The MacBook Air is a slim but capable laptop that really is a very complete alternative for most users.
In fact, this week we named it the best laptop of 2020 on CNN Underscored, after extensive testing.
Even better?
Amazon is now offering $ 50 off the 256GB configuration and $ 100 off the 512GB configuration.
The bottom line: You end up paying $ 949.99 or $ 1,199 for a perfect machine.
Apple MacBook Air, 512GB ($ 1,199.99, originally $ 1,299; amazon.com)
Apple MacBook Air, 256GB ($ 949.99, originally $ 999; amazon.com)
Both MacBook Air models are worth it, but the price difference isn't just due to the difference in storage.
In fact, there are many similarities between the two;
both have Apple's new Magic Keyboard which is a joy to type on, a 13.3-inch retina display, 8GB of memory (RAM), a Touch ID fingerprint reader built into the home button, and two USB ports. -C.
However, the cheapest option has a 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD) for storage and is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, while the slightly more expensive one includes double the storage at 512GB and a 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor.
Having twice the space to store important documents, files and photos is always a welcome addition.
Especially since you can't upgrade the storage on the MacBook Air on your own.
And the faster processor probably won't blow your mind compared to the i3 version, but it gives you more speed and will keep up with daily work tasks and light photo or video editing without a problem.
In our tests, the MacBook Air's battery life was over 10 hours of constant video playback, which should be more than enough to get you through a full day of school or work and still have some power when end of the day.
Between the Magic Keyboard, the computer's lightweight design, and its overall performance, the MacBook Air won top honors at its regular price.
So every time it is discounted, as we see on Amazon right now, it is even more attractive.
At the time of writing, all three gold, space gray, and silver color options are available in both configurations, so buy before they start to sell out.
Note: The above prices reflect the price at the time of publication of the article.
