Apple deals: Lowest prices ever on iMac, MacBook and more

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While the anticipated MacBook Pro revamp is grabbing all the headlines, we’ve got an iMac deal that should be getting your attention.

Get the details on this hot buy, plus the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on a premium MacBook and a handy iPad accessory, in this week’s roundup of the best Apple deals.

27-inch iMac for $1,299

We often remind readers that certified resellers always have better prices on Apple products than Apple itself, and this deal really illustrates that point. B&H Photo Video is offering the Apple iMac Intel Haswell Core i5 3.2GHz 27-inch Desktop for $1,299 with free shipping.

That’s tied for the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this model, and is $240 below the next-lowest price we could find right now. (In fact, it’s even less than what Apple is charging for a refurb.) The iMac features an Intel Haswell Core i5-4570 3.2GHz quad-core processor, 27-inch 2,560-by-1,440 IPS LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, Nvidia GeForce GT 755M 1GB graphics, Bluetooth 4.0, 720p FaceTime HD camera and Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

Logitech Type+ keyboard case for iPad Air 2 for $28

Best Buy via eBay offers the Logitech Type+ Bluetooth keyboard case for iPad Air 2 in Electric Blue for $27.99. Opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $7.97 shipping charge.

That’s $20 under the last deal we saw for this item (back in October), the best price available now by $32, and the lowest total price we’ve seen. It features a liquid-repelling protective case, dual-view stand, auto wake/sleep function and micro USB cable.

12-inch MacBook with 512GB SSD for $1,275

The Good Blokes via eBay offers the 2-pound, 12-inch Apple MacBook Intel Core M 1.2GHz laptop in gold for $1,275 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we’ve seen, and a current low by $124.

It features an Intel Core M-5Y51 1.2GHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 12-inch 2,304-by-1,440 Retina display, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 802.11ac wireless, USB-C port and Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

Space Marshals for iPhone or iPad for free

Previously costing $5, Space Marshals for iPhone or iPad is now free in the iTunes Store. This sci-fi wild west adventure shooter game has a 4.5-star rating from 335 reviews of its current version, and is an Editors’ Choice pick from iTunes.

Check back each week for the latest Apple deals.

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