A MacBook Air for under $200? Check out this refurb on sale

Macworld TL;DR: Skip the four-figure laptop and grab this refurbished MacBook Air for basic browsing, work, and streaming, on sale for $199.97 (MSRP $999) for a limited time. Shopping for a new laptop lately can feel like sticker shock. Many modern models easily cross the $1,000 mark, even if all you really need is something reliable for browsing the web, answering emails, watching videos, or working on documents. That’s why refurbished laptops have become such a smart alternative. The Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13″ is currently available for $199.97 (originally $999) — giving you a dependable everyday computer for a fraction of what new laptops cost. This classic MacBook Air features a 13.3-inch display, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD, which is plenty for storing documents, photos, and everyday files. Its lightweight design makes it easy to toss in a bag for work, school, or travel, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth keep you connected wherever you are. You’ll also ge