December 2008

End of Year 15" MacBook Pro sale prices, up to $250 off MSRP
Wednesday, December 31 2008 @ 9:33 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers have new unibody 15" MacBook Pros discounted for after-Christmas sales, with prices as low as $250 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers - in stock today:

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2249.99 at ClubMac sku 7684021 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1759.99 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $240 off MSRP

End of Year 13" MacBook sale prices, up to $120 off MSRP
Wednesday, December 31 2008 @ 9:29 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers have 13" MacBooks discounted for after-Christmas sales, with prices ranging up to $120 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning:

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1479.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $120 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1499.95 at B&H Photo-Video sku APMB24S13BQ $100 off MSRP no rebate required

- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1214.99 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $85 off MSRP

- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $934.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $65 off MSRP

End of Year MacBook Air sales; up to $132 off MSRP
Wednesday, December 31 2008 @ 9:25 AM ET | Article Link
Apple resellers have MacBook Airs on sale for the post-Christmas period, with prices as low as $132 off MSRP:

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2367.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $132 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1739.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $60 off MSRP

2008 Wrapup - The Apple Notebook Year In Review
Wednesday, December 31 2008 @ 9:20 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore

What a year ¶Crazy ë08¾ has been, with oil prices bursting through and then soaring far above historic highs during the first seven months, then crashing to less than one quarter of their July peak by Christmas. The Dow Jones Industrial Average kicked off the year with a close of 13,043.96 on January 1 - well of its historic all-time high of 14,164 on October 9, 2007, but still well up there - then swooned to close at 8,668.39 December 31, the worst economic meltdown since the Great Depression. However, 2008 was an eventful one in more positive ways for Apple notebook computer fans, with the most new model and update releases of the MacIntel era and one of the most prolific ever. Read More...

Save up to $420 with OBR unibody 15" MacBook Pros
Wednesday, December 31 2008 @ 8:26 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return late-2008 unibody 15" MacBook Pros available today for up to $420 off the cost of unopened boxes:

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2079.99 sku 7723020 $420 savings over unopened units
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1669.99 sku 7701543 $330 savings over unopened units

13" 2.4GHz White MacBook in stock today for $899
Wednesday, December 31 2008 @ 8:25 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has new, leftover early-2008 White 13" 2.4GHz MacBooks available for $899.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. Look for item number 8252907. Their price is $400 off original MSRP for this model.

OBR 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro w/7200RPM HD available for $1499
Wednesday, December 31 2008 @ 8:23 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pros (early-'08 models) with 7200RPM 200GB hard drives available for $1499. Look for item number 7720747.

17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (refurbished) available for $1629
Wednesday, December 31 2008 @ 8:20 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has refurbished 17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros available for $1629. Look for item number 7875491. Their price is $1100 off original MSRP for this model.

Apple refurbished 13" MacBooks available starting at $849
Tuesday, December 30 2008 @ 8:52 AM ET | Article Link
 The Apple Store has restocked Apple Certified Refurbished late-2008 unibody 13" MacBooks for $200 off the cost of new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook: $1399 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz MacBook: $1099 $200 off MSRP

Click here to purchase one of these models, and note that some may sell out quickly.

The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished early-2008 13" MacBooks available today starting at only $849. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook Black: $1049
- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook White: $949
- 13" 2.1GHz MacBook White: $849

Update 12/31:
All models except the $949 13" 2.4GHz MacBook have sold out.

Apple restocks refurbished 15" MacBook Pros from $1349
Tuesday, December 30 2008 @ 8:49 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has several early-2008 Apple Certified Refurbished 15" MacBook Pros available today with prices starting at $1349. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD (early 2008): $1799 matte display only
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro (early 2008): $1499 choose: matte | glossy
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (early 2008): $1349 choose: matte | glossy

Update 12/31:
The $1349 and $1499 models have sold out.

Updated MacBook Price Trackers
Tuesday, December 30 2008 @ 8:45 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. New late-2008 models are represented as well as previous-generation MacBooks. The following charts are available:

OBR 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro available for $1669; save $330
Tuesday, December 30 2008 @ 8:44 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return late-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros available for $1669.99. Look for item number 7701543. That represents a $330 savings over unopened units.

OBR 13" 2GHz Aluminum MacBook available for $1109; save $190
Tuesday, December 30 2008 @ 8:43 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has open-box return 13" 2GHz Aluminum MacBooks in stock today for $1109.99. Look for item number 7692932. That represents a $190 savings over unopened boxes.

OBR 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy available for $1139
Tuesday, December 30 2008 @ 8:40 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has open-box return early-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays available for $1139.99. Look for item number 7712798. Original MSRP for this model was $1999. We expect this model to sell out quickly at this price.

Roundup of after-Christmas MacBook sales and discounts
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 10:32 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers have 13" MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs discounted for after-Christmas sales, with prices ranging up to $400 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning:

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1479.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $120 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1499 at J&R sku MB467LL/A $100 off MSRP no rebate required

- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1218.97 at Amazon.com sku B001D8S9E2 $81 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1214.99 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $85 off MSRP

- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $934.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $65 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $934.99 at Amazon.com sku B001I912NG $65 off MSRP

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2399.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB766LLA $400 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2239.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB471LLA $260 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1759.99 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $240 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2367.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $132 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1739.99 at Amazon.com sku B001GCTT7Q $60 off MSRP

MacBook Pros on sale for up to $400 off MSRP - no rebates
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 10:27 AM ET | Article Link
 Abe's of Maine has the new late-2008 15" and 17" MacBook Pros in stock and available today for up to $400 off MSRP including free shipping. No rebates are required:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2399.18 sku APMB766LLA $400 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2239.18 sku APMB471LLA $260 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1778.18 sku APMB470LLA $221 off MSRP

Week's Best MacBook Deals
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:32 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best Deals on MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros for Monday, the 29th of December. This includes the new late-2008 models. 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.

Apple EDU: Free all-in-one printer, MacBooks up to $200 off MSRP
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:31 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" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2599 $200 off
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2299 $200 off
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1899 $100 off

- 13" 2.4GHz Alum MacBook: $1499 $100 off
- 13" 2.0GHz Alum MacBook $1249 $50 off
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $949 $50 off

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $2299 $200 off
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 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.

Save $50 on new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro with different hard drive
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:31 AM ET | Article Link
Choose an optional 250GB 5400RPM hard drive as a configure-to-order option with the new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro at The Apple Store, in place of the standard 320GB 5400RPM drive, and Apple will reduce the price from $2499 to $2449. Shipping is free.

Roundup of Apple Refurbished MacBooks
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:31 AM ET | Article Link
 The Apple Store has several Apple Certified Refurbished MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros available today with prices starting at $949. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro HD/200GB 7200RPM HD (early 2008): $2299
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy (early 2008): $1899
- 17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1849
- 17" 2.33GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1799

- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1149
- 13" 1.8GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1399
- 13" 1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook Air: $1699

- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook White: $949

Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly today.

Black 13" 2.4GHz MacBook available for $1124
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:29 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the early-2008 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook now available for $374 off original MSRP (rebate required, see their site for rebate form):

- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1124.99 sku 7404924 original MSRP $1499

15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy available for $1349
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:27 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has new, leftover early-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays available for $1349.99. Look for item number 7691239. Original MSRP for this model was $1999.

15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy (early-'08) available for $1499
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:23 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has new, leftover early-2008 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays available for $1499.99. Look for item number 7691238. Original MSRP for this model was $2499.

17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro (early-'08) available for $1994
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
Best Buy has new, leftover early-2008 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pros available for $1994.99. Look for item number 8764465. Their price is $805 off original MSRP, and it's the lowest we've seen for this model. Shipping is free, and local pickup is available.

13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air available for $1149; save $650
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:17 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 13" 1.6GHz/80GB MacBook Air in stock today for $1149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 7373085. Original MSRP for this model was $1799. Ground shipping is free.

1.6GHz MacBook Air available for $1305 w/Windows XP preinstalled
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:16 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has new, leftover, previous-generation 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Airs available for $1305.03 including Apple's Boot Camp and Windows XP Home preinstalled. Look for item number 7373318. Original MSRP for this Air was $1799, and XP Home retails for $199 at MacMall, so your savings amounts to approximately $700. Shipping is free. Offer available while supplies last.

15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy available for $1299
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:16 AM ET | Article Link
OnSale has new, leftover 2007 15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays in stock and available for $1299.99. Look for item number 7256720. $200 mail-in rebate required. Original MSRP for this model was $1999.

Free all-in-one printer with purchase of new Mac from Apple
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 9:01 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, December 29 2008 @ 9:00 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Certified Refurbished Macs and iPods page for Monday, the 29th of December. 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, December 29 2008 @ 9:00 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, December 29 2008 @ 8:59 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.

Holiday iPod sale prices, up to $30 off MSRP
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:58 AM ET | Article Link
Resellers are discounting the new fall 2008 iPods by up to $30 off MSRP for the holiday season. All models are in stock:

- 32GB iPod touch: $369.98 MSRP $399 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod touch: $279.99 MSRP $299 at ClubMac
- 8GB iPod touch: $214.98 MSRP $229 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod nano: $179.99 MSRP $199 at MacConnection
- 8GB iPod nano: $133.99 MSRP $149 at MacConnection
- 120GB iPod classic: $219.97 MSRP $249 at J&R

Refurbished iPhones available from AT&T online for $100 off
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:56 AM ET | Article Link
AT&T Wireless has refurbished 3G iPhones available online for $100 off MSRP and with free shipping. The 8GB iPhone is available online for $99, while the 16GB iPhone is available online for $199. Two-year AT&T contract is required.

3G iPhone available from AT&T online with free overnight shipping
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:54 AM ET | Article Link
AT&T Wireless is now allowing consumers to order a 3G iPhone online with free overnight shipping. The 8GB iPhone is available online for $199.99, while the 16GB iPhone is available online for $299.99. Two-year AT&T contract is required.

Free overnight delivery is available for a limited time.

16GB iPod nano available for $173; save $16
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:53 AM ET | Article Link
J&R has 16GB iPod nanos available for $173.99. That's $26 off standard MSRP for this model.

Apple refurbished 32GB iPod touch available for $319
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:52 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished first-generation 32GB iPod touches available for $319. Original MSRP for this unit was $399. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free.

Refurbished 2GB iPod shuffles available for $59
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:51 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
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:51 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, December 29 2008 @ 8:47 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, December 29 2008 @ 8:46 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, December 29 2008 @ 8:46 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, December 29 2008 @ 8:45 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.

30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1709; $90 off MSRP
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:45 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo Video has 30" Apple Cinema Displays available for $1709.95. That's a $90 discount over standard MSRP. Look for item number M9179LL/A.

Save up to $300 with Apple Refurbished Displays
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:45 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
- 20" Cinema Display: $499 MSRP $599

Apple refurbished MacBook Air SuperDrive available for $79; save $20
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:43 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Air SuperDrives available for $79. That's $20 off the cost of new models.

Apple refurbished Mighty Mouse available for $59; save $10
Monday, December 29 2008 @ 8:42 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.

Post-Christmas 13" MacBook sale prices, up to $110 off MSRP
Friday, December 26 2008 @ 10:16 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers have 13" MacBooks discounted for after-Christmas sales, with prices ranging up to $110 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning:

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1489.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $110 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1499.99 at J&R sku MB467LL/A $100 off MSRP no rebate required

- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1218.97 at Amazon.com sku B001D8S9E2 $81 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1214.99 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $85 off MSRP

- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $939.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $60 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $939.99 at Amazon.com sku B001I912NG $60 off MSRP

Post-Christmas MacBook Pro sale prices, up to $400 off MSRP
Friday, December 26 2008 @ 10:09 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers have 15" and 17" MacBook Pros discounted for after-Christmas sales, with prices as low as $400 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2399.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB766LLA $400 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2239.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB471LLA $260 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1759.99 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $240 off MSRP

After-Xmas MacBook Air sales; up to $100 off MSRP
Friday, December 26 2008 @ 10:05 AM ET | Article Link
Apple resellers have MacBook Airs on sale for the post-Christmas period, with prices as low as $100 off MSRP:

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2398.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1744 at Amazon.com sku B001GCTT7Q $55 off MSRP

No Features Stirring, Not Even the Mouse
Friday, December 26 2008 @ 9:51 AM ET | Article Link
by Joe Leo

It's been a slow news day, as they say, recently for us here at "The Press Box"-- the reason for the headline above, inspired by the popular Christmas holiday story by Clement Clarke Moore. No relation to our Charles W. Moore (or is there? we'll have to ask about that one). But since we have some spare time on our hands today, here you go. Read More...

OBR 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook available for $1359; save $240
Friday, December 26 2008 @ 9:50 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return late-2008 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBooks available today for $1359.99. Look for item number 7701820. Their price is $240 off the cost of unopened boxes.

Save up to $420 with OBR unibody 15" MacBook Pros
Friday, December 26 2008 @ 8:40 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return late-2008 unibody 15" MacBook Pros available today for up to $420 off the cost of unopened boxes:

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2079.99 sku 7723020 $420 savings over unopened units
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1669.99 sku 7701543 $330 savings over unopened units

Updated MacBook Price Trackers
Friday, December 26 2008 @ 8:33 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. New late-2008 models are represented as well as previous-generation MacBooks. The following charts are available:

Save $200 with Apple Refurbished 13" unibody MacBooks
Thursday, December 25 2008 @ 3:42 PM ET | Article Link
 The Apple Store is now offering Apple Certified Refurbished late-2008 unibody 13" MacBooks for $200 off the cost of new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook: $1399 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz MacBook: $1099 $200 off MSRP

Click here to purchase one of these models, and note that some may sell out quickly.

Apple refurbished unibody 15" MacBook Pros: Up to $450 off MSRP
Wednesday, December 24 2008 @ 9:37 AM ET | Article Link
 The Apple Store is now offering Apple Certified Refurbished late-2008 unibody 15" MacBook Pros for up to $450 off the cost of new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2149 $350 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1699 $300 off MSRP

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro (128GB SSD): $2549 $450 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (128GB SSD): $2199 $400 off MSRP

Click here to purchase one of these models, and note that some may sell out quickly.

Update 12/25:
Sold out! Check back daily for stock updates.

MacBook Pros on sale for up to $400 off MSRP - no rebates
Wednesday, December 24 2008 @ 9:29 AM ET | Article Link
 Abe's of Maine has the new late-2008 15" and 17" MacBook Pros in stock and available today for up to $400 off MSRP including free shipping. No rebates are required:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2399.18 sku APMB766LLA $400 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2239.18 sku APMB471LLA $260 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1855.18 sku APMB470LLA $221 off MSRP

OBR early-'08 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro available for $1119
Wednesday, December 24 2008 @ 9:26 AM ET | Article Link
Newegg has open-box return early-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros available for $1119.98. Look (search) for item number N82E16834100036R on their site. Original MSRP for this model was $1999.

13" 2.4GHz White MacBook w/4GB RAM available for $949
Wednesday, December 24 2008 @ 9:23 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has new, leftover early-2008 13" 2.4GHz White MacBooks available for $949.99 with 4GB of installed RAM. A $50 mail-in rebate is required. Look for item number 8621071.

Revisions and Decisions - Choosing A Notebook System Upgrade
Wednesday, December 24 2008 @ 9:21 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore

Computer ownership and use being the merry-go-round that it is, the abiding conundrum for many of us is what are the ideal points to climb on and off, and this dynamic seems especially acute for laptop fans. Some folks are inclined to surf the bleeding edge and buy whatever is the latest and greatest. Others operate on a ¶never buy Revision A of any computer¾ maxim and prefer to invest in mature, debugged technology, often also saving significant capital outlay in the bargain. I generally inhabit the latter camp. Read More...

13" 2.4GHz White MacBook in stock today for $899
Wednesday, December 24 2008 @ 9:19 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has new, leftover early-2008 White 13" 2.4GHz MacBooks available for $899.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. Look for item number 8252907. Their price is $400 off original MSRP for this model.

Incredible Mac sale prices, up to $491 off MSRP today [updated]
Tuesday, December 23 2008 @ 9:58 AM ET | Article Link
 ClubMac and MacMall have dropped prices on most new Mac laptops and desktops, with prices now ranging up to $491 off MSRP after mail-in rebate. These are the steepest price drops we've seen on most systems in a very long time, and they're the lowest prices available from any Apple Authorized Reseller. Take advantage of these prices while they last, regardless of the Holiday period:

[Update 11:00pm ET]
These sale prices have expired. Please see our price trackers at Mac Prices for current prices for these models from ClubMac and MacMall - they're still heavily discounted, but not to this extent.

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2349 at ClubMac sku 7684032 $450 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2048.99 at ClubMac sku 7684021 $450 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1568.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $430 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1299.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $300 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1074 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $225 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $849.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $150 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2294.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $205 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1649.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $150 off MSRP preorder

- 2.0GHz Mac mini: $709.96 at MacMall sku 7288185 $90 off MSRP
- 1.8GHz Mac mini: $524.98 at MacMall sku 7288184 $75 off MSRP

- 24" 2.8GHz iMac: $1499.99 at ClubMac sku 7497736 $300 off MSRP
- 20" 2.6GHz iMac: $1274.99 at ClubMac sku 7497734 $225 off MSRP
- 20" 2.4GHz iMac: $1049.97 at MacMall sku 7497733 $150 off MSRP

- 2.8GHz Mac Pro: $2308.97 at MacMall sku 7371957 $491 off MSRP

Price drops on previous-generation MacBooks, up to $1200 off [updated]
Tuesday, December 23 2008 @ 9:44 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac and MacMall have dropped prices on new, leftover early-2008 13" MacBooks, 13" MacBook Airs, and 15" MacBook Pros, with prices now ranging up to $1200 off original MSRP:

[Update 11:00pm ET]
These sale prices have expired. Please see our price trackers at Mac Prices for current prices for these models from ClubMac and MacMall - they're still heavily discounted, but not to this extent.

- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $1399.99 original MSRP $2499; sku 7405627
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1293.99 original MSRP $1999; sku 7405626
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro/GLOSSY: $1299.99 original MSRP $2499; sku 7691238
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro/GLOSSY: $1149.99 original MSRP $1999; sku 7691239

- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1024.99 sku 7404924 original MSRP $1499
- 13" 2.4GHz White MacBook: $981.99 sku 7404922 original MSRP $1299

- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB MacBook Air: $1049.99 sku 7373085 original MSRP $1799

Prices available while supplies last.

Week's Best MacBook Deals
Tuesday, December 23 2008 @ 9:34 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best Deals on MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros for Tuesday, the 23rd of December. This includes the new late-2008 models. 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
Tuesday, December 23 2008 @ 9:33 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. New late-2008 models are represented as well as previous-generation MacBooks. The following charts are available:

AirPort Express (refurbished) available for $79; save $20
Tuesday, December 23 2008 @ 9:32 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished AirPort Express Base Stations available for $79. MSRP for new models is $99; so this represents a $20 savings. Click here to purchase one of these base stations (click on the Mac Accessories link in the left column of their page to see these units).

Holiday MacBook prices, up to $400 off MSRP
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:39 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers continue to offer steep Holiday discounts on new MacBooks, with prices now as low as $400 off MSRP. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of current prices on all new Macs from Apple's resellers - we update the price trackers each morning. The following is a roundup of the lowest prices available for systems in stock this morning. Overnight and 2-day shipping is available from each reseller, so there's still time to make your purchase before December 25th:

15"/17" MacBook Pro:
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2399.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB766LLA $400 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2189.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB471LLA $310 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1718.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $281 off MSRP

13" MacBook:
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at MacConnection sku 8252974 $200 off MSRP

- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149.99 at MacConnection sku 8252966 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP

- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at MacConnection sku 8252982 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $919.99 at Amazon.com sku B001I912NG $80 off MSRP

MacBook Air:
- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2344.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $155 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $100 off MSRP preorder

Roundup of Apple Refurbished MacBooks, prices start at $849
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:33 AM ET | Article Link
 The Apple Store has several Apple Certified Refurbished MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros available today with prices starting at $849. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro HD/200GB 7200RPM HD (early 2008): $2299
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy (early 2008): $1899
- 17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1849
- 17" 2.33GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1799

- 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD (early 2008): $1799

- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1149
- 13" 1.8GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1399
- 13" 1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook Air: $1699

- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook Black: $1049
- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook White: $949
- 13" 2.1GHz MacBook White: $849
- 13" 2.2GHz MacBook Black: $999

Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly today.

Save $50 on new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro with different hard drive
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:29 AM ET | Article Link
Choose an optional 250GB 5400RPM hard drive as a configure-to-order option with the new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro at The Apple Store, in place of the standard 320GB 5400RPM drive, and Apple will reduce the price from $2499 to $2449. Shipping is free.

Apple EDU: Free all-in-one printer, MacBooks up to $200 off MSRP
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:28 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" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2599 $200 off
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2299 $200 off
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1899 $100 off

- 13" 2.4GHz Alum MacBook: $1499 $100 off
- 13" 2.0GHz Alum MacBook $1249 $50 off
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $949 $50 off

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $2299 $200 off
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 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.

OBR 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro available for $1669; save $330
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:27 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return late-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros available for $1669.99. Look for item number 7701543. That represents a $330 savings over unopened units.

OBR 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro w/7200RPM HD available for $1499
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:26 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pros (early-'08 models) with 7200RPM 200GB hard drives available for $1499. Look for item number 7720747.

17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro (early-'08) available for $1994
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:24 AM ET | Article Link
Best Buy has new, leftover early-2008 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pros available for $1994.99. Look for item number 8764465. Their price is $805 off original MSRP, and it's the lowest we've seen for this model. Shipping is free, and local pickup is available.

Black 13" 2.4GHz MacBook available for $1099; save $400
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:23 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the early-2008 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook now available for $400 off original MSRP (rebate required, see their site for rebate form):

- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1099 sku 7404924 original MSRP $1499

13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air available for $1149; save $650
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:23 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 13" 1.6GHz/80GB MacBook Air in stock today for $1149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 7373085. Original MSRP for this model was $1799. Ground shipping is free.

1.6GHz MacBook Air available for $1305 w/Windows XP preinstalled
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:22 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has new, leftover, previous-generation 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Airs available for $1305.03 including Apple's Boot Camp and Windows XP Home preinstalled. Look for item number 7373318. Original MSRP for this Air was $1799, and XP Home retails for $199 at MacMall, so your savings amounts to approximately $700. Shipping is free. Offer available while supplies last.

15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy available for $1299
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:21 AM ET | Article Link
OnSale has new, leftover 2007 15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays in stock and available for $1299.99. Look for item number 7256720. $200 mail-in rebate required. Original MSRP for this model was $1999.

Free all-in-one printer with purchase of new Mac from Apple
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:15 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, December 22 2008 @ 10:15 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Certified Refurbished Macs and iPods page for Monday, the 22nd of December. 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, December 22 2008 @ 10:14 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, December 22 2008 @ 10:14 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.

Holiday iPod sale prices, up to $30 off MSRP
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:14 AM ET | Article Link
Resellers are discounting the new fall 2008 iPods by up to $30 off MSRP for the holiday season. All models are in stock:

- 32GB iPod touch: $369.98 MSRP $399 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod touch: $279.99 MSRP $299 at ClubMac
- 8GB iPod touch: $214.98 MSRP $229 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod nano: $179.99 MSRP $199 at MacConnection
- 8GB iPod nano: $133.99 MSRP $149 at MacConnection
- 120GB iPod classic: $219.97 MSRP $249 at J&R

16GB iPod nano available for $173; save $16
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:12 AM ET | Article Link
J&R has 16GB iPod nanos available for $173.99. That's $26 off standard MSRP for this model.

Apple refurbished 32GB iPod touch available for $319
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:11 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished first-generation 32GB iPod touches available for $319. Original MSRP for this unit was $399. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free.

Refurbished 2GB iPod shuffles available for $59
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:11 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
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:11 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, December 22 2008 @ 10:10 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, December 22 2008 @ 10:10 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, December 22 2008 @ 10:09 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, December 22 2008 @ 10:09 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.

30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1709; $90 off MSRP
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:07 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo Video has 30" Apple Cinema Displays available for $1709.95. That's a $90 discount over standard MSRP. Look for item number M9179LL/A.

Save up to $300 with Apple Refurbished Displays
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:07 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
- 20" Cinema Display: $499 MSRP $599

40GB Apple TV available for $219; save $10
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:06 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 40GB Apple TV available for $219.99. That's $10 off MSRP.

40GB Apple TV (refurbished) available for $199
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:05 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 40GB Apple TV's available for $199. MSRP for this model is $229. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free. Scroll to the bottom of their page to see these units.

Refurbished 160GB Apple TV available for $279
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:05 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 160GB Apple TVs available for $279. Original MSRP for this item was $329. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see this unit.

Mac OS X 10.5 available for $99; save $30, no rebate
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:05 AM ET | Article Link
TechRestore has Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) on sale for $99. Look for item number TR18240. Their price is $30 off MSRP and the lowest we've seen.

Apple refurbished Time Capsules available for up to $80 off MSRP
Monday, December 22 2008 @ 10:04 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.

Last minute deal: 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro available for $1718; save $281!
Saturday, December 20 2008 @ 10:05 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has lowered their price on the new late-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro to $1718.97. Look for item number 7684020. Price reflects instant discount plus $150 mail-in rebate. Total discount is $281 off MSRP, and it's the lowest price we've seen for this model from any Apple Authorized Reseller. Christmas shipping is still available, but it's a great deal anyway; take advantage of this price while it lasts:

- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1718.97 sku 7684020 $281 off MSRP

Holiday 13" MacBook prices, up to $200 off MSRP
Friday, December 19 2008 @ 9:43 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are discounting 13" MacBooks by as much as $200 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning. There's still plenty of time to order a new MacBook for Christmas:

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at MacConnection sku 8252974 $200 off MSRP

- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149.99 at MacConnection sku 8252966 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP

- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at MacConnection sku 8252982 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $919.99 at Amazon.com sku B001I912NG $80 off MSRP

Holiday MacBook Pro prices, up to $400 off MSRP
Friday, December 19 2008 @ 9:40 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are offering steep discounts 15" and 17" MacBook Pros, with prices as low as $400 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2399.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB766LLA $400 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2189.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB471LLA $310 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

Holiday MacBook Air prices, up to $155 off MSRP
Friday, December 19 2008 @ 9:39 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are offering steep discounts on 13" MacBook Airs, with prices as low as $155 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. There's still plenty of time to order a new MacBook Air for Christmas:

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2344.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $155 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $100 off MSRP preorder

Update: Xmas shipping deadlines for major Apple resellers
Friday, December 19 2008 @ 9:29 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store is offering free express shipping on all products through December 22nd. To receive your product from Apple by Christmas, you must place your order by midnight on December 19th for standard shipping and December 23rd by 10am PST for overnight delivery.

ClubMac: To receive your order by the 24th, order by the 20th for US Priority Mail (2-3 days), and order by the 22nd for UPS or FedEx 2-day delivery. Order by the 23rd for overnight delivery.

At MacConnection and MacMall, order by the 22nd for 2-day delivery and the 23rd for overnight delivery.

For Amazon.com, order by the 22nd for 2-day delivery and the 23rd for overnight delivery.

Updated MacBook Price Trackers
Friday, December 19 2008 @ 9:22 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. New late-2008 models are represented as well as previous-generation MacBooks. The following charts are available:

Apple drops prices on refurbished 17" MacBook Pros
Friday, December 19 2008 @ 9:20 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has dropped prices on Apple Certified Refurbished 17" MacBook Pros by up to $100. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available today:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy (early 2008): $1899
- 17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1849
- 17" 2.33GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1799

Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly.

Up to $1100 off leftover 15" early-2008 MacBook Pros
Friday, December 19 2008 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com has new, unopened early-2008 15" MacBook Pros in stock today for up to $1100 off original MSRP, after applicable online rebate. To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Both models are in stock today with 24-hour shipping. Shipping is free:

- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $1399.99; sku B0013FLTNS original MSRP $2499
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1293.99; sku B0013FLU96 original MSRP $1999

Review: Intelligels Wrist Rests For Laptop Computers
Wednesday, December 17 2008 @ 9:47 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore

Hereˆs a last-minute gift idea for laptop computer users on your list. Intelligels wrist rests for laptop computers (www.Intelligels.com) are designed to provide enhanced comfort and relieve of pain and discomfort in the palms and wrists while typing on a laptop case. Intelligels wrist rests come in two versions: the SoftGEL and the Lycra nylon SoftFOAM. I tested both for this review. Read More...

Holiday Mac sale prices, currently up to $400 off MSRP!
Wednesday, December 17 2008 @ 9:28 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers continue to offer steep Holiday discounts on new Macs, with prices now as low as $400 off MSRP. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of current prices on all new Macs from Apple's resellers - we update the price trackers each morning. The following is a roundup of the lowest prices available for systems in stock this morning. Overnight and 2-day shipping is available from each reseller, so there's still plenty of time to make your purchase before December 25th:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2399.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB766LLA $400 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2189.18 at Abe's of Maine sku APMB471LLA $310 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at MacConnection sku 8252974 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2339.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $160 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/128GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $100 off MSRP preorder

- 2.0GHz Mac mini: $734.96 at MacMall sku 7288185 $65 off MSRP
- 1.8GHz Mac mini: $549.98 at MacMall sku 7288184 $50 off MSRP

- 24" 2.8GHz iMac: $1599.99 at ClubMac sku 7497736 $200 off MSRP
- 20" 2.6GHz iMac: $1349.99 at MacConnection sku 8517151 $150 off MSRP
- 20" 2.4GHz iMac: $1099.97 at MacMall sku 7497733 $100 off MSRP

- 2.8GHz Mac Pro: $2458.97 at MacMall sku 7371957 $341 off MSRP

Check out yesterday's posting for a detailed listing of shipping deadlines from these resellers, plus Apple and Amazon.

Refurbished iPhones available from AT&T online for $50 off
Wednesday, December 17 2008 @ 9:15 AM ET | Article Link
AT&T Wireless has refurbished 3G iPhones available online for $50 off MSRP and with free overnight shipping. The 8GB iPhone is available online for $149, while the 16GB iPhone is available online for $249. Two-year AT&T contract is required.

Free overnight delivery is available for a limited time.

Apple EDU: Free all-in-one printer, MacBooks up to $200 off MSRP
Wednesday, December 17 2008 @ 9:12 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" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2599 $200 off
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2299 $200 off
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1899 $100 off

- 13" 2.4GHz Alum MacBook: $1499 $100 off
- 13" 2.0GHz Alum MacBook $1249 $50 off
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $949 $50 off

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $2299 $200 off
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 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.

Apple refurbished iPod touch available from $179
Wednesday, December 17 2008 @ 9:11 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has restocked Apple Certified Refurbished iPod touches starting at $179. An Apple one-year warranty is included with these models, and express shipping is free. Click here to purchase on of these iPods:

- 32GB iPod touch: $319 (was $399)
- 16GB iPod touch: $219 (was $299)
- 8GB iPod touch: $179 (was $199)

3G iPhone available from AT&T online with free overnight shipping
Wednesday, December 17 2008 @ 9:09 AM ET | Article Link
AT&T Wireless is now allowing consumers to order a 3G iPhone online with free overnight shipping. The 8GB iPhone is available online for $199.99, while the 16GB iPhone is available online for $299.99. Two-year AT&T contract is required.

Free overnight delivery is available for a limited time.

OBR 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro w/7200RPM HD available for $1499
Wednesday, December 17 2008 @ 9:08 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pros (early-'08 models) with 7200RPM 200GB hard drives available for $1499. Look for item number 7720747.

17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro (early-'08) available for $2099; save $700
Wednesday, December 17 2008 @ 7:27 AM ET | Article Link
Best Buy has new, leftover early-2008 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pros available for $2099.99. Look for item number 8764465. Their price is $700 off original MSRP, and it's the lowest we've seen for this model. Shipping is free, and local pickup is available.

Xmas shipping deadlines for major Apple resellers
Tuesday, December 16 2008 @ 9:14 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store is offering free express shipping on all products from December 15th through December 22nd. To receive your product from Apple by Christmas, you must place your order by midnight on December 19th for standard shipping (December 17th for custom-configured Macs) and December 23rd by 10am PST for overnight delivery.

ClubMac: To receive your order by the 24th, order by the 20th for US Priority Mail (2-3 days), and order by the 22nd for UPS or FedEx 2-day delivery. Order by the 23rd for overnight delivery.

At MacConnection and MacMall, order by the 22nd for 2-day delivery and the 23rd for overnight delivery.

For Amazon.com, order by the 17th for free super saver shipping, by the 18th for standard shipping, by the 22nd for 2-day delivery, and the 23rd for overnight delivery.

Holiday 13" MacBook prices, up to $200 off MSRP
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 10:11 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are discounting 13" MacBooks by as much as $200 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning. There's still plenty of time to order a new MacBook for Christmas:

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at MacConnection sku 8252974 $200 off MSRP

- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149.99 at MacConnection sku 8252966 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP

- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at MacConnection sku 8252982 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $914.99 at Amazon.com sku B001I912NG $85 off MSRP

Holiday MacBook Pro prices, up to $300 off MSRP
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 10:07 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are offering steep discounts 15" and 17" MacBook Pros, with prices as low as $300 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 at MacConnection sku 8254451 $300 off MSRP
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2518.97 at ClubMac sku 7684032 $281 off MSRP

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2198.99 at ClubMac sku 7684021 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2199 at MacConnection sku 8254443 $300 off MSRP

- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1749 at MacConnection sku 8254427 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

Holiday MacBook Air prices, up to $160 off MSRP
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 10:04 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are offering steep discounts on 13" MacBook Airs, with prices as low as $160 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. There's still plenty of time to order a new MacBook Air for Christmas:

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2339.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $160 off MSRP
- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2349.99 at MacConnection sku 8286541 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2339.99 at Amazon.com sku B001GCTT80 $160 off MSRP

- 13" 1.6GHz/128GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $100 off MSRP preorder
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 at MacConnection sku 8286533 $100 off MSRP preorder

Week's Best MacBook Deals
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:54 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best Deals on MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros for Monday, the 15th of December. This includes the new late-2008 models just introduced. 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
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:54 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. New late-2008 models are represented as well as previous-generation MacBooks. The following charts are available:

Save $50 on new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro with different hard drive
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:53 AM ET | Article Link
Choose an optional 250GB 5400RPM hard drive as a configure-to-order option with the new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro at The Apple Store, in place of the standard 320GB 5400RPM drive, and Apple will reduce the price from $2499 to $2449. Shipping is free.

Roundup of Apple Refurbished MacBooks
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:52 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has several Apple Certified Refurbished MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros available today with prices starting at $949. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 17" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro HD/200GB 7200RPM HD (early 2008): $2399
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy (early 2008): $1999
- 17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1899
- 17" 2.33GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1899

- 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD (early 2008): $1799
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro (early 2008): $1499
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (early 2008): $1349

- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1149
- 13" 1.8GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1399
- 13" 1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook Air: $1699

- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook White: $949

Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly today.

Black 13" 2.4GHz MacBook available for $1099; save $400
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:46 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the early-2008 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook now available for $400 off original MSRP (rebate required, see their site for rebate form):

- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1099 sku 7404924 original MSRP $1499

13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air available for $1149; save $650
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:46 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 13" 1.6GHz/80GB MacBook Air in stock today for $1149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 7373085. Original MSRP for this model was $1799. Ground shipping is free.

1.6GHz MacBook Air available for $1305 w/Windows XP preinstalled
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:46 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has new, leftover, previous-generation 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Airs available for $1355.03 including Apple's Boot Camp and Windows XP Home preinstalled. Look for item number 7373318. Original MSRP for this Air was $1799, and XP Home retails for $199 at MacMall, so your savings amounts to approximately $700. Shipping is free. Offer available while supplies last.

15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (early-'08) available for $1299
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:45 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has the early-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro in stock today for $1299.99 after a $150 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 8254304. Their price is $700 off original MSRP for this model.

15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy available for $1299
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:45 AM ET | Article Link
OnSale has new, leftover 2007 15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays in stock and available for $1299.99. Look for item number 7256720. $200 mail-in rebate required. Original MSRP for this model was $1999.

Free all-in-one printer with purchase of new Mac from Apple
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:38 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, December 15 2008 @ 9:38 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Certified Refurbished Macs and iPods page for Monday, the 15th of December. 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, December 15 2008 @ 9:37 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, December 15 2008 @ 9:37 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.

Holiday iPod sale prices, up to $30 off MSRP
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:35 AM ET | Article Link
Resellers are discounting the new fall 2008 iPods by up to $30 off MSRP for the holiday season. All models are in stock:

- 32GB iPod touch: $369.98 MSRP $399 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod touch: $277.98 MSRP $299 at ClubMac
- 8GB iPod touch: $214.98 MSRP $229 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod nano: $179.99 MSRP $199 at MacConnection
- 8GB iPod nano: $133.99 MSRP $149 at MacConnection
- 120GB iPod classic: $219.97 MSRP $249 at J&R

16GB iPod nano available for $173; save $16
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:32 AM ET | Article Link
J&R has 16GB iPod nanos available for $173.99. That's $26 off standard MSRP for this model.

Refurbished 2007 8GB iPod nanos available for $99
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:32 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2007 8GB iPod nanos (Black, Blue, Green) in stock for $99, down from an original MSRP of $199. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and ground shipping is free.

Apple refurbished 32GB iPod touch available for $319
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:30 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished first-generation 32GB iPod touches available for $319. Original MSRP for this unit was $399. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free.

Refurbished 2GB iPod shuffles available for $59
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:29 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
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:28 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, December 15 2008 @ 9:28 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, December 15 2008 @ 9:27 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, December 15 2008 @ 9:27 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, December 15 2008 @ 9:27 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.

30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1709; $90 off MSRP
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:23 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo Video has 30" Apple Cinema Displays available for $1709.95. That's a $90 discount over standard MSRP. Look for item number M9179LL/A.

Save up to $300 with Apple Refurbished Displays
Monday, December 15 2008 @ 9:23 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
- 20" Cinema Display: $499 MSRP $599

Apple Store Xmas shipping deadlines, free express shipping
Friday, December 12 2008 @ 10:31 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store is offering free express shipping on all products from December 15th through December 22nd.

To receive your product from Apple by Christmas, you must place your order by midnight on December 19th for standard shipping (December 17th for custom-configured Macs) and December 23rd by 10am PST for overnight delivery.

Roundup of Holiday MacBook sale prices, up to $300 off MSRP
Friday, December 12 2008 @ 9:49 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are offering steep discounts on 13" MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and 15"/17" MacBook Pros, with prices as low as $300 off MSRP. The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning. There's still plenty of time to order a new MacBook for Christmas:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 at MacConnection sku 8254451 $300 off MSRP
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2518.97 at ClubMac sku 7684032 $281 off MSRP

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2198.99 at ClubMac sku 7684021 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2199 at MacConnection sku 8254443 $300 off MSRP

- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1749 at MacConnection sku 8254427 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at MacConnection sku 8252974 $200 off MSRP

- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149.99 at MacConnection sku 8252966 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP

- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at MacConnection sku 8252982 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2339.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $160 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/128GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $100 off MSRP

OBR 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro available for $1995; save $504
Friday, December 12 2008 @ 9:41 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo-Video has open-box return, demo late-2008 unibody 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pros in stock today for $1995. Look for item number APMBP253S15O. Their price is $504 off MSRP for unopened boxes. We expect this model to sell out quickly - act now if you're interested.

3G iPhone available from AT&T online with free overnight shipping
Friday, December 12 2008 @ 9:28 AM ET | Article Link
AT&T Wireless is now allowing consumers to order a 3G iPhone online with free overnight shipping. The 8GB iPhone is available online for $199.99, while the 16GB iPhone is available online for $299.99. Two-year AT&T contract is required.

Free overnight delivery is available for a limited time.

Review: Targus For Mac Wireless Mouse and Bluetooth Laser Mouse With Optical Scrolling
Friday, December 12 2008 @ 9:19 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore

There are dozens, possibly hundreds, of computer mice on the market, but most incorporate nuances of similar, familiar designs and features, while a few, like Appleˆs Mighty Mouse, are not completely successful attempts at breaking out of the conventional envelope. Some pundits predict that the mouseˆs days are numbered and itˆs destined to fade from significance as a computer input device, to be displaced by a touchscreen world. Iˆm skeptical about that. Personally, I donˆt like touchscreens, and I expect the the rodent to be around for a good long time to come. Read More...

16GB iPod nano available for $173; save $16
Friday, December 12 2008 @ 9:16 AM ET | Article Link
J&R has 16GB iPod nanos available for $173.99. That's $26 off standard MSRP for this model.

Wednesday roundup of Mac sale prices, up to $346 off MSRP!
Wednesday, December 10 2008 @ 8:01 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers continue to offer steep discounts on new Macs, with prices as low as $346 off MSRP. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning. The following is a roundup of the lowest prices available for systems in stock this morning:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 at MacConnection sku 8254451 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2198.99 at ClubMac sku 7684021 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2349.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/128GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $100 off MSRP preorder

- 2.0GHz Mac mini: $734.98 at MacMall sku 7288185 $65 off MSRP
- 1.8GHz Mac mini: $554.23 at MacMall sku 7288184 $45 off MSRP

- 24" 2.8GHz iMac: $1599.99 at ClubMac sku 7497736 $200 off MSRP
- 20" 2.6GHz iMac: $1349.99 at ClubMac sku 7497734 $150 off MSRP
- 20" 2.4GHz iMac: $1099.99 at MacMall sku 7497733 $100 off MSRP

- 2.8GHz Mac Pro: $2453.97 at MacMall sku 7371957 $346 off MSRP

2008 unibody 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro available for $1749; save $250!
Tuesday, December 9 2008 @ 10:02 AM ET | Article Link
 MacConnection has the new unibody 2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro in stock today for $1749 after a $150 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 8254427. Their price is $250 off MSRP for this model.

Take up to $200 off new 13" MacBooks, in stock today!
Tuesday, December 9 2008 @ 9:56 AM ET | Article Link
 ClubMac is reporting stock of the new 13" late-2008 unibody MacBooks for up to $200 off MSRP (mail-in rebate required). These units have been in and out of stock the past couple of days, but as of this morning, they're back in stock. Take advantage of these sale prices while they last:

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399 sku 7684019 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP

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

Updated MacBook Price Trackers
Tuesday, December 9 2008 @ 9:54 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. New late-2008 models are represented as well as previous-generation MacBooks. The following charts are available:

Roundup of Apple Refurbished MacBooks
Tuesday, December 9 2008 @ 9:53 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has several Apple Certified Refurbished MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros available today starting at only $849. 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 (early 2008): $2399
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy (early 2008): $1999
- 17" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1899
- 17" 2.33GHz MacBook Pro/matte or glossy: $1899

- 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD (early 2008): $1799
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro (early 2008): $1499
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (early 2008): $1349
- 15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pro (June 2007): $1249

- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1199
- 13" 1.8GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1399
- 13" 1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook Air: $1699

- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook Black: $1049
- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook White: $949
- 13" 2.1GHz MacBook White: $849
- 13" 2.2GHz MacBook Black: $999

Click here to purchase any of these models, and note that some models may sell out quickly today.

Holiday Mac sale pricing, up to $346 off MSRP!
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 10:17 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers continue to offer steep discounts on new Macs, with prices as low as $346 off MSRP. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning. The following is a roundup of the lowest prices available for systems in stock this morning:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 at MacConnection sku 8254451 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2198.99 at ClubMac sku 7684021 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1418.97 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $181 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2339.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $160 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/128GB HD MacBook Air: $1669.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $130 off MSRP preorder

- 2.0GHz Mac mini: $734.98 at MacMall sku 7288185 $65 off MSRP
- 1.8GHz Mac mini: $543.99 at MacMall sku 7288184 $50 off MSRP

- 24" 2.8GHz iMac: $1599.99 at ClubMac sku 7497736 $200 off MSRP
- 20" 2.6GHz iMac: $1349.99 at MacConnection sku 8517151 $150 off MSRP
- 20" 2.4GHz iMac: $1099.99 at MacMall sku 7497733 $100 off MSRP

- 2.8GHz Mac Pro: $2453.97 at MacMall sku 7371957 $346 off MSRP

Holiday iPod sale prices, up to $30 off MSRP
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 10:00 AM ET | Article Link
Resellers are discounting the new fall 2008 iPods by up to $30 off MSRP for the holiday season. All models are in stock:

- 32GB iPod touch: $369.98 MSRP $399 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod touch: $274.98 MSRP $299 at ClubMac
- 8GB iPod touch: $214.98 MSRP $229 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod nano: $179.99 MSRP $199 at MacConnection
- 8GB iPod nano: $133.99 MSRP $149 at MacConnection
- 120GB iPod classic: $219.97 MSRP $249 at J&R

These prices are the lowest currently available.

Apple EDU: Free all-in-one printer, MacBooks up to $200 off MSRP
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:52 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. 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: $1899 $100 off

- 13" 2.4GHz Alum MacBook: $1499 $100 off
- 13" 2.0GHz Alum MacBook $1249 $50 off
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $949 $50 off

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $2299 $200 off
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 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.

Week's Best MacBook Deals
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:52 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best Deals on MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros for Monday, the 8th of December. This includes the new late-2008 models just introduced. 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.

Save $50 on new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro with different hard drive
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:51 AM ET | Article Link
Choose an optional 250GB 5400RPM hard drive as a configure-to-order option with the new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro at The Apple Store, in place of the standard 320GB 5400RPM drive, and Apple will reduce the price from $2499 to $2449. Shipping is free.

Apple offers early-'08 15" MacBook Pros for $700 off MSRP
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:51 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has leftover early-2008 15" MacBooks available in their Special Deals section for up to $700 off original MSRP. Shipping is free:

- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1599 was $1999
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $1799 was $2499

13" 2.1GHz White MacBook available for $799.99
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:50 AM ET | Article Link
After running out of stock midweek, MacConnection continues to report stock of the early-2008 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook for $799.99 after applicable $50 mail-in rebate (see their site for form). Shipping is free. Their price is the lowest we've seen for this model. Look for sku 8252894.

Black 13" 2.4GHz MacBook available for $1099; save $400
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:49 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the early-2008 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook now available for $400 off original MSRP (rebate required, see their site for rebate form):

- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1099 sku 7404924 original MSRP $1499

13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air now available for $1149; save $650
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:49 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 13" 1.6GHz/80GB MacBook Air in stock today for $1149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 7373085. Original MSRP for this model was $1799. Ground shipping is free.

1.6GHz MacBook Air available for $1305 w/Windows XP preinstalled
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:48 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has new, leftover, previous-generation 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Airs available for $1355.03 including Apple's Boot Camp and Windows XP Home preinstalled. Look for item number 7373318. Original MSRP for this Air was $1799, and XP Home retails for $199 at MacMall, so your savings amounts to approximately $700. Shipping is free. Offer available while supplies last!

15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (early-'08) available for $1299
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:47 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has the early-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro in stock today for $1299.99 after a $150 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 8254304. Their price is $700 off original MSRP for this model.

15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy available for $1299
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:47 AM ET | Article Link
OnSale has new, leftover 2007 15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays in stock and available for $1299.99. Look for item number 7256720. $200 mail-in rebate required. Original MSRP for this model was $1999.

Free all-in-one printer with purchase of new Mac from Apple
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:40 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, December 8 2008 @ 9:40 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Certified Refurbished Macs and iPods page for Monday, the 8th of December. 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, December 8 2008 @ 9:40 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, December 8 2008 @ 9:39 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.

Refurbished 2007 8GB iPod nanos available for $99
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:38 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2007 8GB iPod nanos (all colors) in stock for $99, down from an original MSRP of $199. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and ground shipping is free.

Apple refurbished iPod touch available from $179
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:37 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)

Refurbished 2GB iPod shuffles available for $59
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:36 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
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:36 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
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:36 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, December 8 2008 @ 9:35 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, December 8 2008 @ 9:35 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, December 8 2008 @ 9:35 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 Cinema Displays from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Several resellers are offering discounted and/or clearance displays today.

30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1709; $90 off MSRP
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:34 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo Video has 30" Apple Cinema Displays available for $1709.95. That's a $90 discount over standard MSRP. Look for item number M9179LL/A.

Save up to $300 with Apple Refurbished Displays
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:34 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

Apple refurbished MacBook Air SuperDrive available for $79; save $20
Monday, December 8 2008 @ 9:33 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Air SuperDrives available for $79. That's $20 off the cost of new models.

Huge MacBook Holiday Sale! $300 off MacBook Pros, $200 off MacBooks
Saturday, December 6 2008 @ 9:33 AM ET | Article Link
 Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over for the 2008 season, but Christmas discounts are in full swing, with at least one reseller selling MacBooks for up to $300 off MSRP. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning.

MacConnection has late-2008 15"/17" MacBook Pros and 13" MacBooks on sale for the 2008 Holiday shopping season. Prices for some models are reduced by as much as $300 off MSRP (prices include applicable instant discounts, plus mail-in rebate). Their prices are among the lowest we've seen for these models from any Apple Authorized Reseller. Shipping is free:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 sku 8254451 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2199 sku 8254443 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1749 sku 8254427 $250 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 sku 8252974 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149.99 sku 8252966 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 sku 8252982 $100 off MSRP

All models are in stock today, but note that the base 15" MacBook Pro and aluminum 13" MacBooks tend to sell out quickly each day. Optional bundled items, free after rebates, include a copy of VMware Fusion software, an HP Photosmart C4250 all-in-one printer, and a Mobile Edge carrying case.

13" 2.1GHz White MacBook in stock again for $799.99
Saturday, December 6 2008 @ 9:29 AM ET | Article Link
After running out of stock midweek, MacConnection has the early-2008 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook in stock again for $799.99 after applicable $50 mail-in rebate (see their site for form). Shipping is free. Their price is the lowest we've seen for this model. Look for sku 8252894.

Up to $200 off unibody 13" MacBooks, in stock today!
Friday, December 5 2008 @ 10:19 AM ET | Article Link
 ClubMac is reporting stock of the new 13" late-2008 unibody MacBooks for up to $200 off MSRP (mail-in rebate required). These units have been in and out of stock the past couple of days, but as of this morning, they're back in stock. Take advantage of these sale prices while they last:

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399 sku 7684019 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP

Updated MacBook Price Trackers
Friday, December 5 2008 @ 9:33 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. New late-2008 models are represented as well as previous-generation MacBooks. The following charts are available:

Roundup of Holiday MacBook sale prices, up to $300 off MSRP
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:31 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are offering steep discounts on 13" MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and 15"/17" MacBook Pros, with prices as low as $300 off MSRP (note that these prices exceed the discounts offered by Apple on Black Friday). The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 at ClubMac sku 7684032 $300 off MSRP
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 at MacConnection sku 8254451 $300 off MSRP

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2199.99 at ClubMac sku 7684021 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2199 at MacConnection sku 8254443 $300 off MSRP

- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.99 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.97 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 at MacConnection sku 8252974 $200 off MSRP

- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149.99 at MacConnection sku 8252966 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149 at ClubMac sku 7684018 $150 off MSRP

- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at MacConnection sku 8252982 $100 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at ClubMac sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2349.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/128GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $100 off MSRP

OBR 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro available for $1669; save $330
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:21 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return late-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pros available for $1669.99. Look for item number 7701543. That represents a $330 savings over unopened units.

Holiday iPod sale prices, up to $40 off MSRP
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:16 AM ET | Article Link
Resellers are discounting the new fall 2008 iPods by up to $40 off MSRP for the holiday season. All models are in stock:

- 32GB iPod touch: $359.99 MSRP $399 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod touch: $269.98 MSRP $299 at ClubMac
- 8GB iPod touch: $209.98 MSRP $229 at ClubMac
- 16GB iPod nano: $179.99 MSRP $199 at MacConnection
- 8GB iPod nano: $133.99 MSRP $149 at MacConnection
- 120GB iPod classic: $219.97 MSRP $249 at J&R

These prices are the lowest currently available.

Apple EDU: Free all-in-one printer, MacBooks up to $200 off MSRP
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:09 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. 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: $1899 $100 off

- 13" 2.4GHz Alum MacBook: $1499 $100 off
- 13" 2.0GHz Alum MacBook $1249 $50 off
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $949 $50 off

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $2299 $200 off
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1699 $100 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.

Save $50 on new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro with different hard drive
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:09 AM ET | Article Link
Choose an optional 250GB 5400RPM hard drive as a configure-to-order option with the new 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro at The Apple Store, in place of the standard 320GB 5400RPM drive, and Apple will reduce the price from $2499 to $2449. Shipping is free.

Week's Best MacBook Deals
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:09 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best Deals on MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros for Thursday, the 4th of December. This includes the new late-2008 models just introduced. 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.

Apple refurbished 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro available for $1999
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:08 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished early-2008 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pros available for $1999. Click here to see this model. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free. Original MSRP for this model was $2799. A choice of glossy or matte displays is offered.

Apple offers early-'08 15" MacBook Pros for $700 off MSRP
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:07 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has leftover early-2008 15" MacBooks available in their Special Deals section for up to $700 off original MSRP. Shipping is free:

- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1599 was $1999
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $1799 was $2499

15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (early-'08) available for $1299
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:06 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has the early-2008 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro in stock today for $1299.99 after a $150 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 8254304. Their price is $700 off original MSRP for this model.

Apple refurbished 13" MacBooks available starting at $849
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:06 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 13" MacBooks available today starting at only $849. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook Black: $1049
- 13" 2.4GHz MacBook White: $949
- 13" 2.1GHz MacBook White: $849

Black 13" 2.4GHz MacBook available for $1099; save $400
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 10:04 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the early-2008 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook now available for $400 off original MSRP (rebate required, see their site for rebate form):

- 13" 2.4GHz Black MacBook: $1099 sku 7404924 original MSRP $1499

13" 2.1GHz MacBook available for $868.99
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:59 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the early-2008 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook available for $892.99 after a $75 mail-in rebate. Look for item number 7404921.

Apple refurbished MacBook Airs available starting at $1199
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:57 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 13" MacBook Airs available today starting at $1199. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1199 was $1349
- 13" 1.8GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air: $1399 was $1499
- 13" 1.8GHz/64GB SSD MacBook Air: $1699 was $1799

13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Air available for $1149; save $650
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:20 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 13" 1.6GHz/80GB MacBook Air in stock today for $1149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (see their site for rebate form). Look for item number 7373085. Original MSRP for this model was $1799. Ground shipping is free.

1.6GHz MacBook Air available for $1305 w/Windows XP preinstalled
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:19 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has new, leftover, previous-generation 13" 1.6GHz/80GB HD MacBook Airs available for $1355.03 including Apple's Boot Camp and Windows XP Home preinstalled. Look for item number 7373318. Original MSRP for this Air was $1799, and XP Home retails for $199 at MacMall, so your savings amounts to approximately $700. Shipping is free. Offer available while supplies last!

15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pro/Glossy available for $1299
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
OnSale has new, leftover 2007 15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pros with Glossy Displays in stock and available for $1299.99. Look for item number 7256720. $200 mail-in rebate required. Original MSRP for this model was $1999.

Free all-in-one printer with purchase of new Mac from Apple
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:14 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
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:13 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Apple Certified Refurbished Macs and iPods page for Thursday, the 4th of December. 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
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:13 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
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:12 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.

Refurbished 2007 iPod nanos available from only $79
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:12 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 refurbished iPod touch available from $179
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:11 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)

Refurbished 2GB iPod shuffles available for $59
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:10 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
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:10 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
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:08 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
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:07 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
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:07 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
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:06 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.

30" Apple Cinema Display available for $1709; $90 off MSRP
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:05 AM ET | Article Link
B&H Photo Video has 30" Apple Cinema Displays available for $1709.95. That's a $90 discount over standard MSRP. Look for item number M9179LL/A.

Save up to $300 with Apple Refurbished Displays
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:05 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

Apple refurbished Time Capsules available for up to $80 off MSRP
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:04 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.

Mac OS X 10.5 available for $99; save $30, no rebate
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:04 AM ET | Article Link
TechRestore has Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) on sale for $99. Look for item number TR18240. Their price is $30 off MSRP and the lowest we've seen.

Refurbished 160GB Apple TV available for $279
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:03 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 160GB Apple TVs available for $279. Original MSRP for this item was $329. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see this unit.

40GB Apple TV (refurbished) available for $199
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:03 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 40GB Apple TV's available for $199. MSRP for this model is $229. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free. Scroll to the bottom of their page to see these units.

40GB Apple TV available for $219; save $10
Thursday, December 4 2008 @ 9:02 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the 40GB Apple TV available for $219.99. That's $10 off MSRP.

13" MacBooks on sale for up to $165 off MSRP
Wednesday, December 3 2008 @ 11:31 AM ET | Article Link
 ClubMac has the new 13" MacBooks on sale today for up to $165 off MSRP. All models are in stock today and include $1.99 UPS 3-day shipping:

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1434.99 sku 7684019 $165 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1204.99 sku 7684018 $95 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 sku 7684039 $100 off MSRP

13" 2.1GHz White MacBook available for $799.99
Wednesday, December 3 2008 @ 11:29 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has the early-2008 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook on sale for $799.99 after applicable $50 mail-in rebate (see their site for form). Shipping is free. Their price is the lowest we've seen for this model. Look for sku 8252894.

MacBook Pros in stock today for up to $300 off MSRP
Wednesday, December 3 2008 @ 11:14 AM ET | Article Link
 ClubMac has late-2008 15" and 17" MacBook Pros on sale for up to $300 off MSRP today after a $150 mail-in rebate plus instant discount. All models are in stock and include $1.99 UPS 3-day shipping.

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499.00 sku 7684032 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2199.99 sku 7684021 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.97 sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

Optional bundles, all free after rebates, include a copy of Parallels Desktop 4.0 and an Epson Stylus NX400 printer.

15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pro (refurbished) available for $1249
Wednesday, December 3 2008 @ 11:07 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 15" 2.2GHz MacBook Pros (June '07 models) available for $1249. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free. Glossy and matte displays are available.

Review: SimpleTech PRO1000Q Pro Drive Quad Interface 1TB External Hard Drive
Wednesday, December 3 2008 @ 11:06 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore

I am a big fan of the external hard drive, I suppose dating back to the one that came with my very first Mac, a compact Mac Plus back in the early ë90s. The Plus was designed to boot from an 800k floppy disk, but also supported external drives through its SCSI interface, and the original owner had added a whopping big 20 MB MacCrate drive by Seagate. It was loud, but a lot more convenient that swapping floppies, and SCSI is a fast I/O. Read More...

Holiday MacBook sales; $300 off MacBook Pros, $200 off MacBooks
Tuesday, December 2 2008 @ 9:39 AM ET | Article Link
 Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over for the 2008 season, but Christmas discounts are in full swing, with at least one reseller selling MacBooks for up to $300 off MSRP. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning.

MacConnection has late-2008 15"/17" MacBook Pros, 13" MacBooks, and 13" MacBook Airs on sale for the 2008 Holiday shopping season. Prices for some models are reduced by as much as $300 off MSRP (prices include applicable instant discounts, plus mail-in rebate). Their prices are the lowest we've seen for these models from any Apple Authorized Reseller. Shipping is free:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 sku 8254451 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2199 sku 8254443 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1749 sku 8254427 $250 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1399.99 sku 8252974 $200 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149.99 sku 8252966 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 sku 8252982 $100 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2349.99 sku 8286541 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/120GB HD MacBook Air: $1699.99 sku 8286533 $100 off MSRP preorder

Optional bundled items, free after rebates, include a copy of VMware Fusion software, an HP Photosmart C4250 all-in-one printer, and a Mobile Edge carrying case.

Apple refurbished 15" MacBook Pros available starting at $1349
Tuesday, December 2 2008 @ 9:22 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished early-2008 15" MacBook Pros available today starting at $1349. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 15" 2.6GHz MacBook Pro/200GB 7200RPM HD (early 2008): $1799
- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (early 2008): $1349

Updated MacBook Price Trackers
Tuesday, December 2 2008 @ 9:20 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. New late-2008 models are represented as well as previous-generation MacBooks. The following charts are available:

Cyber Monday MacBook sales! Take up to $300 off MSRP
Monday, December 1 2008 @ 10:27 AM ET | Article Link
 Apple resellers are offering steep discounts on 13" MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and 15"/17" MacBook Pros, with prices as low as $300 off MSRP (note that these prices exceed the discounts offered by Apple on Black Friday). The following is a roundup of the lowest sale prices we've seen from Apple Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers that are in stock today. Be sure to visit our price trackers for a list of the current prices on all new Macs from Apple's Resellers - we update the price trackers each morning:

- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2498.99 at ClubMac sku 7684032 $300 off MSRP
- 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro: $2499 at MacConnection sku 8254451 $300 off MSRP

- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2198.99 at ClubMac sku 7684021 $300 off MSRP
- 15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $2199 at MacConnection sku 8254443 $300 off MSRP

- 15" 2.4GHz MacBook Pro: $1748.99 at ClubMac sku 7684020 $250 off MSRP

- 13" 2.4GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1417.99 at ClubMac sku 7684019 $182 off MSRP
- 13" 2.0GHz Aluminum MacBook: $1149.99 at MacConnection sku 8252966 $150 off MSRP
- 13" 2.1GHz White MacBook: $899.99 at MacConnection sku 8252982 $100 off MSRP

- 13" 1.8GHz/128GB SSD MacBook Air: $2319.99 at MacMall sku 7684029 $180 off MSRP
- 13" 1.6GHz/128GB HD MacBook Air: $1649.99 at MacMall sku 7684027 $150 off MSRP preorder

Apple refurbished 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pro available for $1999
Monday, December 1 2008 @ 10:16 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished early-2008 17" 2.5GHz MacBook Pros available for $1999. Click here to see this model. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and shipping is free. Original MSRP for this model was $2799. A choice of glossy or matte displays is offered.

12" PB Replacement is Here no, Wait, There
Monday, December 1 2008 @ 10:06 AM ET | Article Link
by Joe Leo

With last month's announcement of new and totally revised MacBooks and MacBook Pros, the lead-up to it came the hope of two things highly desired by most die-hard Mac users. One, a true and fitting replacement to the 12-inch PowerBook G4--short of a new netbook style Mac notebook--and two, an entry-level Mac notebook priced under $1000. Speculation and rumor had it (remember last month's piece about the "Fifth Estate"?) that Apple was finally going to release an $899 MacBook that would kill the competition. Finally a Mac that was cheap enough to afford, but didn't skimp on features. Far out into that speculation was the possibility that this cheaper MacBook could sport a smaller form factor. Of course, none of that happened and Apple aficionados were once again, disappointed and let down by their favorite Mac maker. Well, they're the only ones that make Macs, so go figure. Read More...