Lowest price anywhere: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD drops to $1,249
by Christine McKee · AppleInsiderThe popular M3 MacBook Air configuration with an upgrade to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is $250 off, and units are in stock and ready to ship.
To grab the savings, enter promo code APINSIDER during Step 4 of checkout at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. Both the Starlight and Midnight colorways are eligible for the $1,249 price, which reflects a $250 discount off retail.
Exclusive MacBook Air discount
The MacBook Air savings break down into a $149 coupon discount that stacks with a $50 instant rebate already in place. Step-by-step activation instructions can be found further down the page, but you must use the regular checkout button (as opposed to the black "Buy with Apple Pay" button if you're on mobile) to access the coupon field. You can still pay with Apple Pay when you go through the full checkout process.
This particular configuration is a popular option for shoppers thanks to its upgraded specs, while still ringing in at a reasonable price — made even more affordable thanks to the exclusive discount.
The M3 Air was announced in March 2024, so this is a current model that Apple markets as "built for Apple Intelligence". The Midnight and Starlight colorways are top-selling finish options and pair well with other Apple products. The Starlight color, for instance, is available in the 2024 iPad Air 6 product line, which is also on sale.
If you're interested in another set of specs, the APINSIDER code works on every other MacBook Air as well. You can find a breakdown of the discounts in our 13-inch MacBook Air M3 Price Guide.
Save on AppleCare for the MacBook Air too
If you're looking to protect your new device with AppleCare, the 3-year protection plan is $40 off with the same APINSIDER coupon code. This brings the cost down to $159. The plan provides Apple-certified service and support coverage, ranging from accidental damage protection (subject to a service fee per incident) to battery coverage. It can be tacked on to the laptop in your Adorama cart.
The choice is up to you and can be highly dependent on your daily use of the device and frequency of travel. I personally protect my hardware with AppleCare and enjoy the added peace of mind.
(*) How to redeem the MacBook Air coupon
Shop through this coupon activation link and add a qualifying product to your shopping cart. If you want to pay with Apple Pay, still click through the orange Add to Cart button instead of using the black button, as the latter bypasses the code field. Then apply the APINSIDER code.
Here are step-by-step instructions:
Steps to apply the discount
- Add the MacBook Air to your shopping cart at Adorama. The coupon also discounts AppleCare for the M3 Air by $40, bringing the price down to $159.
- Proceed to checkout. When you reach step 4 (Payment), look for a link with a gift icon that says: "Do you have a gift card or promo code?"
- Click that link to bring up the promo code field and enter APINSIDER. Here's what the process looks like:
That's all there is to it. You should see the coupon discount reflected in your order total.
Additional tech deals
Along with the MacBook Air sale, plenty of additional promotions are in effect on the MacBook Pro, Mac Studio and even 2024 iPads. See a few below and don't forget to check out our Prime Day deals roundup ahead of Tuesday's shopping event at Amazon.
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- Grab Apple's 1TB Mac Studio for just $1,999 ($200 off)
- New October MacBook Pro discounts slash prices by up to $950
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