{
  "id": 18972007,
  "title": "Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is down to its lowest price since July",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/apples-m5-macbook-air-is-down-to-its-lowest-price-since-july",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-08T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1029019/apple-macbook-air-13-15-inch-m5-deal-sale"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has dropped the price of its M5-equipped MacBook Air to its lowest level since July, offering a $200 discount. This price reduction comes after the company implemented significant price hikes over the summer. Currently, the base model of the 13-inch MacBook Air, equipped with the M5 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage, is available for $1,099.99 on Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. This discount makes the MacBook Air an attractive option, especially considering its enhanced performance features, such as double the RAM, a more powerful CPU, double the storage, superior speakers, a backlit keyboard, and a larger, higher-resolution screen compared to its competitors. Despite being pricier than the newer MacBook Neo, the Air's superior specifications and price point make it a compelling choice for those seeking faster performance and improved features. For a more detailed comparison, readers are encouraged to check out the reviews by Antonio G. Di Benedetto, published before the recent price increases.",
  "summary": "The latest 13-inch MacBook Air is currently available for $1,099.99, marking the second time we’ve seen this $200 discount following the company’s hefty price increases over the summer. Although the base model — which features Apple’s M5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage — often sold for around $950 to $1,000 shortly after […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Wired",
        "title": "The Apple MacBook Pro M5 is on Sale, and a Top MacBook to Buy Right Now",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-is-on-sale-and-a-top-macbook-to-buy-right-now",
        "published": "2026-11-08T10:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}