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Apple MacBook Air M1 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $650 CostCo B&M expires 3/17

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This is a continuation repost of the FP deal which was for CostCo.com. This deal is for CostCo B&M for instant gratification, limit 2 and expires tomorrow Sunday 3/17. They sold a few while I was doing our weekly shopping in Clackamas, Oregon.

CostCo requires a membership, if you don't have a CostCo near you or don't have a membership you can get one for $699 at Walmart. According to the local Apple rep at CostCo they only have space gray and gold colors, no silver. Links are for reference only.

To check your local CostCo B&M inventory you may have to break sacred rule #1:
  1. Call your local warehouse [costco.com] press option 1.
  2. Ask if they have item 1481769 (space gray) or item 1481772 (gold) in stock or at any other warehouses in your area?
  3. Technically you can check inventory online [costco.com] but I prefer to call.

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2nd year warranty (reminder the Citi CostCo extended warranty is dead)
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shgiyo
03-17-2024 at 10:35 AM.
03-17-2024 at 10:35 AM.
Is this worth at this price?
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777Yankee
03-17-2024 at 10:45 AM.
03-17-2024 at 10:45 AM.
Costco in New Britain has 9 in Gold and 4 in Space Gray. In for one in gold.
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alvin12341
03-17-2024 at 10:57 AM.
03-17-2024 at 10:57 AM.
Quote from JamesH1227 :
Only 8gb RAM in 2024? That's more like a 2006 configuration. 256GB SSD is kinda small too. This thing is a toy.
8gb is ok. The price is not for a 3-year-old product, it should've been $499 at most..
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Wingolf
03-17-2024 at 11:06 AM.
03-17-2024 at 11:06 AM.
Quote from HilariousTree3103 :
The Mac OS is much smaller than MS Windows so 8 GB memory and 256 SDD works fine. Photos go to the cloud therefore disk size is no longer critical.
I have a 16gb 256GB M1 Pro, and I gotta say the 256GB storage is a bit of a limitation and can't be handwaved.

I've also used around 8gb for some light gaming, and run some Modded Minecraft which absolutely chews through RAM and has used over 12

Not saying 8gb/256gb isn't sufficient for a lot of people, just that there are a lot of legitimate use-cases that need more than 8/256
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DavidW7811
03-17-2024 at 11:19 AM.
03-17-2024 at 11:19 AM.
Quote from tigerninety :
You're not really giving any basis for your "purely technical point" assertion. From a "purely technical point," these run MacOS perfectly well for a wide range of general productivity uses, web browsing, movie watching, and more. I've run a video production company on Macs, BUT NOT ON THESE; as long as you're not trying to do the latter or something similar, these are just fine. (And, you can save plenty of money "in the long run" buying these on sale and moving on to something similarly priced when you need to.)
TL;DR: If you already have a main computer and just want a laptop to do light internet browsing, this setup is fine. But if you do plan to use it as a main computer, better go for 16gb because it will be smoother when you run professional programs and the SSD will last longer.

It is one of the most common complaints people have about the macs right now. It's not so much 8gb won't be enough for watching Netflix or sending emails, but the 8gb m1 variant wears out SSD faster than the 16gb variant. This is especially true if you have the 256gb SSD, which already has a shorter lifespan because of it's small capacity.

Apple basically designed this so you'll need to replace it after about 5 years. I have two m1 8gb 256gb Mac Minis from 2020, one of them already started to fail due to SSD wear. The other I use as a TV box for my parents and can still handle things like Netflix.

So, it's up to you. If you want to spend $700 on a machine to only watch Netflix, or you know you'll replace it after just a few years, go for it. But if you occasionally need to run software that would require more power, even like MS Office, then 16gb is the better choice.
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ibm650
03-17-2024 at 11:36 AM.
03-17-2024 at 11:36 AM.
The real problem is that current Macs are not expandable, 256GB storage is just not enough,and 8gig is problematic. The apple tax on memory is a bit much, considering that 1tb m.2 were about $40 earlier, now 60-80 and that is retail.
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777Yankee
03-17-2024 at 11:41 AM.
03-17-2024 at 11:41 AM.
Quote from enzoshadow :
lol I have both high end custom build PC and Macbook, and I don't need your poor understanding of what's good and what isn't. In fact, show me evidence of this "Doesnt even copy photos and videos from iphone, takes hours to process it." I will wait.
Exactly! For people who want the Apple ecosystem in laptop form andonly need the ability to surf the web, social media and light photo editing, this offers plenty of power at the lowest possible price.
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SmartHaddock3847
03-17-2024 at 11:44 AM.
03-17-2024 at 11:44 AM.
Quote from enzoshadow :
I got a Mac Studio at home with 64GB RAM, M2 Ultra, with 32TB NAS. To me, your toddler's toy from B&H $1199 is comically under powered. To each their own I guess.

See? I can make useless subjective comments just like you?
M2 ultra .... m3 ultra is going to wipe the floor with it
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enzoshadow
03-17-2024 at 11:49 AM.
03-17-2024 at 11:49 AM.
Quote from SmartHaddock3847 :
M2 ultra .... m3 ultra is going to wipe the floor with it

why stop at 3? M8 ultra max plus plus is gonna be above and beyond.
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changkoh
03-17-2024 at 11:56 AM.
03-17-2024 at 11:56 AM.
Instacart is pretty accurate for stock. I just checked my store. Instacart says they have many in stock of the rose golds. Went into the store today and sure enough had a bunch in stock
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siltdotstrider
03-17-2024 at 12:12 PM.
03-17-2024 at 12:12 PM.
Quote from LovelyGame9736 :
Snagged one for $750 too. That's honestly what they were worth then. Crapple has always been shit. The newer stuff is just shittier propping up the price of the old shit
watch your mouth
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TheBigCPabster
03-17-2024 at 12:14 PM.
03-17-2024 at 12:14 PM.
I guess this made the news recently because Walmart started selling these? Otherwise it's pretty old with M3 stuff coming now already and honestly the 8/256 thing in 2024 is criminal; like selling a smartphone with only 32gb of storage or 2-3GB of RAM. Also $699?! Hard pass. I'm not a fanboy - but do own several Apple products. I like the Air's but this "deal" isn't much of one at all. And that's facts.
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chi
03-17-2024 at 12:21 PM.
03-17-2024 at 12:21 PM.
Quote from LivelySink338 :
I just price matched at Home Depot, thanks OP
I'm off to try price match Lowe's to Home Depot. Wish me luck! 🍀
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AmitM9837
03-17-2024 at 12:23 PM.
03-17-2024 at 12:23 PM.
Quote from Zelo :
Thanks for providing the location. Did you have to print a ticket from the kiosk?

What color(s) did your Costco have?

Yes, you have to print a ticket. My costco had only space grey color
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mrcloseupman
03-17-2024 at 12:25 PM.
03-17-2024 at 12:25 PM.
Quote from chi :
I'm off to try price match Lowe's to Home Depot. Wish me luck! 🍀
I just price matched at CVS. laugh out loud
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