If you’ve been waiting for Apple to finally acknowledge that we no longer live in 2012, your patience has been rewarded with the “staggering” generosity of the latest MacBook deals. Apparently, the tech giant has finally realized that 8GB of RAM is an insult to human dignity, and they’ve graciously allowed us to pay slightly less for the privilege of 16GB. Let’s dive into these “deals” that are definitely not just Apple clearing out inventory before the next inevitable chip refresh.

First, we must applaud the 15-inch MacBook Air. According to the hype, it’s basically the 13-inch model but with “better speakers.” Because that’s exactly what people want when they spend an extra couple hundred dollars: a slightly louder version of the YouTube video they’re watching while ignoring their actual work. It’s the same processor, the same screen technology, and the same realization that you’ve paid a premium for two extra inches of aluminum that makes it slightly more annoying to fit into a backpack.

Speaking of “deals,” the article claims finding a discount on a MacBook is “surprisingly easy.” If by “surprisingly easy” you mean “stalking Amazon and Best Buy to save $200 on a laptop that still costs as much as a used Honda Civic,” then sure, it’s a breeze. They’re touting the 13-inch M4 Air for $799 as a steal. Let’s be real: it’s 2025, and Apple is still shipping 256GB of storage in a “pro-sumer” device. Your smartphone likely has more storage than this laptop. You’ll spend that $200 “savings” on iCloud subscriptions and external dongles before the first software update finishes downloading.

Then there’s the M5 MacBook Pro, a masterpiece of “innovation.” The summary itself admits that the reviewer had to put a sticky note on the laptop just to tell the M5 apart from the M4. When the hardware design is so stagnant that professional tech reviewers need physical labels to identify the “generational leap,” you know you’re witnessing the pinnacle of Apple’s “courage.” But hey, it has “Neural Accelerators,” which is tech-speak for “this will run ChatGPT slightly faster while the battery still drains because you have forty Chrome tabs open.”

The real comedy, however, is reserved for the M4 Mac Mini. Apple has managed to shrink the footprint to a mere five inches, which is great for people who live in shoeboxes. But in a move that can only be described as architectural performance art, they put the power button on the bottom. That’s right—to turn on your “incredible value” desktop, you have to physically lift it up and poke its underbelly like you’re checking a turtle’s gender. It’s a bold design choice that asks the question: “Why should ergonomics be convenient when the computer is this small?”

And let’s not forget the “refurbished” market, where Apple kindly offers you 20% off a unit that someone else already judged and returned. It’s the “only option” to find certain older configurations because Apple treats its legacy hardware like a forgotten ex-partner. You get a one-year warranty, which is Apple’s way of saying, “We’re pretty sure it won’t explode for at least twelve months.”

If you’re looking for the best MacBook deals, remember: you’re essentially paying a premium for a “Sky Blue” color and a 12-megapixel webcam that will still make you look like a blurry potato in your 9:00 AM Zoom call because your home office lighting is terrible. But at least you’ll have 16GB of RAM to handle the crushing weight of your buyer’s remorse. Happy shopping!