Macworld If you’re shopping for a MacBook this holiday season, you’ll find a few deals to save a few bucks, sometimes up to $250. But there’s one laptop for sale by a prominent retailer that looks like a deal that’s too good to be true: A MacBook Air for sale by Walmart for $549.

As part of its Black Friday deals, Walmart is currently selling the five-year-old MacBook Air with the M1 chip for just $549 in the United States. Walmart began selling the MacBook Air with the M1 chip for $699 in March 2024.

TL;DR: Get a near-mint MacBook Air with Apple’s powerful M1 chip for $399.99 (MSRP $999)—a smooth, silent, reliable laptop that handles everyday work, streaming, and multitasking like a pro.

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