Apple's M5 iPad Pro continues the trend of hardware innovation outpacing the MacBook Pro, with new features like OLED, touch support, and Face ID initially exclusive to the iPad, while the MacBook Pro lags behind but is expected to catch up in the future.
A powerful MacBook Pro with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is on sale for $439.97 (originally $1,580) until September 7, available in Grade A refurbished condition, offering significant savings for a high-performance portable laptop.
Amazon has significantly reduced the price of the newly released MacBook Pro M4 for Black Friday, offering the 14.2-inch model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD for $1,399, down from $1,599. The M4 Pro version with enhanced specs is also discounted, catering to professionals needing more power. Amazon's price guarantee and extended return policy add to the appeal, but limited stock means these deals may not last long.
Apple's new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 series chips have just launched, but rumors are already circulating about next year's models featuring M5 chips. Analysts Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman suggest that the M5 series, including M5 Pro and M5 Max, will be released in 2025, with no major design changes expected until 2026. The MacBook Pro is anticipated to continue its annual upgrade cycle, focusing on performance improvements.
Apple's latest 14.2-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip, featuring an 11-core CPU, a 14-core GPU, and 18GB of unified RAM, is currently available with a $150 discount coupon on Amazon, bringing the price down to $1,799.99. The discount applies to the Silver model, with a $20 additional charge for the Space Black variant. The MacBook Pro's components, including the 512GB NVMe storage, are soldered to the motherboard, making future upgrades challenging. Consumers are advised to consider external storage options, such as the Crucial X6 and X9 SSDs, to manage their storage needs. The M3 Pro MacBook Pro is suitable for creative professionals, gamers, and offers long battery life, but the duration of the discount offer is unknown.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available with a $50 discount, now priced at $749, following its brief removal from shelves due to the Masimo issue. Alongside, the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro is on sale for $1,400, down from $1,599. Belkin's 15W MagSafe pad is at its lowest price yet for $61, and Anker's eco-friendly 240W Bio USB-C cables are discounted to $14. Additionally, elago's Macintosh-themed MagSafe charging stand is on sale for $17, offering a nostalgic design for charging the latest iPhones. These deals provide a variety of tech savings for consumers looking to upgrade their Apple ecosystem devices.
Amazon is offering a discount on Apple's latest 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, with the price reduced to $1,399.99 from the original $1,599 after clipping an on-page coupon. This deal is close to the Amazon all-time low and includes the new Space Gray model with 512GB storage and 8GB RAM. The new MacBook Pro features an M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, a Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, and a 16-core Neural Engine, maintaining its reputation for high performance in a mobile device.