Apple MacBook Air (2022) with M2 chip for just over €1,000

Provided you don't mind it being an open boxed product and possibly a cosmetic defect. This won't be a problem for most users, especially since it's an Amazon product that you can easily return within 30 days.

If you don't mind the open packaging, then you're getting a fantastic computer that you'd normally pay at least a few hundred more for. After the last check, for example, the same MacBook is available in Slovenia for €1,600 in the iStyle store and €1,250 in mobileshop.eu.

What are its main assets?

The decision to start producing their own chips may have been Apple's best decision in years. They got rid of their dependence on an external company (Intel) and became even more independent. The fact that they produce some of the best productivity chips is just an added bonus to the company's reputation and the appeal of their computers. The M1 was a good chip, the M2 is even better, and the latest M3 will most likely be aimed at those who need every % of power at work.

You can get a MacBook Air (2022) with an M2 chip on Amazon for just over €1,000, with which you will easily complete most demanding tasks. You will also be satisfied with the quiet mode of operation and extremely rare moments of overheating. The battery is excellent, and the keyboard is said to be one of the best on the market according to users. The touchpad should also be free of flies. The rest of the configuration includes 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of space.

It also has some flaws. They complain mainly about the limited selection of connectors (only 2x USB-C) and the possibility of connecting to only one external display. It also lacks faster screen refresh, but for most business tasks this shouldn't be a big problem.

If you think this is a good deal, then all you have to do is visit Amazon's MacBook Air 2022 product page.

The postage is €14.44, but if you live close to the Austrian border, you can sign up at a free 30-day subscription to Amazon Prime, you send the product to the nearest Austrian post office and collect it there free of charge. You can cancel your Amazon Prime subscription for free within 30 days.

There is also a MacBook Air with an M1 chip for €919 and the latest MacBook Air 2023 also with an M2 chip for €1404.

There are several similar Macs available with open packaging or cosmetic defects. Under the accessories section, you'll notice an additional menu for used Macs. A new line will appear where you can choose between used computers (see image below).

How do I return an Amazon product?

If you are not satisfied with the computer, you can return it within 30 days. Go to your profile, find the order and fill out the order form to return the product. You will receive a postal label to stick on the packaging and send it to the nearest post office. Amazon will initially give you an approximate return shipping cost, which usually matches what you'll pay at the post office. If the amount doesn't match, you can contact support, attach the shipping receipt, and Amazon will refund you in full.

If, after the 30-day period has passed, you notice a bug that you cannot live with or the computer breaks down, you can claim the warranty as normal. Contact support who will ask for some basic proof and return the product using the above process. If it's an Amazon product, you'll get a replacement product or a full refund very quickly. In the case of products with a lower value, it has also happened to customers that they received a replacement product without returning the defective one.

For products from third-party sellers, the waiting period is usually a little longer, and in most cases with a positive outcome.