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Apple MacBook Air M4 hits record low at $799

This is the lowest price on record for what we consider the best ultraportable laptop. The base model 13" MacBook Air features Apple's M4 chip, 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD, and AI hardware (software is not there yet). All laptop colors are currently discounted.

By Ivan Franco, July 28, 2025, 10:48 AM

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Apple MacBook Air M4 gets $150 discount, now $849

The base model MacBook Air 13" with the M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage is currently discounted to $849, down from its original $999 MSRP. With its near-perfect blend of power, build quality, display, and battery life, the Air remains one of our favorite ultraportable laptops.

By TechSpot Deals, June 23, 2025, 2:15 PM

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Apple Mac Mini M4 is currently on sale for $494

Apple's latest Mac Mini, powered by the M4 SoC, delivers impressive performance in a compact design and offers a generous selection of ports and connectivity options. The base model now includes 16GB of RAM, providing an ideal entry point for Mac users seeking a desktop.

By TechSpot Deals, May 8, 2025, 10:02 AM

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Apple MacBook Air M4 hits record-low price of $849 on Amazon

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air continues to be one of the best laptops for most users. This latest model sports the M4 chip alongside excellent build quality, long battery life, and now 16GB of memory as standard – addressing one of the biggest criticisms of previous base models.

By Ivan Franco, April 28, 2025, 10:59 AM

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Apple Mac Studio gets reviewed: incredibly fast, incredibly expensive

The 2025 Mac Studio is an incredibly powerful machine powered by the M4 Max chip, and even more so with the M3 Ultra. This latest version adds Thunderbolt 5, though its high price makes it overkill for most users.

By Ivan Franco, March 11, 2025, 2:05 PM

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MacBook Air M4 reviewed: Iterative update but now more affordable

The new M4 MacBook Air adds more RAM to the base model, which is also cheaper and improves performance. It's a solid laptop for most however it still offers limited ports and battery life is slightly lower than the previous model.

By Ivan Franco, March 11, 2025, 1:49 PM

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Apple unveils M4 MacBook Air with better performance and a lower price

Now available for pre-order starting at $999

By Daniel Sims, March 5, 2025, 12:47 PM 13 comments

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Tim Cook confirms Apple will unveil new Air products this week

MacBook Air M4 incoming?

By Rob Thubron, March 4, 2025, 7:44 AM

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Apple now selling refurbished M4 MacBook Pros and Mac minis in the US and Europe

Full functionality at a reduced price

By Kishalaya Kundu, February 13, 2025, 9:49 AM

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MacBook Air M4 leaked in macOS 15.2 Sequoia, may feature new ultrawide camera

Expected to launch in spring 2025

By Kishalaya Kundu, December 12, 2024, 8:18 AM

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Apple's M4 Max beats RTX 4070 in Blender, but falls short of the RTX 4080 Super

Can the rumored M4 Ultra take on the RTX 4090?

By Kishalaya Kundu, November 20, 2024, 9:47 AM 21 comments

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Apple's MacBook Pro 14 debuts with M4 chip, gets reviewed

Apple's latest MacBook Pro 14, powered by the M4 chip, offers faster performance, improved battery life, and a new space black color option. However, Apple Intelligence is not a real feature yet.

By Ivan Franco, November 7, 2024, 9:52 PM

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New Mac Mini M4 gets reviewed: smaller design, faster CPU

This year's Mac mini is much improved, featuring a complete redesign with a more compact footprint and 16GB RAM in the base model. As expected, it lacks upgradability but it's a good point of entry for Mac users on a modern SoC.

By Ivan Franco, November 7, 2024, 11:28 AM

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Apple M4 Max chip outperforms Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X in Geekbench 6

The M4 Pro and M4 Max recently debuted with the new Macs

By Kishalaya Kundu, November 4, 2024, 10:06 AM 34 comments

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Apple MacBook Pro M4 launches with Thunderbolt 5, faster NPUs, and 24-hour battery life

M4 Max SoC also debuts with a 40-core GPU

By Daniel Sims, October 30, 2024, 2:29 PM

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Apple M4 Pro chip debuts in the redesigned Mac Mini with 14 cores and Thunderbolt 5

The Mini's first major redesign in nearly 15 years

By Daniel Sims, October 29, 2024, 2:54 PM

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Apple introduces a new iMac powered by M4 and Apple Intelligence

Four Thunderbolt 4 ports and a minimum of 24GB RAM

By Daniel Sims, October 28, 2024, 3:17 PM

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Apple teases new Mac announcements coming next week – likely M4 MacBook Pros

M4 iMacs and Mac minis could also appear

By Daniel Sims, October 25, 2024, 6:15 AM

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Apple set to reveal M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 ahead of November launch

The new Macbook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini are coming soon

By Rob Thubron, October 7, 2024, 10:17 AM

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Apple's M4 Mac mini drops USB-A ports, will feature five USB-C ports

Cupertino is also working on a new low-end iPad keyboard

By Skye Jacobs, September 2, 2024, 8:42 AM 7 comments

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Mass production of M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros is underway for a possible October release

Shipments from display suppliers indicate 14- and 16-inch variants

By Cal Jeffrey, August 29, 2024, 3:33 PM

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Apple is ready for September launch of iPhone 16, new wearables, and new Airpods

Cupertino is also working on four new Macs powered by M4 processors

By Skye Jacobs, August 26, 2024, 10:19 AM 9 comments

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Apple's Mac mini to undergo first major redesign since 2010 – smaller and M4 powered

The upcoming model will be Apple's smallest desktop computer to date

By Skye Jacobs, August 9, 2024, 8:13 AM

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Why is Apple making a data center chip?

"ACDC" (Apple Chips in Data Center) would be the clear winner in 2024's chip naming competition

Editor's take: Of course, Apple is designing its own AI chips for its data centers. This will give them an end-to-end, cloud-to-edge AI system that its competitors will not be able to match anytime soon.

Full story By Jonathan Goldberg, May 20, 2024, 6:04 AM

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iPad Pro M4 first reviews: Still aiming to blur the line between tablets and laptops

The latest iPad Pro is a remarkable device. It's got a super thin body while boasting a gorgeous OLED display and the powerful M4 SoC. However, iPadOS limitations combined with an exorbitant price, make it overkill for most users.

By Ivan Franco, May 14, 2024, 7:31 AM