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Roundup of Holiday MacBook sales, up to $250 off MSRP
Friday, July 3 2009 @ 10:05 AM ET | Article Link
Apple introduced new MacBooks in June with reduced prices, and Apple resellers are already offering sales and discounts ranging up to $250 off MSRP. Take advantage of these sale prices over the Holiday weekend:
(1) MacConnection has the new June 2009 MacBooks available up to $250 off MSRP after applicable rebate. Shipping is free, and most models are in stock:
- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2249 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2089 $210 off MSRP
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1799 $200 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1579 $120 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1399 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1119 $80 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz MacBook Air: $1729 $70 off MSRP
- 13" 1.86GHz MacBook Air: $1439 $60 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook: $924.99 $74 off MSRP
(2) MacMall has the new 13" MacBook Pros in stock today and on sale for $105 off MSRP after applicable mail-in rebate:
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1094 $105 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1394 $105 off MSRP
(3) ClubMac has the new June 2009 MacBooks in stock today, also discounted up to $250 off MSRP after applicable rebate:
- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2248.99 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2088.99 $210 off MSRP
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1798.99 $200 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1578.99 $120 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1398.99 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1118.99 $80 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz MacBook Air: $1728.99 $70 off MSRP
- 13" 1.86GHz MacBook Air: $1438.99 $60 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook: $923.99 $74 off MSRP
(4) Purchase a new Mac at The Apple Store for Education through September 8, 2009, and receive a free 8GB iPod touch as part of Apple's seasonal Back to School promotion. All MacBooks qualify for the promotion. The iPod touch is free after a $229 online rebate, which you process at the same time you purchase your Mac. The Mac and iPod ship to you together, and shipping is free. All students, teachers, and staff qualify for Apple's education discount. More details can be found here.
Persons who qualify for the free iPod touch also qualify for education pricing, up to $200 off MSRP. Note the discounts associated with new June 2009 MacBooks:
- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2299 $200 off
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2099 $200 off
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1849 $150 off
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1599 $100 off
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1399 $100 off
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1099 $100 off
- 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook: $949 $50 off
- 13" 2.13GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 off
- 13" 1.86GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1399 $100 off
Finally, receive $100 back on a qualifying printer with your purchase via online rebate. The HP Photosmart C4480 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier and the Canon PIXMA MP470 all-in-one are both available for $99.95. Use this rebate to reduce that price to $0 when you purchase your Mac. Visit The Apple Store for Education to make your purchase.
15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (reconditioned) available for $1269
Thursday, July 2 2009 @ 8:22 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has reconditioned 15" 2.4GHz unibody MacBook Pros in stock for $1269 including free shipping. That's $730 off original MSRP.
Wednesday roundup of 2009 MacBook sales
Wednesday, July 1 2009 @ 10:12 AM ET | Article Link
Apple introduced new MacBooks in June with reduced prices, and Apple resellers are already offering sales and discounts ranging up to $250 off MSRP. These are the lowest prices we've seen as of Wednesday, July 1st:
(1) MacConnection has the new June 2009 MacBooks available up to $250 off MSRP after applicable rebate. Shipping is free, and most models are in stock:
- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2249 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2089 $210 off MSRP
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1799 $200 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1579 $120 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1399 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1119 $80 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz MacBook Air: $1729 $70 off MSRP
- 13" 1.86GHz MacBook Air: $1439 $60 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook: $924.99 $74 off MSRP
(2) MacMall has the new 13" MacBook Pros in stock today and on sale for $105 off MSRP after applicable mail-in rebate:
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1094 $105 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1394 $105 off MSRP
(3) ClubMac has the new June 2009 MacBooks in stock today, also discounted up to $250 off MSRP after applicable rebate:
- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2248.99 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2088.99 $210 off MSRP
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1798.99 $200 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1578.99 $120 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1398.99 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1118.99 $80 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz MacBook Air: $1728.99 $70 off MSRP
- 13" 1.86GHz MacBook Air: $1438.99 $60 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook: $923.99 $74 off MSRP
Apple offers clearance 13" MacBooks for up to $300 off original MSRP
Wednesday, July 1 2009 @ 10:02 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store
is now offering clearance, leftover 13" Aluminum MacBooks for up to $300 off original MSRP. The 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook is available for $1099, while the 2.4GHz model is available for $1299. Click on 'Mac Clearance' in the left column of their site. Shipping is free.
The Mac mini’s Essentially A MacBook Inside; Can It Serve As A Laptop Replacement?
Wednesday, July 1 2009 @ 9:59 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore
iSuppli Corp. reports that while its teardown of the latest Mac mini demonstrates Apple’s ability to make computers better, smaller, and more attractive, those achievements come at a premium due to the mini’s use of internal components designed for mobile PCs, according to iSuppli’s Teardown Analysis Service. The teardown revealed that the current entry-level Mac mini model carries a Bill of Materials (BOM) totaling $376.20, its cost rising to $387.14 when manufacturing costs are factored in, which is of course more than the retail cost of many cheapo PC desktops and netbooks. Read More...
13" MacBook Pros on sale for $105 off MSRP
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 8:33 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the new 13" MacBook Pros in stock today and on sale for $105 off MSRP after applicable mail-in rebate. The 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro is available for $1094, while the 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro is in stock for $1394. Their prices are currently the lowest we've seen for these models.
OBR 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook available for $849, $150 off MSRP
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 8:30 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return 13" 2.13GHz White MacBooks in stock for $849.99. That represents a $150 savings over unopened boxes.
Updated MacBook Price Trackers - New and Leftover Models
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 8:28 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our MacBook Price Trackers with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers. This includes the new MacBook models introduced by Apple last week. Note that older, leftover MacBook price trackers are also available:
17" MacBook Pro
15" MacBook Pro
13" MacBook Pro
13" White MacBook
MacBook Air
We've consolidated previous-generation, leftover, and clearance MacBooks into their own price trackers for easier at-a-glance viewing:
- 17" MacBook Pros: Leftover models
- 15" MacBook Pros: Leftover models
- 13" MacBooks: Leftover models
- 13" MacBook Airs: Leftover models
- Apple Refurbished MacBooks: USA | Canada
- Older Mac Laptops
8GB iPod touch in stock for $204, save $25
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 8:23 AM ET | Article Link
Target has the 8GB iPod touch on sale for $204.98. That's about $25 off MSRP, and shipping is free.
Monday roundup of June 2009 MacBook sales
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:51 AM ET | Article Link
Apple introduced new MacBooks this month with reduced prices, and Apple resellers are already offering sales and discounts ranging up to $250 off MSRP. These are the lowest prices we've seen as of Monday, June 29th:
(1) MacConnection has the new June 2009 MacBooks available up to $250 off MSRP after applicable rebate. Shipping is free, and most models are in stock:
- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2249 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2089 $210 off MSRP
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1799 $200 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1579 $120 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1399 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1119 $80 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz MacBook Air: $1729 $70 off MSRP
- 13" 1.86GHz MacBook Air: $1439 $60 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook: $924.99 $74 off MSRP
(2) ClubMac has the new June 2009 MacBooks in stock today, also discounted up to $250 off MSRP after applicable rebate:
- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2248.99 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2088.99 $210 off MSRP
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1798.99 $200 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1578.99 $120 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1398.99 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1118.99 $80 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz MacBook Air: $1728.99 $70 off MSRP
- 13" 1.86GHz MacBook Air: $1438.99 $60 off MSRP
- 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook: $923.99 $74 off MSRP
Apple refurbished unibody MacBooks in stock starting at $949
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:50 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has reduced prices on Apple Certified Refurbished MacBooks with unibody models now available starting at $949. Each MacBook comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and shipping is free:
- 17" 2.93GHz MacBook Pro/256GB SSD: $2849
- 17" 2.93GHz MacBook Pro/Antiglare: $2249
- 17" 2.93GHz MacBook Pro: $2199
- 17" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1949
- 15" 2.93GHz MacBook Pro: $1949
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1699
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1349
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook w/128GB SSD: $1449
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1099
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $949
- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $1449
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1199
Please note that some of these models may sell out quickly today. If so, check back tomorrow morning to see if Apple has renewed their stock.
13" 2.0GHz White MacBook available for $889
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:50 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo-Video has the Jan-'09 13" 2.0GHz White MacBook in stock for $889.95 including free shipping. Their price is $110 off original MSRP.
13" 2.13GHz White MacBook in stock for $924, $75 off MSRP
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:49 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has the 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook in stock for $923.99 after a $75 mail-in rebate. Their price is $75 off MSRP.
Price drop on 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro, $500 off original MSRP
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:49 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo-Video has leftover, previous-generation 15" 2.4GHz unibody MacBook Pros now in stock for $1499.95 including free shipping. Their price is $500 off original MSRP.
Price drops on leftover MacBook Airs, now up to $850 off MSRP
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:48 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has dropped prices on leftover, previous-generation MacBook Airs by as much as $850 off original MSRP:
- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $1649.99 sku 7684029 $850 off original MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1349.99 sku 7684027 $450 off original MSRP
Price drops on 13" unibody MacBooks, up to $300 off original MSRP
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:46 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has dropped prices on leftover 13" Aluminum MacBooks by as much as $300, after applicable mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). All models are in stock today. Shipping is free:
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1199 sku 8252974 $300 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1019 sku 8252966 $280 off MSRP
New Jun 09 MacBooks, Apple EDU discounts
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:46 AM ET | Article Link
Purchase a new Mac at The Apple Store for Education through September 8, 2009, and receive a free 8GB iPod touch as part of Apple's seasonal Back to School promotion. Systems that qualify include iMacs, 13"/15"/17" MacBook Pros, 13" White MacBooks, and MacBook Airs. The iPod touch is free after a $229 online rebate, which you process at the same time you purchase your Mac. The Mac and iPod ship to you together, and shipping is free. All students, teachers, and staff qualify for Apple's education discount. More details can be found here.
Persons who qualify for the free iPod touch also qualify for education pricing, up to $200 off MSRP. Note the discounts associated with new June 2009 MacBooks:
- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2299 $200 off
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2099 $200 off
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1849 $150 off
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1599 $100 off
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1399 $100 off
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1099 $100 off
- 13" 2.13GHz White MacBook: $949 $50 off
- 13" 2.13GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 off
- 13" 1.86GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1399 $100 off
- 24" 3.06GHz iMac: $2099 $100 off
- 24" 2.93GHz iMac: $1699 $100 off
- 24" 2.66GHz iMac: $1399 $100 off
- 20" 2.66GHz iMac: $1149 $50 off
Finally, receive $100 back on a qualifying printer with your purchase via online rebate. The HP Photosmart C4480 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier and the Canon PIXMA MP470 all-in-one are both available for $99.95. Use this rebate to reduce that price to $0 when you purchase your Mac.
Visit The Apple Store for Education, and make your purchase today.
Week's Best MacBook Deals
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:41 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best Deals on MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros for Monday, the 29th of June. Find the lowest price or the best set of bundles from Apple's Authorized Resellers with these deals: Week's Best MacBook Pro Deals | Week's Best MacBook Deals | Week's Best MacBook Air Deals
And, as always, keep an eye on our price trackers at MacPrices for the latest prices and bundles from Apple's resellers. We update our price trackers each morning.
Free all-in-one printer with purchase of new Mac from Apple
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:41 AM ET | Article Link
Purchase a new Mac from The Apple Store and receive $100 back on a qualifying printer after applicable online rebate. The HP Photosmart C4480 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier and the Canon PIXMA MP470 all-in-one are both available for $99.95. Use this rebate to reduce that price to $0 when you purchase your Mac.
Updated Apple Certified Refurbished Products Page
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:40 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Certified Refurbished Macs and iPods page for Monday, the 29th of June. Use this page to quickly scan available products from Apple's Special Deals Section
. Apple Certified Refurbished products come with a standard Apple one-year warranty and can be discounted up to $850 or more.
Updated Clearance Price Trackers
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:40 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Clearance Mac Laptops Price Trackers with all the latest information on prices and availability for refurbished, open-box return, leftover, and used MacBooks, PowerBooks, and iBooks from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. We've also updated our Clearance Mac Desktops Price Tracker with the latest information on Mac Pros, iMacs, and minis.
Updated Mac Pro, iMac, and Mac mini Price Trackers
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:39 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Mac Pro Price Tracker, iMac Price Tracker, and Mac mini Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers.
32GB iPod touch available for $369, save $30
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:39 AM ET | Article Link
J&R has the 32GB iPod touch available for $369 including free shipping. Their price is $30 off MSRP.
Special pricing on Apple refurbished iPod nanos, now from $99
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:39 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store is now offering special pricing Apple Certified Refurbished 2008 iPod nanos, with prices starting at $99. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free. The following configurations are available:
- 16GB iPod nano: $149 MSRP $199
- 8GB iPod nano: $99 MSRP $149
Click here to purchase one of these iPods, and note that some may sell out quickly.
iPod touch on sale for up to $30 off MSRP
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:38 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac is discounting the iPod touch by up to $30 off MSRP:
- 32GB iPod touch: $369.98 MSRP $399
- 16GB iPod touch: $274.98 MSRP $299
- 8GB iPod touch: $214.97 MSRP $229
120GB iPod classic (refurbished) available for $209, save $40
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:38 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2008 120GB iPod classics available for $40 off the price of new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free. The following configurations are available:
- 120GB iPod classic: $209 $40 off MSRP (Silver and Black available)
2G iPod touches (refurbished) available for up to $50 off MSRP
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:38 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store is now offering Apple Certified Refurbished 2008 2G iPod touches for up to $50 off the price of new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free. The following configurations are available:
- 32GB iPod touch: $349 $50 off MSRP
- 16GB iPod touch: $259 $40 off MSRP
- 8GB iPod touch: $179 $50 off MSRP
Click here to purchase one of these iPods, and note that some may sell out quickly.
Apple refurbished 1G iPod touch available from $219
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:37 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished iPod touches (first-generation) available starting at $219. An Apple one-year warranty is included with these models, and shipping is free. Click here to purchase on of these iPods:
- 32GB iPod touch: $279
- 16GB iPod touch: $219
Refurbished 2GB iPod shuffles available for $59
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:37 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2GB iPod shuffles available for $59. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free.
Refurbished 1GB iPod shuffles available for $39
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:37 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 1GB iPod shuffles available for $39. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free.
Updated iPod Price Trackers
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:36 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our iPod Price Trackers with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availabilty from over 40 of Apple's Authorized iPod Resellers. The following price trackers are available:
- iPod shuffle Prices
- iPod nano Prices
- iPod classic Prices
- iPod touch Prices
- iPhone Prices
Updated Apple TV Price Tracker
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:36 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple TV Price Tracker with the latest information from over 20 Apple resellers. Discounts currently range up to $20 off MSRP for new models and up to $70 for refurbished units.
Updated Mac OS X Price Tracker: Leopard
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:36 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Mac OS X Price Tracker with the latest information on prices and availability for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) from 24 of Apple's resellers.
Updated Apple Cinema Displays Price Tracker
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:35 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Displays Price Tracker with all the latest information on prices and availability for new and clearance Apple Displays from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Several resellers are offering discounted and/or clearance displays today.
OBR 24" LED Display available for $745, save $154
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:35 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return Apple 24" LED Displays available for $745.99. That's $154 off the cost of unopened boxes.
Save up to $500 with Apple Refurbished Displays
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:35 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished Cinema Displays available today for up to $500 off the price of new models. Each display comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free:
- 30" Cinema Display: $1299 MSRP $1799
- 24" LED Cinema Display: $699 MSRP $899
24" LED Apple Display available for $849, save $50
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:34 AM ET | Article Link
J&R has the new 24" Apple LED Display available for $849.99. Look for item number 8265679. Their price is $50 off MSRP, and shipping is free.
30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1697; $102 off MSRP
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:34 AM ET | Article Link
J&R has the 30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1697 including free shipping. Their price is $102 off MSRP.
30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1697; $102 off MSRP
Monday, June 29 2009 @ 7:34 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo Video has 30" Apple Cinema Displays available for $1697. That's a $102 discount over standard MSRP. Look for item number M9179LL/A.
