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Wednesday’s best deals: 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro falls to new low, latest MacBook Pro $199 off, more

We’ve now made it halfway through the workweek, and all of today’s best deals are headlined by Apple’s new M1 12.9-inch iPad Pro on sale for the first time on Amazon at $100 off. Plus, score all-time lows on M1 MacBook Pro at $199 off and Belkin MagSafe Chargers from $25. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Save $100 on Apple’s new M1 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Amazon is currently offering Apple’s new M1 12.9-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi 128GB for $999. Normally fetching $1,099, you’re looking at the very first Amazon discount while scoring $100 in savings to mark the lowest price we’ve seen to date overall. Amazon is also offering a discount on the 11-inch M1 iPad Pro at $749, down from $799 to match the second-best price yet.

As the latest iteration in Apple’s lineup of iPad Pro models, the newest version stands out with the newfound inclusion of an M1 chip to deliver even better performance. Alongside a Thunderbolt port that’s supplemented by Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, you’re also looking at the all-new Liquid Retina XDR display with 1,600 nits of peak brightness and ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate. That’s on top of all of the usual features like Apple Pencil support, Face ID, and 512GB of storage. Dive into our hands-on review.

Get in the M1 MacBook Pro game at $199 off

Amazon currently offers Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro M1/8GB/256GB for $1,100. Normally fetching $1,299, you’re looking at $199 in savings, with today’s offer matching the all-time low set just twice before. The 512GB model is also on sale for $1,300, scoring you the same $199 in savings.

With back-to-school season in full swing and the fall semester around the corner, now is a notable time to take Apple Silicon for a spin with the latest MacBook Pro at its best price yet. Arriving with the new M1 chip under the hood, you’re also looking at 17-hour battery life and a 13-inch Retina display. Its pair of Thunderbolt ports pair with Wi-Fi 6 to deliver fast connectivity whether you’re plugged in or going wireless. Get a closer look in our hands-on review.

Belkin MagSafe Chargers on sale from $25

Amazon is currently offering the Belkin Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand for $30. Normally fetching $35, today’s offer amounts to $5 in savings, but more notable is the very first discount we’ve seen to date. After being launched earlier this spring, Belkin’s lineup of MagSafe-compatible chargers arrived to deliver some more affordable alternatives to Apple’s in-house solution.

This entry into the Belkin lineup delivers much of the same magnetic wireless charging you’d expect, with an upright stand design that allows you to keep an eye on your iPhone 12 while it refuels. It will only dish out 7.5W of power, though, compared to Apple’s official MagSafe charger, which handles the full 15W speeds. Or check out this other Belkin magnetic wireless charger that’s down to $25.

Blue Yeti Blackout Mic hits 2021 low at $100

Woot is offering the Blue Yeti USB Blackout Microphone for $100. This classic mic still regularly sells for the $130 list price, but today’s $30 savings marks the best we’ve seen all year. The Blue Yeti Blackout mic’s versatility and quaility have maintained its popularity for years now. With three internal condenser capsules, you can choose between four pickup patterns for different types of recording. Be it streaming, podcasts, Zoom calls, or your upcoming EP, this mic can handle it all with on-board audio controls and zero-latency headphone monitoring. Plus, it comes ready to rock with an included stand, but you can always ditch that in favor of a more flexible setup.

Samsung 1TB T7 Portable SSD matching 2021 low at $170

Amazon is now offering the 1TB Samsung T7 Touch Portable SSD for $170. Also matched as part of Best Buy’s Deals of the Day. Originally $230, and staying there for most of 2020, it has recently been listed in the $190 range and is now matching the Amazon 2021 low. This model bring blazing fast solid-state data transfer speeds up to 1,050MB/s inside of a shock-resistant housing that can withstand drops up to 6-feet. From there, you’ll find fingerprint security and password protection alongside an LED square to “keep you informed of what your SSD is doing at a glance.”

Best trade-in deals

9to5Mac also keeps tabs on all the best trade-in deals on iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and more every month. Be sure to check out this month’s best trade-in deals when you decide it’s time to upgrade your device. Or simply head over to our trade-in partner directly if you want to recycle, trade, or sell your used devices for cash and support 9to5Mac along the way!

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