The reasons are simple: price and performance. With the introduction of successors like the M2 and M3 MacBook Air, the price of the M1 has dropped to around $899, and can sometimes be found on sale for $799. However, a new partnership between Apple and Walmart has brought the price down further to $699. Despite being nearly 3.5 years old, the M1 MacBook Air is still an incredibly capable computer. For less than $700, it’s hard to find a comparable laptop that is as well-built and well-performing. This makes the M1 MacBook Air the default choice for most people unless they need more performance, larger displays, more ports, or a combination of those factors.
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