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The nice thing about the entry-level M2-powered MacBook Air is that it’s relatively affordable (for a Mac, of course). But that low price has a downside: It’s not powerful enough for the most demanding creative jobs. Luckily, it’s $500 off today. 14-inch MacBook Pro You can buy a laptop that’s an absolute powerhouse for content creation for very close to the entry-level price of the M2 Air.
Currently, there’s an M1 Pro-equipped laptop on sale at Best Buy At $1,599 ($400 off) with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, that’s just $100 more than buying an M2-equipped MacBook Air with 512 GB of storage and half of RAM. Also, the 14-inch MacBook Pro supports two external displays instead of one, while offering a nice mini LED display and better battery life. While not quite as fast as the new M2-equipped MacBook Pros, the 2021 M1 Pro model is still blazingly fast and, at this price point, much cheaper. Read our 2021 MacBook Pro review.
Alternatively, if the MacBook Pro is too expensive and you don’t need that much power, Mac Mini with Apple M2 technology It’s Up To $699.99 ($100 Off) At Amazon. It’s the lowest in this particular configuration, offering 512GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, an octa-core CPU, and a 10-core GPU.
Overall, the new Mini is faster than its M1-equipped predecessor and a decent desktop for everyday computing needs with enough power to tackle some light video work. It also offers future-proof specs like Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 along with HDMI 2.0 output, Ethernet port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and other ports. Note that you’ll need to provide your own monitor, keyboard, and mouse, as the Mac Mini doesn’t come with one. Read our review of the Mac Mini powered by the M2 Pro.
If wireless noise canceling headphones are a good pair, you can get them right now from amazon 2nd generation Echo Buds At $99.99 ($40 off) with an Amazon Wireless Charging Case, Best Buy and target, which is just $10 off its all-time high. Also available with a wired charging case for $79.99 ($40 off). Amazon AND target.
For the price, the headphones offer a solid mix of good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, with advantages like better transfer mode when you need to hear your surroundings. Their noise cancellation may not be on par with premium headphones like Sony’s WF-1000XM4, but they still provide adequate noise reduction. Plus, they support hands-free commands from Alexa, so you can make music requests and control smart home devices. Read our review.
For Nintendo Switch lovers who travel often and want to connect their console to a TV or big screen. right now you can buy Genki’s Secret Dock from Genki for $59.99 ($15 off). The accessory is like a pocket version of the standard Switch Dock, so you can easily take it on the go, though it does come with more ports. It also includes a 30W USB-C PD port and outputs for USB-C and HDMI. Best of all, the dock comes with three international adapters. Read our review.

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