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Last chance to order a MacBook Air for delivery in time for Christmas

By Jacob Silver December 17, 2020

Macbook Air M1 — Mark Coppock/Digital Trends

It’s hard to imagine a better Christmas gift than an Apple product, especially something as beautiful and highly functional as a MacBook. Well, if you act now, someone’s Christmas wish might come true, because the MacBook Air is down to $999 at Amazon, with delivery dates before December 25. This is your last chance to score one of the best laptops on the market, for a great price, in time for Christmas.

MacBooks are some of our favorite laptops, and the MacBook Air remains one of the most affordable, and versatile. With high performing functionality, and Apple’s incredible support, this is the kind of work and everyday computer that you can bank on having for years to come.

Naturally, we love the way the MacBook Air looks. Let’s start with the gorgeous 13.3-inch screen. The Retina display features 2560 x 1600 native resolution with support for millions of colors, and True Tone technology. This is one of the most beautifully designed MacBooks, with a gently tapered lightweight aluminum case and a keyboard wherein the responsiveness is just the beginning (the new programmed shortcuts make it not so much smart as genius-level).

Another thing you can count on with the Apple MacBooks is the premium quality of its hardware. With that in mind, your MacBook Air. This MacBook Air has been loaded with Apple’s M1 chip, with CPU speeds more than 3 times faster than before. Also, there’s Touch ID to help keep your comp secure, and up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge. The MacBook Air is super versatile, too. It was literally designed to be plugged into other devices for your convenience and to achieve its ultimate functionality. There are two Thunderbolt USB ports so you can charge and send or receive files at once, and at great speeds. Oh, and there’s no fan, so this laptop is as subtle in noise as it is in looks. All for under $1,000. What else could you want?

There are other MacBook deals for you to browse, but keep in mind, this could be your last chance to have your MacBook Air delivered in time for Christmas. Right now, at Amazon, you can score an Apple MacBook Air for only $999, while supplies last. You can take advantage, but time is limited, so act fast.

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