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MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop: M1 Chip, 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Gold) Expired

$780
$999.99
+ Free Store Pickup
+130 Deal Score
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Micro Center has Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop: M1 Chip, 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Gold, MGND3LL/A) on sale for $779.99. This item can be reserved online, and is only available for in-store pickup.
  • Note: Store pickup will vary by location and may not be available in all areas.
Thanks to community member ChrisK9858 for finding this deal.



Specs:
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS LCD Display
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 7-Core GPU
  • 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, Gold
  • macOS Big Sur 11.0
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3/ USB 4 Ports

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches current Front Page deal that has so far earned 200+ thumbs up
  • About this product:
    • 1-year limited warranty
  • About this store:
    • May be returned within 15 days of purchase
    • Micro Center return policy here
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Microcenter has Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop: M1 Chip, 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (MGND3LL/A) on sale for $779.99

QA Note: Stock will vary by location. If OOS for you, try another store in your area if you can.

Specs/Key Features:
Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU
13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS LCD Display
256GB Solid State Drive
7-Core GPU
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
Weight: 2.8 lbs
Ports
2x Thunderbolt 3/ USB 4 Ports


https://www.microcenter.com/produ...puter-gold
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Good price if you don't have Costco, but for $20 more the 2 year warranty is worth it. Also, 4 years if you use the Costco Citi card.
Yeah it is
Even better deal than the $800 ones.

For most students or average people this is a fantastic bang for your buck. I already got one for my sister heading into college next year.

But cmon now Microcenter, put that 16 GB RAM one on sale now

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wunhang
11-22-2021 at 08:58 AM.
11-22-2021 at 08:58 AM.
Microcenter just posted their counter to the Costco deal on the MacBook Air base model with $779.99 pricing. In-store only. Reserving for pick up seems available on gold only for me in the Tustin, CA store, but the space grey shows as available in store with no reserving.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...puter-gold

Specs/Key Features:
Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU
13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS LCD Display
256GB Solid State Drive
7-Core GPU
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
Weight: 2.8 lbs
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 Ports
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CampAsAChamp
11-22-2021 at 09:07 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:07 AM.
Even better deal than the $800 ones.

For most students or average people this is a fantastic bang for your buck. I already got one for my sister heading into college next year.

But cmon now Microcenter, put that 16 GB RAM one on sale now
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energyx
11-22-2021 at 09:10 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank energyx

11-22-2021 at 09:10 AM.
Good price if you don't have Costco, but for $20 more the 2 year warranty is worth it. Also, 4 years if you use the Costco Citi card.
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11-22-2021 at 09:10 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:10 AM.
Is microcenter trustworthy?
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11-22-2021 at 09:11 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:11 AM.
Quote from CalmAction116 :
Is microcenter trustworthy?

Yeah it is
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einstyle
11-22-2021 at 09:13 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:13 AM.
This is a great deal but I'd rather spend $20 more for the extra warranty you get from Costco.
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11-22-2021 at 09:16 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:16 AM.
Quote from energyx :
Good price if you don't have Costco, but for $20 more the 2 year warranty is worth it. Also, 4 years if you use the Costco Citi card.
Agreed - I actually went with the Costco deal myself, but there are some that are looking for the absolute minimum price which this is. If they do use the Costco Citi card here, they do get 2 years on top of the Apple warranty for a total of 3 years.
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macmaven
11-22-2021 at 09:24 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:24 AM.
For me in NJ I always prefer micro center due to less sales tax
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11-22-2021 at 09:25 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:25 AM.
This seems like one of the better MBA deals assuming you are near a Micro Center no?
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11-22-2021 at 09:30 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:30 AM.
Quote from CampAsAChamp :
Even better deal than the $800 ones.

For most students or average people this is a fantastic bang for your buck. I already got one for my sister heading into college next year.

But cmon now Microcenter, put that 16 GB RAM one on sale now

Does not offer add'l year warranty like Costco does.
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11-22-2021 at 09:37 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:37 AM.
Quote from StevenY15 :
This seems like one of the better MBA deals assuming you are near a Micro Center no?
It depends on your specific situation. If you're looking for absolute lowest price, yes. I wanted to get Applecare+ on top of the MBA... so for me, it was $800+$160 for Applecare+ through Costco. Microcenter doesn't offer the Applecare+ service at a discount like Costco so the price there would have been $780+$200 (if memory serves me correctly when I asked for their price).
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ShushiiT
11-22-2021 at 09:38 AM.
11-22-2021 at 09:38 AM.
Maybe you can price match Best Buy; i know during black friday they don't do cause then it's hard to keep track but it's worth a shot since there's more availability from Best Buy
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