper, the M5 version maintains its reputation as a powerful, lightweight laptop with robust battery life and features like a 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam. Notably, M5 models have improved connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, a larger display, and a six-speaker setup on the 15-inch models.
New MacBook Air Launches with $50 Gift Card as M4 Model Reaches Best Price
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