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May 5, 2026 7:38 PM

Select Stores: Costco Members: 256GB Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 Laptop

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Select Costco Stores (link for reference only) has for its Members: 256GB Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 Laptop (Midnight, MW123LL/A) on sale for $699.97. Offer is valid In-Store only.

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Note, offer is valid In-Store only for Costco Members and availability varies by location. You may check Costco Warehouse In-Store price by using the Costco Mobile App, going to "Warehouse" > "Search warehouse inventory > Enter Item Number 1814012

Specs:
  • Apple M4 10-Core CPU/8-Core GPU Processor
  • 13" 2560x1664 Liquid Retina Display w/ 1080p FHD FaceTime Camera
  • 256GB Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • WiFi 6E w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch Trackpad/Touch ID Sensor
  • macOS
  • Inputs
    • 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4

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Select Costco Stores (link for reference only) has for its Members: 256GB Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 Laptop (Midnight, MW123LL/A) on sale for $699.97. Offer is valid In-Store only.

Thanks Community Member luer & RespectSlickyD for sharing this deal

Note, offer is valid In-Store only for Costco Members and availability varies by location. You may check Costco Warehouse In-Store price by using the Costco Mobile App, going to "Warehouse" > "Search warehouse inventory > Enter Item Number 1814012

Specs:
  • Apple M4 10-Core CPU/8-Core GPU Processor
  • 13" 2560x1664 Liquid Retina Display w/ 1080p FHD FaceTime Camera
  • 256GB Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • WiFi 6E w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch Trackpad/Touch ID Sensor
  • macOS
  • Inputs
    • 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4

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PurpleScene795
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definitely buy this over a Macbook NEO
DO NOT buy this over a M5 Air base model at $950 IMHO ($850 open box at BestBuy) 16gb/512SSD worth the higher price for newer faster CPU/GPU and 512SSD
If youre a super low basic user and don't use a lot of storage this M4 is a good/decent deal. after MacOS is fully installed it usually takes up 30+GB on the 256 SSD and you only have a little over 200GB free on the SSD.

My $0.02
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LavenderPickle7682
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But also remember, the old adage of "waiting if you can" no longer applies with our current economy. In the span of less than a year, we've seen component prices double, triple, or more in some cases.

Waiting for something might not be the best move. Especially if it's from a company that does NOT telegraph their upcoming releases until they deem it fit to announce. So "maybe" it has oled, "maybe" it has touchscreen -- or maybe not. There's absolutely, genuinely zero guarantee of anything.

Get what you need, when you need it.
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Community Reviews

The 13 inch M4 MacBook Air at $700 stands out as a strong value for everyday use, especially for portability, battery life, and general school, office, web, and travel tasks. It is described as compact, fast enough for light photo work and even some 4K video editing, with Costco adding warranty coverage and a lower price than Apple or open box alternatives. The main tradeoff is the 256GB SSD, which can fill quickly once macOS and apps are installed, making 512GB more appealing for larger photo, music, or offline media libraries. It is a solid fit if you want a light Mac and can live with modest storage.

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  • The 13-inch M4 Air is the better value if you want portability and mostly do web, documents, streaming, and light work. Spend more for the 15-inch or M5 if you want more screen space, 512GB storage, better sustained performance, or a Pro-level display and speakers.

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  • It is fine for basic users who mostly stream media and keep files in iCloud, but it fills up quickly if you store lots of photos, music, videos, or TV shows locally. macOS itself takes 30+GB, leaving a little over 200GB free, and upgrading later usually means using an external SSD or replacing the laptop.

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  • Use the Costco app's warehouse inventory search with item code 1814012, and check nearby warehouses there too. The app can show the $699.97 price even when the floor tag still says $849, and some stores ring it up at checkout despite the shelf marker being outdated.

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  • Yes, it is YMMV: some warehouses showed $699.97, while others were marked $849 or had no stock. Availability also changed quickly, with some stores having only a few units or selling out the same day.

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  • At $700, the M4 Air is the stronger deal if you can stretch the budget, because it adds 8GB more RAM and a much better chip for about $100-$200 more depending on the comparison. The Neo only wins if your budget is closer to $500 and its 8GB/256GB configuration fully meets your needs.

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May 8, 2026 3:26 AM
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dcliveMay 8, 2026 3:26 AM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
https://www.scientificamerican.co...ectronics/
Neat. Now show how Apple's operating range of those machines actually reaches a remotely worrying temperature.
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May 8, 2026 3:27 AM
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dcliveMay 8, 2026 3:27 AM
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Quote from highlanderfil View quoted comment :
A better deal has nothing to do with my thoughts or meeting business requirements. It's objective and can be quantified based on a % discount off retail price and compared spec-for-spec.

The difference in cost between an extra 8GB of RAM, a backlit keyboard and a MUCH better processor is a good bit more than $200; as such, the $700 M4 MBA is a better overall deal, dollar for dollar, than the $500 Nano. It's really not complicated and I'm not sure why we are continuing this debate.
Per your weight of the "deal", yes. In other words, by your completely subjective measure, you think $200 is worth 8GB of RAM and a better processor and a backlit keyboard.
What if someone sees no value in any of that, and the $499 Neo does everything they need? Then what?
"Deal" means nothing save in the eye of the beholder.
May 8, 2026 3:35 AM
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GrandMstrBudMay 8, 2026 3:35 AM
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Is there an easy way to check inventory?
May 8, 2026 3:45 AM
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jpogs818May 8, 2026 3:45 AM
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great find
May 8, 2026 3:45 AM
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mnsrulzMay 8, 2026 3:45 AM
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Quote from drsnowmon View quoted comment :
Air M4 was $750 on Amazon last Black Friday, the lowest price. I can only answer your first question: yes, this is the lowest I've seen for the M4 model.
Yep good price for sure. I got that open box deal with 20-30% during that time and loved it
May 8, 2026 3:58 AM
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LavenderPickle7682May 8, 2026 3:58 AM
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Quote from dclive View quoted comment :
Neat. Now show how Apple's operating range of those machines actually reaches a remotely worrying temperature.
Download and run iStat Menus (or any alternative you'd like) to monitor the various temperature sensors.
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May 8, 2026 4:10 AM
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theputerMay 8, 2026 4:10 AM
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Quote from yazyazoo View quoted comment :
Where is that deal?
Also at Costco. https://www.costco.com/.product.4000444336.html

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May 8, 2026 4:15 AM
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theputerMay 8, 2026 4:15 AM
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Quote from highlanderfil View quoted comment :
That's the "normal" sale price. Is there an advantage of buying from Costco over, say, Best Buy or Amazon?
Well it's more expensive at Apple directly even with an id.me discount. And Costco includes two years warranty.
May 8, 2026 4:22 AM
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NarnomorMay 8, 2026 4:22 AM
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Thank you, OP! My warehouse has only two left. The 500gb was also on clearance at $200 more. I'm as much as I wanted to buy the 500gb, I have a lot more important things to buy the $200 with so I settled with this. I paid $635 and change after I used my Citi rewards. $58 alone was tax. I may not have a lot of storage but with $635, I'm not complaining.
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May 8, 2026 4:27 AM
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ready2rumbleMay 8, 2026 4:27 AM
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Seems like a good price but it's far and out of the way to get. Too bad you can't do online orders with Costco for them to hold it at the warehouse.
May 8, 2026 4:55 AM
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mrmochiMay 8, 2026 4:55 AM
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Quote from Cougarstang View quoted comment :
I stand corrected. I checked stock at my warehouse via the app and it insisted this was the price and it was low stock. I re-visited my warehouse and it's still marked $849 on the floor, but I took it to checkout and it rang up 699.97. Perhaps the staff hadn't gotten around to updating the information marker on the MacBook table. Definitely worth seeing what the app says about your local stock and price. Thanks OP. Slick.
.97 is corp markdown
.00 is manager markdown (individual store)
May 8, 2026 6:08 AM
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scohadMay 8, 2026 6:08 AM
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Quote from shk1020 View quoted comment :
Is this the best price for a new M4 macbook air?
Have others heard rumors that macbook airs will be 120hz in 1-2 generations? Also, there are rumors that macbook pros may be coming with OLED later this year with M6 pro/max series. Possibly including touchscreen!
Thoughts from others?
Just get a pro if you care about the refresh rate and high quality screen. My M1 14 inch is still a beast and runs and looks great, they're around this post's price point used if budget is a concern.
As for touch screen on macbooks I really doubt it, that's a rumor that's been floating around for many years and the consensus is that iPads satisfy the touch screen need especially now since they have keyboard and trackpad support, and apple wouldn't really benefit from a 2-in-1 because they get more sales from selling two devices in theory, but in practice I'm sure many would still buy ipads too
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dcliveMay 8, 2026 6:09 AM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
Download and run iStat Menus (or any alternative you'd like) to monitor the various temperature sensors.
That's a complete non answer and you know it. Please show how Apple's management of temperatures leads to damage, as your original statement asserted.
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May 8, 2026 7:42 AM
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JonL4209May 8, 2026 7:42 AM
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It depends on what you need.
For web browsing, YouTube/Netflix, and basic document work, this model is more than enough — and it's sufficient for most non-programming tasks as well.
If you want better speakers, plan to do some video editing, or need it for programming, I'd recommend going with the Pro. There are a lot of good deals on the 14-inch Pro (512GB / 16GB) right now. For example, Micro Center has it for around $1,300.
If you need more storage, you can spend about $200 more and get the M5 Air with upgraded storage for around $950.
Personally, I prefer the Air because of the portability compared to the Pro. But the Pro's speakers are amazing as a noting point.
I dont fan a touchscreen laptop as as many people stated in earlier case, I can use ipad. But now Ipad with M processors is not cheap no more.... I can just get this mac instead.

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LavenderPickle7682May 8, 2026 8:58 AM
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Quote from dclive View quoted comment :
That's a complete non answer and you know it. Please show how Apple's management of temperatures leads to damage, as your original statement asserted.
I don't work for apple -- if you need that sort of detailed engineering information, I'd suggest you reach out to Apple Support (thought I doubt they'd freely disclose such details).
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