We could’ve done with a better camera and more ports, but for many users it’s the perfect laptop. In our 4-star MacBook Air M1 review (opens in new tab), we noted that the MacBook Air M1 is a great entry-level device to get started with macOS. Though there are only two MacBook lines right now the MacBook Air. You can also check out our MacBook Air M2 review to see what upgrades the newer model has. (Image credit: Future) Choosing the best MacBook for college students isn’t easy. We will concede, however, that 256GB is not quite enough for many users these days, so you may want to consider the 512GB version which is down to $1124.99 (opens in new tab) – a saving of $125. There may be a newer model out, but this is still one of the best MacBooks for students (opens in new tab). Buy for 1,449 M2 Air (8-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB) Save on Apples standard M2 MacBook Air with exclusive. It’s remarkably power efficient, too, so you can enjoy all-day battery life. Buy for 889 M1 Air (8-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB) Save 200 on this high-end configuration.

A similar discount is also available on the 512GB configuration of the M2 Mac mini. You can get the entry-level 2023 Mac mini for 549, saving a sweet 50. The M1 chip may be a couple of years old, but it’s still capable of running everything you’ll find on the Mac App Store, and plenty more that you’ll find elsewhere. Apple’s recently launched M2 Mac mini has dropped to its lowest price yet. There’s a Retina display, the machine weighs less than 10 pounds, and it’s still the slimmest Apple laptop thanks to its tapered front. That disappointment aside, you can find plenty to admire for a laptop under $800. The MacBook Air M1 may not look as nice as it’s newer, M2-sporting successor, but there’s something to be said for its more classic design – although, yes, it still has a 720p webcam.

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