By estherdidsang@gmail.com 
Apple recently announced its line of M5 laptops, which includes a faster MacBook Air that’s available for preorder now, with a release date of March 11. However, not everyone needs or wants the latest model. If that’s you, the M4 MacBook Air is still one of the best laptops available, and the incoming M5 means you can save on this still excellent device.
If you’re a fan of Apple’s laptops, you know they can command a high price tag. That’s why CNET’s shopping experts have combed through the internet to find the best deals and trade-in options. If you’re interested in a new MacBook Air with an M4 chip, these offers could help you save a good chunk of change.
M5 MacBook Air preorder deals
Apple’s M5 MacBook Air will officially launch on March 11. Its base price is $1,099 for a 13-inch. The 15-inch model starts at $1,299. Here are the retailers with preorder deals. We’re constantly looking for the best deal, so check back often for any updates.
The M5 MacBook Air is available in four colors: midnight, starlight, silver and sky blue.
You can currently preorder the M5 MacBook Air at Apple. The 13-inch model starts at $1,099 and the 15-inch model starts at $1,299.
Apple accepts trade-ins that could reduce your costs. The Apple Store also offers 3% cash back when you pay with an Apple Card.
Educators and students can save when they verify their school or university affiliation through ID.me.
You can preorder the M5 MacBook Air at Amazon right now, but there are no current discounts available. The price starts at $1,099 and you’ll get free shipping.
The M5 MacBook Air is available for preorder at B&H. Though there are no direct discounts, you can trade in old Apple gear to cut your costs. Like other retailers, the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,099, while the 15-inch version starts at $1,299.
You can preorder an M5 MacBook Air at Best Buy right now. Like other retailers, the 13-inch model starts at $1,099 and the 15-inch starts at $1,299. It’s throwing in a free $50 Best Buy gift card and free trial subscriptions to Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV and Apple iCloud.
Best M4 MacBook Air deals
Amazon has reduced the starting price of the 13-inch model in select colors, meaning you can grab one for as little as $899, saving $100 off the regular price of $999.
Expercom only has the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air available. Though there are no discounts available, Expercom has a trade-in program that can help you score a few dollars off. If you’re trading an Apple device and want to buy a new MacBook Air, it’ll even help you migrate files.
B&H offers Apple’s M4 MacBook Air. All colors of the 13-inch model are $50 off, except the Starlight color.
Additionally, if you have a B&H Payboo credit card,* you can potentially save your local sales taxes by using it to purchase the laptop.
Best Buy isn’t offering a direct discount on the 13- and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air models. However, it does have its own trade-in program where you can save up to $550 in exchange for your old laptop. Models from Apple, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, HP and most other major brands are accepted.
You’ll also get three free months of Apple Music and Apple Arcade, and two free months of Apple TV and iCloud Plus with the purchase if you’re a new or returning subscriber.
If you want to consider options other than the M4 MacBook Air models, check out all the latest MacBook deals. And if you’re looking for more savings in the Apple ecosystem, we’ve found plenty of deals on iPhones, as well as iPads and AirPods.
*All information about the Apple Card, B&H Payboo Credit Card and Adorama Edge Credit Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.