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expiredapplegeek19 posted Jul 28, 2021 11:44 PM

My Best Buy Students: MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop: 2560x1600, M1, 8GB, 256GB SSD

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Best Buy has for My Best Buy Student Members (free to join): MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop (Space Gray, Gold or Silver) on sale for $749.99 when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member applegeek19 for finding this deal.

Note, must be a My Best Buy Student Member and logged into account to able to apply the coupon.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Log in to your Best Buy Student account (or enroll for free if you're not already a member).
  2. Select your color:
  3. On the product page, check the box next to "Save $100 with your Student Deal."
  4. Add to cart.
  5. Price will be $849.99 - $100 w/ Student Deal = $749.99 w/ free shipping.
  6. Proceed to checkout and complete your order.
Specs:
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS LCD Display
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 7-Core GPU
  • Intel HD Graphics 500
  • 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Integrated 720p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with Force Touch Trackpad
  • Aluminum casing
  • macOS Big Sur 11.0
  • Ports
    • 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 Ports
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs
  • Includes 1-Year Warranty (Parts & Labor)

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the lowest price we've seen for this MacBook, $50 less than a previous Frontpage deal from earlier this month.
    • Our research indicates that MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop is $130 lower (14.77% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $879.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Best Buy
  • About this store:
    • My Best Buy Members are eligible for 15-Day for Return or Exchange.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas & discussion. -persian_mafia

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Written by applegeek19
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Best Buy has for My Best Buy Student Members (free to join): MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop (Space Gray, Gold or Silver) on sale for $749.99 when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member applegeek19 for finding this deal.

Note, must be a My Best Buy Student Member and logged into account to able to apply the coupon.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Log in to your Best Buy Student account (or enroll for free if you're not already a member).
  2. Select your color:
  3. On the product page, check the box next to "Save $100 with your Student Deal."
  4. Add to cart.
  5. Price will be $849.99 - $100 w/ Student Deal = $749.99 w/ free shipping.
  6. Proceed to checkout and complete your order.
Specs:
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS LCD Display
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 7-Core GPU
  • Intel HD Graphics 500
  • 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Integrated 720p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with Force Touch Trackpad
  • Aluminum casing
  • macOS Big Sur 11.0
  • Ports
    • 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 Ports
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs
  • Includes 1-Year Warranty (Parts & Labor)

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the lowest price we've seen for this MacBook, $50 less than a previous Frontpage deal from earlier this month.
    • Our research indicates that MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop is $130 lower (14.77% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $879.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Best Buy
  • About this store:
    • My Best Buy Members are eligible for 15-Day for Return or Exchange.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas & discussion. -persian_mafia

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Wildpir8Jul 29, 2021 03:31 AM
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Quote from spextar :
Would someone please explain the 8-core / 7-core thing? I thought the spec sheet says 8-Core M1 for this. Am I incorrect?
8 core CPU, 7 core GPU.
Jul 29, 2021 03:34 AM
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spextarJul 29, 2021 03:34 AM
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Quote from Wildpir8 :
8 core CPU, 7 core GPU.
Thanks. Is there an Air with 7-core GPU?
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HorseMachineJul 29, 2021 03:34 AM
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Quote from spextar :
Would someone please explain the 8-core / 7-core thing? I thought the spec sheet says 8-Core M1 for this. Am I incorrect?
1 core is disabled so they could charge more for the Pro.
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Jul 29, 2021 03:35 AM
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Quote from spextar :
Would someone please explain the 8-core / 7-core thing? I thought the spec sheet says 8-Core M1 for this. Am I incorrect?
The 256GB model for Macbook Air M1 has one core less than the 512GB model Air and the Mac M1 Pros. This is due to a practice called binning. Google it for more details.
Jul 29, 2021 03:38 AM
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glennlovesyouJul 29, 2021 03:38 AM
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Quote from kpat1618 :
I am not seeing the $100 off on the app. Seeing $849
I had that problem as well. That after several tries it kicked in finally. I was going use my browser. Went back to the app again and it took it. Make sure to click the student discount button and give it a second to fully load. I was ready to give up.
Jul 29, 2021 03:39 AM
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glennlovesyouJul 29, 2021 03:39 AM
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Quote from Wildpir8 :
Nobody sees the $100 off in the app.
It is there. You have to go through the student deals section.
Jul 29, 2021 03:40 AM
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spextarJul 29, 2021 03:40 AM
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Quote from Wildpir8 :
8 core CPU, 7 core GPU.
Quote from HorseMachine :
1 core is disabled so they could charge more for the Pro.
Quote from rossirage :
The 256GB model for Macbook Air M1 has one core less than the 512GB model Air and the Mac M1 Pros. This is due to a practice called binning. Google it for more details.
Thanks.

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Jul 29, 2021 03:45 AM
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cheezballsJul 29, 2021 03:45 AM
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Wonder how long this is good for. I need a price adjustment as I bought for 799. The thing says until aug 1, but in details it only mentions the 200 off. Hmmm
Jul 29, 2021 03:46 AM
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RamesesThe2ndJul 29, 2021 03:46 AM
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I purchased 8 core gpu, 8 core cpu, 16 gb ram, 512 gb storage version refurb from apple directly for $1229, but this one is $500 cheaper. Tempted to return it and go with this one. Although my refurb is as good as new. Had only 2 cycles on the battery.
Jul 29, 2021 03:46 AM
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Action101Jul 29, 2021 03:46 AM
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How come when I try to checkout with PayPal, it shows up as 849.99. Why can't I get the additional discount + 5% cash back with PayPal?
Jul 29, 2021 03:51 AM
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assassinobluJul 29, 2021 03:51 AM
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Quote from dealstern :
Has anyone tried to get $50 refund from the price last week? ($799 after the student coupon?)
yes, did in-app chat and rep refunded me 53.17.
Jul 29, 2021 03:52 AM
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bughill99Jul 29, 2021 03:52 AM
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Good deal, I'm in. Was waiting for the 2nd gen, but hard to pass this up when I bought my daughters the same with an I3 for $699 just a few months back.
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ThievingRaccoonJul 29, 2021 03:53 AM
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Quote from HorseMachine :
1 core is disabled so they could charge more for the Pro.
That's not how it works. Manufacturing computer chips is not 100% successful process. Irregularities in the process results in chips that are malformed. The manufacturer then disables cores to get less powerful but still functional CPU. The creme of the crop results in the higher end (i7, i9, M1 with more cores, etc) whereas the chips with more flaws end up being the lower spec (i5, i3, discard pile, etc). This process is called "binning".
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Wildpir8Jul 29, 2021 03:56 AM
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Quote from glennlovesyou :
It is there. You have to go through the student deals section.
Good eye, thanks!

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teddyastuffedJul 29, 2021 04:03 AM
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I bought for $800 last week, tried calling customer service and they were being jerks about the refund amount saying that the student discount was only offered to select customers even though that was exactly how I got it originally for that price, went to local store I picked up the laptop from and they did the $50 refund without question. Guess it just depends on who u talk to. Good luck everyone!
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