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Yahoo
12-05-2025
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The best MacBooks you can get in 2025: Should you buy an Air or Pro?
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Any time you shop for a new laptop, a lot of people are going to tell you the same thing: Get a MacBook. We don't blame them. The best MacBooks are fantastic laptops, and while they don't afford you the freedom of customization that other brands offer, that's not something everyone will care about. Most of us just want a high-quality laptop that'll get us through work, school, and play with minimal fuss. SEE ALSO: Laptop specs explained: A jargon-free guide to what's inside your computer Although MacBooks can get a bit pricey — with the latest M4 MacBook Pros reaching into truly frightening territory — they justify the price with Apple's signature design, user-friendly OS, and zippy M-series processors. We were excited to see that the latest M4 MacBook Air starts at a relatively budget-friendly $999. Plus, you can often find MacBook Air and Pro models on sale if you shop third-party retailers like Amazon or Best Buy. After testing out Apple's entire lineup of laptops, we're here to help you narrow down the choices and take home the Apple machine of your dreams. With today's current lineup of MacBooks, you really only have two options: The MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air. So, which is right for you? If you're a creative who regularly pushes your laptop to the limit with demanding video and photo editing applications, you'll want to aim for the Pro. The name of the game with the Pro line is processing power, and the latest iterations are the speediest and most performance-driven yet. Testing the all-rounder M4 MacBook Air. Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable Testing the super-powered M4 MacBook Pro. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable If convenience and portability are your top priorities, then the Air will be most suited to you. It's thin and light, and it even comes in a 13-inch option if you'll be lugging it around wherever you go. Plus, ever since the debut of Apple's M Series chips, the MacBook Air has become a pint-sized powerhouse. The most current model utilizes the M4 chip, so you won't be sacrificing all that much in terms of power. SEE ALSO: The best Windows laptops we tested in 2024: Our pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook Pro After testing out the latest Apple laptops, we think there are four MacBooks worth buying in 2025. Check out our top picks below, their pros and cons, and who we think would like each model best. This will come down to what you're willing to give up in performance, and in some cases, quality. But whatever you do deem worthy of sacrificing, you'll be paid back in savings. For example, the 2022 model M2 MacBook Air won't come with the latest chip, but you'll still be scoring an impressive laptop that frequently goes on sale for as low as $849.99. A photo from Mashable's test of the M1 MacBook Air. Credit: Zlata Ivleva / Mashable Testing the M2 MacBook Air. Credit: Molly Flores / Mashable So, if you've got a lighter budget, don't fret — you can still get a MacBook at an affordable price. Older MacBooks are still very much worthy of your consideration, and they won't cost you nearly as much.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
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Hurry to snag the Samsung Galaxy Ring with a free $100 Amazon gift card
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. GET A FREE $100 AMAZON GIFT CARD: The Samsung Galaxy Ring is $399.99 at Amazon, which is the standard retail price, but it comes with a free $100 Amazon gift card as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung / Amazon Samsung Galaxy Ring + $100 Amazon gift card $399.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save $100 Get Deal Amazon sales are always worth shopping, since they're an opportunity to get record-low prices on great tech and home items. The Amazon Big Spring Sale is in its final day: it ends tonight (March 31) at 11:59 p.m. PT. That means you still have most of today to shop. If you've been contemplating a smart ring, you'll want to listen up about this deal. As of March 31, the Samsung Galaxy Ring comes with a free $100 Amazon gift card. The ring is priced at $399.99, which is the standard MSPR, but this deal includes a free $100 gift card to spend at Amazon. If you're not interested in a smart watch, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is a really great alternative. Instead of a watch counting your steps or tracking your sleep, the Galaxy Ring takes care of those stats. With a lightweight design and a sleek style, the Galaxy Ring won't need to come off for sleeping or that fancy event. Plus, it's water resistant, so it'll also be invited along to spring break at the beach. It's worth mentioning up front that the Samsung Galaxy Ring is not compatible with iOS devices, so you'll only want to snag this deal if you (or a very lucky gift recipient) have an Android device. Mashable Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon wore the Samsung Galaxy Ring for a week and realized it outperformed her Apple Watch Series 9. Her review of the ring also mentions its awesome battery life, which she found to last about six days. "Yes, the Apple Watch delivers a wealth of other utilities like Tap-to-Pay, Walkie Talkie, and staying 'in the know' with notifications, texts, and calls. However, long battery life is such a great selling point for me, so I'd forgo those incredible features for a survivor like the Galaxy Ring," Gedeon explained in the review. In terms of other benefits, the Samsung Galaxy Ring can track the following: heart rate, sleep, physical activity, steps, stress, blood oxygen level, and menstrual cycle. It can also keep track of your water and food intake, but you'll need to input those manually, as is the norm with smart watches. Since this deal expires tonight (March 31) hurry to get the impressive Samsung Galaxy Ring with a completely free $100 Amazon gift card. That's a bundle deal we love to see.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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Act fast to save $200 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra in Best Buy's Deal of the Day
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE $200: As of Jan. 31, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is discounted to $449.99 at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day. This is $200 off its list price of $649.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra $449.99 at Best Buy $649.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal Apple isn't the only company with a high-tech Ultra smartwatch. For those with a love of the outdoors and an adventurous lifestyle, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra can keep up with your activities. What's even better is that it's currently on sale at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day, so if you want to score this sleek smartwatch at a discount, you'll need to act fast. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is discounted to $449.99 at Best Buy. This is $200 off its list price of $649.99, which is a very nice discount indeed. Again, this deal only lasts through today, so grab it before it's gone for good. SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card This smartwatch boasts a GPS, heart rate monitor, an Energy Score that helps with tracking your goals for health and fitness, and much more. It also has a rugged build that's perfect for taking on your outdoor adventures. In our hands-on review, Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon also notes that, "Unlike the Apple rival, the Galaxy Watch Ultra offers a blood-oxygen sensor (the Apple Watch used to have one, but er, it's a long story) and a sleep apnea monitor." If you've been looking for a smartwatch upgrade, this is a deal well worth jumping on. Don't miss out on this one-day-only offer on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. There are a couple more smartwatch deals floating around right now that are worth checking out, too. Also at Best Buy is the 42mm Apple Watch Series 10, which is $70 off at the moment, and you can also save on the Apple Watch SE at Amazon.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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Snag an Apple MacBook Air for $899 at Best Buy
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE $200: As of Jan. 24, you can score a 13-inch MacBook Air (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $899 at Best Buy. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $899.00 at Best Buy $1,099.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal If you thought you couldn't get a laptop worth buying for less than $1,000, Best Buy has a solid deal that might change your mind. As of Jan. 24, you can get a 13-inch MacBook Air (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $899 at Best Buy. That's a $200 price cut. And, if you trade in an eligible device, you can get up to $370 off that price, bringing the total down to just $529 after all is said and done. SEE ALSO: 15-inch M3 MacBook Air review: Read this before you even think about buying The MacBook Air is ideal for students and professionals who are on the go and need a lightweight, portable device that can handle everyday tasks like browsing the web, writing documents, sending emails, and streaming media. This model has an M3 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD storage, so it's a powerhouse compared to most $900 laptops. 'Our testing shows that the M3 MacBook Air is about 20% faster, give or take, than the M2 MacBook Air, particularly when it comes to creator-focused workflows,' Mashable's East Coast Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon wrote in her review of the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air. 'In other words, expect zippier performance, whether you're a fledgling video editor or a photo-editing hobbyist.' At this price, it's hard to find a better value for a powerful and portable MacBook Air.
