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expiredslickception posted Feb 4, 2026 5:38 AM

Open Box: Excellent: Apple MacBook Air: 13.3" WQXGA, M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

$346

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VIPOUTLET via Walmart also has Open Box: Excellent: Apple MacBook Air on sale for $346. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:VIPOUTLET via eBay has Open Box: Excellent: Apple MacBook Air on sale for $389. Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Members slickception for sharing this deal & athen22 for contributing to this deal

Available Colors:Specs (source):
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU + 7-Core GPU
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS LCD 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
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs
  • Ports
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3/ USB 4 Ports

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This sale price beats this popular FrontPage Deal for Refurbished Model from June 2025 which received over 80 Thumbs Up from the community.
  • Warranty:
    • VIPOUTLET via eBay offers 90-Day Warranty
    • VIPOUTLET via Walmart offers 3-Year Warranty from Allstate for $69 (select in checkout)
  • Return Policy:
    • Free 30-Day Returns

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VIPOUTLET via Walmart also has Open Box: Excellent: Apple MacBook Air on sale for $346. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:VIPOUTLET via eBay has Open Box: Excellent: Apple MacBook Air on sale for $389. Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Members slickception for sharing this deal & athen22 for contributing to this deal

Available Colors:Specs (source):
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU + 7-Core GPU
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS LCD 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
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs
  • Ports
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3/ USB 4 Ports

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This sale price beats this popular FrontPage Deal for Refurbished Model from June 2025 which received over 80 Thumbs Up from the community.
  • Warranty:
    • VIPOUTLET via eBay offers 90-Day Warranty
    • VIPOUTLET via Walmart offers 3-Year Warranty from Allstate for $69 (select in checkout)
  • Return Policy:
    • Free 30-Day Returns

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Feb 5, 2026 2:32 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Feb 5, 2026 2:32 AM
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Quote from gameson :
anyone use this air spec for trading tos? want to know if it's fine cause my windows i7 8550U is lagging even with 32gb RAM
Well, that's because it's Windows. And no, I'm not being dismissive or trolling. Windows 10 and 11 are absolute memory hogs. It's why people say "8gb on Macs is like 16gb on Windows", because of the better memory management & OS architecture.
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Feb 5, 2026 3:09 AM
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chiFeb 5, 2026 3:09 AM
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Quote from PowerfulGame2847 :
My m1 macbook air 16gb 512gb is still running fast. Battery life is still good too. Great laptop.
Using my M1 while watching TV right now. I know the cool kids are glued to phones and TikTok in front of the TV, but I prefer a screen size that doesn't require a magnifying glass.
Feb 5, 2026 3:16 AM
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gamesonFeb 5, 2026 3:16 AM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Well, that's because it's Windows. And no, I'm not being dismissive or trolling. Windows 10 and 11 are absolute memory hogs. It's why people say "8gb on Macs is like 16gb on Windows", because of the better memory management & OS architecture.
well, my question is not which OS is better, but if i buy this laptop, whether it lags when it's used for trading.

as to answer your concern, i think the lagging is more caused by the CPU rather than the DDR5 RAM since i set the memory limit on the tos at 12 GB, almost half of the system RAM, but since my cpu is 8th gen and now it's like 16th gen, like 8 years behind...
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Feb 5, 2026 3:18 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Feb 5, 2026 3:18 AM
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Quote from gameson :
well, my question is not which OS is better, but if i buy this laptop, whether it lags when it's used for trading.

as to answer your concern, i think the lagging is more caused by the CPU rather than the DDR5 RAM since i set the memory limit on the tos at 12 GB, almost half of the system RAM, but since my cpu is 8th gen and now it's like 16th gen, like 8 years behind...
Then I suggest you reach out to the vendor of the software that you use, so they can recommend an appropriately specc'ed machine.
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Feb 5, 2026 3:36 AM
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GuanabanaPRFeb 5, 2026 3:36 AM
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I edit 4k footage daily on this pos and it works perfeclty. I always have open Logic, FCP and Capcut and it never slows down... This was over powered then and now is a steal for anyone getting into video editing and the like.
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Feb 5, 2026 3:39 AM
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PenguinaFeb 5, 2026 3:39 AM
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Can anyone that got this comment on the version of MacOS it's on once you received it and booted it up?
Feb 5, 2026 7:41 AM
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HansGruberFeb 5, 2026 7:41 AM
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Quote from gameson :
well, my question is not which OS is better, but if i buy this laptop, whether it lags when it's used for trading.

as to answer your concern, i think the lagging is more caused by the CPU rather than the DDR5 RAM since i set the memory limit on the tos at 12 GB, almost half of the system RAM, but since my cpu is 8th gen and now it's like 16th gen, like 8 years behind...
The lagging is actually caused by their OS software. Apple retards the performance of their products to "extend the longevity" of their batteries. That is code for we want you to upgrade your outdated laptop that is not really outdated. They have USB drives or magic sticks at the Apple store. Those sticks reset the internal clocks when you install a new battery. The processors are plenty powerful but the internal software simulates the degradation of old hardware. If users had the key, they could restore M1 performance like it was brand new.

16GB is the sweet spot for Apple laptops. Anything less and performance significantly degrades.

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Feb 5, 2026 8:18 AM
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FairCable4794Feb 5, 2026 8:18 AM
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Quote from ps200901 :
Slightly offtopic I picked up a MacBook Air M1 from Woot last year and wanted to share my experience. Honestly, for the current price point, this thing packs a massive punch.
-> Even with 8GB RAM, Apple's optimization makes this feel significantly more responsive and "snappy" than any Windows desktop or laptop I've owned. I haven't hit a bottleneck yet for daily use.
-> The screen is gorgeous. Watching 4K movies is a night-and-day difference compared to my 27-inch desktop monitor. The clarity and color are incredible for a budget-friendly laptop.
-> It's thin, quiet, and "cozy" for media consumption. The Touch ID (fingerprint scanner) is a game-changer for quick logins compared to typing passwords. The Trackpad takes a minute to get used to, but it's so much more intuitive and responsive than standard laptop trackpads.
If you can find these refurbished or on sale for $300–$400, I highly recommend trying one before dropping double that on the latest model. For movies, TV shows, and general productivity, the M1 is still a beast.
m1 8gb and 226v 16gb are best $350 deals on laptop currently with best casual performance and battery life. a timeless classic
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Feb 5, 2026 9:15 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Feb 5, 2026 9:15 AM
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Quote from HansGruber :

The lagging is actually caused by their OS software. Apple retards the performance of their products to "extend the longevity" of their batteries. That is code for we want you to upgrade your outdated laptop that is not really outdated. They have USB drives or magic sticks at the Apple store. Those sticks reset the internal clocks when you install a new battery. The processors are plenty powerful but the internal software simulates the degradation of old hardware. If users had the key, they could restore M1 performance like it was brand new.

16GB is the sweet spot for Apple laptops. Anything less and performance significantly degrades.
First of all, the person was talking about their WINDOWS laptop lagging.

Secondly, CITATION NEEDED.
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Feb 5, 2026 9:27 AM
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kamsionFeb 5, 2026 9:27 AM
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but 256GB SSD meaningless , right ?😵
Feb 5, 2026 10:39 AM
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whatgooddealFeb 5, 2026 10:39 AM
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Horrible price for a new unit, even worse for a used unit
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Feb 5, 2026 10:41 AM
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whatgooddealFeb 5, 2026 10:41 AM
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Quote from GuanabanaPR :
I edit 4k footage daily on this pos and it works perfeclty. I always have open Logic, FCP and Capcut and it never slows down... This was over powered then and now is a steal for anyone getting into video editing and the like.
Good luck with that tiny SSD
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Feb 5, 2026 10:49 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Feb 5, 2026 10:49 AM
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Quote from whatgooddeal :
Horrible price for a new unit, even worse for a used unit
You forgot to include links to better priced units.
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Feb 5, 2026 10:51 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Feb 5, 2026 10:51 AM
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Quote from whatgooddeal :
Good luck with that tiny SSD
If you're editing 4K videos, you're most likely using a NAS or external high-capacity+high-speed SSD. You could easily max out all but the largest internal SSDs if you're doing significantly sized 4K projects. Keep the internal SSD for the OS + applications, not for data storage.

But if you're working on videos for a living, you already know this and use industry-standard practices.

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Feb 5, 2026 12:48 PM
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gamesonFeb 5, 2026 12:48 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
First of all, the person was talking about their WINDOWS laptop lagging.

Secondly, CITATION NEEDED.
LOL, sometime ppl need to read before commenting, but i m glad you did...

i may just skip this and wait for a 16gb ram to show up just to be sure... don't want to buy and can't return or anything

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