All of today’s best Apple deals are about being able to lock-in a deep discount on the previous-generation 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. Now $400 off, the drop down to $899 is the best we’ve seen and comes joined by a launch discount on Satechi’s SM1 Slim mechanical Bluetooth keyboard for Mac at $80. Plus, the best price ever has Sony’s popular XM5 headphones at $300. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro hits $899
Trusted Apple authorized retailer Expercom is currently offering a rare chance to save on Apple’s previous-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The M1 device still offers plenty of power and the same form-factor as its newer counterpart, and now you can save on the 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model at $899 shipped. This is down from its original $1,299 price tag and marking a new all-time low. It’s the first discount we’ve tracked from a trusted retailer in months on the M1 iPad Pro lineup, with today’s offer beating our previous mention from back in October by an extra $11 – while also throwing in the extra perk of cellular connectivity.
Even now that the newer M2 model has been around and kicking it as the latest debut from the lineup, the previous-generation iPad Pro still provides a compelling iPadOS experience. Everything comes centered around a Liquid Retina XDR display with 1,600 nits of peak brightness and ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate. That’s of course alongside an M1 chip to power the experience and its Thunderbolt connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Apple Pencil support, and Face ID. So if the differences between the new M2 and older M1 models aren’t all that important, today’s discount is a notable way to bring home a flagship tablet for far less. Dive into our hands-on review to see just how the whole package stacks up.
This is one of the best Apple deals because we really haven’t been tracking any discounts on the newer M2 series. iPad Pro sales have just been in short supply over the past few months, and so anyone who wants to score one of the more recent tablets without paying full retail will have better luck with the M1 model – especially at $400 off.
Satechi debuts SM1 Slim mechanical Bluetooth keyboard at 20% off
Satechi today is launching a new addition to its Bluetooth keyboard lineup for Macs, and you can save on it! We have the full scoop on features over in our launch coverage, but as far as the savings go you’ll be able to take 20% off the new SM1 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard at $79.99 shipped. This is down from its usual $100 going rate, offering the new release on sale for the first time – just as you’d expect from an all-new debut.
The new Satechi SM1 Slim joins the company’s other Bluetooth keyboards and enters with a very fresh design that’s unlike any of its other peripherals. Most of the previous releases looked to emulate the look and feel of Apple’s own keyboards, and now its newest is taking a more unique approach with a mechanical build. It still works with your Mac just the same, and even has backlighting so you can type in the dark – a feature which can work for 16.5 hours thanks to the built-in battery. Disabling the lighting will net you 2 months of use in-between charges.
Sony’s popular XM5 ANC headphones have never sold for less
Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the latest Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. These normally sell for $398 and have only ever dropped to as low as $328 before. But now, you can discount the ANC headphones to $300. This is $98 off and marking the best price cut ever. It’s an extra $28 below our previous mention from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as well.
Sony’s new XM5 headphones deliver some of the best active noise cancellation on the market as the brand’s latest flagship listening experience. This time around there’s a completely refreshed design that now arrives with 30-hour battery life to go alongside the new Integrated Processor V1 for improved playback. That new exterior is comprised of soft fit leather with a lightweight build rounding out the package alongside multipoint Bluetooth connectivity.
Save $156 on stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9
Amazon is now offering one of the first chances to save on a stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9. The more premium 41mm GPS + Cellular wearable now sells for $543. This is down from its usual $699 price tag and marking the third-best offer we’ve seen. It’s the first markdown since back in the beginning of November, and is still one of the first discounts of any kind since launching last fall. If one of Apple’s standard aluminum cases isn’t going to cut it, then you can at least step up to the more elegant stainless steel model without paying anywhere close to full price. Go check out our coverage.
Now centered around the new S9 chip, Apple Watch Series 9 arrives with much of the same build as previous models – just with some enhancements. It’ll still provide the same fitness tracking experience as before, but now packs a 3,000-nit screen that can turn all the way down to 1-nit. There’s newfound pinch detection for one-handed interactions with your wearable that just rolled out at the end of last year, as well as a build that is the first carbon neutral release from Apple.
Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases are finally worth a try
If you’ve been waiting for a chance to try out Apple’s new FineWoven cases without paying full price, Amazon has your back as savings roll out to various styles of the new iPhone 15 accessory. These cases launched last fall to provide an alternative to leather, and now start from $31. There’s quite a few different colors available, each of which drops from the usual $59 price tag to match previous best prices or mark entirely new all-time lows. We take a hands-on look at the whole experience over at 9to5Mac, but if there has ever been a time to try out the new material for yourself – it’s now.
Apple’s new FineWoven cases wrap your iPhone 15 in an entirely refreshed finish meant to replace leather. The microtwill material is made from 68% post-consumer recycled materials, and has a soft touch finish to it that comes in different colors. There’s MagSafe support as you’d expect from an official Apple case, as well. Today’s discount applies to three different styles. Each of these are at all-time lows as some of the first chances to save.
Best trade-in deals
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