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Micro Center Stores: MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop: M1, 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Expired

$830
$999.99
+ Free Store Pickup
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Micro Center Stores have Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop (Late 2020 Model, MGN63LL/A, Space Gray) on sale for $829.99. Select Free Store Pickup via "Reserve Now" option on product page.

Thanks to Community Member toodamwicked for posting this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location. Limit 1 per household.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU + 7-Core GPU
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina LED-backlit IPS Display
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Integrated 720p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with Force Touch Trackpad
  • macOS Big Sur 11.0
  • Ports
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 Ports
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs
  • 49.9Whr lithium‑polymer battery (built-in)

Editor's Notes & Price Research

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  • About this deal:
    • This matches a Frontpage deal from April.
    • Our research indicates that Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop (Late 2020 Model, MGN63LL/A, Space Gray) is $159.01 lower (16.1% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $989 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at Micro Center based on over 110 customer reviews
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Micro center has Apple MacBook Air M1 chip, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD for 829.99.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...toreid=101
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I would pay $50 more to buy at Costco and not have to deal with manufacturer's warranty department
Waiting for the "8GB RAM isn't enough" comments that always plague these MacBook/Mini deals.

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Nautian
05-17-2022 at 08:21 PM.
05-17-2022 at 08:21 PM.
Great laptop, probably the best bang for your buck at this price point. I bought it for $770 from Microcenter, base model works great but if you want to future proof then upgrade to 16GB model.
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TruongKy
05-17-2022 at 08:31 PM.
05-17-2022 at 08:31 PM.
it's interesting how MicroCenter always tries to beat Costco price by $20 when this laptop goes on sale at Costco.

I'm willing to pay $20 more for Costco awesome return and warranty policies.
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ns347
05-17-2022 at 08:51 PM.
05-17-2022 at 08:51 PM.
Quote from TruongKy :
it's interesting how MicroCenter always tries to beat Costco price by $20 when this laptop goes on sale at Costco.

I'm willing to pay $20 more for Costco awesome return and warranty policies.

I would pay $50 more to buy at Costco and not have to deal with manufacturer's warranty department
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Wavy-Nife
05-17-2022 at 10:35 PM.
05-17-2022 at 10:35 PM.
Costco coscto costco
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Mamiww6
05-17-2022 at 10:44 PM.
05-17-2022 at 10:44 PM.
Costco has definitely spoiled us with it's generous return policy!
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cvrefugee
05-17-2022 at 10:52 PM.
05-17-2022 at 10:52 PM.
Waiting for the "8GB RAM isn't enough" comments that always plague these MacBook/Mini deals.
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05-17-2022 at 10:55 PM.
05-17-2022 at 10:55 PM.
Quote from cvrefugee :
Waiting for the "8GB RAM isn't enough" comments that always plague these MacBook/Mini deals.

1st post. Can 100% say that doesn't matter w macs. I'm a professional designer and still love my 8GB RAM MacBook because it has MagSafe, SD card slot, and usb A ports
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juggafist
05-18-2022 at 04:08 AM.
05-18-2022 at 04:08 AM.
Quote from TruongKy :
it's interesting how MicroCenter always tries to beat Costco price by $20 when this laptop goes on sale at Costco.

I'm willing to pay $20 more for Costco awesome return and warranty policies.

This is also the 7 core version where as the Costco deal is 8 core. Not the same model.
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trautpa
05-18-2022 at 04:56 AM.
05-18-2022 at 04:56 AM.
Quote from juggafist :
This is also the 7 core version where as the Costco deal is 8 core. Not the same model.
Nope. I just looked at the specs on micro center. It is also the 8 core. I would also pint out that Best Buy will price match Microcenter.
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IPrince
05-18-2022 at 05:43 AM.
05-18-2022 at 05:43 AM.
FYI: Apple will likely announce a new redesigned MacBook Air at WWDC on June 6. Having said that, this is still an awesome deal on a great laptop
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05-18-2022 at 05:46 AM.
05-18-2022 at 05:46 AM.
Quote from trautpa :
Nope. I just looked at the specs on micro center. It is also the 8 core. I would also pint out that Best Buy will price match Microcenter.

Huh, you're right! My fault.
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violenthistory
05-18-2022 at 07:23 AM.
05-18-2022 at 07:23 AM.
Awesome deal. M1 is incredibly powerful.

USB C only is dealt with easily by buying USB to USB C adapters on Amazon. Like $10.

Only caveat is the battery does not last long.
I upgraded from a 2015 Air, and it was a very noticeable decline in battery life.
Other than that it's amazing!
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Nautian
05-18-2022 at 07:37 AM.
05-18-2022 at 07:37 AM.
Quote from violenthistory :
Awesome deal. M1 is incredibly powerful.

USB C only is dealt with easily by buying USB to USB C adapters on Amazon. Like $10.

Only caveat is the battery does not last long.
I upgraded from a 2015 Air, and it was a very noticeable decline in battery life.
Other than that it's amazing!

I came from a Dell XPS so this long battery life was something I never experienced before. I can get 10+ hrs out of it on battery, is that lower than 2015 MBA?
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