It sports a 13-inch screen with a 1,440 x 900 resolution, so while it’s not as brilliant as the latest Retina displays, it’s perfectly suitable for its size. The MacBook Air is also the best entry point into the MacOS ecosystem (which is to say, it’s about the cheapest way to get your hands on a Mac laptop that isn’t too long in the tooth by 2022 standards), and this 2017 model delivers a lot of bang for the buck. Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020) - $849, was $999įeatherweight ultrabooks are quite common nowadays, but many forget that it was the MacBook Air that ushered in this trend of super-thin laptops.

The models were listed this morning, but can no longer be found on the website.

Unfortunately, every M1 based model is already sold out, as of right now. In other words, they are virtually new and are even offered with a one year warranty, along with free delivery without missing any of the usual accessories found in the regular packaging. These are then repackaged and resold at a discounted price later on.įurthermore, Apple promises that its officially certified refurbished products have undergone strict processing procedures that have the same strict functional testing standards as brand new products. For those unaware, refurbished products are cheaper because they can be either slightly used or initially faulty products that are returned to the company, which renews them to a better condition or fixed any faults or issues. Looking at the pricing, the refurbished M1 based Apple Macs were up to more than 1,000 Yuan (roughly 154 US Dollars) cheaper than new units. Earlier this week, the M1 based Mac models have also been listed internationally as well. In comparison to new units, the refurbished models offer discounts up to 15 percent across the three variants and are available in gold, silver, and space gray as well in China. In other words, prospective buyers can now find the new M1 based MacBooks at a discounted price on the official Chinese website of the Cupertino based giant. The laptops have been found in three different variants including the MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and even the MacBook Pro models.Īccording to an iFengreport, these are the first M1 chipset based refurbished Mac models that are available in the country. The M1 chip based 2020 MacBook Air‘s refurbished models have just been spotted on the official Apple Store in China.

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