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2008.05.14

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Steve Jobs unveiled Apple's lightest and thinnest notebook computer ever, quite possibly the thinnest in the world as Apple claims. The 3.0 lb. MacBook Air is just 3/4" thick at the back end - and 1/6" thick on the latch side.

MacBook Air

Apple made a lot of compromises to make the MBA as thin and light as possible: it uses an 80 GB 1.8" iPod hard drive, has no RAM sockets, doesn't include ethernet or FireWire ports, only has a single USB port, and uses integrated graphics. On the plus side, it has the same size screen and the same keyboard as the MacBook. That, of course, means a bigger footprint than the 12" PowerBook G4.

Everyone is discussing the MacBook Air, which is essentially designed as an adjunct to your main computer, not as a full-fledged desktop replacement like Apple's other notebook computers.

The best deals are marked in bold type in the full listings below. Canadian dealers are listed separately. Listings note RAM/drive size (and type, for solid state drive).

Best MacBook Air Prices, no rebate

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,749, Amazon.com ($50 rebate available), Mac Connection
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,094, Amazon.com ($50 rebate), Club Mac ($100 rebate), Mac Connection, MacMall ($100 rebate)
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,749, Mac Connection
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $3,000, Amazon.com ($50 rebate available)

Best MacBook Air Prices, after rebate

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,694, Club Mac, MacMall
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,994, Club Mac, MacMall
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,689, Club Mac, MacMall
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,950, Amazon.com

Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a printer, case, etc.

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.

Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .

Buying through some of these links benefits Low End Mac. Buying at these prices benefits you.

US Dealers

Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA. Free Super Saver shipping.

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,749 less $50 mail-in rebate = $1,699
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,094 less $50 mail-in rebate = $2,044
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,793 less $50 mail-in rebate = $2,743
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,999.99 less $50 mail-in rebate = $2,949.99
external SuperDrive, $99.99

Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states. Free ground shipping.

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,799
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,099
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,798
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $3,098
external SuperDrive, $99

Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states. Free ground shipping.

no refurbs yet

Club collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. Free Epson Stylus printer, Parallels Desktop, 4-port USB hub, case, and shipping (after mail-in rebates).

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,794 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,694
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,094 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,994
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,789 less $100 mail-in rebate = $2,689
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $3,089 less $125 mail-in rebate = $2,964
external SuperDrive, $99

LA Computer Company

LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,799
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,099
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,798
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $3,098
external SuperDrive, $99.99

Mac Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and TX.

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,749 ($1,839 with SuperDrive)
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,094 ($2,139 with SuperDrive)
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,749 ($2,789 with SuperDrive)
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $3,089 with SuperDrive
external SuperDrive, $99 separately

MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI. Free Epson Stylus printer, Parallels Desktop, 4-port USB hub, case, and shipping (after mail-in rebates).

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,794 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,694
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,094 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,994
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,789 less $100 mail-in rebate = $2,689
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $3,089 less $125 mail-in rebate = $2,964
external SuperDrive, $99

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,786.88 (open box, $1,749)
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,099
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,777.88
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $3,074.88

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, $1,799.99 (demo, $1,779.99)
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, $2,099.99
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $2,798.99
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, $3,098.99

Canadian Dealers

Apple offers free shipping.

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, C$1,899
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/80, C$2,224
1.6 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, C$2,923
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, C$3,248
external SuperDrive, C$99

no refurbs yet

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, C$1,899
1.8 GHz, 2 GB/64 SSD, C$3,248
external SuperDrive, C$99

1.6 GHz, 2 GB/80, C$1,899

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