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Apple MacBook Air 13.3 2017 Model for $999.99

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Jun 28th, 2018 8:35 am

danzerino [OP]: Deal Addict; Jul 8, 2009; 3430 posts; 3603 upvotes; Montreal

Jun 28th, 2018 8:35 am

[Best Buy] Apple MacBook Air 13.3 2017 Model for $999.99

Deal Link:: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ap ... 9364.aspx?
Price:: 999.99
Retailer:: Best Buy

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Decent deal since it rarely goes on sale. Cheaper than at Apple with the student discount.

BTW for Quebecers like me where we get dinged with 15% tax. You can price match at London Drugs and only pay GST!

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Jun 28th, 2018 8:42 am

lleb13: Deal Addict; Aug 27, 2009; 1353 posts; 1545 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 8:42 am

Good deal but if you can hold off I'd wait, this Mac is due for a major upgrade.

Best guess: Retina display, USB C, thinner, lighter and more magical.

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Jun 28th, 2018 8:49 am

honggil: Deal Addict; Jan 17, 2010; 4461 posts; 1203 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jun 28th, 2018 8:49 am

+1 hold off for now...

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Jun 28th, 2018 8:52 am

BranCracker: Deal Addict; Jun 7, 2017; 1350 posts; 3581 upvotes; New Brunswick

Jun 28th, 2018 8:52 am

lleb13 wrote: ↑ Good deal but if you can hold off I'd wait, this Mac is due for a major upgrade.

Best guess: Retina display, USB C, thinner, lighter and more magical.

People have been saying that for the last few years. I think the new 12-inch Macbooks have taken the spot of thin and light with retina display.

At most, there'll probably just be a slight update to the CPU like we got last year.

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Jun 28th, 2018 8:57 am

trixR4kids: Deal Fanatic; Jul 15, 2005; 7945 posts; 1708 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 28th, 2018 8:57 am

Extra $50 off if anyone doesn't mind the open box model (return from customers within the return periods in store):

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ap ... 64749.aspx?

Jun 28th, 2018 8:59 am

danzerino [OP]: Deal Addict; Jul 8, 2009; 3430 posts; 3603 upvotes; Montreal

Jun 28th, 2018 8:59 am

trixR4kids wrote: ↑ Extra $50 off if anyone doesn't mind the open box model (return from customers within the return periods in store):

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ap ... 64749.aspx?

For $50 would go for the new one honestly it if was $100 then maybe

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Jun 28th, 2018 9:00 am

leovee1: Deal Addict; Apr 16, 2004; 1428 posts; 2367 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jun 28th, 2018 9:00 am

danzerino wrote: ↑ Decent deal since it rarely goes on sale. Cheaper than at Apple with the student discount.

It ALWAYS goes on sale for this price at BestBuy. At least three or four times a year and guaranteed at Xmas season.
Best to hold off as it's long due for upgrade.

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Jun 28th, 2018 10:16 am

bargain man: Deal Addict; Jun 1, 2008; 3083 posts; 909 upvotes; Cambridge, ON/Guelph…

Jun 28th, 2018 10:16 am

WIll probably get downvoted for this, but I'm still not sure how people are willing to pay top dollar for older HW.

If you don't need mac OS, you can easily get an 8th gen i5 device with a FHD or FHD+ screen for roughly the same price. A prime example of this is the matebook X.

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Jun 28th, 2018 10:19 am

repatch: Deal Fanatic; Mar 5, 2007; 8641 posts; 8982 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 10:19 am

bargain man wrote: ↑ WIll probably get downvoted for this, but I'm still not sure how people are willing to pay top dollar for older HW.

If you don't need mac OS, you can easily get an 8th gen i5 device with a FHD or FHD+ screen for roughly the same price. A prime example of this is the matebook X.

But if you DO need the Mac OS, then what? Sorry, but you are comparing apples to oranges, for many Mac OS is what they want, for varying reasons.

Jun 28th, 2018 10:21 am

tk1000: Deal Expert; Dec 7, 2012; 32228 posts; 8663 upvotes; GTHA

Jun 28th, 2018 10:21 am

bargain man wrote: ↑ WIll probably get downvoted for this, but I'm still not sure how people are willing to pay top dollar for older HW.

If you don't need mac OS, you can easily get an 8th gen i5 device with a FHD or FHD+ screen for roughly the same price. A prime example of this is the matebook X.

Fyi, you will not get downvoted since the option to downvote replies has been removed

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Jun 28th, 2018 10:26 am

bargain man: Deal Addict; Jun 1, 2008; 3083 posts; 909 upvotes; Cambridge, ON/Guelph…

Jun 28th, 2018 10:26 am

repatch wrote: ↑ But if you DO need the Mac OS, then what? Sorry, but you are comparing apples to oranges, for many Mac OS is what they want, for varying reasons.

I would wait for a refresh or get a refurb MBP. This machine is not good value at all.

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Jun 28th, 2018 12:25 pm

knapper: Deal Addict; Jun 22, 2004; 2974 posts; 867 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 12:25 pm

I need to get my daughter a new laptop for September. Her previous laptop was a Mac Air, so would prefer to stick with Mac. THis will meet her needs (basic web/email/office). When is a refresh expected? Just trying to get an idea of whether it is worth waiting. Normally I see $150 off the Air, so this looks fairly good to me.

Jun 28th, 2018 12:46 pm

lleb13: Deal Addict; Aug 27, 2009; 1353 posts; 1545 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 12:46 pm

knapper wrote: ↑ I need to get my daughter a new laptop for September. Her previous laptop was a Mac Air, so would prefer to stick with Mac. THis will meet her needs (basic web/email/office). When is a refresh expected? Just trying to get an idea of whether it is worth waiting. Normally I see $150 off the Air, so this looks fairly good to me.

Unfortunately Apple is anything but dumb. They tend to do refreshes in the fall (October).
That being said you should wait until their back to school sale before buying.

https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook_Air

This was last years' back to school promo
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/18/ap ... -end-date/

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Jun 28th, 2018 12:49 pm

chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10643 posts; 7231 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 12:49 pm

lleb13 wrote: ↑ Good deal but if you can hold off I'd wait, this Mac is due for a major upgrade.
...

Does not make sense.

Jun 28th, 2018 12:52 pm

chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10643 posts; 7231 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 12:52 pm

repatch wrote: ↑ But if you DO need the Mac OS, then what? Sorry, but you are comparing apples to oranges, for many Mac OS is what they want, for varying reasons.

If you "need" the Mac OS, it's likely that it's very application specific, as such, you probably wouldn't get the "air".

Wanting Mac OS is another matter.

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Jun 28th, 2018 12:52 pm

knapper: Deal Addict; Jun 22, 2004; 2974 posts; 867 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 12:52 pm

lleb13 wrote: ↑ Unfortunately Apple is anything but dumb. They tend to do refreshes in the fall (October).
That being said you should wait until their back to school sale before buying.

https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook_Air

This was last years' back to school promo
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/18/ap ... -end-date/

Thanks, but am not sure I will hold off, current Air does not charge and you should see the physical damage - been dropped more than a few times (not allowed to carry backpack in school even though they are required to BYOD), I am astounded that the screen still works.

Jun 28th, 2018 12:54 pm

chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10643 posts; 7231 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 12:54 pm

lleb13 wrote: ↑ Unfortunately Apple is anything but dumb. They tend to do refreshes in the fall (October).
That being said you should wait until their back to school sale before buying.

https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook_Air

This was last years' back to school promo
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/18/ap ... -end-date/

Yeah, lines up with Black Friday, x'mas and new year. Then fiscal reports....and stocks.

Jun 28th, 2018 12:56 pm

chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10643 posts; 7231 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 12:56 pm

knapper wrote: ↑ Thanks, but am not sure I will hold off, current Air does not charge and you should see the physical damage - been dropped more than a few times (not allowed to carry backpack in school even though they are required to BYOD), I am astounded that the screen still works.

What's the rationale behind this? (I don't have kids...so I don't know).

Jun 28th, 2018 1:00 pm

knapper: Deal Addict; Jun 22, 2004; 2974 posts; 867 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 1:00 pm

chatbox wrote: ↑ What's the rationale behind this? (I don't have kids...so I don't know).

Not too sure to be honest, but am sure it's an issue in the halls. Allowed in HS, but not Middle School.

Jun 28th, 2018 1:21 pm

MockingJayTM: Member; Feb 1, 2018; 316 posts; 157 upvotes

Jun 28th, 2018 1:21 pm

lleb13 wrote: ↑ Good deal but if you can hold off I'd wait, this Mac is due for a major upgrade.

Best guess: Retina display, USB C, thinner, lighter and more magical.

How long? My relative's birthday is by end of July and I would like to offer this as gift...

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