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expiredfacelessghost posted May 9, 2025 8:58 PM

Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2024, Various): 13.6", M3 Chip, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD

$1,000

(Costco Members) & More + Free S&Hat Costco Wholesale
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop (2024, Various) for $999.97. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members facelessghost & BigGuy145 for finding this deal.

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Costco Wholesale also has for their Members: Apple MacBook Air 15.3" Laptop (2024, Various) for $1,199.97. Shipping is free.

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  • Starlight (MC9K4LL/A)
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Specs:
  • Apple M3 8-Core/16-Core Neural Engine Chip Processor
  • 13.6" or 15.3" 2560x1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • FaceTime Full HD Camera
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 24GB Unified RAM
  • 10-Core GPU
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad/Touch ID Sensor
  • 2x Thunderbolt / USB4
  • macOS

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Written by facelessghost
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About the Poster
Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop (2024, Various) for $999.97. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members facelessghost & BigGuy145 for finding this deal.

Available Colors:
  • Midnight (MC8Q4LL/A)
  • Space Gray (MC8M4LL/A)
  • Silver (MC8N4LL/A)
  • Starlight (MC8P4LL/A)
Costco Wholesale also has for their Members: Apple MacBook Air 15.3" Laptop (2024, Various) for $1,199.97. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:
  • Midnight (MC9L4LL/A)
  • Space Gray (MC9H4LL/A)
  • Silver (MC9J4LL/A)
  • Starlight (MC9K4LL/A)
Note: Our links may go to a product variant that is out of stock or not included in this deal. Please use the available sorting options on the product page to select the available items on sale.

Specs:
  • Apple M3 8-Core/16-Core Neural Engine Chip Processor
  • 13.6" or 15.3" 2560x1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • FaceTime Full HD Camera
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 24GB Unified RAM
  • 10-Core GPU
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad/Touch ID Sensor
  • 2x Thunderbolt / USB4
  • macOS

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff

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Written by facelessghost

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Omegadeal2000
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Is the big issue with M3 vs M4 (aside from slower processor) that M3 only supports 1 external monitor (while MacBook is open), while M4 supports 2 external monitors (so built in screen + two external screens at same time)?
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Marcus2010
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Not much of price difference ($200), keep the m4
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Neurotic1
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If you pay attention to those tests, you're talking about a difference of a second or less for most users. How much does that matter to you in the real world where you won't have another MacBook side by side. Heck, I still have a M1 8/256 that I use as a beater at coffee shops and it still flys for normal stuff. Don't make it too complicated.
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May 11, 2025 12:11 AM
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JustHangingOutMay 11, 2025 12:11 AM
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Quote from 3860 :
Doing hands-on comparison now b/w M3 24g and M4 16g during return period. $1K max budget, so trying to get the best for me. However, even with less ram M4 is noticeably snappier--it just can't handle as many open apps/browser tabs as M3 24g. Also, keyboard on M4 is better and the hinge goes back a touch more, giving more viewing angles. Tough call.
Hmm…. been debating upgrading before tariffs just knock some of these costs and other costs up. Was looking at 13", then looked at 15" and then saw in the last 2 weeks they lowered prices across many vendors.

Theeeeen, I see this discount on the prior generation and makes it even more confusing. I like the extra SSD space and using two monitors, the laptop will be in clamshell mode all the time, so not that much of a limitation. But you're seeing actual significant performance between the M4 & M3 just from launching apps? I'd think it'd more or less be nearly the same performance. Decisions, decisions
May 11, 2025 1:56 AM
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Neurotic1May 11, 2025 1:56 AM
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Quote from JustHangingOut :
Hmm…. been debating upgrading before tariffs just knock some of these costs and other costs up. Was looking at 13", then looked at 15" and then saw in the last 2 weeks they lowered prices across many vendors.

Theeeeen, I see this discount on the prior generation and makes it even more confusing. I like the extra SSD space and using two monitors, the laptop will be in clamshell mode all the time, so not that much of a limitation. But you're seeing actual significant performance between the M4 & M3 just from launching apps? I'd think it'd more or less be nearly the same performance. Decisions, decisions
If you pay attention to those tests, you're talking about a difference of a second or less for most users. How much does that matter to you in the real world where you won't have another MacBook side by side. Heck, I still have a M1 8/256 that I use as a beater at coffee shops and it still flys for normal stuff. Don't make it too complicated.
May 11, 2025 5:19 AM
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johnlauMay 11, 2025 5:19 AM
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Quote from 3860 :
Doing hands-on comparison now b/w M3 24g and M4 16g during return period. $1K max budget, so trying to get the best for me. However, even with less ram M4 is noticeably snappier--it just can't handle as many open apps/browser tabs as M3 24g. Also, keyboard on M4 is better and the hinge goes back a touch more, giving more viewing angles. Tough call.
What do you mean snappier? I couldn't notice the difference when I used them at Best Buy.
May 11, 2025 5:21 AM
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johnlauMay 11, 2025 5:21 AM
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Quote from Neurotic1 :
If you pay attention to those tests, you're talking about a difference of a second or less for most users. How much does that matter to you in the real world where you won't have another MacBook side by side. Heck, I still have a M1 8/256 that I use as a beater at coffee shops and it still flys for normal stuff. Don't make it too complicated.
What is your nonbeater laptop?
May 11, 2025 6:35 AM
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Mangolover111May 11, 2025 6:35 AM
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I bought a m1 air 13" for my work and honestly still very fast when opening across multiple apps and safari tabs only paid $200. Honestly save money people recession is coming everything getting more expensive. Unless doing intensely graphic rendering applications then it may be worth upgrading to these newer models. Battery last me from 9-5 easily still as well.
May 11, 2025 9:35 AM
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iShopperMay 11, 2025 9:35 AM
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Quote from 3860 :
Doing hands-on comparison now b/w M3 24g and M4 16g during return period. $1K max budget, so trying to get the best for me. However, even with less ram M4 is noticeably snappier--it just can't handle as many open apps/browser tabs as M3 24g. Also, keyboard on M4 is better and the hinge goes back a touch more, giving more viewing angles. Tough call.
Thanks for the info. Not that tough then, new gen, 2/3 ram, 1/2 storage, with screen that goes back more for $150 less. Sounds like a winner to me.
May 11, 2025 6:57 PM
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wctkdmanMay 11, 2025 6:57 PM
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Quote from 3860 :
Doing hands-on comparison now b/w M3 24g and M4 16g during return period. $1K max budget, so trying to get the best for me. However, even with less ram M4 is noticeably snappier--it just can't handle as many open apps/browser tabs as M3 24g. Also, keyboard on M4 is better and the hinge goes back a touch more, giving more viewing angles. Tough call.
Is the m3 or m4 snappier? Your wording is confusing.

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May 11, 2025 11:11 PM
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3860May 11, 2025 11:11 PM
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Quote from johnlau :
What do you mean snappier? I couldn't notice the difference when I used them at Best Buy.
It loads up apps faster, completes tasks faster. But we're talking seconds/milliseconds here, but it's still noticeable when I switch from one to the other.
May 12, 2025 12:15 AM
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katncaedMay 12, 2025 12:15 AM
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M3 can support two external monitors with the laptop open, giving you 3 total monitors. I do this with a dell PC dock with no issues. Although it is through DisplayLink. Not sure is that matters to anyone. Works good though.
May 12, 2025 12:33 AM
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dbernie41May 12, 2025 12:33 AM
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Quote from sarfraz :
Why buy this when you can same MBA 15 M4 version for $50 more than this $1200 deal!
Link?
May 12, 2025 1:34 AM
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sarfrazMay 12, 2025 1:34 AM
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Quote from dbernie41 :
Link?
Here you go https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl...Id=6551405

Bestbuy deal.expires tomorrow.

I got this with 10% cashback in points offer for using BB credit card.
May 12, 2025 1:48 AM
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sshlykMay 12, 2025 1:48 AM
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M3 keyboard has some quality issues. Some may not notice though
May 12, 2025 1:58 AM
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sarfrazMay 12, 2025 1:58 AM
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Quote from dbernie41 :
Link?
Here is even better deal if you have microcenter near by

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...6650390625
May 12, 2025 6:11 AM
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LA4LIFE82May 12, 2025 6:11 AM
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Quote from bob151 :
These were $1,499 originally, on sale for $1,250 at bb for comparison sake. Sweet deal.
the M4 version is 1189........micro center PM that shitee. So 189 more for m4????? ( It should hold longer value). Some reddit users say it is smoother on VM.....

don't stress it out or if u go cheap.... just get the base model m3 700 to 800 range lol

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May 12, 2025 6:19 AM
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LA4LIFE82May 12, 2025 6:19 AM
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Quote from sarfraz :
Here is even better deal if you have microcenter near byhttps://www.microcenter.com/produ...6650390625
naw 13" m4 gets you 8gb more ram for the same price.. Macbook AIR in 13 = Portabilly or nothing at alll

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