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OBR 13" 2.1GHz MacBook/2GB available for $1019; save $180
Saturday, October 11 2008 @ 3:10 PM ET | Article Link
MacMall has open-box return 13" 2.1GHz White MacBooks with 2GB of RAM available for $1019.99. Look for item number 7497957. That represents a $180 savings over Apple's MSRP for this configuration.
Roundup of Apple Refurbished 2008 MacBooks
Friday, October 10 2008 @ 9:08 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2008 MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros available today for up to $500 off original MSRP. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available today:
- 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro HD/200GB 7200RPM HD: $2699 $500 off MSRP
- 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD: $2649 $450 off MSRP
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro HD: $2499 $400 off MSRP
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2299 $500 off MSRP
- 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD: $2299 $500 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $1999 $500 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1699 $300 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1499 $300 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/64GB SSD MacBook Air: $2099 $300 off MSRP
- 13" 1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook AIr: $2299 $300 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook Black: $1299 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook White: $1099 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz MacBook White: $899 $200 off MSRP
Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly today.
OBR 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/HD/200GB available for $2659; save $540
Friday, October 10 2008 @ 9:08 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has open-box return 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pros with optional High Resolution Displays and 200GB 7200RPM hard drives available for $2659.99. Look for item number 7507572. That represents a $540 discount over unopened boxes with this configuration.
13" MacBooks available for $799
Friday, October 10 2008 @ 9:03 AM ET | Article Link
Gainsaver has certified pre-owned 13" 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo MacBooks available for $799. Look for item number 55952 (Black) or 55951 (White). Multiple configurations are available, such as hard drive options, RAM, optical drives, and more. They have a No Questions Asked Return Policy to ensure your satisfaction.
New iPod touch in stock today for 20 bucks off MSRP
Thursday, October 9 2008 @ 8:30 PM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has new iPod touch models discounted up to $20 off MSRP. No rebate is required, and shipping is free:
- 32GB iPod touch: $379.95 $20 off MSRP
- 16GB iPod touch: $289.95 $10 off MSRP
- 8GB iPod touch: $219.95 $10 off MSRP
Exclusive MacPrices coupon: 3% off Mac Pros
Thursday, October 9 2008 @ 4:48 PM ET | Article Link
Use coupon code PCPRICESMWB14849 at MacMall to take 3% off the price of any Mac Pro through October 31st. The 2.8GHz Mac Pro is available for $2448.64 after the coupon code plus their $150 mail-in rebate. Look for sku 7371957; their total price is $351 off MSRP. Click here to peruse MacMall's other Mac Pro configurations.
Roundup of MacBook sale prices; up to $500 off MSRP!
Thursday, October 9 2008 @ 9:43 AM ET | Article Link
Apple resellers continue to offer significant discounts on the purchase of any 13" MacBook, MacBook Air, or 15"/17" MacBook Pro, with sale prices ranging up to $500 off MSRP. Now is a great time to purchase a new model. These are the lowest prices currently available from any Apple Authorized Reseller for Thursday, October 9th:
MacBook Pros:
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2345.18 at Abe's of Maine, sku APMB166LLA $454 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2222.18 at Abe's of Maine, sku APMB134LLA $277 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.98 at MacMall, sku 7405626 $250 off MSRP
13" MacBooks:
- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1393.98 at MacMall, sku 7404924 $105 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz White MacBook: $1214.99 at MacMall, sku 7404922 $84 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $1019 at MacMall, sku 7404921 $80 off MSRP
MacBook Airs
- 13" MacBook Air 1.8GHz/64GB SSD: $2098 at ABT Electronics, sku <Z0FS0LLA; $500 off MSRP
- 13" MacBook Air 1.6GHz/80GB HD: $1669 at Amazon, sku B0006HU4DK; $130 off MSRP
Free 4GB memory upgrade with 2.5GHz MacBook Pros
Thursday, October 9 2008 @ 9:13 AM ET | Article Link
Newegg has 2.5GHz 15" and 17" MacBook Pros in stock today including a free 4GB memory upgrade. 3-day shipping is free:
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2494 sku MB134LL/A
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2794 sku MB166LL/A
Offer is valid through October 14th.
Apple EDU: Free all-in-one printer, up to $230 off MSRP
Wednesday, October 8 2008 @ 8:58 AM ET | Article Link
Purchase a new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, iMac, or Mac Pro at The Apple Store for Education and take up to $230 off MSRP. All teachers and students qualify for the discount. Ground shipping is free:
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2599 $200 off
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2299 $200 off
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1799 $200 off
- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1399 $100 off
- 13" 2.4GHz White MacBook $1199 $100 off
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $999 $100 off
- 13" 1.8GHz/64GB MacBook Air: $2868 $230 off
- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 off
- 24" 3.06GHz iMac: $2059 $140 off
- 24" 2.8GHz iMac: $1699 $100 off
- 20" 2.66GHz iMac: $1399 $100 off
- 20" 2.4GHz iMac: $1149 $50 off
- 2.8GHz Mac Pro: $2599 $200 off
Click here to make your purchase.
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.
Review: Mac Migration: The Small Business Guide to Switching to the Mac
Wednesday, October 8 2008 @ 8:57 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore
Barriers to Macintosh adoption by business users are collapsing, declared Industry Business Journal’s Vin D’Amico in a recent report in which he noted that “Windows is growing old. Vista is a near disaster, and Microsoft is getting beat up badly by Apple’s television advertising....Switching computer platforms is never simple but this may be the right time to consider it.....” A record number of small businesses are tossing their PCs and switching to Macs says Jason R. Rich, author of Mac Migration: The Small Business Guide to Switching to the Mac, a new book that is the subject of this review, adding that the reasons to make the move can be credited to more than just advertising. Read More...
Week's Best MacBook Deals
Wednesday, October 8 2008 @ 8:54 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best Deals on MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros for Wednesday, the 8th of October. 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 MacBook Price Trackers
Wednesday, October 8 2008 @ 8:53 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Laptop Price Trackers with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers. Laptops include the MacBook Air plus MacBook Pros, MacBooks, PowerBooks, and iBooks. The following charts are available:
17" MacBook Pro | 15" MacBook Pro | 13" MacBook | MacBook Air
Apple Refurbs | Clearance Laptops
Apple offers leftover iPod nanos for up to $50 off MSRP
Wednesday, October 8 2008 @ 8:50 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store
has dropped prices on leftover 2007 iPod nano models, now available starting at $129. These models are available in their clearance section:
- 4GB Silver iPod nano: $129 original MSRP $149
- 8GB iPod nano (all colors): $149 original MSRP $199
15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro available for $2494 including free 4GB RAM
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:38 AM ET | Article Link
Newegg has the 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro available for $2494 including a free 4GB memory upgrade. Look for item number MB134LL/A. This configuration from Apple would cost $2899. 3-day shipping is free.
Update 10/8:
Sold out!
13" MacBooks on sale for up to $106 off MSRP
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:33 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has 2008 13" MacBooks available for up to $130 off MSRP (rebate required, see their site for rebate form). Free bundles (rebates required) include a copy of Parallels Desktop software, a free all-in-one printer, free everki backpack, and free copy of Intego VirusBarrier X5 software:
- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1392.99 sku 7404924 $106 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz White MacBook: $1214.99 sku 7404922 $84 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $1019 sku 7404921 $80 off MSRP
Save up to $300 on 13" MacBooks w/4GB installed RAM
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:32 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has 2008 13" MacBooks with 4GB of installed RAM available for up to $400 less than the same configuration from Apple. Mail-in rebate is required for this discount. Shipping is free, and both models are in stock today:
- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook/4GB RAM: $1499 sku 8621135 $400 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz White MacBook/4GB RAM: $1324 sku 8621071 $375 off MSRP
Save $200 with Apple Refurbished 13" MacBooks
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:32 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 13" MacBooks available today for $200 off original MSRP. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available today:
- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook Black: $1299 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook White: $1099 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz MacBook White: $899 $200 off MSRP
Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly today.
15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro available for $1748.99; save $250
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:31 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro on sale for $1748.99 after a $150 mail-in rebate. Look for item number 7405626. Their price is $250 off MSRP, and it's the lowest price we've seen for that model.
Up to $454 off 15"/17" MacBook Pros, no rebates required
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:29 AM ET | Article Link
Abe's of Maine has 2008 15" and 17" MacBook Pros on sale for up to $424 off MSRP - no rebates are required. Shipping is free:
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2345.18 sku APMB166LLA $454 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2222.18 sku APMB134LLA $277 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1799.18 sku APMB133LLA $200 off MSRP
2008 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro available for $2594; save $155
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:28 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the new 2008 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro in stock for $2594. A $150 mail-in rebate is required (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 7405733. That represents a $155 discount over MSRP for this model.
Save up to $500 with Apple Refurbished MacBook Pros
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:28 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2008 MacBook Pros available for up to $500 off original MSRP. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available today:
- 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro HD/200GB 7200RPM HD: $2699 $500 off MSRP
- 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD: $2649 $450 off MSRP
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2299 $500 off MSRP
- 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD: $2299 $500 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $1999 $500 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1699 $300 off MSRP
Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly.
OBR 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro available for $2079; save $420
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:26 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has open-box return 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pros in stock today for $2079.99. Look for item number 7480302. That represents a $420 savings over unopened boxes.
OBR 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro HD available for $2409; save $490
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:26 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has open-box return 2008 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pros with High Resolution displays available for $2409.99. Look for item number 7494961. That represents a $490 savings over unopened boxes.
13" 1.6GHz MacBook Air available for $1669; save $130
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:25 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 13" 1.6GHz/80GB MacBook Air in stock today for $1668.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 7373085. Including rebate, their price is $130 off MSRP. Ground shipping is free.
1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook Air in stock for $2098; save $500!
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:23 AM ET | Article Link
ABT Electronics has the 13" 1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook Air in stock today for $2098. Look for item number Z0FS0LLA. Their price is $500 off MSRP, and no rebate is required. It's the lowest price we've seen for this configuration from any Apple Authorized Reseller. Shipping is free.
Save $300 with Apple Refurbished MacBook Airs
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:22 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Airs available today for $300 off original MSRP. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available today:
- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1499 $300 off MSRP
- 13" 1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook AIr: $2299 $300 off MSRP
Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly today.
OBR 13" 1.6GHz MacBook Air available for $1499; save $300
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:22 AM ET | Article Link
Tech Restore has new, open-box return base 1.6GHz/80GB HD 13" MacBook Airs available for $1499.99. That's $300 off MSRP. Look for item number TR18293.
15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy available for $1399
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:20 AM ET | Article Link
OnSale has new, leftover 2007 15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays in stock and available for $1399.99. Look for item number 7256720. $200 mail-in rebate required. Original MSRP for this model was $1999.
17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro w/4GB RAM available for $1799
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:20 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has new, unopened 2007 17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros in stock today for $1799.95 with 4GB of RAM preinstalled. Look for item number 8340958. Original MSRP for this configuration was $3399. Shipping is free.
17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro available for $1699
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:19 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has new, leftover, unopened 2007 17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros available for $1699.95 after a $150 mail-in rebate (see site for rebate form). Look for item number 7586219. Their price is $1100 off original MSRP for this model, and shipping is free.
Free all-in-one printer with purchase of new Mac from Apple
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
Purchase a new Mac from The Apple Store and receive $100 back on a qualifying printer. 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. Apple is now using a new online form for this rebate, replacing the older PDF mail-in rebate forms.
Updated Apple Certified Refurbished Products Page
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:07 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Certified Refurbished Macs and iPods page for Tuesday, the 7th of October. 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
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:07 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
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:06 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.
Discounts on new '08 iPods, up to $20 off MSRP
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:06 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the new fall 2008 iPods on sale today for up to $20 off MSRP. All models are in stock:
- 32GB iPod touch: $379.94 MSRP $399
- 16GB iPod touch: $289.94 MSRP $299
- 8GB iPod touch: $219.94 MSRP $229
- 16GB iPod nano: $189.84 MSRP $199
- 8GB iPod nano: $139.94 MSRP $149
- 120GB iPod classic: $239.94 MSRP $249
Refurbished 2007 iPod nanos available from only $79
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:02 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished Silver 3G 4GB iPod nanos in stock today for $79. That's a $20 price drop. Apple Certified Refurbished 2007 8GB iPod nanos (all colors) are in stock for $99, down from $129. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, ground shipping is free.
Apple offers leftover iPod touches starting at $209
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:02 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has dropped prices on leftover iPod touch models, now available starting at $209. These models are available in their clearance section:
- 32GB iPod touch: $379
- 16GB iPod touch: $279
- 8GB iPod touch: $209
Apple refurbished iPod touch available from $179
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:02 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished iPod touches available starting at $179. An Apple one-year warranty is included with these models, and ground shipping is free. Click here to purchase on of these iPods:
- 32GB iPod touch: $319 (was $399)
- 16GB iPod touch: $239 (was $299)
- 8GB iPod touch: $179 (was $199)
Leftover 2007 iPod classics available starting at $199
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:01 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has leftover 2007 iPod classics available starting at $199. These models are available in their clearance section:
- 80GB iPod classic Black or Silver: $199 was $249
- 160GB iPod classic Black or Silver: $299 was $349
Refurbished 2GB iPod shuffles available for $59
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:01 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. Their price is $10 off MSRP for new models.
Refurbished 1GB iPod shuffles available for $39
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:01 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 Prices
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 9:00 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
Apple refurbished Mighty Mouse available for $59; save $10
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 8:59 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has the wireless Apple Mighty Mouse available in their refurbished section for $59. That's $10 off MSRP, and shipping is free.
Apple refurbished Time Capsules available for up to $80 off MSRP
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 8:58 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished Time Capsules available for up to $80 off the cost of new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and shipping is free:
- 500GB Time Capsule: $249 ($50 off)
- 1GB Time Capsule: $419 ($80 off)
Click here to purchase one of these units. Be sure to scroll down to near the bottom of the page to see them.
Updated Apple TV Price Tracker
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 8:54 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
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 8:54 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
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 8:54 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 Cinema Displays from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Several resellers are offering discounted and/or clearance displays today.
Save up to $300 with Apple Refurbished Displays
Tuesday, October 7 2008 @ 8:53 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished Cinema Displays available today for up to $300 off the price of new models. Each display comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free:
- 30" Cinema Display: $1499 MSRP $1799
- 23" Cinema Display: $749 MSRP $899
- 20" Cinema Display: $499 MSRP $599
