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Amazon lists the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD at $899.99, an 18% discount and its first drop below $900 during Memorial Day, hailed for strong performance and storage; for new buyers it's a compelling value, while existing M4/M3 users may see only a modest upgrade.
Mashable highlights Memorial Day Apple deals, led by a record-low $899 M5 MacBook Air at Amazon, plus $199 AirPods Pro 3, $299 iPad Air 11" deals, and other discounts on Apple gear across Amazon and Best Buy as the sale winds down.
Yahoo Tech highlights Memorial Day discounts on Apple gear, including AirPods 4 for $99, AirPods Pro 3 for $199, Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, iPad Air 11‑inch (M4) for about $520, MacBook Air 15‑inch (M5) for $1,100, MacBook Pro 14‑inch (M5 Pro) for $1,999, MacBook Pro 16‑inch (M5 Pro) for $2,449, Pencil Pro for $99, and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch for $262.50, with select items discounted up to 25%.
Amazon has slashed the 512GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air to $1,099.99, a new record-low price, with delivery options available by week’s end and three color choices; 1TB models are also discounted by $150, while no major discounts are currently listed for the 13-inch models.
B&H is offering a limited-time flash deal on the M4 13-inch MacBook Air with 8-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and 256GB storage in Sky Blue for $829, ending May 15 at 5:05 p.m. PT or sooner if sold out; it's the lowest price currently available for the closeout M4 model, with other refreshed M5 MacBook Airs starting at $998 and additional MacBook Pro and M5 deals also featured in the coverage.
A refurbished 2020 MacBook Air is on sale for $289.99 (regular $999), packing a 10th-gen Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, a 13.3" Retina display, backlit keyboard, and Touch ID; Grade B refurb with minimal wear, aimed at everyday use rather than top-tier performance.
Apple’s MacBook Air shifts from M4 to the new M5, replacing the model and pricing at $1,099 (13") / $1,299 (15"). The M5 doubles base storage to 512GB (up to 4TB), raises memory bandwidth to 153 GB/s with 3nm N3P, and adds a Neural Accelerator per GPU core with Metal 4/Tensor APIs. Real‑world AI/workload gains are substantial (up to 4x GPU compute, 3.6x LLM speed), while everyday tasks see smaller but meaningful improvements. For new buyers, the M5 is the clearer long‑term choice; M4 is discontinued; education pricing can trim about $100.
The 13‑inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD is on sale for $949.99 at Amazon, just $0.99 above its all‑time low and well below the $1,099 list price, making it a strong value for most users.
The article compares MacBook Neo (budget entry, A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB), MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB, Wi‑Fi 7, optional 15-inch), and MacBook Pro (14/16-inch, active cooling, higher memory/storage) to help buyers pick based on use: Neo for basic tasks, Air for a balanced, portable powerhouse, and Pro for intensive workloads like 4K video editing, software development, and AI/ML, emphasizing choosing by need over chasing specs; affiliate disclosure is noted.
A refurbished 2017 MacBook Air is on sale for $199.97 (regularly $999) through April 19, featuring a 1.8GHz i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, a 13.3-inch display, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
Amazon has cut the price on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air with the M4 to $1,099 (from $1,399), with the 512GB configuration positioned as a better deal than the base 256GB option—essentially a free storage upgrade—while the laptop sticks to a slim, fanless design, 15.3-inch display, up to 18 hours of battery life, MagSafe charging, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Microsoft raised prices on all Surface PCs, lifting mid-range models above $1,000 and starting configurations at $1,500. For example, the 12-inch Surface Pro now starts at $1,049, the 13-inch Surface Pro at $1,499, the 13-inch Surface Laptop at $1,149, the 13.8-inch Laptop at $1,499, and the 15-inch Laptop at $1,599. The higher prices make many Surface configurations pricier than their Mac equivalents (Apple’s MacBook Air rose to $1,099 with the M5), and Windows Central notes additional Surface price increases are planned later this year amid ongoing memory-cost pressures and global shortages.
Amazon lists the 2025 Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with the M4 chip, 24GB unified memory and 512GB SSD at a new low price. The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, long battery life (up to around 18 hours video) and fanless design make it a strong choice for power users who multitask, students, and creatives, though the premium price remains a consideration.
Hands-on testing shows the MacBook Air with the M5 chip is the stronger all-around pick for most buyers, thanks to faster storage, more RAM at base, better ports, longer battery life, and better performance. The MacBook Neo is a cheaper option (about $500 less) with 8GB RAM, limited ports (one USB-C with USB 2.0), slower SSD, a single 4K external monitor limit, and weaker speakers/webcam—making it better suited for students or as a secondary, occasional-use device. Choose Air for heavy use; Neo can work if you mainly need a budget machine for nights/weekends.
Mashable Deals is offering a grade‑A refurbished 2017 MacBook Air with a 1.8GHz dual‑core Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and a 13.3-inch display for $229.99, down from $1,099; the offer is time‑limited and prices can change after publication.