Walmart’s choice is rather intriguing, with a dash of concern thrown into the mix. With Apple no longer selling it directly, it seems Walmart could have a limited stock of the device, or at least a limited supply of the entry-point configuration that costs $699. At that asking price, it is likely going to vanish from the shelves rather quickly.
Also, keep in mind that we’re talking about the base variant at that compelling price, which means buyers will also get a taste of how absurdly stingy Apple can get. That’s because the entry-level trim comes with a paltry 8GB of RAM and a criminally low 256GB of SSD storage. Also, there’s a rather sordid history of Apple shipping slow SSD modules on its baseline 256GB Mac configurations, so there’s that.
Right now, the M1 MacBook Air is available from Walmart’s website in Gold, Silver, and Space Gray colors. You can also throw in AppleCare+ and Walmart’s Allstate protection plans for up to three years with your purchase. In the coming days, select Walmart stores will also sell the laptop, but there is no specific details on which stores, so it may be smart to call ahead.
