This is interesting for two reasons.
The M1 is one of those sweet-spot devicesthat Apple makes every now and then.
The M1 MacBook Air wasa huge leap, performance-wise, over the Intel version.
MacBook Air box.Kenny Eliason / Unsplash
The current M3 MacBook Air is $1,099, the previous-gen M2 model is $999.
The M1 is $300 cheaper than that.
It’s not a slam-dunk decision though.
M1 MacBook Air.Jeremy Laukkonen / Lifewire
Also, one wonders how long Apple will support the M1 Macs.
Walmart Effect
From the buyer’s point of view, then, this is a great deal.
But what’s in it for Apple and for Walmart?
Being the only place to get a cheap Mac is a boon to business.
Jeremy Laukkonen / Lifewire
So, Walmart’s interest is obvious: A cheap computer that nobody else sells.
For Apple, though, it’s more interesting.
In the meantime, next time you’re in the market for a MacBook, remember to check Walmart.
