Walmart Now Selling MacBook Air with M1 Chip in U.S.

United States of America
MacBook Air with M1 chip is now available for sale at Walmart in the US.
The MacBook Air with M1 chip costs $699 and includes 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM/unified memory.
Walmart Now Selling MacBook Air with M1 Chip in U.S.

Walmart is now selling the MacBook Air with M1 chip in U.S., for $699, which includes the M1 chip, 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM/unified memory.


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Confidence

95%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Walmart Begins Selling MacBook Air With M1 Chip for $699 in U.S.

Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit Joe Rossignol Friday, 15 March 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Walmart is now selling the MacBook Air with M1 chip in U.S.
    • Pricing for the laptop is set at $699
    • The configuration being sold includes M1 chip, 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM/unified memory
    • <https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/>
  • Accuracy
    • <https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/15/>
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority by stating that Walmart is selling the MacBook Air with M1 chip for $699. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the price as 'very reasonable'. Additionally, there are examples of dichotomous depictions in the article such as describing some retailers like Amazon and Best Buy who have previously offered this model for a lower price than Walmart's current offering.
    • Walmart is selling the MacBook Air with M1 chip for $699
    • Some other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy have previously offered this model for as low as $749.99.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is biased towards the MacBook Air with M1 chip. The author mentions that it is a very reasonable price and highlights its features without mentioning any drawbacks or limitations. They also compare it to other retailers selling the same model for less than $699, which may not be accurate as prices can vary depending on location and availability.
    • Some other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy have previously offered this model for as low as $749.99.
      • The MacBook Air with M1 chip is priced at a very reasonable $699
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      84%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Walmart Brings the Popular MacBook Air With the M1 Chip to Its Shelves

      corporate.walmart.com Friday, 15 March 2024 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • . The MacBook Air with the M1 chip is now available on Walmart.com and will soon be available in select Walmart stores for $699.
        • . This is the first time customers can purchase a Mac directly from Walmart.
      • Accuracy
        • Walmart is now selling the MacBook Air with M1 chip in U.S.
        • Pricing for the laptop is set at $699
        • Other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy have previously offered this model for as low as $749.99
        • . starting at $700 for a MacBook Air.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Walmart's mission is to help customers save money so they can live better without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Secondly, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that it is either/or between sacrificing quality for price when in fact there are many options available where customers can get good value for their money. Thirdly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that MacBook Air with M1 chip speeds through everything without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
        • Walmart's mission is to help customers save money so they can live better
        • It’s not an either/or proposition. The very heart of that mission is the belief that customers should not have to sacrifice quality because of price,
        • MacBook Air with M1 chip speeds through everything from editing family photos to exporting videos for the web
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. Walmart is a corporate entity that sells the MacBook Air with the M1 chip and has an interest in promoting its sales. The author, Julie Barber from Apple, may have a financial stake or personal relationship with her employer which could influence her reporting on the topic.
        • MacBook Air features amazing performance and a long battery life in its thin and light design.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        52%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        The wedge-shaped M1 MacBook Air lives on — at Walmart, for $699

        The Verge Victoria Song Friday, 15 March 2024 13:58
        • Unique Points
          • Walmart is now selling the MacBook Air with M1 chip in U.S.
          • Pricing for the laptop is set at $699
          • The configuration being sold includes M1 chip, 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM/unified memory
        • Accuracy
          • The MacBook Air with M1 chip is available for purchase at Walmart for $699.
          • Walmart will also be selling the M1 MacBook Air in select retail stores soon.
        • Deception (30%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title suggests that the M1 MacBook Air lives on at Walmart when it was actually stopped selling directly by Apple. Secondly, the author claims to mourn the loss of the wedge shape but then praises its return at a discounted price through Walmart. Lastly, there is no disclosure or quote from any sources regarding this arrangement.
          • The title suggests that the M1 MacBook Air lives on at Walmart when it was actually stopped selling directly by Apple.
        • Fallacies (75%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Walmart is a reputable retailer and therefore it's valid for them to sell the M1 MacBook Air. Additionally, there are inflammatory rhetoric used in phrases such as 'mourned the loss of the M1 Air's iconic wedge shape', which could be seen as an emotional appeal rather than a logical argument.
          • Walmart is a reputable retailer and therefore it's valid for them to sell the M1 MacBook Air.
        • Bias (75%)
          The article is biased towards the M1 MacBook Air and its iconic wedge shape. The author mourns the loss of it when Apple stopped selling it directly but then celebrates its return to Walmart for a discounted price.
          • > I mourned the loss of the M1 Air's iconic wedge shape.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          70%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Walmart's selling Macs directly for the first time

          Business Insider Geoff Weiss Saturday, 16 March 2024 08:24
          • Unique Points
            • Walmart is selling Macs directly for the first time.
            • , starting at $700 for a MacBook Air.
            • Apple introduced brand-new laptops earlier this month without a launch event, including a new MacBook Air with an M3 chip.
            • As a result of the introduction of these new models and price cuts by Apple, Walmart has discontinued its M1 MacBook Air.
          • Accuracy
            • The computers are now available online and will soon arrive on shelves at select stores, Walmart said in a press release.
            • starting at $1,100.
            • As a result of the introduction of these new models and price cuts by Apple, Walmart has discontinued its M1 MacBook Air.
            • Walmart is now selling the MacBook Air with M1 chip in U.S.
            • . The MacBook Air with the M1 chip is available on Walmart.com and will soon be available in select Walmart stores for $699.
            • . This is the first time customers can purchase a Mac directly from Walmart.
            • MacBook Air features amazing performance, long battery life, stunning liquid retina display and unmatched experience of macOS all in thin and light fanless design
            • With M1 chip, MacBook Air speeds through everything from editing family photos to exporting videos for the web perfect for everyday consumers and students to business users.
            • . Walmart's mission is to help customers save money so they can live better. It’s not an either/or proposition. The very heart of that mission is the belief that customers should not have to sacrifice quality because of price
            • MacBook Air with M1 chip brings incredible value to customers.
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author states that Walmart has never sold Macs before when it fact they have previously sold them online via their third-party marketplace.
            • Walmart shoppers have previously been able to purchase the laptops online via its third-party marketplace.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Walmart is selling Macs directly for the first time without providing any evidence of this claim. Secondly, there are two instances where dichotomous depictions are used in the article: 'cool $700' and 'premium brands'. These statements create a false sense of opposition between affordability and quality, which is not supported by the information provided. Lastly, inflammatory rhetoric is used when describing Walmart as working hard to bring premium brands to its shelves.
            • Walmart has sold a bevy of Apple products before but never Macs.
          • Bias (85%)
            Geoff Weiss has a clear bias towards Apple and its products. He uses language that is overly positive and enthusiastic when describing the MacBook Air with an M1 chip.
            • <u>The computers are now available online</u>
              • > Walmart is selling Macs directly for the first time
                • Walmart shoppers have previously been able to purchase laptops online via its third-party marketplace.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication