Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio May 13, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Credit: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock Table of Contents Apple products are notoriously expensive: The latest MacBook Air starts at $1,099 , as does the iPhone 17 Pro , and while I love my AirPods Max , I strongly recommend buyers wait until they're on sale to avoid spending $549 on headphones. Apple makes good stuff, but that stuff comes at a cost. Not all of Apple's products are this expensive, mind you. The iPhone 17e starts at $599. That's not necessarily cheap , but it isn't $1,099, either.…