Carrying your $2,000 work laptop everywhere you go—from flights to hotels to unfamiliar cities—can be extremely stressful. The unpredictability of travel is challenging enough without the added concern that a spilled drink or an oversight by housekeeping could damage your priciest gadget.

Enter the refurbished MacBook Air, now available for just $199.97 with free shipping, which is emerging as the ideal backup laptop for mobile entrepreneurs (formerly priced at $999). If it picks up a scratch at TSA, gets misplaced with your checked luggage, or is stolen, at least it wasn’t your primary high-value laptop.

Here’s what this MacBook Air can handle

While this MacBook Air isn’t the most powerful device around, it doesn’t need to be. It’s perfect for checking emails, light web browsing, handling spreadsheets, editing documents, and streaming when traveling. Equipped with a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor and Intel HD Graphics 6000, it efficiently manages essential tasks without slowing down.

The 13.3-inch display features a 1440×900 resolution, making it sharp enough for Zoom calls and Google Docs while also conserving battery life. Speaking of which: the 12-hour battery means you can work through long layovers or client meetings without hunting for a charger. And, since it weighs under three pounds, it’s a great model for travel or hybrid work.

It’s a grade “A/B” refurb, meaning it may show light scuffing or signs of wear, but that also explains the deeply discounted price. This is a backup laptop that’s designed to be used, not babied. A 90-day parts and labor warranty is also included with your purchase.

Take advantage of this refurbished MacBook Air deal, now $199.97 with free shipping while supplies last (reg. $999).

Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ (2017) 1.8GHz i5 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)

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