Amazon Clears MacBook Air M3 at Nearly 40% Off, No Regard for Apple’s Pricing Rules
Amazon's deep discounts on MacBook Air M3 models are drawing attention and controversy during Prime Day.
📍 Where it landed
Amazon reduced prices on MacBook Air and Pro laptops for Prime Day, with some M3 MacBook Air models dropping to $799. Certain MacBook Pro models reached all-time lows, and record-low prices were also seen in the U.K.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Where it stands
Amazon is offering significant discounts on MacBook Air M3 models, with prices dropping to as low as $799. This marks nearly 40% off the original price, according to coverage from Gizmodo.
Coverage emphasizes Amazon's aggressive pricing strategy, which appears to disregard Apple's pricing rules. Multiple tech outlets, including 9to5Toys, AppleInsider, Macworld, and Tom's Hardware, are reporting on the deals.
The next steps will depend on Apple's response to Amazon's pricing strategy. Coverage does not yet specify whether Apple will take action or if Amazon will continue these discounts.
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The reporting (6)
- Apple's newest MacBook Air and Pro laptops are up to $200 off for Prime Day Business Insider · 36d ago
- Apple's 20-Core 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro just hit a new Amazon all-time low at $215 off (Black and Silver) 9to5Toys · 36d ago
- Prime Day MacBook Air deals slash prices to as low as $799 AppleInsider · 36d ago
- Amazon has reduced MacBooks to record-low U.K. prices for Prime Day Macworld · 36d ago
- M3 MacBook Air plunges to $799 in early Amazon Prime Day sale Tom's Hardware · 36d ago
- Amazon Clears MacBook Air M3 at Nearly 40% Off, No Regard for Apple’s Pricing Rules Gizmodo · 36d ago
Answered
What models are being discounted?
The MacBook Air M3 and the 20-Core 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro are among the models being discounted.
How much are the discounts?
The discounts are as much as nearly 40% off, with the MacBook Air M3 dropping to $799.
Which outlets are covering this story?
The story is being covered by 9to5Toys, AppleInsider, Macworld, Tom's Hardware, and Gizmodo.
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