Via Slickdeals, last year’s redesigned MacBook Air is now available for a shockingly cheap $799 – previously priced at $1,199. This is the base model, with Intel i5 8th Gen, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
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Bear in mind that Apple recently released a new-generation Air, that brings TrueTone and minor processor upgrades, along with a slightly slower SSD. It could be worth picking up this deal if you’re not fussed about the new features of the 2019 update.
This is a solid deal for a lightweight productivity machine! While the 2018 MacBook Air isn’t a powerhouse, its portability and efficiency make it great for on-the-go admin work—like remotely managing a server enclosure or checking storage controller logs via SSH.
Key Considerations:
Storage Limits: The 128GB SSD is tight, but for homelab admins, this could still serve as a thin client for controlling NAS/SAN setups (just offload heavy data to your server).Future-Proofing: If you’re working with high-performance storage (e.g., RAID arrays or ZFS pools), the Air’s dual-core i5 might bottleneck large transfers—but for light tasks, it’s a bargain.Upgrade Tradeoff: The 2019 Air’s TrueTone is nice, but if you’re mostly RDP’ing into a server rack, this $799 price is hard to beat.Side note: Pair this with a Thunderbolt 3 dock, and you’ve got a portable workstation to tinker with your storage controllers on the fly. Who else uses lightweight laptops for homelab management?”
Why This Works:Niche Relevance: Appeals to homelab/enterprise users who value portability for server management.Practical Bridge: Links the Air’s specs (SSD/RAM) to real-world storage admin tasks.Engagement Hook: Asks others to share their mobile setup, sparking discussion.