Tariff free laptop: How to get a MacBook Air for under $200
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TL;DR: With one of the best prices for a quality refurbished MacBook, this laptop is now available for $199.97 (reg. $999).
You won't pay tariffs on this refurbished laptop when you snap up this crazy deal to get a MacBook Air for under $200. This 2017 Apple MacBook Air with an Intel chip is one of the classic ultra-portable and sleekly designed models. Here's what to know about this deal and how you can get an Apple laptop for under $200 (reg. $999).
An oldie but a goodie, the 2017 MacBook Air sports an Intel Core i5, 1.8GHz processor. It's the toughest on the market, but it's unique compared to modern MacBook Airs that now have the Apple M-series chips. Intel chips allow you to run Windows Bootcamp, and can be an attractive option for techy users.
Alongside that processor is an Intel HD Graphics 6000 card to render high-quality graphics and videos. Paired with the 13.3-inch display, you'll get crystal-clear images while streaming Netflix.
Barely over half an inch thick and weighing just 2.96 lbs, the MacBook Air goes wherever you go. With a battery that supports up to 12 hours of use between charges and 128GB SSD storage, what can't you get up to on a MacBook Air?
And with the price slash on this model, it'll feel even better to nab this sleek machine.
Sure, refurbished laptops aren't perfect. But they're good enough to get your work done and protect your wallet from overpriced tech. These MacBook Airs meet standards to qualify for a refurbished grade of A/B. That means they:
Don't have cracks, dents, or missing pieces
May have some visible scuffs or scratches
No screen scratches
Possible light screen burn
Clean and operational keyboard with all keys intact
Minimum 70% battery health
A new warranty applies to aftermarket parts and labor, so if you have trouble with this refurbished laptop during the coverage period, there may be help.
Tariffs might be upping prices all over the place, but not on this Apple laptop with its $199.97 price tag.
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