Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022, 13-inch, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $750 with clipped on-page coupon in taupe or gray; street price: $900
What we like: Our top MacBook pick. Compared with previous generations, it has a brighter display, a better webcam, a MagSafe magnetic port, and other design updates that make for an overall better experience. Great option for doing everyday work tasks, browsing, streaming media, and playing App Store games.
Other things to know: We think the less expensive M2-based model is a better buy than the newer M3 MacBook unless you want to use two monitors. Not ideal for editing or processing large media files for extended periods. Comes with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Clip on-page coupon.
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Apple MacBook Air (M3, 2024, 13-inch, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $1,100 with clipped on-page coupon in taupe or gray; street price: $1,330
What we like: Another MacBook worth considering if you need to use two external monitors. A great laptop with a speedy new processor. The M3 model is about 20% faster and brings a suite of enhancements to the chip’s GPU and AI processing power.
Other things to know: The cheaper M2 MacBook Air is enough for most people. Specs include a 13-inch display, M3 processor, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M2, 128 GB) — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $500 in blue or taupe; street price: $570
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best tablet. Speedy performance with the M2 processor and more base storage. Offers a 2360×1640-resolution LCD screen, which produces bright colors and sharp images. Marked improvements over the base iPad without costing as much as an iPad Pro.
Other things to know: 128 GB internal storage. Does not have the iPad Pro’s 120 Hz OLED screen, FaceID, and a few other features. Compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Keyboard Folio.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Tablet (256 GB) — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $620 in beige; street price: $770
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best Android tablet provides the best Android experience. 11-inch OLED screen is sharper and brighter than that of our top pick. Fast Qualcomm processor provides speedy performance and supports the best multitasking features we’ve seen so far.
Other things to know: Water-resistant, which is uncommon for tablets. 256 GB internal storage, plus a microSD slot. Promised updates through 2028. USB-C cable and S Pen stylus included, but charger is not included in box. Available in beige.
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Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $20; street price: $28
Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker (4-Pack) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $73; street price: $100
What we like: Our pick for the best Bluetooth tracker for iOS users leverages Apple’s huge network of devices to find lost goods. Impressively accurate. Replaceable coin battery. If you lose an AirTag (or an item containing or attached to one), you can use the Find My app to see its location or ask Siri to trigger an audible alert.
Other things to know: Doesn’t have any way to ring your phone. No built-in method of attaching to anything. The four-pack typically offers a better price per tracker—but if you need only one, the single-pack is a good price.
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