That’s exactly what’s happening right now with the new 2025 MacBook Air, released in March. The 256GB version launched at $999 but for Prime Day, Amazon has dropped the price to $849. This is not only the lowest price ever for this model, but it’s also half the price of the least expensive MacBook Pro which starts at $1,699

The Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 2024) is now available for $2,249 (previously $2,499) from Amazon, thanks to a 10% discount ahead of Prime Day. The same model is also available for £2,199.97 (previously £2,499) at Amazon in the UK.

If you'd rather avoid spending $1,100 on entry-level specs, we have great news: you can save hundreds on an Apple laptop or computer multiple times a year. That means if your laptop is on its last leg,