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Apple MacBook Air Laptop: M2, 15.3" 2880x1864 Retina, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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Best Buy has Apple MacBook Air 15" Laptop on sale for $1499. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.
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  • Apple M2 (8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU) Processor
  • 15.3" 2880 x 1864 Liquid Retina Display
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • 16GB RAM
  • Integrated Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth
  • macOS Ventura
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3
    • 1x MagSafe 3
  • Weight: 3.3 lbs

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Best Buy has Apple MacBook Air 15" Laptop on sale for $1499. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member diskcopy for finding this deal.

Available colors:Specs
  • Apple M2 (8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU) Processor
  • 15.3" 2880 x 1864 Liquid Retina Display
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • 16GB RAM
  • Integrated Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth
  • macOS Ventura
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3
    • 1x MagSafe 3
  • Weight: 3.3 lbs

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metsbillspack
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Apple continues to artificially limit non-pro cpus to force an upgrade to pro if you want multiple external displays. I really like my apple products but the fact that non-pro laptops can't support multiple monitors out of the box like a $300 Windows laptop is asinine.
goibhniu
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It's shameful that anyone is selling a laptop with only 8GB of non-upgradable RAM these days. Memory requirements only go up over time, life expectancy for most laptops is at least 3-4 years, and 8GB is already too little. Ina couple years anyone who bought only 8GB (especially on a "Pro" device) is going to be hating life.
Squirrels8MyLunch
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Hard to justify when the 8GB, 256GB model is on sale for $1000. At this level we aren't doing the super high end stuff so I'd rather pay a bit more for high end or pay a bunch less $1000 for a laptop that is still very awesome

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ConstanzaLordofIdiot
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Quote from Squirrels8MyLunch :
Hard to justify when the 8GB, 256GB model is on sale for $1000. At this level we aren't doing the super high end stuff so I'd rather pay a bit more for high end or pay a bunch less $1000 for a laptop that is still very awesome
How much ram does macOS utilize idling? I feel 8gb is very low in general unless you are running Linux
Feb 17, 2024
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newgun
Feb 17, 2024
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Quote from ConstanzaLordofIdiot :
How much ram does macOS utilize idling? I feel 8gb is very low in general unless you are running Linux
They both came from Unix.
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Squirrels8MyLunch
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Quote from Daddychoc :
16GB is always the standard for me
You aren't the typical consumer that this model laptop is targeting. So you'd probably make use of a pro version for a few bux more.
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Squirrels8MyLunch
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Quote from shughes53 :
Good point if you're talking about performance. However I believe people forget the original purpose of the MacBook Air was to be as thin and light as possible. If you're looking for form factor over specs, but still want to beef up the performance as much as possible, this is a decent deal. Sure you can pay a bit more for MBP but you're getting a smaller screen on a thicker and heavier machine.

Either way I'd be tempted to wait for the M3 version unless the need is urgent. The base M3 is quite a healthy upgrade over the M2.
Yeah I totally get it man (the form factor part) but shit another $500 just to stay in the non pro air family seems steep even for Apple users
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kevinaaa
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Quote from metsbillspack :
Apple continues to artificially limit non-pro cpus to force an upgrade to pro if you want multiple external displays. I really like my apple products but the fact that non-pro laptops can't support multiple monitors out of the box like a $300 Windows laptop is asinine.
Just use displaylink adapter
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gaijin101
Feb 17, 2024
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For those looking to extend m1, m2, and m3 Macs to multi-monitor you can use DisplayLink certified adapters as they act as external video cards. I use this one on my M1 Mac Mini:

https://a.co/d/gO5Y0G5

Some docks are DisplayLink certified as well. You need to install a driver but other than that it's pretty much plug and play.

Just FYI that this is an option. Adapters can be found for under $100 so YMMV on price vs higher end processors and will depend on your graphics needs.
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814h4853n7
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Quote from Squirrels8MyLunch :
Hard to justify when the 8GB, 256GB model is on sale for $1000. At this level we aren't doing the super high end stuff so I'd rather pay a bit more for high end or pay a bunch less $1000 for a laptop that is still very awesome
In a year or two you'll regret you didn't spend that extra money.

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jra716
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Quote from gaijin101 :
For those looking to extend m1, m2, and m3 Macs to multi-monitor you can use DisplayLink certified adapters as they act as external video cards. I use this one on my M1 Mac Mini:

https://a.co/d/gO5Y0G5

Some docks are DisplayLink certified as well. You need to install a driver but other than that it's pretty much plug and play.

Just FYI that this is an option. Adapters can be found for under $100 so YMMV on price vs higher end processors and will depend on your graphics needs.
The previous $20 Targus dock deal was so good. Finally allowed me to use display link on my M1 air. Don't know how often deals like these come around though https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/915934
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814h4853n7
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Quote from goibhniu :
It's shameful that anyone is selling a laptop with only 8GB of non-upgradable RAM these days. Memory requirements only go up over time, life expectancy for most laptops is at least 3-4 years, and 8GB is already too little. Ina couple years anyone who bought only 8GB (especially on a "Pro" device) is going to be hating life.
The only thing that will make Apple change is people stop buying those laptops.

Which might be happening -- even a year ago I could see a lot of people here shilling for Apple saying "8GB is good enough and better than your Windows laptop" blah blah. These days the wind has changed and the consensus is that 8GB/256GB is bad (unless the laptop is heavily discounted).
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814h4853n7
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Quote from gaijin101 :
For those looking to extend m1, m2, and m3 Macs to multi-monitor you can use DisplayLink certified adapters as they act as external video cards. I use this one on my M1 Mac Mini:

https://a.co/d/gO5Y0G5

Some docks are DisplayLink certified as well. You need to install a driver but other than that it's pretty much plug and play.

Just FYI that this is an option. Adapters can be found for under $100 so YMMV on price vs higher end processors and will depend on your graphics needs.
Lots of problems with going DisplayLink -- reports of freezing, heat and issues viewing DRM content. I can't stand paying extra money to get a subpar experience instead of just getting native support from the machine, as in Macbook Pro or most Windows laptops out there
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jra716
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Quote from 814h4853n7 :
Lots of problems with going DisplayLink -- reports of freezing, heat and issues viewing DRM content. I can't stand paying extra money to get a subpar experience instead of just getting native support from the machine, as in Macbook Pro or most Windows laptops out there
Definitely see some performance issues even on my MacBook Pro 14 M1 Pro for work. Also, the color temperature it outputs is totally different/more blue than what is output from native display out. Still, for my use case at least (lots of browser windows, Slack, etc.) the pros outweigh the cons for productivity. I'm sure it's the same for others, surely not for all though.
Last edited by jra716 February 17, 2024 at 08:56 AM.
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jacobyo
Feb 17, 2024
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Quote from LivelyMusic493 :
well if you're primarily interested in battery life then just buy a battery bank 🤷
I need to carry a bunch of things, so I'm willing to pay more for a longer battery life. My M2 MBP is head and shoulders above my Air.
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inferno1
Feb 17, 2024
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Quote from 3860 :
Entry level is only 8gb ram -- you'll regret it. It won't matter if M3 is slightly faster, it will be hobbled by swap. The form factor of the MBP chassis is better, but the 15" screen is more useful.
Truly, it all depends on what you are using laptop for.
Everyday use, 8gb is fine.
All the Windows users here say "minimum 16gb!"
Well, that's because it is a Windows pc and Microsoft can't figure out how use RAM efficiently the way Apple has.
Unless you're video editing or gaming, 8gb is fine. No need for the extra $200 upgrade
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PacoChed
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This appeals to me because after my M1 MBA, I don't ever want to own a laptop with a fan again. My needs aren't very demanding but this might be more future-proof than the base 8/256 model. I am curious to see the M3 MBAs next month though.
Last edited by PacoChed February 17, 2024 at 09:23 AM.

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kevinaaa
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Quote from inferno1 :
Truly, it all depends on what you are using laptop for.
Everyday use, 8gb is fine.
All the Windows users here say "minimum 16gb!"
Well, that's because it is a Windows pc and Microsoft can't figure out how use RAM efficiently the way Apple has.
Unless you're video editing or gaming, 8gb is fine. No need for the extra $200 upgrade
Tell us how Mac use less RAM magically, seriously
Last edited by kevinaaa February 17, 2024 at 11:29 AM.
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