Thursday’s best deals are now coming in, with the best of the best being focused around Apple’s M1 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pros at $900 off or more. Speaking of steep macOS markdowns, Apple’s original Mac Studio now drops to $1,299 to go alongside this 20% off OtterBox Apple accessory sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Save $900 on 16-inch MacBook Pro
Adorama is now offering some of the best discounts on previous-generation M1 Pro MacBook Pro models to date. Taking the spotlight, the 16-inch machine is dropping down to $1,949 with some extra memory built into the package. Our readers are always asking for higher-end models with more RAM, and now Adorama delivers with this 512GB/32GB configuration. It’s down from the usual $2,899 going rate in order to deliver $950 in savings. This is a new all-time low and $50 under the last mention of a model like this. To go alongside that configuration, Adorama is stepping up to deliver an even more compelling package with the 1TB and 64GB MacBook Pro at $2,799. This is clocking in at $900 off the usual $3,699 price tag in order to also deliver a new all-time low. We break down what these $900 or more in savings deliver and how this compares to the newer M2 Pro counterparts below the fold.
Apple’s now previous-generation flagship 16-inch MacBook Pro may not be the most recent release, but still arrives with much of the same refreshed form-factor as the newer models. M1 Pro chip starts the improved form-factor and powers the experience that comes centered around a 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display backed by ProMotion, 120Hz refresh rates, and 1600 nits of peak brightness. Packed into that new chassis is up to 21-hour battery, as well as a new array of I/O like the return of MagSafe charging, HDMI, three Thunderbolt ports, and more. So if you’re not sold on the performance gains of the new M2 iteration, today’s price cut is easily worth considering. See why it was previously our Apple product of the year.
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Apple’s original Mac Studio now $1,299
Don’t mind going with an open-box model for your next macOS upgrade? Because you should definitely consider it with this massive discount on Apple’s previous-generation M1 Max Mac Studio. Dropping down in price lower than ever before thanks to one of eBay’s official partners, the 512GB/32GB desktop now sells for $1,299. That’s down from its original $1,999 price tag and delivers $700 in savings. It’s well below our previous mention, which had a new condition model at $1,699. Dive into our hands-on review for a closer look, and then head below as we take a closer look at how it stacks up and also compares to the new M2 Max edition.
Apple’s original Mac Studio still arrives as the most powerful M1 machine available thanks to a series of redesigns both inside and out. For starters, there is the much taller form-factor that sits in the same footprint as Apple’s other desktop headless Macs. That enables a wide array of I/O like four Thunderbolt ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 4K HDMI, and more. Then there’s the M1 Max chip and its 10-core design at the center of the package for improved performance.
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OtterBox takes 20% off iPhone 14 cases and new 15W MagSafe chargers
OtterBox today is launching a new sale today for outfitting your iPhone setup with some must-have gear. Taking 20% off when you buy any two accessories, the new promotion covers everything from the latest iPhone 14 cases to MagSafe chargers and plenty of other gear for your Apple kit, not to mention accessories for the latest Android devices, too. Shipping is free across the board. Applying to just about all of the OtterBox releases, you’ll find cases for iPhone 14 series handsets to go alongside MagSafe battery packs and chargers, as well as iPad covers and more. You’ll want to check out everything right here.
Apple Watch SE is the most affordable way to run watchOS 10
Walmart is clearing out the original Apple Watch SE with some of the best discounts we have ever seen. Right now, the 44mm GPS wearable sells for $159 from its usual $229 price tag these days. By comparison, it originally sold for $309. This is a new all-time low and the first chance to save this year at $70 off. The smaller model is also on sale, with the 40mm GPS wearable at $149. That’s $50 off the usual $199 price tag, too. Both of these discounts are rare chances to save and easily the most affordable options out there to strap an Apple wearable to your wrist.
The original Apple Watch SE arrives at the most affordable price point of a wearable sold by Apple now that supports the soon to be released watchOS 10 update. It delivers many of the same fitness tracking features as the more flagship end of Apple’s lineup, with an integrated heart rate sensor sitting underneath the Retina OLED display. While there isn’t a blood/oxygen sensor, you’ll still find a swim-proof design, integration with Fitness+, and everything else that users have come to love about Apple Watch.
Save $238 on official Apple Watch Link Bracelet bands
Amazon is now offering a rare chance to save on Apple’s most premium Apple Watch bands. The official Link Bracelets elevate the look of your wearable unlike anything else from Apple, and now pricing starts at $211 for the 41mm Space Black styling. Normally fetching $449, you’re now looking at a new all-time low with $238 in savings. This is well below our previous mention, clocking in at an extra $24 off. You can also score the same elevated looks with the silver model at $300. It’s not quite as low as the other metal finish, but lands with $49 in savings.
As Apple’s most premium bands, its Link Bracelets arrive with either a Space Black or silver colorway and plenty of elegant stylings. Crafted from stainless steel, with a diamond-like carbon finish to give it the unique design, there’s a custom butterfly closure to round out the high-end look of this Apple Watch band. Both models are compatible with 38, 40, and 41mm Apple Watch models.
Best trade-in deals
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