MacBook Air With M1 Chip is Now Just $549 at Walmart

[sleeptodream]

The iOS/iPadOS support time is roughly seven years… there are Intel machines that have received the same time of support. I think most of us wish an 8 to 9 years support.

Yeah, I’m expecting 7 years, but given that the jump from the 2020 intel Air to the M1 Air was bigger than the jump from M1 to M4, it could definitely be longer this time around

They also kept the base RAM at 8gb through M3, so RAM limitation shouldn’t be an issue for a few years (everyone complained about this, but I was happy they kept the base RAM low since they need to continue supporting M2 and M3 with 8gb)

 

[jz0309]

I don't consider this a good deal, at $399, yes, but you can get a whole lot better for $200 more ...

 

[Astuces iOS]

Still an awful value for a 5 year old design with a soon to be 5 generation old processor.

I agree, very bad purchase in 2025 !

 

[ProbablyDylan]

5 years old and still only with 8GB of RAM.

Not the worst purchasing mistake one can make, but still a pretty bad one.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I don't consider this a good deal, at $399, yes, but you can get a whole lot better for $200 more ...

Just to play Devil’s Advocate, could you perhaps share a link or two to what laptops you recommend instead at $549?

 

[jz0309]

Just to play Devil’s Advocate, could you perhaps share a link or two to what laptops you recommend instead at $549?

I meant $200 more over the $549, like I think the M4 MBA is on sale at $749.
The reason I'm saying 549 is not a good deal is that it is a 5 year old model after all

 

[BrentT]

In August of 2025 I got this laptop for $425 from Walmart. It was in perfect condition and met my travel computing needs.

 

[iGeek2019]

You have to add VAT for UK prices so it would come out at £499.

Apple currently have a cert-refurb of this model for £589 🙃