Could The iPad Really Kill The Mac, Or Was Intel x86 An Interim Step Toward Apple Silicon Independence?
Thursday, March 18 2010 @ 9:16 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore

PC Mag’s Sascha Segan thinks that the rise of the iPhone OS-based iPad could spell the end of the Macintosh as we know it -- and that the Mac’s greatest enemy may ultimately not be archrival Microsoft Windows, but rather but Apple itself, citing Apple’s COO Tim Cook himself defining Apple as a “mobile devices company” at a recent Goldman Sachs technology conference. Read More...

Save $350 with Apple refurbished 15" MacBook Pros
Thursday, March 18 2010 @ 9:04 AM ET | Article Link
 The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 15" MacBook Pros available for up to $350 off the cost of new models. Each MacBook comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and shipping is free:

- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $1949 $350 off MSRP
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1699 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1449 $250 off MSRP

Save $200 with Apple Refurbished 13" MacBook Pros
Thursday, March 18 2010 @ 9:03 AM ET | Article Link
 The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 13" MacBook Pros available again for $200 off MSRP. Each MacBook comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and shipping is free:

- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1299 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $999 $200 off MSRP

MacBook Pros on sale for up to $250 off MSRP
Wednesday, March 17 2010 @ 9:30 AM ET | Article Link
 Take up to $250 off the price a MacBook Pro at MacConnection after mail-in rebate. Shipping is free.

- 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

Their prices are the lowest we've seen for these models from any Apple Authorized Reseller.

13" 2.26GHz MacBook available for $899, $100 off MSRP
Wednesday, March 17 2010 @ 9:30 AM ET | Article Link
 MacConnection has the 13" 2.26GHz White MacBook on sale today for $899.99 after a $65 mail-in rebate. Shipping is free. Their price is $100 MSRP, and it's the lowest we've seen for this model from any Apple Authorized Reseller.

Optional bundles include a Targus carrying case plus an all-in-one HP Deskjet F4280 printer, both for free after mail-in rebates.

Walmart continues to lower iPod touch prices
Tuesday, March 16 2010 @ 8:12 AM ET | Article Link
Walmart has iPod touches now on sale for up to $49 off MSRP at their online store. Free site to store shipping is available:

64GB iPod touch: $350.54, $49 off MSRP
32GB iPod touch: $258.99, $40 off MSRP
8GB iPod touch: $179.99, $19 off MSRP

15" 3.06GHz MacBook Pro (Apple refurbished): $2199, save $400
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:24 AM ET | Article Link
 The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 15" 3.06GHz MacBook Pros available for $400 off MSRP. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free:

- 15" 3.06GHz MacBook Pro: $2199 $400 off MSRP

MacBook Pros on sale for up to $200 off MSRP, no rebates, free shipping
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:20 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo-Video has MacBook Pros on sale today for up to $200 off MSRP. No rebates are required. Shipping is free, and there is only NY sales tax. B&H will also include a free copy of Parallels Desktop 5.0:

- 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2298.69 $200 off MSRP
- 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2149.95 $150 off MSRP
- 15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1849.99 $150 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1625.95 $74 off MSRP
- 13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1429.95 $70 off MSRP
- 13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $1148.95 $50 off MSRP

MacBooks available for $200 off MSRP for Education customers
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:19 AM ET | Article Link
 Purchase a new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or MacBook at The Apple Store for Education and take up to $200 off MSRP. All teachers and students qualify for the discount. Shipping is free:

- 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" 2.26GHz White MacBook: $899 $100 off

- 13" 2.13GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 off
- 13" 1.86GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1399 $100 off

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.

Certified pre-owned MacBook Airs available starting at $665
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
Gainsaver has certified pre-owned MacBook Airs available today starting at $665.10.

- 13" 1.6GHz MacBook Air: $665.10
- 13" 1.86GHz MacBook Air: $764.10
- 13" 2.13GHz MacBook Air: $881.10

Each system is available with multiple hard drive (HD & SSD) and RAM configurations.

Gainsaver has a no-questions-asked returns policy.

Discounted MacBook Airs, free shipping, no rebates required
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo-Video, New York's largest Apple reseller, has 13" MacBook Airs on sale for up to $92 off MSRP with no rebate required and with free shipping (NY sales tax only):

- 13" 2.13GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $1707.29 $92 off MSRP
- 13" 1.86GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1424.95 $75 off MSRP

17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro (refurbished) available for $2099, save $400
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pros back in stock today for $2099. That represents a $400 savings over new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free.

Apple refurbished MacBook Airs available for $250 off MSRP
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:17 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished June 2009 13" MacBook Airs available for $250 off the cost of new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and shipping is free. The following configurations are now available (note that some may sell out quickly):

- 13" 2.13GHz/128GB SSD: $1549 $250 off MSRP
- 13" 1.86GHz/120GB HD: $1249 $250 off MSRP

MacBook Pros on sale for up to $250 off MSRP
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:17 AM ET | Article Link
 Take up to $250 off the price a MacBook Pro at MacConnection after mail-in rebate. Shipping is free.

- 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

Their prices are the lowest we've seen for these models from any Apple Authorized Reseller.

Deal Alert! 13" 2.26GHz MacBook available for $899, $100 off MSRP
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:16 AM ET | Article Link
 MacConnection has the 13" 2.26GHz White MacBook on sale today for $899.99 after a $65 mail-in rebate. Shipping is free. Their price is $100 MSRP, and it's the lowest we've seen for this model from any Apple Authorized Reseller.

Optional bundles include a Targus carrying case plus an all-in-one HP Deskjet F4280 printer, both for free after mail-in rebates.

13" 2.26GHz White MacBook (refurbished) available for $849, $150 off MSRP
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:16 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 13" 2.26GHz unibody White MacBooks available for $849 including free shipping. Their price is $150 off MSRP, and an Apple one-year warranty is included.

OBR 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro available for $1919, save $380
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 9:16 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return 15" 2.8GHz MacBook Pros in stock for $1919.99. That represents a $380 savings over unopened boxes.

iPod touch on sale for up to $48 off MSRP
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:17 AM ET | Article Link
Walmart has iPod touches on sale for up to $48 off MSRP at their online store. Free site to store shipping is available:

64GB iPod touch: $351.54, $48 off MSRP
32GB iPod touch: $266.99, $32 off MSRP
8GB iPod touch: $180.99, $18 off MSRP

32GB iPod touch, Apple refurb, available for $259, save $40
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:14 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished current-generation 32GB iPod touches now available for $259. That's $40 off MSRP, and shipping is free. An Apple one-year warranty is included.

8GB iPod touch, Apple refurb, available for $169, save $30
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:13 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished current-generation 8GB iPod touches now available for $169. That's $30 off MSRP, and shipping is free. An Apple one-year warranty is included.

iPod nanos on sale for $20 off MSRP, free shipping
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:08 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com has iPod nanos in stock for $20 off MSRP including free shipping:

- 8GB iPod nano: $133.99 at Amazon.com $15 off MSRP
- 16GB iPod nano: $159.99 at Amazon.com $20 off MSRP

Apple refurbished 16GB iPod nano ('08 model) available for $119, save $80
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:07 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2008 16GB iPod nanos available for $119 including free shipping. Their price is $80 off original MSRP for this model.

120GB iPod classic (refurbished) available for $189
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:06 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 120GB iPod classics available for $189 including free shipping. Original MSRP for this model was $249.

Updated MacBook Price Trackers
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:03 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. 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
- Older Mac Laptops

Week's Best MacBook Deals
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:03 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best Deals on MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros for Monday, the 15th of March. 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.

Updated Mac Pro, iMac, and Mac mini Price Trackers
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:03 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.

Updated Apple Certified Refurbished Products Page
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:02 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Certified Refurbished Macs and iPods page for Monday, the 15th of March. 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 $1000 or more.

Free all-in-one printer with purchase of new Mac from Apple
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:02 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 Clearance Price Trackers
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:02 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 iPod Price Trackers
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:01 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 Mac OS X Price Tracker: Snow Leopard
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:01 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 10.6 (Snow Leopard) from major Apple resellers.

Updated Apple TV Price Tracker
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:00 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 Apple Cinema Displays Price Tracker
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:00 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 30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1649, $150 off MSRP
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 8:00 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return Apple 30" Cinema HD Displays available for $1649. That's $150 off the cost of unopened boxes.

Save up to $500 with Apple Refurbished Displays
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 7:59 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 (in and out of stock)
- 24" LED Cinema Display: $599 MSRP $899 (in and out of stock)

24" LED Apple Display available for $849, save $50
Monday, March 15 2010 @ 7:59 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, March 15 2010 @ 7:58 AM ET | Article Link
J&R has the 30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1697 including free shipping. Their price is $102 off MSRP.

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