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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" (Early 2020): Core i3 10th Gen, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD Expired

$899
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B&H Photo Video has Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop w/ Retina Display (Early 2020) on sale from $899. Shipping is free. Thanks ilikebike

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  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS Display
  • Intel Core i3 1.1GHz (3.2GHz Turbo) Dual-Core Processor (10th Generation)
  • 8GB (1x 8GB) LPDDR4X RAM (onboard)
  • 256GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ac MU-MIMO WiFi 5 | Bluetooth 5.0
  • 78-Key Backlit Keyboard
  • 'Force Touch' Trackpad
  • 49.9 Wh Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery
  • Weight: 2.8 lb
  • 2x Thunderbolt 3 ports (w/ DisplayPort/Power Delivery)

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B&H is offering the base model Apple 13.3" MacBook Air with Retina Display (Early 2020, Space Gray) for $899.99, same price as Apple EDU if you can't/wont' get EDU price. Additionally, no tax if you use their Payboo card.
  • 1.1GHz Dual-core i3 10th gen processor
  • Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz
  • 256GB Storage
  • Touch ID
  • 8GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory
  • Intel Iris Plus Graphics
  • Two Thunderbolt 3 ports

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Just got this (exact) machine in yesterday. Pretty nice, it definitely gets warm, especially during setup. Previous machine was MBP 15" 2015 and I definitely prefer this one - the screen is a lot nicer.

It's definitely not as "capable", but I replaced the MBP with a desktop and now I can get away with a smaller portable for lighter stuff. Overall I recommend it.

As a heads up - Apple has an extended return policy for now while their storefronts are closed. You get until 2 weeks after they open their stores back up to return anything you order right now from Apple direct. Best Buy has something along the same lines, but I believe right now they have specified end of May. This store may have something similar although likely less lenient since it is only online (I believe?).

I mention this because it could be a backup to return this laptop should they release the MBP 14 and you prefer to buy that. Myself, I'm skeptical that the base price will be reasonable and also I like physical function buttons. But, you'd still have the option if you feel compelled.

Overall, I definitely recommend this laptop if you're an Apple user and don't need it for professional work.
The i3 in the 2020 is still faster than the dual-core i5 in the previous model so even with the "slower" processor it's still a ~25% speed boost over the 2018.

https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/17
New keyboard, double the storage, faster processor? No brained to get the 2020 model over 2019

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bory
04-21-2020 at 02:48 PM.
04-21-2020 at 02:48 PM.
Good price! Wish i5 is $999. Will grab one. Thanks! Silver is same price.
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Tozmo
04-21-2020 at 02:58 PM.
04-21-2020 at 02:58 PM.
This is an intriguing deal. Ram is the only thing holding me back. Better than the 4gb on my 2014 that still runs well... may go for it anyway.

Anyone complaining about 256gb needs to learn how to cloud or how to nas
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BazookaT
04-21-2020 at 03:18 PM.
04-21-2020 at 03:18 PM.
Would bite on this, but thermals on this scares me
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XZS0007
04-21-2020 at 03:22 PM.
04-21-2020 at 03:22 PM.
Better wait for the 14inch that's coming out soon.
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Tweak155
04-21-2020 at 03:36 PM.
04-21-2020 at 03:36 PM.
Just got this (exact) machine in yesterday. Pretty nice, it definitely gets warm, especially during setup. Previous machine was MBP 15" 2015 and I definitely prefer this one - the screen is a lot nicer.

It's definitely not as "capable", but I replaced the MBP with a desktop and now I can get away with a smaller portable for lighter stuff. Overall I recommend it.

As a heads up - Apple has an extended return policy for now while their storefronts are closed. You get until 2 weeks after they open their stores back up to return anything you order right now from Apple direct. Best Buy has something along the same lines, but I believe right now they have specified end of May. This store may have something similar although likely less lenient since it is only online (I believe?).

I mention this because it could be a backup to return this laptop should they release the MBP 14 and you prefer to buy that. Myself, I'm skeptical that the base price will be reasonable and also I like physical function buttons. But, you'd still have the option if you feel compelled.

Overall, I definitely recommend this laptop if you're an Apple user and don't need it for professional work.
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ilikebike
04-21-2020 at 04:03 PM.
04-21-2020 at 04:03 PM.

Quote from XZS0007 :
Better wait for the 14inch that's coming out soon.
Possibly, but that will also be at least $400 than this deal. Depends on what you need from a laptop.
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Guitar81
04-21-2020 at 04:07 PM.
04-21-2020 at 04:07 PM.
Would totally jump on this offer if it was an i5 still a great deal imo
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ilikebike
04-21-2020 at 04:19 PM.
04-21-2020 at 04:19 PM.
Quote from Guitar81 :
Would totally jump on this offer if it was an i5 still a great deal imo
The i3 in the 2020 is still faster than the dual-core i5 in the previous model so even with the "slower" processor it's still a ~25% speed boost over the 2018.

https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/17
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Wayfarer
04-21-2020 at 04:22 PM.
04-21-2020 at 04:22 PM.
I'm really tempted on this.
Do you think there's any chance Amazon or Best Buy will match?
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SuperMK
04-21-2020 at 04:34 PM.
04-21-2020 at 04:34 PM.
Quote from bory :
Good price! Wish i5 is $999. Will grab one. Thanks! Silver is same price.

Students and military members can get the i5 at apple homepage with $989.
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MrGreed
04-21-2020 at 04:40 PM.
04-21-2020 at 04:40 PM.
Not a good deal

Same price as education Mac store

Thermals on this device are horrendous

Fans spin up and sound very loud, unit gets hot with basic web browsing and watching Youtube

Unacceptable for any laptop let alone a laptop costing $1000+

Wait for the Macbook Pro 13 (14) refresh, stay away from this it's almost as bad as the butterfly keyboard issue
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bory
04-21-2020 at 04:45 PM.
04-21-2020 at 04:45 PM.
Quote from Feel :
Students and military members can get the i5 at apple homepage with $989.

Graduated 2012. Still have edu email but not sure if I can still use it for education purchase there.
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