Overview
- The new MacBook Air posted 16,099 multi‑core and 4,025 single‑core in Geekbench 6 testing, with Mashable calling its M5 performance effectively MacBook Pro‑class in a fanless design.
- Apple raised the Air’s base to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage at $1,099, and early retail pricing already shows $50 off to $1,049 on Amazon.
- 9to5Mac says the $599 MacBook Neo ($499 for students) feels premium and undercuts the Air and iPad Air value propositions, with Touch ID and 512GB available via a $100 upgrade.
- Deal coverage highlights a 15‑inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB, Midnight) at $1,079 on Amazon, a configuration‑specific offer limited to that finish.
- A refurbished 2017 MacBook Air is advertised at $199.97 through March 22, underscoring deep secondary‑market options alongside new and recent models.