While we continue to monitor significant trade-in bonuses and cash offers for Best Buy members on the latest M3 iPad Air with discounts up to $650 off, and the new iPad (A16) starting from just $174, we’ve also discovered substantial discounts on the new M4 MacBook Air as of late yesterday afternoon. Best Buy members can enjoy $50 off all configurations, while trading in an M2 or M3 Air could lead to savings of up to $550. Furthermore, for those without any trade-in options for the reasonably priced new iPad (A16), the first cash deals are now live starting at $329 on Amazon, along with the return of Black Friday pricing on the M4 MacBook Pro lineup and clearance deals on the 24GB M3 MacBook Air models at up to $500 off the original prices. More details are included below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
First direct cash deal available on the new 11-inch iPad (A16) at Amazon for $329, or $174 with trade
We’ve highlighted some excellent opportunities to snag a substantial price reduction on the new iPad (A16) for those looking to upgrade from the previous iPad 10th Generation model—with prices dropping as low as $174 or 50% off (for the 64GB iPad 10). For those without a machine to trade in, Amazon is now providing the first direct cash deals on the new 11-inch iPad for just $329 shipped.
Following Apple’s official price drop for the previous-generation iPad 10th Generation last May—from $449 to $349—it has maintained the lower MSRP for the new 11-inch iPad (A16) while doubling the storage.
This means today’s deal on Amazon offers only a $20 discount, applicable to the silver and blue models; however, this is the lowest price we have recorded for pre-orders for those without a trade-in.
New M4 MacBook Air priced starting at $999, while Amazon clears out 24GB M3 models today at $500 off
The newly released M4 MacBook Air is now available for pre-order on Amazon, starting from $999. Best Buy is offering notable trade-in deals, along with a straight $50 cash discount for paid members. Price thresholds have dropped by $100, and there’s a new attractive Sky Blue color option, but Amazon is now also clearing out M3 MacBook Airs at the best prices observed thus far, with discounts of $300 off or $500 off the original prices. Details are outlined below.
While the most affordable M3 models are still priced at $200 off the new list prices (or $400 off the original prices), the 24GB configurations for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models have now seen a $100 reduction for the best prices recorded:
Comparing these deals to the new M4 MacBook Air prices which launched yesterday at even lower price points: a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at $1,399, and the 15-inch version is listed at $1,599—both $200 more than the M3 clearance offers highlighted above.
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $899 (Reg. $1,099, Orig. $1,299)
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $1,099 (Reg. $1,299, Orig. $1,499)
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,199 (Reg. $1,499, Orig. $1,699)
- 15-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $1,099 (Reg. $1,299, Orig. $1,499)
- 15-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $1,249 (Reg. $1,499, Orig. $1,699)
- 15-inch M3 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,399 (Reg. $1,699, Orig. $1,899)
Most budget-friendly M4 iPad Pro returns to Black Friday price of $849 with $150 off, plus more at $200 off
We’ve previously highlighted several noteworthy pre-order savings on the new iPad (A16) starting from $174, along with significant discounts of up to $650 off the M3 iPad Air with trade-ins or $50 off without trades. Today, we notice another opportunity to save on M4 Pro models. The latest iPad Pro variations are the sole models in the product line to feature the cutting-edge M4 chip, and Amazon has reinstated its Black Friday pricing on the most affordable models—the 256GB 11-inch M4 iPad Pro is now available for $849 shipped, representing a $150 discount. The price will automatically adjust in your cart.
The enticing new iPad (A16), along with the appealing pre-order offers on the new M3 iPad Air, may present an attractive choice for buyers, especially since they were revealed just this week. However, if a professional model is what you are after, the ongoing M4 deals are worth considering.
Here’s how the current deals break down across the lineup (these prices have been updated at the time of this writing):
M4 iPad Pro 11-inch
M4 iPad Pro 13-inch
Amazon presents new all-time low on unlocked iPhone 15 Pro Max, now $588 off (Premium Renewed, 1-yr. warranty)
While we are still observing deep discounts of up to $480 off original prices for the iPhone 15 Pro, Amazon has significantly reduced its 512GB Premium Renewed iPhone 15 Pro Max to just $811.38 shipped—a historic low for this model. Originally priced at $1,399, you can now save $588 today on this Premium Renewed device.
This offer is currently valid on the dark blue titanium variant; other colors are priced around $100 higher, making this a remarkable deal for an unlocked iPhone 15 Pro Max, now available for even less than the recent 15 Pro offer.
Today’s accessories and charging deals:
Apple’s 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM discounted over $300 today at Amazon
Some users may prefer the new 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro, particularly since they are now available with double the RAM; however, if you’re in search of extra screen real estate and powerful performance without splurging on M4 Max prices, Amazon is currently offering the 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro featuring 48GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for just $2,593 shipped. This represents a discount of over $300 and is within a few cents of the best price historically recorded.
This 16-inch configuration typically retails for $2,899, leading to $306 in savings, making it one of the most competitive prices available—we did see it drop to $2,591 for a brief period, but this offer is just as good as the best ever otherwise.
