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expiredScione posted Oct 12, 2022 01:26 PM

Apple Macbook Air Laptop (Late 2020 Model): M1 Chip, 13.3", 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM

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$780

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Micro Center has Apple Macbook Air M1 13.3" Laptop (Late 2020 Model) on sale for $779.99 when you click on the 'Reserve Now' link to reserve your product for store pickup only (item is available for in-store only).

Thanks to community member Scione for finding this deal

Note, availability for store pickup may vary depending on location. May not be available in all areas/stores.

Available Color Options: Specs/Key Features:
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-Core CPU
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina LED IPS Backlit Display w/ 720p Front Camera
  • 256GB Solid State Drive SSD
  • 8GB Unified RAM
  • 7-Core GPU
  • 49.9WHr Lithium Polymer Battery
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0
  • macOS

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-Year Limited Warranty (Limited Parts/Labor Warranty)
  • About this store:
    • To view the Micro Center return policy click here.
    • Micro Center is an authorized Apple product reseller.

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Micro Center has Apple Macbook Air M1 13.3" Laptop (Late 2020 Model) on sale for $779.99 when you click on the 'Reserve Now' link to reserve your product for store pickup only (item is available for in-store only).

Thanks to community member Scione for finding this deal

Note, availability for store pickup may vary depending on location. May not be available in all areas/stores.

Available Color Options: Specs/Key Features:
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-Core CPU
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina LED IPS Backlit Display w/ 720p Front Camera
  • 256GB Solid State Drive SSD
  • 8GB Unified RAM
  • 7-Core GPU
  • 49.9WHr Lithium Polymer Battery
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0
  • macOS

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-Year Limited Warranty (Limited Parts/Labor Warranty)
  • About this store:
    • To view the Micro Center return policy click here.
    • Micro Center is an authorized Apple product reseller.

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CyanTeam2224
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It's more useful.
TenseVest783
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FYI, BB has the same MacBook Air - open box excellent condition- for $703. I ordered one , received today w 1 battery cycle and warranty expiring in 11.5 months. Basically a brand new machine that was used once.
Great alternative deal.
Jobronie
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$20 drop since yesterday

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Oct 13, 2022 08:54 PM
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The_UntergangOct 13, 2022 08:54 PM
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Quote from PickyCustomer :
They are comparable . you should be able to run same software and OS on both. One is touch one is not.
There are macOS only apps and sometimes the iPadOS version sucks. I wouldn't say they're equal
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SirLinux
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MC not budging on price drop for 16gb model.
Oct 14, 2022 02:11 AM
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HonestSparrow2675Oct 14, 2022 02:11 AM
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Quote from Verywiseman :
At 5% off with the Amazon credit card, Amazon is still the better deal
I'm seeing $899 at Amazon
Oct 14, 2022 02:11 AM
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NSN07Oct 14, 2022 02:11 AM
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Why would you get Air when you can get Pro for $120 more ?

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Oct 14, 2022 02:27 AM
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HapShaughnessyOct 14, 2022 02:27 AM
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Quote from NSN07 :
Why would you get Air when you can get Pro for $120 more ?

Edit: https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/757627
Because that Pro is not a pro. 8 GB / 256 is laughable for such a laptop, and makes it a throwaway in 3 years or so. Swap file use (like with video and photo apps) will kill the soldered storage. Look for the comments on that Costco thread.
An Air is used mostly for lighter duty, so should last longer.
Last edited by MrSkeptic October 13, 2022 at 07:30 PM.
Oct 14, 2022 04:35 AM
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tuanmleOct 14, 2022 04:35 AM
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do not pay anything more than $700 for a 8gb 256gb model in 2022. Not worth it.
Oct 14, 2022 04:36 AM
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tuanmleOct 14, 2022 04:36 AM
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Quote from NSN07 :
Why would you get Air when you can get Pro for $120 more ?

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There is nothing "pro" about that one. Save your money

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Oct 14, 2022 01:08 PM
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elbaddaboomOct 14, 2022 01:08 PM
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dead - price gone up to 879
Oct 14, 2022 04:20 PM
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dealSeekerAOct 14, 2022 04:20 PM
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the same deal showed up in the last year BF. I feel the deal should be sweeter after almost 1 year.
Oct 14, 2022 04:53 PM
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xxlnoobletOct 14, 2022 04:53 PM
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Was about to place order and price changed, got screenshot of previous price. Will them match in store?
Last edited by xxlnooblet October 14, 2022 at 11:29 AM.
Oct 14, 2022 04:56 PM
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mark_martelOct 14, 2022 04:56 PM
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Quote from HondaBoy619 :
I don't recommend anyone to get the 8gb model. I had the 8gb M1 Mac mini, which has the exact same spec and had continual ram issues.
What were you doing on your Mac? And what do you mean by "continual issues?"

On my base M1 air with 8GB, I can run 3 RAW photo editors side by side simultaneously plus iMovie plus Firefox or Chrome with 15-20 tabs open and still don't have "RAM" issues.

Unless you mean RAM issues is the same thing as using swap. Yes, you do use swap. But it's so fast I don't even notice.

Will this burn out your SSD? Yes. Eventually. But even with how I'm using my machine I forecast I'll get at least 6-7 years of use out of it.
Oct 14, 2022 05:02 PM
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dhesterOct 14, 2022 05:02 PM
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Quote from PickyCustomer :
They are comparable . you should be able to run same software and OS on both. One is touch one is not.
Very different O/S for each and while you can run some iOS on the MBA…

Ipad apps are not really a great experience on it…
Oct 14, 2022 05:04 PM
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HapShaughnessyOct 14, 2022 05:04 PM
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Quote from xxlnooblet :
Was able to place order and price changed, got screenshot of previous price. Will them match in store?
Definitely not.

Better prices are likely around the holidays, anyway.
Oct 14, 2022 05:06 PM
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HapShaughnessyOct 14, 2022 05:06 PM
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Quote from mark_martel :
What were you doing on your Mac? And what do you mean by "continual issues?"

On my base M1 air with 8GB, I can run 3 RAW photo editors side by side simultaneously plus iMovie plus Firefox or Chrome with 15-20 tabs open and still don't have "RAM" issues.

Unless you mean RAM issues is the same thing as using swap. Yes, you do use swap. But it's so fast I don't even notice.

Will this burn out your SSD? Yes. Eventually. But even with how I'm using my machine I forecast I'll get at least 6-7 years of use out of it.
Sure, but you're chewing up your soldered storage due to excessive swap file use. Fast forward to 4 years from new, and you may well find your 6-7 years of use is a fantasy. The post-Jobs New Apples are throwaways with planned accelerated obsolescence. .

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Oct 15, 2022 02:26 AM
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mark_martelOct 15, 2022 02:26 AM
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Quote from MrSkeptic :
Sure, but you're chewing up your soldered storage due to excessive swap file use. Fast forward to 4 years from new, and you may well find your 6-7 years of use is a fantasy. The post-Jobs New Apples are throwaways with planned accelerated obsolescence. .
Did you read my last paragraph?

I know how to measure % of disk write usage on my SSD and forecast that forward.

6-7 years of use is plenty for me before upgrading.

YMMV

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