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Amazon cuts 13-inch M5 MacBook Air prices by $150

Amazon has knocked $150 off two 13-inch Apple MacBook Air models with M5 chips. The 16GB RAM, 1TB storage version now goes for $1,449, down from $1,599. All four color options are included. The 24GB/1TB model is also $150 cheaper, but the original price wasn’t listed.

Why it mattersThis is the lowest price for these newer MacBook Airs since Apple's summer price hikes. If you were considering upgrading, this is as cheap as it gets right now.

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AppleInsiderHeadline onlyAmazon slashes M5 MacBook Air to $1,199, 30-day low price6:07 AMMacRumorsAmazon Drops 13-Inch M5 MacBook Air Prices by $1502:16 PM

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