The rise of Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus laptops in the market will make the situation a little more intense for Apple, but not if its portable computers like the M2 MacBook Air are available at such attractive discounts as the latest listing on Amazon. The 13.6-inch version with 16GB unified RAM can be yours for just $799, making it a flat $200 off or a 20 percent discount.
However, you will have to find a way to navigate through the 256GB of storage that comes with the package, because we truly understand how complicated things can become. Fortunately, those who can work around the 256GB SSD will be happy to know that the M2 MacBook Air’s $799 price is applied to all four colors; Midnight, Silver, Space Gray, and Starlight, with estimated delivery expected in the next week.
Assuming the M2 is a few generations old at this point, and you want something that is slightly newer, the M3 MacBook Air with the same screen size can be yours with the same unified RAM count and storage for $899, making it a measly $100 difference. However, if you want exceptional value, there is no better choice than the M2 MacBook Air, but if you are still apprehensive about this purchase due to the low storage, let us guide you.
Since not everything in this world is perfect, to circumvent around that storage, you can grab a 2TB portable SSD like the Samsung T7, which is listed on Amazon for $158.08 after a 45 percent discount. If you want something a bit more compact, we recommend getting the MOVE SPEED 1TB USB-C and USB-A thumb drive, as it supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol, resulting in an impressive 1,000MB/s speeds, which is really optimistic of the company, and we expect half of those speeds.
At $159.99, it is an expensive undertaking, but thankfully, Amazon is offering a $50 discount coupon, bringing that total down to just $109.99.The second alternative is to use cloud storage services to offload some of the more non-critical files. These two solutions are really the only alternatives remaining at this time, so you had better decide quickly, or the deal will expire soon.
Get the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 256GB storage from Amazon - $799 (20 percent off, discount available on all four colors)
Get the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 256GB storage from Amazon - $899 (18 percent off, discount available on all four colors, 512GB model listed for $1,099)
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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