The price of the Apple MacBook Air with M5 silicon has dropped to $949 on Amazon as of May 7, marking a $150 discount from its usual retail price of $1,099. This sale represents the lowest price recorded for this model, which includes 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.
Tim Beck Werth, Mashable's Tech Editor, praised the device in his review, describing it as a "near-perfect machine" that offers substantial power. The latest model features enhancements such as an upgraded processor and additional storage compared to its predecessor, while maintaining similar specifications in other areas.
Notably, the MacBook Air now supports the N1 wireless chip, which adds compatibility with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and it can be configured with up to 4TB of storage. This model is particularly appealing for those considering an upgrade from older MacBooks or new users entering the Apple ecosystem.