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2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. - $849.99

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Amazon has the 2020 M1 MacBook Air base model (8GB, 256GB) for $850 after $100 discount at checkout (does not need to be clipped). Total $150 off MSRP, comparable to other non-Edu discounts from Best Buy/Costco.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N5LN...N30G?psc=1 >In stock soon, may still order

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Model: Apple 13.3" MacBook Air with M1 Chip (2020)(Open Box)

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Does this apply to both the Macbook Air and Macbook Pro?

Quote from lightspeeds

Not Apple bashing, but it's probably best to stay away from the M1 Macbooks as some people reported screen cracking. I'm actually in the market for one, but hearing these Mac screens cracking from just sitting on a desk overnight is alarming.

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Nautian

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Quote from lightspeeds

Have not heard of this issue, has it been reported by any tech media yet or acknowledged by Apple?

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Quote from Stiltz

Does this apply to both the Macbook Air and Macbook Pro?

This appears to be pretty rare.

I have one, and know plenty of people who do also; they are quite fantastic computers.

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Quote from Nautian

Have not heard of this issue, has it been reported by any tech media yet or acknowledged by Apple?

There's two class action lawsuits on this. See: https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/16/cl...en-cracks/

https://www.techradar.com/news/tw...llegations

Apparently, it might a design flaw due to the lack of clearance between the screen and the keyboard. If you have a camera cover/keyboard cover, it is recommended you take it off prior to closing the laptop, which is annoying and defeats the purpose of having one if you have to put it on/take it off every time.

Having said that, no one really know why it happens and all this is speculation.

EDIT: here's a more detailed article about what to avoid doing - https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to...s-3808047/

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Randmness

Sep 22, 2021 10:18 PM

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RandmnessSep 22, 2021 10:18 PM

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It looks like Best Buy has price-matched this on their website. Planning to pick another one up tomorrow.

Thanks!

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Quote from Randmness

It looks like Best Buy has price-matched this on their website. Planning to pick another one up tomorrow.

Thanks!

Yes. And they are in stock with curbside pickup. If you are a Costco Member, it is $850 also, BUT APPLE CARE + is only $140 ($200 at Amazon and Best Buy). Using PayPal at Best Buy (the only of the three that accepts PayPal) with a Discover Card also gets you 5% Cashback thru the end of September.

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cry5talSep 23, 2021 12:35 AM

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Awesome I have the Amazon card for 5% back. Thanks!

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TurboMannSep 23, 2021 02:05 AM

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Picked one of these up recently for wifey.

I am super impressed. These M1 machines (and in particular the MacBook Airs) are game changers.

At $850 there is nothing that can compete with it in the same "class" of devices. In fact I believe it to be in a class of its own.

It has a stunning screen, amazingly responsive touchpad, finger print reader, great feeling keyboard (I use ThinkPads), very light weight, cool to the touch, and completely silent. The entire machine is fan-less.

As a general computing device it's fantastic. So much so I'm extremely tempted to get one for myself.

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Quote from PriapisX

This appears to be pretty rare.

I have one, and know plenty of people who do also; they are quite fantastic computers.

Yea, the internet blows things WAY out of proportions as of course it becomes a vocal minority.

Only when Apple does redesigns is something a true issue (butterfly keyboard fiasco)

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userrootSep 23, 2021 07:36 AM

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bro this has been at 750 for a few times at best buy. 850 is not a deal.

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penormeSep 23, 2021 11:54 AM

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I bought one for $750 2 weeks ago. SMH

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Quote from RumbleTheBison

Yea, the internet blows things WAY out of proportions as of course it becomes a vocal minority.

Only when Apple does redesigns is something a true issue (butterfly keyboard fiasco)

That was also blown way out of proportion. I read about it and decided to take my chances. I've spilled a whole box of cookies onto my keyboard and generally used it as a placemat for the past 3 years and haven't had any issues.

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