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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 12211 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the MacBook Air's ease of use, lightweight design, and performance. Many also highlight its long battery life and convenient size. While some users wish for more storage, the positive feedback on other features outweighs this concern. Overall, the positive comments regarding the laptop's usability and portability are prominent.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and perfect for college students

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use. Super fast. Easy to flip through multiple screens. Nice and light laptop. Long lasting battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best work computer out there...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have many computers (even a newer and older Macbook Pro). But this is the one that I went back to for work every day. I often must access files and internet on the go throughout the day and found the larger laptops clumsy in the car/van to work with. The design is so light and portable. The screen resolution (not hi-res) is perfect for my aging eyes. The response/speed has always been super on these units - programs open up faster than on my home system. I need the XD card slot for pictures and file storage (best, smallest external drive there is). I hook it up to a monitor at home for legal document preparation - easily done because of the mini-display port... I had one years ago and let go of it for a larger powerhorse laptop and truly missed it. So glad to have reinvested in one - well worth the money I spent under $1,000). I have absolutely no complaints - this is a very functional, huge timesaver for me professionally.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    so far so good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i’ve had this for almost a month now and everything seems to be running smooth! came brand new, packaging and everything in place. it did need updated to the most recent version of macOS but that was an easy fix. it hasn’t lagged for me, it doesn’t overheat, and the battery lasts fairly well for me in between charges. my only issue would be a considerably mild one; whenever i plug in my iphone using an apple power chord, it will not give me a steady charge... the macbook will basically notify me that the chord is being plugged in and out when my phone is kept in place. not sure if this is a new phone issue of mine or if it’s the laptop but nonetheless, it does everything else that i need it for. perfect for someone on the go and students who need a quality laptop to take back and forth to class. it is light for me to carry and simple to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My MAC Air Lets Me Be In Sync!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With the purchase of my Mac Air, I’m in sync with my iPhone & iPad & loving it! It is making my life much easier being able to use my Apple products interchangeably, for the most part. Thank you Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this laptop it light and easy to use, we have always had apple products and used the iMac and MacBook Pro before this purchase, I was skeptical at first because I was so used to a MacBook Pro and iMac desktop I wasn’t sure how I would like something so small. I love it! It’s very convenient not heavy to carry and buying a case to put on it made it really cute. I’ve never had any problems with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Speed, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought a MacBook Air to upgrade from my MacBook in 2009 and I have no regrets I love how fast it is and smooth it runs its lightweight but it feels so durable. I’d buy another one! And the sales associate was so helpful and very personable at the Strongsville store!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super user friendly!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I should have switched from a pc to a Mac years ago!! Why did I wait so long? Wonderful price, friendly and knowledgeable staff- my buying experience was just the icing on the cake! Many reasons why I chose this Mac book air. The size/ weight is small and light. The 13.3 screen size is just right. The 8GB memory/ 128GB flash storage gives me plenty of space for documents, pictures and music. Highly recommended!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely Love it

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m a LONG time Windows user (20+ years). My last laptop was a Lenovo and it was a good laptop for about 4 years and then started spontaneously crashing during important school assignments. This seems to be typical of a windows machine after about 4-5 years of heavy use. I use my laptop about 4-5 hours a day almost every day because I’m a student and hey, I like to browse in my free time. So after my Lenovo began crashing here and there, I decided to buy a new laptop and I went with this version of MacBook Air. It’s been an interesting transition, as many functions are different on a Mac and I’m still learning. However, I find the interface to be very aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate compared to a Windows. If I had never used a computer before, a Mac would be easier to learn than Windows. I like this version because it has 2 USB ports and that’s just something I’m not willing to give up right now with the newer MacBooks. The design is beautiful, the keyboard is functional and the webcam is outstanding for a built in. Many people have complained that 128 GB of storage isn’t enough but so far, I haven’t had any problems and still have 98 GB left. Most apps that I use don’t come from the App Store (Internet downloads use less storage) and I don’t store any photos on my MAC or music (I use Spotify And store photos in the cloud from my phone). For what I use this MAC for, I have plenty of space. However, I don’t like Microsoft Word for Mac. It’s not as user friendly, and many of the functions are either missing, hidden or are just downright complicated to use. If you use this app heavily like I do, that’s something to consider. I’ve also noticed that when I’m sitting on the couch or in my bed with the computer in my lap, the gap on the bottom of the Mac in front of the keyboard kind of digs into my hand while using the trackpad. I’ve been pulling my sleeve down to keep this from happening so it’s kind of annoying. I will say that the screen display is not as high definition as most new windows machines but the brightness and color accuracy of the MAC is still unmatched even with this model. I may also mention that the font on the Mac windows is pretty small and kind of irritating at times. If you change the resolution, it doesn’t look as clear so I’ve just dealt with it. And with websites you can adjust the text size so that’s helpful. File finder is taking some getting used to but it’s not THAT much different than Windows. Overall, I’m loving this laptop and I’ve been finding myself wanting to use it just to use it, which never happened when I had a Windows. Mac OS feels like luxury compared to boring ole windows. Not sure if I’ll upgrade to a newer MAC in the future bc of the butterfly keyboard and the loss of the USB ports but for now, I’m a happy camper.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glad I finally made this purchase!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had been wanting to buy a MacBook for a while, but always put it off. Now that I've had it for a few weeks I can say that I'm really glad that I finally bought it! I've always used PC's, but was quickly able to get accustomed to using this MacBook (I've been using iPhones and iPad's for a while, so that could be why). It's easy to use and charges really quickly. It has been working perfectly during the stay at home order with all the work I've been doing from home ( Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings, Word and Excel documents, Google Docs, and lots of research).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop for student and new to Macworld

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think this laptop is really good, esp. I'm not a heavy user. I only used mine for letter writing, excel and social media account. its fast and lightweight. I'm a windows user for a longer period of time so I guess the mac gesture will have some getting used to but so far I really like this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Macbook for beginners

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is the perfect mac. it has everything you need packed inside the box. I recommend this to anyone who is a first time mac buyer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop with very good price : $750/each

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought two MacBook Air and sent to two my cousins, named Na and Gama, who are living in VietNam Gama said that she very likes the laptop because it runs very fast, so tshe can easy search anything to support her majors at her school. And Na said that she very like the laptop because it runs fast, pictures on the screen are very beautiful. She also said that nobody at her classes owns laptop like it . Thank you very much Best Buy I recomend for everyone to buy this product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mighty Machine

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this laptop, it runs smooth and efficient. The camera is great, I have used it for several virtual platforms. The battery has a long life. Microsoft applications for mac are the perfect compliment to the mighty machine. Great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast, Light Weight, and APPLE

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    I have had three past Macbook Airs, and all worked great for years. They do become slow, and they do break easy. I would never buy for anyone who can't care for it. You always know when its time for a new one. When it starts ticking... No matter the repair, unless new harddrive it will slowly die. A+ purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    I like how the computer works so well and is light-weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop has been so user friendly. The price was just right. I was hesitant to switch from a windows platform to Apple but it has been a smooth transition. It has a nice feature to help step by step with learning the system. It is a must buy for anyone in college!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More used than open box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So, I was expecting a open box new unit but it seemed more used than just open box. Only the outside case showed any scuffs. Once opened it all looked excellent. No scratches on screen or any wear on keyboard or touchpad. Unit boots up instantly and battery life is good. Overall still very happy. My expectations may have been too high.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to work and very light.

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    It is user friendly and it has amazing speed. I highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great For the price.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sales rep wasnt very helpful. Due to lack of knowledge. I’m assuming. My Daughter needed a computer ASAP for school work! Due to coronavirus. And her other computer crashed. So I still trusted Apple. So we went ahead and made the purchase. He told my daughter it had 128 SSD It does not . It’s Flash Storage. I truly feel this computer sold itself in the time of need. Computer runs perfectly fine. I love Apple products! Sales rep was just there to ring it up. I feel Sales reps should be taught information on the different types of storage. Speed etc!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very sturdy and fast

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I liked it! So chic and light and fast! Would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend