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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but MacBook deals absolutely suck right now. Whereas a month ago you could easily buy the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 for $899 to $949, today's MacBook deals are hovering in the $1,243 range.Back in June, Apple announced it was raising prices as a result of the ongoing RAM crisis and within days MacBook deals started drying up. Traditionally, back to school season is filled with excellent Mac sales, but so far this month I've yet to see an entry-level MacBook Air for less than $1,243.As a deals editor and Mac user, I've been tracking MacBook deals since the launch of the Core 2 Duo-based MacBook Air. I will continue using Macs, but I'll never pay full price. Whether you're shopping for the best MacBooks for college or looking to replace your home machine, below are my top tips for scoring the best deals — even when it feels impossible to find any.Quick Linksshop all MacBooks from $689 @ Amazon13" MacBook Air M5 (24GB/1TB): was $1,799 now $1,649 @ Amazon14" MacBook Pro M5: was $1,999 now $1,849 @ Amazon14" MacBook Pro M5 Pro: was $2,499 now $2,349 @ AmazonTrade-In Program: get instant quotes @ AppleTrade-In Program: get instant quotes @ Best Buyrefurb MacBook Neo w/ Touch ID: was $799 now $679 @ Applerefurb 13" MacBook Air M5: was $1,299 now $1,099 @ Apple Future-proof your MacBook
