Cyber Monday isn’t over yet: the M1 MacBook Air is just $499

Cyber Monday is nearing completion—at least on the East Coast of the United States—but this deal is what the trade fest is all about. Right now you can get M1 MacBook Air at Walmart for the lowest price we've ever tracked.

But either way, while it won't be the fastest Mac ever, and those looking for one that can handle creative tasks or gaming will want to look elsewhere, the $499.99 MacBook Air M1 is a fantastic option for everyday browsing, email, productivity, FaceTime calls, and a lot of streaming.

Given that the gold version of this MacBook Air is sold out, there's no telling how long it will last, so you'll want to get it while it's good.

Apple M1 MacBook Air truly started the Apple Silicon revolution. It took the then-classic Apple MacBook Air, which had a wedge design, and added an Apple-made M1 chip, the first version of Apple Silicon. This provides much better performance than Intel machines, requires much less active cooling and significantly extends battery life.

Of course, compared to new Apple Silicon machines – let's say 14″ MacBook Pro with M5 – this may show its age on heavier tasks, but for everyday tasks, a modern Mac with an M1 chip for $499.99 will certainly fit the bill. If you just need a Mac for everyday tasks like web browsing, some apps, and even productivity tasks, this is truly an exceptional offering. I'd like to see it with 16GB of RAM, but it's rated at 8GB and 256GB of storage, which is what it was when Apple originally offered it.

This is one of the best Cyber Monday deals, and you can still buy it at Walmart while the M1 MacBook Air remains in stock for $499.