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Record-Low Deals Put M3 iPad Air at $449 and M4 MacBook Air at $799

Back-to-school promotions at major U.S. chains signal coordinated, time-limited markdowns to clear inventory.

Overview

  • Amazon and Best Buy are taking $200 off every M4 MacBook Air, dropping 13-inch models to $799 and 15-inch models to $999, with higher-capacity configurations also discounted.
  • The M3 iPad Air lineup is $150 off across sizes and Wi‑Fi or cellular options, bringing the 11‑inch 128GB Wi‑Fi model to $449 and the 13‑inch equivalent to $649.
  • Walmart and Target are matching the $449 price on the 11‑inch M3 iPad Air in select colorways, with some variations in availability by retailer and color.
  • Deal trackers describe these prices as all-time lows during the Labor Day and back-to-school window, and retailers note the offers are for a limited time.
  • Broader Apple savings are featured this week, including iPad mini 7 from $399 and select M4 MacBook Pro configurations, as seasonal sales expand across categories.