All of Thursday’s best discounts are now on tap today and headlined by Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad. Now at the best price of the year of $250, the savings are joined by much of the same low on the official Apple Watch Alpine Loop band at $84. Not to mention the first discounts on Anker’s new USB-C KVM docking stations for Mac. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad lands at best prices of the year
Amazon is now offering Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad for the second-best price ever at $250. The price will automatically drop at checkout. Coming within just $1 of the all-time low, it has been over a year since we’ve seen it drop that low and lands from the usual $329 going rate. At the best price of the year, today’s offer amounts to $79 in savings and is the first drop we’ve seen in over two months. Also getting in on the savings are elevated 256GB capacity models as well as cellular configurations – both of which are now $80 off.
While not the latest model to hit the iPadOS lineup, the 10.2-inch model on sale today is still the most affordable option on shelves right now and comes powered by the A13 Bionic chip that’s said to be 20% faster than its predecessor. As for how Apple is applying all that extra power, you’ll enjoy additional features like True Tone support for the 10.2-inch screen alongside Center Stage in the new 12MP ultrawide camera that automatically adjusts the crop and zoom of your selfie camera depending on who and where they are in the shot. Even with the elevated capacity, this is still below what you’ll pay for other iPads right now, too. Get a closer look in our launch coverage.
Bring some Starlight stylings to your Apple Watch
Just released alongside the new Apple Watch Ultra last fall, the all-new Apple Watch Alpine Loop Band is now seeing a rare chance to save. Courtesy of Amazon, you can bring home the unique strap at $84 in the Starlight colorway. Perfect for tagging along on hikes or any other outdoor excursions this summer, today’s offer is down from the usual $99 going rate in order to land at the third-best price to date. The $15 in savings has only been beaten twice before when it fell $2 lower earlier in the year. Sporting a unique rugged design that weaves together two layers of woven fabric, the Alpine Loop is designed for Apple Watch Ultra but also works with the larger of Apple’s standard 44 and 45mm wearables. The stitch-free look uses high-strength yarn to deliver on the unique top loop look with a corrosion-resistant titanium G-hook that slides into place for securing to your wrist.
Anker’s new USB-C KVM docking stations see first discounts
Last month saw Anker launch a new USB-C KVM, and now the savings are rolling in. Courtesy of the brand’s official Amazon storefront, you can now score the Anker Desktop KVM Docking Station for $229. Down from its usual $270 price tag, today’s offer amounts to 15% in savings while also delivering the first chance to save. It actually joins the launch discount we saw go live on the laptop version, which is still alive and kicking it at $212, down from $250. This is still the only price cut so far on this model, too.
Available in two different configurations, Anker’s new USB-C KVM Docking Stations come equipped with the ability to share five different accessories. There are HDMI and DisplayPort slots for switching a monitor between two systems, as well as a healthy roster of USB-C and USB-A ports. There’s also 65W host charging for whichever laptops are plugged in, too. Anker lastly throws in a handy toggle switch that you can position away from the whole dock to help keep your setup a bit more streamlined. You can get a full breakdown in our launch coverage, too.
Save $900+ on Apple’s M1 Pro MacBook Pros
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 $2,499. This is clocking in at $1,200 off the usual $3,699 price tag in order to also deliver a new all-time low. It’s also $300 under our last mention.
Apple’s now previous-generation flagship 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.
CalDigit’s popular TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock for Mac falls $220
CalDigit’s official Amazon store is currently offering its TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock for $220. Marking a new 2023 low, today’s offer lands from the usual $300 going rate. It’s now $80 off, and undercutting our previous mention by an extra $50. This is also the same price as we saw from our previous mention back in May, but for a renewed model. Easily one of our favorite Thunderbolt docks on the market – of either TB3 or 4 varieties – TS3 Plus has been a staple of 9to5 desk setups for years. Packed into its premium metal shell are five USB-A ports, three TB3 outputs, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, and more. This dock not only expands your Mac’s I/O, but brings 87W USB-C charging to the equation, allowing you to connect to all of these inputs with a single cable while still powering up your MacBook. You can learn more about why in our hands-on review.
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