This Friday’s best Apple deals are all about iPads. Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro headlines the savings as it hits $1,049 – the second-best price we’ve seen. It comes joined by an entry into the opposite end of the spectrum with Apple’s compact iPad mini 6 256GB at $109 off, while a final Satechi holiday sale makes it more affordable to shop for last-minute gifts at 30% off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro hits $1,049
Best Buy is now offering Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi for $1,049 shipped if you’re a My Best Buy member. Normally fetching $1,199, today’s offer amounts to $150 in savings and marks the second-best price to date. It’s within $50 of the all-time low from far earlier in the fall and an extra $50 below our Black Friday mention from last month. We break down what to expect over at 9to5Mac in our feature on Apple’s latest iPad Pro, and then offer plenty of insight below on just what today’s discount gets you.
Apple’s latest flagship iPadOS experience comes powered by the new M2 chip and backed by an 8-core CPU with 10-core GPU. The latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro delivers all of the high-end features we’ve come to expect from the form factor, with a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display being complemented by ProMotion for smooth scrolling, True Tone for adjusting the tint to your surroundings, and P3 wide color support so all of your content looks as accurate as it should. Taking full advantage of the M2 chip is a Thunderbolt port, as well as Apple Pencil 2 connectivity and support for the new hover feature.
Apple’s compact iPad mini 6 256GB, now $109 off
Amazon is now offering the second-best price yet on the latest iPad Mini 6. Right now, the Wi-Fi 256GB model drops to $539.99 shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. This is $109 off the usual $649 price tag and comes within $10 of the all-time low. It’s the first discount this low in a few months and beats our previous mention by an extra $9. I’ve been a huge fan of the form factor myself since picking one up, though you don’t have to take just my word for it. Our hands-on review notes just how perfect its size is without sacrificing on performance, as well.
Apple’s latest compact iPadOS experience arrives as the latest iPad mini 6. It may be the smallest one in the lineup, but it still delivers many of the signature features you’d expect, like an edge-to-edge 8.3-inch Retina display and Apple Pencil 2 support. Throw in the A15 Bionic chip and Touch ID in the power button to complete the package.
Satechi holiday sale offers last-minute gifts at 30% off
Satechi is helping you get all of those last-minute tech gifts taken care of with one more holiday sale. This time around, the savings apply to a more limited batch of releases instead of just marking down prices on everything, with 30% in savings applying to all the items on this landing page. You’ll need to apply the very fitting code HOLIDAY at checkout in order to lock in the savings.
Our favorite Satechi chargers on sale
- 200W USB-C GaN Charger: $105 (Reg. $150)
- Dock5 Multi-Device Charging Station: $42 Reg. $60)
- Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand: $70 (Reg. $100)
- 3-in-1 MagSafe Stand: $84 (Reg. $120)
Discounted Mac hubs and docking stations
- Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock: $245 (Reg. $350)
- Stand and Hub Mac Mini Dock: $70 (Reg. $100)
- Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub: $140 (Reg. $200)
Aqara’s HomeKit Smart Lock U100 with Apple Home Key sees $50 discount
Aqara is stepping in to close out the work week by discounting its latest smart lock with Apple Home Key support to one of the best prices yet. Courtesy of its official Amazon storefront, the new Aqara HomeKit Smart Lock U100 sells for $139.99 shipped after the on-page coupon has been clipped. Down from $190, this is landing at $50 off and marking the second-best discount to date. It’s within $7 of the all-time low set once on Black Friday, too. Earlier this summer, we dove into what you can expect from the new smart lock and walked away impressed in our hands-on review.
As for how the new release stacks up, Apple HomeKit support really is the star of the show. But it won’t just work with Siri and the rest of your iPhone-friendly accessories, but also with Home Key tech that allows you to unlock just by tapping your phone to the lock with NFC. Otherwise, you’re looking at a sleek front door upgrade with the Aqara Smart Lock U100 that sports a built-in touchscreen and fingerprint sensor for some other ways to unlock without your keys.
Opal’s just-released Tadpole USB-C webcam sees first discount
Opal just launched its new Tadpole Webcam last month in November, and now it’s finally on sale! The new release for your Mac is now on sale at Moment, and clocks in at $140 shipped after you’ve applied code HOLIDAY20 at checkout. That’s 20% off the usual $175 going rate and the best discount we’ve ever seen. In fact, it’s the first-ever discount so far. We took a closer look at what to expect from the ultra-portable design in our launch coverage.
If your MacBook’s built-in webcam isn’t cutting it, the new Opal Tadpole is here to set up the quality. The minimal design plugs in over USB-C and weights just under 50 grams in a form-factor that’s as compact as it is cute. It’s designed to tag along with you on the go, can easily stow away when not in use and then transform to clip onto the top of your MacBook or other laptop. The camera’s USB-C plug also has a built-in capacitive touch sensor that can instantly mute or unmute your audio while on a video call with a single tap.
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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