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MacBook Air M2 If it’s time for a new laptop, you’re in luck. The thin, light, and insanely powerful MacBook Air is an entry level laptop in name only. The Apple M2 chip gives it more speed and power than Apple’s top of the line not many years ago. And it doesn’t just offer speed, it’s loaded with high-end features. You’ll be looking your best (and probably better than most) with its 1080p FaceTime HD camera and a three-mic array that makes certain you sound your best. Whether you’re listening to your favorite playlist or a biology lecture, there’s an immersive, Spatial Audio sound system with Dolby Atmos support to make it sound its best. Though less than a half-inch thick, it has two Thunderbolt ports, an analog headphone jack and (fanfare, please), the reincarnated MagSafe power jack. (Why Apple ever dropped it in the first place remains beyond our comprehension.) At a feather-light 2.7 lbs. (likely a fraction of the weight of your Econ textbook) it won’t burden your backpack and with up to 18 hours of battery life, you can leave the power adapter at your dorm. On the inside, the M2 chip (or, if you opt for it, the M3) will support Apple Intelligence, coming this fall. The M2 model supports Wi-Fi 6 and the M3, doubles that bandwidth with Wi-Fi 6E. What is most remarkable is that with educational pricing, the M2 MacBook Air starts at $899. On top of that, through the end of September, Apple will toss in a $150 gift card for those essential accessories on your list. For more information, visit: apple.com/macbook-air Image courtesy of Apple