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This refurbished 13 inch MacBook Air M4 stands out as a strong everyday laptop with 16 gigabytes of memory and Apple certified refurb quality that often arrives looking new. The price is also in line with recent Apple pricing, since these were new for $799 and similar Air deals have hovered around $750. The main drawback is the 256 gigabyte storage on the $759 model, which feels tight, and the 512 gigabyte version at $849 is the better fit for more room. Refurb status also means a generic box and, in rare cases, trade in hassles or support friction, so it is a solid value if the storage is enough.
Students and office workers doing everyday tasks, because the M4 Air feels unchanged from older M1 and M3 machines unless you do intensive work.
Buyers who want a lightweight laptop with modern performance, because the M4 Air is a significant upgrade while staying much lighter than a heavier MacBook Pro.
Apple-certified refurbs are often in like-new condition, and the warranty is the same as a new MacBook. The main tradeoff is the generic refurb box and the possibility of occasional issues, so it makes sense if you want the lower price and can accept refurb risk.
The 512GB version is $849, but some shoppers think that price is close enough to a new M5 with 512GB after education pricing. If you want more storage, the 512GB refurb is the better fit; if not, the 256GB deal is the cheaper entry point.
The $759 configuration is the 256GB model, and the $849 option upgrades to 512GB. If you keep lots of files locally or want more headroom, the 256GB version may feel tight.
The refurb product number can differ from the new retail model, and that can cause a third-party trade-in to be rejected. Apple Store refurbs themselves have arrived in mint condition, but the model identifier may matter later.
Buying Apple gift cards at Target or Best Buy can add about 10% extra savings. That can make the 512GB version land at the same effective price as the $759 deal.
Sure, but the warranty for a new vs a apple refurbished macbook is the same....and every refurbished apple product I've gotten looks like new condition. Battery degradation should be minimal.
Apple certified refurbished macbooks come in basically new the majority of the time, and i yet to find someone who had significant problems with an apple certified refurb. These are more likely than not just returns that apple checked over and threw in generic packing.
I have purchased 6 since 2019. I ordered a m4 15 in air two weeks ago and the top left of the screen was damaged. Its the first and only time its been an issue.
Their support is also off shored now, the guy had no idea refurbs had the same return policy as new and kept telling me I was wrong and he "had no way to send a return label" until I sent him a screenshot of Apple's website. Then he blamed me "for lying to him, and he was going to get in trouble for this policy." I just asked for the label while he kept ranting.
Everything is being enshitified.
You could purchase apple gift cards at target/bestbuy for additional 10% off to sweeten the deal. I purchased 512 GB variant at the same price by utilizing the gift cards.
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This refurbished 13 inch MacBook Air M4 stands out as a strong everyday laptop with 16 gigabytes of memory and Apple certified refurb quality that often arrives looking new. The price is also in line with recent Apple pricing, since these were new for $799 and similar Air deals have hovered around $750. The main drawback is the 256 gigabyte storage on the $759 model, which feels tight, and the 512 gigabyte version at $849 is the better fit for more room. Refurb status also means a generic box and, in rare cases, trade in hassles or support friction, so it is a solid value if the storage is enough.
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Their support is also off shored now, the guy had no idea refurbs had the same return policy as new and kept telling me I was wrong and he "had no way to send a return label" until I sent him a screenshot of Apple's website. Then he blamed me "for lying to him, and he was going to get in trouble for this policy." I just asked for the label while he kept ranting.
Everything is being enshitified.
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seems the introduction of the Neo has actually created a higher bottom for Macbook Airs.
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