The moment you think of a laptop that can deliver reliable performance and after-sales service, an Apple MacBook is generally what comes to mind by default. For years, Apple has been all about offering premium services that users can depend upon. But for many people, the MacBooks often lay outside of their budget. If you have also been thinking of buying a MacBook, here’s some good news. The one-generation old M4 MacBook Air can be yours for under Rs 85,000. But, there is catch here. Read on.
The MacBook Air powered by Apple’s M4 chip comes with an MRP of Rs 99,900. This is the 13-inch variant we are talking about. But for now, the laptop is being sold for Rs 96,990 without any other offers. Now, it is possible to reduce this price more and get the laptop’s final price under Rs 85,000. How, you ask? Well, you just need an eligible credit card, and an old laptop.
With an ICICI or Axis Bank credit card, you can get a discount of Rs 5,000 on the device. And if you have an old laptop, you can get a discount of up to Rs 13,000. Of course the amount of discount depends on your old device’s condition and model. So, if you are able to available even 7,000 more discount while exchanging your old device, the 2025 MacBook Air can be yours for under Rs 85,000.
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The MacBook Air M4 is available in two screen sizes, 13 inch and 15 inch. The laptop further comes with Apple’s aluminium unibody design, which keeps it lightweight while maintaining a premium build quality. In the front, you get a Liquid Retina display that supports up to 500 nits of brightness. Coming to what’s under the hood, the laptop is powered by Apple’s M4 chip, which is now one generation old but can still deliver strong performance. The laptop also supports MagSafe charging and includes two Thunderbolt ports for connecting accessories and external displays.
Apple has also included a 12MP Centre Stage camera that automatically adjusts the frame during video calls, helping keep the user centred on screen. On the software side, the laptop supports newer Siri capabilities, allowing users to interact with the assistant using both voice and text. Apple has also introduced AI driven features through ChatGPT integration in Siri and its Writing Tools.
The MacBook Air M4 is also said to deliver up to 18 hours of battery life, which means that you won’t find yourself reaching for a charger even at the end of your work day.
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