Airport Product Price Check: The New Apple Macbook Air (11″, 64GB SSD, i7) June 2012
Probably one of the best products released in the year, the new release of laptops from Apple usually has people shifting in their chairs in excitement. The Air versions are especially coveted because of their extreme portability and ease of use, making them the best companion for a traveller. And best of all, there are savings at the airport due to the price regimes Apple sets. We’re here in our price duties to let you know how much these cost at the airport and how much you can save.
The 2012 version features the same 11″ screen but also OS X Lion and the i7 Intel processor. These may be difficult to tell apart so do be sure before hand which version you are buying.
Apple Macbook Air i7 11″ 64GB Price Comparison:
The airport cost of this item is £786.00. How does this compare to the shops that Dixons Travel guarantee their prices against?
Amazon: None in stock at present.
Comet: Also, not in stock as store gets ready for new release.
John Lewis: £849 with 2 year guarnatee.
Apple: The official Apple site also sell this at £849.
Verdict: You could say there is a decent saving on the laptop – at over £60, this is not really to be sniffed at. Do bear in mind if purchasing at the airport, you’ll need to comply with baggage limit policies, as well as have the inconvenience of taking the packaging with you. At larger aiports, it’s often possible to collect your purchases on the way back from your trip, or get it delivered to your home for a small fee.
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