Surprise last-minute MacBook Air 15 deal at Best Buy drops latest model down to new record-low price

Want to treat yourself to a seriously good laptop this Christmas? Best Buy has just surprised us with a surprise last-minute Christmas Eve deal on the stunning MacBook Air 15, bringing the latest model down to just $949 (was $1,199).

Today's price matches the previous record-low from Black Friday, which in itself isn't particularly newsworthy. What makes this deal so good, however, is that you can stack the upfront discount with the retailer's excellent trade-in service for a hefty rebate.

For example, trading in the slightly older MacBook Air 15 with an M3 chipset can get you up to $650 off. Considering that would bring the total price for a new model down to just $299, I'd say this is an exceptional deal that's well worth checking out.

And, it's probably worth doing sooner rather than later. This particular deal at Best Buy is set to end tomorrow, so there's not long left to take advantage of this price cut and trade-in rebate combo.

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One of the best laptops money can buy right now

You can check out our Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) review for an in-depth overview of this excellent machine. In short, we're big fans of this latest iteration. While it's definitely more of an evolution rather than a revolution compared to the previous model, in terms of performance, design, and ease-of-use, it doesn't get much better than this.

With a 15-inch display, the MacBook Air 15 is a fantastic choice if you're working on your machine for longer stints. You get more screen real estate, better speakers, and comparable power and battery life. It's a little less portable than the 13-inch, but it's still an exceptionally thin and lightweight machine for most people.