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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very practical

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

    Excellent macbook, loved this purchase and would buy it and Air again.

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

    Perfect for what I do.

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

    I recently purchased this MacBook Air from Best Buy, and I couldn't be more pleased with its performance. This sleek and lightweight laptop is perfect for school, business, and casual use alike. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, while the battery life ensures that I can work for extended periods without needing to recharge frequently. One of the standout features of this MacBook Air is its impressive battery life. Whether I'm attending classes, working on projects, or simply browsing the web, I can count on it to keep up with my busy schedule without needing to constantly hunt for power outlets. However, it's worth noting that this MacBook may not be the best choice for graphic-intensive tasks. While it handles everyday computing tasks with ease, users looking to edit videos or play graphics-intensive games may find the performance lacking compared to other models. Overall, the MacBook Air is a versatile and reliable laptop that excels in everyday use. Its combination of portability, battery life, and performance make it an excellent choice for students, professionals, and anyone in need of a dependable computer for everyday tasks.

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

    Amazing laptop as usual from Apple

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

    Works much better than expected. The size and weight is absolutely perfect for carrying around my house and outside. Battery life far exceeds what I could've imagined. I have it open all day during work using it as my primary listening device. While it's not as fast as my MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro chip, it is much faster than my old intel i5 MacBook Pro.

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

    Great portable laptop

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

    Great laptop with all the features MacBook typically offers. The battery lasts a long time. Personally, I have never run it dead yet while using it. It’s very portable, meaning light and fits in most backpacks I use. The screen looks nice, colors are great, and brightness works all inside locations. Great for students or people doing school work, basic productivity tasks, media viewing, or basic games from the Apple Arcade or App Store. It is very well built and durable.

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

    Exceptional Performance in a Sleek Package

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

    The MacBook Air with the Apple M2 chip is a game-changer. Its sleek design and lightweight build are complemented by the M2's incredible speed and efficiency. With 8GB of memory and a snappy 256GB SSD, it handles tasks effortlessly. The Starlight finish adds elegance to its appeal. This laptop is a top-tier choice for anyone seeking a perfect blend of power and portability. Highly recommended!

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

    Love it

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

    The color is beautiful, charged amazingly. Computer is very fast, sleek, clean and vibrant. I’m in love

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

    Great laptop at a reasonable 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.

    All I can say about it is that it was the perfect gift for my daughter on her 17s! She is very very happy! The laptop is light, works fast and has a very nice look and color! Thanks best Buy!

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

    Best Computer Ever

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

    Best computer ever. I am a teacher and it make my life easier by keeping all my files safely stored. Easy to use, colors are bright, light weight. The battery life after charging is excellent, I charge it during the night and it lasts without charging again during the whole day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook Air finally replaces the MacBook Pro.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best computer I’ve owned to date. It’s fast, lightweight, and operates much better with the A2 chip than my 16in 2020 Intel Macbook Pro which makes me wonder why I paid 3x the price for the MacBook Pro when the MacBook Air is far superior in every way except for storage. Take it from me, just buy the MacBook Air instead of the MacBook Pro and save yourself the money.

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

    My Take on the MacBook Air M2 - Midnight

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

    Title: My Take on the MacBook Air M2 - Midnight Magic So, I got myself the MacBook Air 13.6" with the Apple M2 chip, 8 gigs of memory, and a 256GB SSD in that cool Midnight color. Gotta say, it's been pretty awesome so far! The M2 chip is a champ. It handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat. Browsing, running apps, and streaming are all smooth sailing. The thing's got some serious speed. I was a bit skeptical about the 8GB memory, but it's been holding up well. No hiccups when I switch between apps, and it handles multitasking like a pro. If you're not doing heavy-duty stuff, 8GB should do the trick. The 256GB SSD is a game-changer. The MacBook boots up crazy fast, and apps pop open in no time. Plus, it's got enough space for my files without getting bulky. The Midnight color is not just for looks; it's practical too. Doesn't show fingerprints, and it's holding up against scratches. The 13.6" display is sharp and vibrant – great for whatever I'm doing. Big shoutout to Best Buy for making the whole buying process easy. The staff was helpful, knew their stuff, and guided me to the right choice. No complaints there. To sum it up, the MacBook Air with the M2 chip is a solid machine. It's slick, powerful, and Best Buy made getting it a breeze. If you're on the lookout for a reliable laptop, this one's worth checking out.

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

    great value for the money

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

    Got this on sale and I am very satisfied. This is my first macbook ever owned and although it took some adjusting from Windows, the performance is just unmached. Great for multitasking. Wanted this mainly for school work and it fully met my expectations. Also the midnight color is super unique, although it does get fingerprints easily, which is something to keep in mind.

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

    "Exceptional MacBook Air Purchase Experience with

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

    I recently purchased the Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch with the M2 chip from Best Buy, and I couldn't be happier with both the product and the service. The MacBook Air itself is incredibly sleek, powerful, and delivers excellent performance for everyday tasks and creative work. The M2 chip makes everything run smoothly, from multitasking to video editing, all while maintaining impressive battery life. Best Buy's customer service was top-notch. The staff were knowledgeable, helped me choose the right model, and answered all my questions with patience. The checkout process was seamless, and they even assisted with setting up the device. If you're in the market for a new laptop, I highly recommend both the MacBook Air and purchasing from Best Buy for their outstanding service and support.

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

    A leap forward

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

    I replaced a 17 year old MacBook Pro with this MacBook Air. It does everything I need it to do but so much faster. It probably weighs a quarter of my old one and the battery lasts days instead of minutes. Transferring the data was very easy, with no files lost. I love the speed and stability. Best Buy made the purchase fast and easy.

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

    Good product for the money

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

    Macbook Airs have become a great buy for anyone that wants to be inthe ecosystem but dont want to break the bank. Yes they are extremely over priced devices with an obsured apple tax but. I can't flaw that they are bad devices. I purchased this for a family member who had a top of the line 2019 macbook Pro ( $4k+ device ) and this $1k device suits their needs better. I believe the 256gb ssd is insane but an external drive fixes that. And the 8gb of ram isnt going to let you edit video or write software but these devices aren't purchased for that reason. If you wan to look fancy AF and have the most pleasant experience the apple gods cna give you and still afford to eat at the end of the week buy this. Any windows PC you purchase will come loaded with bloat, be a meh experience from the get go, and degrade 3 times quicker.

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

    Great Laptop for College

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased this laptop for our daughter who needed one going into college. The laptop was in the sweet spot of price and performance for us. It's not the most powerful laptop in the world, by any means, but for her needs in school, it is perfect. Also, I know Mac's are generally more costly than PC's, but I am impressed with how elegant this laptop is for the price.

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

    a significant leap forward in Apple’s laptop lineu

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great laptop, truly remarkable for what it’s worth. It delivers exceptional performance. The 8-core CPU, with 4 high-performance cores and 4 high-efficiency cores, is noticeably faster than the M1 chip, offering around 18% better CPU performance. This means everyday tasks like browsing, word processing, and media consumption are quicker, and more demanding applications like photo and video editing run seamlessly. You can expect up to 18 hours of video playback, which is more than enough for a full day of work or a long flight.

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

    I love this laptop!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was never an apple computer person until now. I am never going back to any other brand. This laptop is fast, slick, and very easy to use. I am still learning the commands. I don't use them often, other than copy and paste. Still team android for phone though hahaha

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

    This is a speedy engineering marvel

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

    I was looking to upgrade from my trusty old 2014 27" iMac because I was at the end of the road for MacOS updates, when the internal HD finally died. It's not an easy fix to just open it up the iMac and replace the drive so I decided to use that $500 towards a new Mac. I was going back and forth between the MacBook Air and the 24" iMac and decided the mobility would be nice since I can add a 27" monitor for when I'm at home working on something that could use a larger screen. I had another dilemma, do I buy an M1 Air or go with the new M2 for a few $ hundred more? I ended up choosing the M2 simply because it was the latest model with the newest CPU and I would be keeping it for a long time and knew the M1 would become obsolete sooner than the M2. The M3 is probably not too far around the corner, but I can't chase technology and needed to make a decision. I knew to expect a huge speed improvement from my older Intel-based iMac, but WOW, this thing is incredibly responsive and fast. The SSD helped but the M2 is so much more capable than anything I've had in the past. I use an M1 MacBook Pro for work and this M2 Air is so much faster at some tasks. I can't comment on the video editing capabilities, so maybe the MacBook Pro is better at that, but for what I use it for, this is more than perfect. I ended up waiting a week longer to get the midnight color, which is nice, but now that I have it, it shows up fingerprints and oil from my hands much more than the silver or even space gray so that's something to think about if you use hand lotions or sometimes eat Fritos while using your computer. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a small but powerful Mac with an incredible screen. I realized I didn't mention the screen. At first, I thought going from a 27" iMac and a 16" MacBook Pro to a 13" (and a smidge) screen would be an issue but it hasn't been a problem. The screen is bright, crisp and has an anti-glare coating that you don't notice is anti-glare.

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

    Cashier

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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 recently purchased the 13-inch MacBook, and it has exceeded my expectations in every way. The Retina display is stunning, offering vibrant colors and sharp details that make everything from streaming videos to editing photos a delight. The performance is exceptional, thanks to its powerful M1 chip. Whether I'm multitasking with several apps open or working on demanding creative projects, it handles everything smoothly without any lag. The battery life is impressive too-I can easily go a full day without needing to recharge. The build quality is top-notch, with a sleek design that's both lightweight and durable, making it perfect for on-the-go use. Additionally, the keyboard is comfortable to type on, and the trackpad is responsive and precise. Overall, this MacBook is a fantastic investment for anyone looking for a reliable, high-performance laptop. Highly recommend it!

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

    Powerful and sleek

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As someone who is considered a pioneer in the world of personal computing, I must admit that the MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop with the Apple M2 chip is an impressive piece of technology. The sleek design and efficient hardware are truly a testament to the innovation and creativity that Apple has become known for. While some may argue that the 8GB memory and 256GB SSD are modest specs in comparison to other laptops on the market, I must say that Apple's attention to detail and optimization make up for any potential shortcomings. The M2 chip in particular is a marvel of engineering, and I am always impressed by the power and speed that it brings to the table. As someone who has always valued simplicity and ease of use, I find the user interface on the MacBook Air to be intuitive and efficient. It's clear that Apple has put a great deal of thought into every aspect of the design, from the trackpad to the keyboard to the display. Overall, I have to say that the MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop is a worthy competitor in the world of personal computing. While I may have some personal preferences that differ from Apple's design philosophy, there is no denying the quality and craftsmanship that has gone into this latest model.

    I would recommend this to a friend