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MacMall already has iPad Pros on sale with modest $12 savings, tax advantages, Paypal processing and free shipping

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From 9to5Toys.com:

iPads officially go on sale next week and AppleCare training started today but Apple reseller MacMall is the first US retailer advertising offering the iPad Pro and they’ve already marked prices down modestly $12/SKU.   MacMall, unlike Apple, takes Paypal and only collects sales tax in CA, NY, IL, WI, MN, CO, TN, NC and GA which can save a significant bit of change.

Description MfrPN MSRP MacMall Price Savings
IPAD PRO WI-FI 32GB SPACE GRAY-USA ML0F2LL/A $799.00 $787.00 $12.00
IPAD PRO WI-FI 32GB SILVER-USA ML0G2LL/A $799.00 $787.00 $12.00
IPAD PRO WI-FI 32GB GOLD-USA ML0H2LL/A $799.00 $787.00 $12.00
IPAD PRO WI-FI 128GB SPACE GRAY-USA ML0N2LL/A $949.00 $937.00 $12.00
IPAD PRO WI-FI 128GB SILVER-USA ML0Q2LL/A $949.00 $937.00 $12.00
IPAD PRO WI-FI 128GB GOLD-USA ML0R2LL/A $949.00 $937.00 $12.00
IPAD PRO WI-FI CELL 128GB GRAY AS-USA ML3K2LL/A $1,079.00 $1,067.00 $12.00
IPAD PRO WI-FI CELL 128GB SLVR AS-USA ML3N2LL/A $1,079.00 $1,067.00 $12.00
IPAD PRO WI-FI CELL 128GB GOLD AS-USA ML3Q2LL/A $1,079.00 $1,067.00 $12.00

Note: All iPad Pros aren’t currently in stock but most ship immediately- 3 days

Apple has been showing off the iPad Pro for Education at the Dropbox conference and at Disney/Pixar and we expect reviews shortly. Apps like ProCreate, iTunes U and Adobe’s Photoshop have already been updated to work with the 12.9-inch tablet.

MegaMac 2015 Bundle: 15 apps including Autodesk Pixlr Pro, Disk Drill Pro, many more: $25

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From 9to5Toys Specials:

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The Mega Mac 2015 Bundle includes 15 great apps, and 9to5Toys Specials has it for $25 after using coupon code 9to5bundle at checkout to receive an additional $5 off.

The quality in this bundle is superb, with apps such as Autodesk’s photo editor Pixlr Pro, and data recovery app Disk Drill Pro, leading the way. Sticky Password stores your logins securely, and Spotdox offers remote access to documents on your Mac. There is more photography styling available through HDR Darkroom and Deep Dreamer, while Fetching saves your browser history to create a searchable library of visited sites. You can also tackle your inbox with Kiwi for Gmail and Email Archiver Pro, upgrade from TextEdit with FoldingText, and get the latest news on your desktop via Breaking for Mac. Commander One PRO offers fast app switching, and Macbooster keeps your Mac running smoothly, while My Net and PrivacyScan maintain security. The full 95% off list/priceguide can be found below or on Specials:
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$5 Toys Bundle: Screens VNC, Stuffit Deluxe, Crossover 14, WinZip, RapidWeaver 6, BusyCal, more

From 9to5Toys Specials no brainer dept:

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Get 10 solid Mac Apps for about $5 (price goes up as you wait – as of this writing, it is $5.08)

  • Screens ($29.99) – user-friendly VNC for securely accessing your desktop from anywhere
  • Find Any File ($7.99) – drill down to files faster than with Spotlight
  • StuffIt Deluxe 16 for Mac ($49.99) – simple file compression with advanced options
  • RapidWeaver 6 ($89.99) – build beautiful, highly customizable websites with or without code
  • CrossOver 14 Mac ($59.95) – run Windows programs (incl. games) in a window on your Mac
  • BusyCal ($49.99) – calendar app with smart filters, live forecasts, and to-do items
  • WinZip 4 Mac ($29.95) – lightweight file minimizer
  • WALTR ($29.95) – drag-and-drop video/audio conversion to iOS-playable formats
  • RoboForm Everywhere: 1-Year Subscription ($19.95) – cross-platform password manager
  • Scapple ($14.99) – full-featured mind-mapping tool

Screens and Find Any File are actually free if $5 breaks your bank. Gogogo.

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Grab $50 iTunes gift cards for $40 at Ebay using Paypal

From 9to5Toys:

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Update: The Coupon code is no longer valid but iTunes gift cards are still 20% off using this link

Grab 2 $50 iTunes Gift cards for $40/each (already a good deal) delivered free via mail. Then apply CFATHERS10 at checkout to knock off another $10 – bringing the total to $70 for $100 worth of iTunes Gift Cards. These are great gifts for Dads or is good for 30% off Apple Music, Videos, Mac/iOS Apps, Games, Books or anything sold at the iTunes and App Stores.

More great gift cards deals including $10 off $50 at Ebay here.

Note this is for mail delivery, not email. Payments via Paypal good in US only.

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Man gets $120 ticket for changing music with his Apple Watch while driving

A driver in Quebec, Canada claims he was fined $120 and given four points on his driving record for changing music on his Apple Watch while driving. While the driver disputes that this is not against the law (at least in Canada), many regions of the United States are not so keen on Apple Watch usage while driving. For example, the following definitions of devices that cannot be used on the road in New York clearly match the Apple Watch: “broadband personal communication device”, “two-way messaging device”, “portable computing device”, “or any other electronic device when used to input, write, send, receive, or read text for present or future communication.” Because the Apple Watch falls under those definitions, usage of the device is likely subject to the same fines as using a cell phone in applicable regions. Unfortunately, a study from March indicated that using a smartwatch behind the wheel can be even more distracting than a smartphone.


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Apple Watch survives remarkably well in kitchen torture test until…

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The Apple Watch Sport’s Ion X glass has been put through a torture scratch test and we’ve seen it survive 15 minutes under water but now that Apple Watches are being shipped en masse, we’re going to see many full-on torture tests.  The first such test is from Cnet which takes it through some (admittedly unlikely) kitchen destruction scenarios.

The Apple Watch and its white band survived admirably through the gauntlet but you could tell this video was going to end with a broken watch and it finally broke when smashed with a iron skillet. OK, sure. Broken-apple-watch-shattered-gass

I don’t know about you guys but this test gives me a lot of confidence in the Apple Watch, particularly the drops, band stain resistance and waterproofing. Even this broken glass might be easily repairable as shown by iFixit yesterday. 

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Get ‘Becoming Steve Jobs’ audiobook for free from Audible

From 9to5Toys.com:

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Becoming Steve Jobs is already an Amazon and iBooks best seller on the day of its release but if you were on the fence or want the book read to you while you drive or work, Audible makes a pretty good offer. For new email address users, Audible offers a Free Audiobook Download with a 30 Day Trial. You can also get the free Audible trial via Amazon here if you haven’t already signed up through your Amazon account. Audible’s offer is a great way to get introduced to audiobooks if you haven’t already and what better way to spend your free book than on than the critically and Apple Brass-acclaimed Steve Jobs bio narrated by George Newbern.

Audible members, new and old, can get ‘Becoming Steve Jobs’ here. 
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