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chocoyo00

macrumors regular
Oct 1, 2012
118
15
SoCal
My 2009 MB Pro with an upgraded SSD and 8GB of Ram was still kicking ass, but I couldn't resist this deal and I've always liked the looks of the Air...so I picked one up tonight at BB! Now time to sell my MB pro :D.
 

superpepino

macrumors newbie
Nov 28, 2011
21
0
Bought a new macbook air

i was on the fence about buying a macbook air to replace my much older macbook and this was enough reason to make the upgrade :D
 

sam2428

macrumors 6502
Mar 8, 2011
404
141
Houston, TX
This is a great deal... I don't need a laptop until this summer because ill be going to grad school starting in the fall, but now I'm debating if I should jump on this deal or wait until a refresh. ?!?
 

burnout8488

macrumors 6502a
May 8, 2011
575
79
Endwell, NY
This is a great deal... I don't need a laptop until this summer because ill be going to grad school starting in the fall, but now I'm debating if I should jump on this deal or wait until a refresh. ?!?

There will be an update before Fall '13. Wait. You will regret it if you don't.

Hell, there might even be two updates by then, you just never know with the Mac lines.
 

babond

macrumors member
Sep 5, 2007
51
0
I have a late 2007 Macbook 13in that functions great but could kick the bucket @ any given time. I notice it is starting to show its age in speed. I wasn't in the market for a new laptop but this deal seems almost too good to pass up. Opinions?
 

urkel

macrumors 68030
Nov 3, 2008
2,795
917
There will be an update before Fall '13. Wait. You will regret it if you don't.
While it's true a MacBook Air update will likely be out in a few months, what exactly will that update offer that this one will lack? And before anyone jumps to the default "RETINA" response then lets not forget that Retina came at a surprisingly high added cost and many of us who were waiting for Retina felt like we were punched in the gut when we saw it would cost 40% more to have it. And when it comes to the Air, is Retina really necessary for a machine meant to be an ultralight?

I'm not trying to be negative, but the guy said he's a college student and the 2012 MBA is an amazing machine that has few drawbacks so if a deal like this comes along then you really have to decide whats a better purchase. Buying "last seasons Mac" at a big discount vs waiting 6mo for next seasons price gouge with no discount?
 

CaneCollegeboy

macrumors regular
Sep 19, 2003
207
66
Im so tempted to get one that found open item + 10% off just on price alone but truthfully don't think i need it. Im just wondering how long an (latest model) 11 air with 128gb would last? 3 or 4 years? just kinda hard for to me justify since i have the latest iPad and a hand me down macbook (late 2006)thats still alive and kicking
 

KPOM

macrumors P6
Oct 23, 2010
18,020
7,863
This is a great deal... I don't need a laptop until this summer because ill be going to grad school starting in the fall, but now I'm debating if I should jump on this deal or wait until a refresh. ?!?

I'd probably go for it. I doubt we'll see a true Retina Display MacBook Air in 2013. We'll probably just see a price cut on the 13" rMBP. The 2012 Air is very nice and these prices are better than Apple refurbished prices.
 

burnout8488

macrumors 6502a
May 8, 2011
575
79
Endwell, NY
It will be close to 10 months before they will need the Mac, I feel we might even see two updates to the MBA in that time period. (Early '13 and Late '13)

The latter update may even change form factor. It may not be Retina, but you will get more for your money buying an MBA in Late '13 versus now, even consider the $200 discount we have right now. (You will be eligible for Apple's student discount in the future, for what it's worth) 8GB of ram may be the norm on the base model at that point too. Ivy Bridge will be gone and the integrated graphics will be significantly better.

If you're one that doesn't tend to be envious of the latest and greatest however, you may not mind. This deal was great for people like me that needed a laptop *now*. I'll still love it come a year from now, but if I didn't need one and *could* wait, I sure would wait for the '13s to show their face.
 

dmk1974

macrumors 68020
Sep 16, 2008
2,385
460
Here's a table that I compiled for the various MacBook's at Best Buy. The new price for the MBA's is only through today, but the 10% off open box runs through next Saturday. Pre-tax and pre-RZ certs earned of course. (Sorry about the formatting)

Best Buy Open Box Mac Database
1/26/13
Description Model # BB New BB OB BB -10% OB
2012 MBA 11" i5 1.7 4/64 MD223LL/A $799.00 $826.99 $744.29
2012 MBA 11" i5 1.7 4/128 MD224LL/A $899.99 $904.99 $814.49
2012 MBA 13" i5 1.8 4/128 MD231LL/A $999.99 $979.99 $881.99
2012 MBA 13" i5 1.8 4/256 MD232LL/A $1,299.99 $1,218.99 $1,097.09

2012 uMBP 13" i5 2.5 4/500 MD101LL/A $1,099.99 $979.99 $881.99
2012 uMBP 13" i7 2.9 8/750 MD102LL/A $1,419.99 $1,236.99 $1,113.29
2012 uMBP 15" i7 2.3 4/500 MD103LL/A $1,709.99 $1,480.99 $1,332.89
2012 uMBP 15" i7 2.6 8/750 MD104LL/A $2,079.99 $1,811.99 $1,630.79

2012 rMBP 13" i5 2.5 8/128 MD212LL/A $1,614.99 $1,406.99 $1,266.29
2012 rMBP 13" i5 2.5 8/256 MD213LL/A $1,899.99 $1,636.99 $1,473.29
2012 rMBP 15" i7 2.3 8/256 MC975LL/A $2,079.99 $1,811.99 $1,630.79
2012 rMBP 15" i7 2.6 8/512 MC976LL/A $2,649.99 $2,307.99 $2,077.19
 

waa1futs

macrumors 6502
Oct 2, 2012
379
0
While it's true a MacBook Air update will likely be out in a few months, what exactly will that update offer that this one will lack? And before anyone jumps to the default "RETINA" response then lets not forget that Retina came at a surprisingly high added cost and many of us who were waiting for Retina felt like we were punched in the gut when we saw it would cost 40% more to have it. And when it comes to the Air, is Retina really necessary for a machine meant to be an ultralight?

Yep. Even if "retina" comes to the macbook air this year it will cost an additional $500 :eek: like it does on the macbook pro ($1199 vs $1699).

I'm not trying to be negative, but the guy said he's a college student and the 2012 MBA is an amazing machine that has few drawbacks so if a deal like this comes along then you really have to decide whats a better purchase. Buying "last seasons Mac" at a big discount vs waiting 6mo for next seasons price gouge with no discount?

Exactly. Do you really want to pass on a big discount and have to wait an additional 6 months just so you can get price gouged at full retail?

I don't...
 
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GiRARDsays

macrumors member
Nov 29, 2009
75
2
San Diego, CA
Just bought an Open-Box Base Model 13in MBA for $850 after tax and the 10% off coupon at a semi-local Best Buy location. Battery had 2 Cycles on it and it was completely clean!! :D
 

Josh125

macrumors 6502
Apr 28, 2008
309
44
Katy, TX
Don't shop with macmall. I had a importent order in with them earlier this week. Got a call, I had purchased to many different products from them so they flagged my account. I was asked to justify my purchase.

I explained you can give things away at the end of the year, have this thing called Christmas. I also explained they can justify me canceling my order.

Big bunch of self inflated asshats over there.

The more I thought about it the more I realized there was no reason for them not to honor their price match policy. The lame excuse didn't help them either.
 

deezayy

macrumors newbie
Apr 2, 2011
26
0
I snagged a base 13" and its great but the 4 gigs of ram has me worried for the long run. I've got 60 days to try it so who knows :D
 

mj1108

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Apr 7, 2007
642
481
California
I snagged a base 13" and its great but the 4 gigs of ram has me worried for the long run. I've got 60 days to try it so who knows :D

I have my 2011 MBA with 4 gigs of RAM and it's still a fantastic machine. I still love it as much as the day I got it. Of course it does all depend on what you use it for, but I can't see myself upgrading from this for at least another year or two at least.
 

Technarchy

macrumors 604
May 21, 2012
6,753
4,927
I snagged a base 13" and its great but the 4 gigs of ram has me worried for the long run. I've got 60 days to try it so who knows :D

4 gig of RAM has never been an issue for me so far. My 13" MBA works like a champ.
 

awtryau89

macrumors 6502
Aug 7, 2010
260
31
Well I purchased an 11" Air 128 4gig from Best Buy on Dec 29th. It was an open box and marked down. I talked them down more to $879 and they threw in a Superdrive. I went back today and they wouldn't give me any additional off. The guy told me I got a great deal and my unit would actually be $849 with the open box discount and I wouldn't get the Superdrive. He said the guy that did it could get int trouble. Not sure if he was lying but I wasn't going to press the issue too much. I have enjoyed mine for almost a month and its not going back.
 

racer1441

macrumors 68000
Jul 3, 2009
1,860
616
The more I thought about it the more I realized there was no reason for them not to honor their price match policy. The lame excuse didn't help them either.

Good for you. They have gotten full of them selves. I have been sharing my story with everyone I can find, and even filed a complaint with the BBB.
 

Spink10

Suspended
Nov 3, 2011
4,261
1,020
Oklahoma
Well I purchased an 11" Air 128 4gig from Best Buy on Dec 29th. It was an open box and marked down. I talked them down more to $879 and they threw in a Superdrive. I went back today and they wouldn't give me any additional off. The guy told me I got a great deal and my unit would actually be $849 with the open box discount and I wouldn't get the Superdrive. He said the guy that did it could get int trouble. Not sure if he was lying but I wasn't going to press the issue too much. I have enjoyed mine for almost a month and its not going back.

Too bad - always like to hear those stories of getting even more back. :) Glad you are enjoying your AIR!
 

Vikinguy

macrumors 6502
Sep 19, 2007
407
12
I snagged a base 13" and its great but the 4 gigs of ram has me worried for the long run. I've got 60 days to try it so who knows :D



Good lord, what do you folks do with your machines? It wasn't long ago I was running and HP with 512mb of RAM and a core solo chip. Thing ran great.



I snagged the base 13 air last night over the phone with best buy and picked it up today. I cannot wait to get it home. Replacing the first unibody macbook that still runs pretty solid. Gonna sell it for a couple bills if I can get it. :D
 

KPOM

macrumors P6
Oct 23, 2010
18,020
7,863
Good lord, what do you folks do with your machines? It wasn't long ago I was running and HP with 512mb of RAM and a core solo chip. Thing ran great.

I snagged the base 13 air last night over the phone with best buy and picked it up today. I cannot wait to get it home. Replacing the first unibody macbook that still runs pretty solid. Gonna sell it for a couple bills if I can get it. :D

RAM is one of those things where the more you have, the more you use. I was fine even using a Windows 7 virtual machine with 4GB. I recently switched to a 13" rMBP and like the additional RAM (of course, on the MBP forums, people complain about not being able to put in 16GB :)). The Best Buy promotion was a good deal, and I'm guessing we'll see more of it in the coming months. Good luck with the MBA. If you are replacing an original unibody MacBook I think you'll be in for a treat.
 
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