With the new school year around the corner, it's time to start thinking about back-to-school tech, including a computer. If you're shopping on a strict budget and don't need anything fancy, this refurbished MacBook Air for $300 might be a good option. Brand-new MacBooks tend to cost north of $1,000, so this refurbished option lets you get a nice laptop for a budget price. There are a few caveats to the deal, but you’ll definitely want to take a closer look if you’re in the market for a solid laptop for school, work, or anything in between.

Apple MacBook Air 13.3-Inch (2015, Refurbished)

$300

　　In case the price didn’t immediately give it away, this MacBook Air isn’t the latest model. Instead, it’s a refurbished unit from 2015. Yes, that's pretty darn old for a laptop. But considering Apple makes products that are built to last (and it’s been given new life through the refurbishing process), this might not be a bad pick if you're looking for a laptop for work or school.

　　It has a "B" rating, which StackCommerce describes as such: "It may have light scuffing on the bevel/case or light scratches/dents on the body."

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　　Featuring up to twelve hours of battery life, a 256GB SSD, Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 13.3-inch display, the specs aren't bad for a laptop from 2015.

　　All purchases come with a 30-day parts and labor warranty and returns are accepted within 30 days of shipment. You can add an optional two-year warranty to your order for $36.

　　If you want a MacBook Air and budget isn't a concern, you can grab the 2023 MacBook Air at Amazon for $1,250. And if you want to meet in the middle of these prices, the 2020 MacBook Air with M1 processor is on sale for $750 at Amazon.

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