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Best MacBook Air Deals

2010.01.20

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Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" ships today, and the MacBook Air (MBA) is a perfect candidate for the $29 upgrade. The latest version of OS X only supports Intel Macs, and with other optimizations it uses a lot less drive space - a big factor on this little computer.

MacBook Air

Apple updated the MacBook Air in June.The newest MacBook Air now runs at 1.86 GHz and 2.13 GHz, up from 1.6 GHz and 1.83 GHz from the previous version. Due to price drops on SSDs, the 2.13 GHz SSD model has dropped to $1,799, and the entry level 1.86 GHz 120 GB hard drive MBA lists at $1,499.

The 3.0 lb. MacBook Air (MBA) is just 3/4" thick at the back end - and 1/6" thin on the front side. It still has 2 GB of built-in RAM (not expandable), and that's now coupled with a 120 GB hard drive or a 128 GB solid state drive (SSD). In addition, the MBA has GeForce 9400M graphics, a Mini Display Port, and supports resolutions to 2560 x 1600 on an external display.

Apple made a lot of compromises to make the MBA as thin and light as possible: it uses a 1.8" iPod hard drive, has no RAM sockets, doesn't include ethernet or FireWire ports, only has a single USB port, and uses integrated graphics. On the plus side, it has the same size screen and the same keyboard as the MacBook.

The best deals are marked in bold type in the full listings below. Listings note RAM/drive size (and type, for solid state drive).

Best Used MacBook Air Prices

Best Refurbished MacBook Air Prices

Best MacBook Air Prices, without rebate

Best MacBook Air Prices, after rebate

Best Mac OS X Prices

Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a printer, case, etc.

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.

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Amazon.com

Free ground shipping on orders shipped by Amazon.com. Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA.

Apple Store US

Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states.

Apple Store Canada

Apple offers free shipping.

B&H

B&H offers free ground shipping.

J&R Computer World

Free ground shipping on MacBook Air.

LA Computer Company

Shipping may add $24 or more. LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.

Mac Connection

Free ground shipping. Mac Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and TX.

MacMall

Add $10 or more for UPS ground shipping. MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI.

Power Max

Free ground shipping.

Small Dog Electronics

Apple Refurbished

Apple refurbished units have a full one-year Apple warranty and are eligible for AppleCare.

Apple Store US

Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states. Free ground shipping.

Apple Store Canada

Used and Store Refurbished

Used and store refurb units are covered by a store warranty and are not eligible for AppleCare. Also look on eBay for used MBAs.

Mac of All Trades

Ground shipping averages $30. Mac of All Trades collects sales tax on orders shipped within FL. It has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

Power Max

Free ground shipping.

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