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May 5, 2026 7:38 PM

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

$700

(In-Store Only)at Costco Wholesale
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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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May 8, 2026 4:17 PM
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dcliveMay 8, 2026 4:17 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
No data for heat being detrimental to components?

No data for these Apple laptops getting so hot, they need to thermally throttle down so they don't cook themselves. If you run things at 100% max tolerances, you'll hasten failure. Otherwise, you're leaving performance on the table. Can't have it both ways.
Reminder for your claim:

If you're using it casually, you probably won't see any issues. But if you use it for an extended period of time under heavy load, you'll immediately have it throttle to a much slower speed -- and you'll shorten the lifespan of the components. Heat is one of the primary causes of premature component failure.

I think we both know that in normal use, there's nothing the user can do to shorten the lifespan of the components. Apple will throttle to protect the CPU and keep it fully within safe range. If you have evidence to the contrary please provide it.
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May 8, 2026 7:00 PM
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dcwang154May 8, 2026 7:00 PM
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Sorry, this product may be unavailable for delivery to 94301 or unavailable at the warehouse.
May 8, 2026 8:07 PM
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CleverLinen5947May 8, 2026 8:07 PM
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good deal
May 8, 2026 8:54 PM
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Mr_SnipeMay 8, 2026 8:54 PM
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How accurate is the app? I found one in stock and when I called to confirmed they said they didn't have one
May 8, 2026 9:05 PM
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MattB6434May 8, 2026 9:05 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
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.
Thanks Trump
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May 8, 2026 10:01 PM
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EagerBreakfast803May 8, 2026 10:01 PM
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nope, not available just get the M5 which really macs my M4 mac mini feel old
May 9, 2026 1:40 AM
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LavenderPickle7682May 9, 2026 1:40 AM
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Quote from dclive View quoted comment :
Reminder for your claim:

If you're using it casually, you probably won't see any issues. But if you use it for an extended period of time under heavy load, you'll immediately have it throttle to a much slower speed -- and you'll shorten the lifespan of the components. Heat is one of the primary causes of premature component failure.

I think we both know that in normal use, there's nothing the user can do to shorten the lifespan of the components. Apple will throttle to protect the CPU and keep it fully within safe range. If you have evidence to the contrary please provide it.
So you're telling me heat doesn't shorten the lifespan of components? That's....new to me!
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May 9, 2026 4:43 AM
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DFG3May 9, 2026 4:43 AM
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M5 is worth the extra
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May 9, 2026 5:32 AM
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Out of stick in Southern California, I think.
May 9, 2026 11:52 AM
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PurplePiranha3934May 9, 2026 11:52 AM
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thanks
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May 9, 2026 7:47 PM
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May 9, 2026 7:47 PM
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Quote from Mr_Snipe View quoted comment :
How accurate is the app? I found one in stock and when I called to confirmed they said they didn't have one
I've found items instore that showed out of stock in the app.
May 9, 2026 7:59 PM
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SeriousLlama437May 9, 2026 7:59 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
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.
So what you are saying is don't be conservative under conservative leadership. Oh the glaring irony.
May 9, 2026 8:31 PM
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gder03May 9, 2026 8:31 PM
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Quote from superslickz View quoted comment :
I would say your situation is the minority. most typical Apple users stream or have their music and videos in the cloud. Now pictures are a different story.
256gb is in the minority? Apple made the base storage 512gb because 256 is a joke…
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May 9, 2026 9:14 PM
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ShrewdPicture9355May 9, 2026 9:14 PM
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Quote from PurpleScene795 View quoted comment :
definitely buy this over a Macbook NEODO 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 512SSDIf 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
Telling people who may be able to get a MacBook Neo for $200 less not to definitely not buy this suggests you'll be sending them the additional $200 ...a 40% markup... to cover their costs.
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May 9, 2026 9:56 PM
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kyokanMay 9, 2026 9:56 PM
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"select stores" aka not mine.

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