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Now’s the perfect time to buy a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro — here’s why

Timothy Taylor
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With top-notch designs and incredible hardware and software, there’s no question why Apple’s MacBooks always end up in our annual list of best laptops. Two of its latest and greatest offerings, the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are currently on sale with up to $250 off. Better hurry, though, because discounts on Apple products typically don’t last long.

13.3-inch MacBook Air — $900, was $1,000

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If you’re determined to buy a MacBook but don’t want to shell out too much money, then the MacBook Air is for you. It’s a well-rounded portable laptop that boasts a solid performance and premium build quality. Now made thinner and lighter thanks to its eco-friendly aluminum chassis, the MacBook Air still possesses the same power and solid build quality typical of Apple devices. Its 13.3-inch Retina display boasts Apple’s True Tone technology, which gives it the power to adapt to your environment’s ambient light to make images appear more natural, with accurate colors that aren’t oversaturated. Working alongside an Intel i3 processor, this MacBook Air has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory. It proved speedy and performed well when tasked with normal daily workflow, like streaming videos, working in Photoshop, word processing, and web browsing. The 13.3-inch MacBook Air normally retails for $1,000, but right now you can purchase it on Best Buy for $900 — a huge $100 off.

13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar — $1,200, was $1,300

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If you want the best laptop that Apple has to offer, you can opt for the 13-inch MacBook Pro. It is a thing of beauty and remains one of the most luxurious laptops out there. This UltraBook is sturdy as a rock thanks to an all-aluminum unibody and boasts a fantastic display, top-tier processor, and fantastic hard drive performance. Right now, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor and Touch Bar is available at Amazon for a huge $100 below its usual price. Get it for $1,200 instead of $1,300.

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The MacBook Pro’s Retina display is terrific. Boasting a pixel resolution of 2,560 × 1,600, the screen is not only super high definition but also ridiculously bright, colorful, and rich in contrast. In our processor and hard drive tests, this laptop was able to give outstanding numbers that are among the best we’ve ever encountered. This MacBook Pro includes the Touch Bar and it provides a quick way to scroll through lists and is very useful when scrolling through a video. Get the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar today for $1,200 at Amazon.

16-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar – $2,149, was $2,399

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The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the most powerful MacBook out there. If it’s peerless performance you’re after and don’t mind spending serious cash, this is the laptop for you. It offers an industry-leading display with its massive 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, providing more vertical space for a fuller view of your work. Colors are extremely accurate, black levels are great, and images look completely natural, which makes this a great laptop for photographers and creative professionals. It is a photo and video editor’s dream come true. The MacBook Pro 16 also boasts more power than ever thanks to its Intel core i7 processor. You can open multiple heavy programs like Photoshop and Final Cut Pro X simultaneously and operation will remain glitch-free. Finally, its new and improved Magic Keyboard is responsive, clicky, and features a full millimeter of travel. It’s a delight to type on, quite reminiscent of the much-beloved MacBooks sold prior to 2016. Get the 16-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar today at Amazon for $2,149 instead of $2,399 – a massive $250 off. What’s more, you can get an additional $50 off instantly upon approval for the Amazon Rewards Visa Card, bringing the price lower to $2,099.

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