Apple MacBook Air M1 was launched in 2020 and is available in India at an official price of Rs 99,900. However, the laptop has received a huge discount and is selling for Rs 72,990 on the e-commerce website Flipkart during its ‘Big Year End’ sale. MacBook Air M1 can be bought for even a lower price with bank offers.
Apple MacBook Air M1 sports a 13.3-inch display and a wedge-shaped design. The laptop offers an upgraded performance over previous-generation Macs and is capable of handling most multimedia tasks with ease. We look at the discounts on the MacBook Air M1 and should you buy it?
Apple MacBook Air M1 Gets Huge Discounts On Flipkart
Apple MacBook Air M1 has received a 26 percent discount on Flipkart during its ‘Big Year End’ sale, which takes place from December 9-16. This means it can be bought for Rs 72,990 during the sale, down from the original official price of Rs 99,900.
The laptop can be bought for an even lower price when coupled with bank offers. Users can also exchange their older devices to get an extra up to Rs 20,000 off. Apple MacBook Air M1 can be bought in 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.
Apple MacBook Air M1 At Rs 72,990: Should You Buy?
Apple MacBook M1 can be a solid investment considering its overall performance and under Rs 75,000 price point. At the time of the launch, Apple claimed that the M1 chip offered 3.5x faster CPU performance and up to 6x faster GPU performance while enabling 2x longer battery life compared to the previous-generation Mac.
While you should buy the Apple MacBook Air M1 comes down to specific needs and use cases, it can be a suitable option for most users for daily tasks. The laptop is lightweight and offers a good battery life. However, a more powerful device is recommended for those who do a lot of heavy graphics rendering on their laptops.
Those looking to splurge can go for the MacBook Air M2, which is available at a starting price of Rs 92,990 on Flipkart, thanks to an 18 percent discount. It was launched in India in 2022 for Rs 1,14,900.
Apple MacBook Air M1 Specifications
Apple MacBook Air M1 sports a 13.3-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The display panel has up to 400 nits brightness and a 227 PPI pixel density. The MacBook Air M1 is powered by Apple’s M1 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
More features include a fingerprint sensor, a 720p HD webcam, two USB Type-C ports, a stereo speaker as well as support for Bluetooth v5.0, and Wi-Fi 802.11 ax. The M1 Air was launched with macOS Big Sur OS and has already received the macOS Ventura update.
Here’s a look at the specifications of Apple MacBook Air M1 at a glance:
Apple MacBook Air M1 Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch Retina display, 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution, up to 400 nits brightness and a 227 PPI pixel density.
- Processor: Apple M1 chipset.
- RAM And Storage: 8GB RAM And 256GB SSD storage.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ax, Bluetooth v5.0, two USB C ports, 3.5mm audio jack.
- Other Features: Force Touch keypad, fingerprint sensor, 720p HD webcam.
