Best Apple MacBook deals for 2020: The new MacBook Air is on sale for $950

Apple recently introduced a new MacBook Air and it's already on sale. Now selling at B&H Photo (and Amazon) for $949, the 2020 version of Apple's most portable laptop features the Magic Keyboard first introduced on the 16-inch MacBook Pro. There's also 10th-gen Intel processors, a new Force Touch trackpad and 256GB of storage for the entry-level configuration. 

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All of that is indisputably great -- with the possible exception of the processor. The previous entry-level model featured Intel's eighth-gen dual-core i5 CPU. The new one comes with Intel's 10th-gen dual-core i3 chip, and upgrading to the Core i5 will tack on an extra $100. Oh, and the webcam specs remain inexplicably ancient, still stuck at a mere 720p resolution. Still, it's a mostly solid upgrade for a terrific laptop now selling at a reasonable price.

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A word of caution: Third-party retailers are still trying to get rid of older MacBook Air laptops. Amazon is currently selling a 2017-era Air for $750 -- casually labeling it a "previous model." The confusing listings will eventually be tidied up, but it's more important than ever to pay careful attention to specs while shopping. It's also worth noting that the Apple Store offers students an educational discount, which can trim hundreds of dollars from the price of a new laptop or tablet.

Note: Though we may include Amazon links below -- it often has the lowest price on Apple products -- bear in mind that the retailer is delaying some shipments of nonessential items by up to a month in the US. 

Here are the best deals we've found for each MacBook Air and MacBook Pro model, regularly updated.