Is this MacBook Air still worth buying?

For basic web, email and documents, yes, if you accept the older screen and chip. For photo editing, video or heavy multitasking, a newer Air is a better fit.

Can the RAM or storage be upgraded?

No. The 8GB of RAM is soldered to the logic board, and the 128GB flash storage is not a standard user-replaceable part.

What is the screen resolution?

1440x900 on a 13.3-inch glossy LED-backlit panel. It is not a Retina display.

What ports does it have?

Two USB-A ports, a Thunderbolt 2 port, an SDXC card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MagSafe 2 power connector.

What does Certified Refurbished mean here?

It is a previously used unit restored and tested by a third party, sold in a brown/white box with a 90-day distributor warranty rather than Apple's standard coverage.

Does it run the latest macOS?

It ships with macOS and can download updates through the Mac App Store, but Apple has dropped this 2017 model from support for its newest releases.

Apple MacBook Air MQD32LL/A 13.3" 8GB 128GB Intel Core i5-5350U, Silver (Certified Refurbished)

Q: Where is the Apple MacBook Air MQD32LL/A 13.3" 8GB 128GB Intel Core i5-5350U, Silver (Certified Refurbished) cheapest?

At DV Warehouse, for $245.00, 43% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Apple MacBook Air MQD32LL/A 13.3" 8GB 128GB Intel Core i5-5350U, Silver (Certified Refurbished)?

Rated 100 out of 100 from 1 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Apple MacBook Air MQD32LL/A 13.3" 8GB 128GB Intel Core i5-5350U, Silver (Certified Refurbished)?

9 stores we checked sell it, including DV Warehouse, Amazon, Back Market, Reebelo USA, Heartland America.

Best price now

$245.00at DV WarehouseChecked 1 h ago

43% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 8 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners of this generation generally praise its battery life, light chassis and keyboard, and many still use it for basic tasks years later. The common complaints are the low-resolution screen, the aging processor and the small 128GB drive.

What people mention

BatteryPraisedOwners report it lasting a full day of browsing and writing.
DisplayCriticisedThe 1440x900 non-Retina panel is called soft and washed out compared with newer Macs.
PerformanceMixedFine for email and web, but reviewers say it stutters with heavy multitasking.
WeightPraisedUnder 3 pounds, it is easy to carry all day.
StorageCriticised128GB is described as tight once apps and photos are installed.
PortsPraisedUSB-A, SD card and MagSafe are missed on later models and valued here.

About the Apple MacBook Air MQD32LL/A 13.3" 8GB 128GB Intel Core i5-5350U, Silver (Certified Refurbished)

This is a certified refurbished silver Apple MacBook Air (model MQD32LL/A, mid 2017) with a 13.3-inch display. It has a unibody aluminum enclosure and weighs less than 3 pounds. It is 0.68 inches thick at its thickest point and tapers to 0.11 inches at its thinnest.

The 16:10 glossy display has a resolution of 1440 x 900 and LED backlighting. A 1.8 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 RAM and integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000 power it. Storage is a 128GB PCIe flash drive. Battery life is up to 12 hours of web browsing and up to 30 days of standby.

It has a 720p FaceTime HD webcam, built-in stereo speakers, a backlit keyboard and a multi-touch trackpad. Wireless support is dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which is also compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n, plus Bluetooth 4.0. It comes preloaded with macOS, and updates can be downloaded for free from the Mac App Store.

Condition

Certified Refurbished

Warranty

Minimum 90 days, provided by the distributor

Model

MQD32LL/A (MacBook Air, 2017)

Color

Silver

Display

13.3-inch TFT, 1440 x 900, 16:10, glossy, LED backlight, not touch screen

Processor

Intel Core i5-5350U, 5th Gen, dual-core, 1.8 GHz, 3MB L3 cache