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If you’ve been waiting to buy the MacBook of your dreams in hopes the pricey-but-beloved machines just might go on sale, now’s the time to splurge: Best Buy is having a huge sale on MacBooks of all kinds, including a number of Reviewed-favorite models, just in time for back-to-school.
Save big on models like the Apple MacBook Pro with a 13-inch display and Touch Bar, 16GB memory and 1TB hard drive, which is down from $1,999.99 to just $1,549.99, saving you $450. Even better, as part of the Best Buy Student deals, eligible buyers who sign up for Best Buy’s student deals program will get another $50 off, bringing the price down to $1,499.99, representing a cool savings of $500. That’s a lot of dough in your pocket to spend on school supplies. (To access Student Deals, sign in with your Best Buy account or sign up for a Best Buy account and provide some information about your status, and apply the deal at checkout.)
Rated 4.8 stars by almost 700 previous Best Buy buyers, this particular MacBook is similar to the newest model we called the “fastest, longest-lasting laptop we’ve ever used” and potentially the “best laptop Apple has ever made.” The biggest difference between that version and the model on sale here is the included Intel chip, versus Apple’s M1 chip in the newer model. However, our executive editor and tech guru TJ Donegan says that this deal is still worth getting if you don’t mind the older chip because of the extra memory and the huge, 1TB storage drive. A 1TB hard drive typically translates to a big jump in price, so the chance to pick up a laptop with these specs for under $2,000 is worth making an exception for the older chip, which is still a pretty powerful Intel chip that will suit multitasking professionals and students alike.
For an even more affordable and lightweight travel-friendly option, the Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch laptop with Apple’s M1 chip, 8GB memory and 256GB SSD is down from $999.99 to $899.99, saving you $100—plus an additional $100 off with Student Deals pricing, bringing the final price all the way down to $799.99. Almost 5,000 reviewers gave this model a 4.8-star rating for its speed and performance—96% of buyers would recommend it to a friend!
Whether you’re a student, a working professional or creative type, these deals are worth shopping—but don’t wait, since supplies won’t last.
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