Score bargains on iPads and MacBooks, both high-end and low, in this week’s roundup of best Apple deals. Plus, a third-party accessory that costs $139 less than Apple’s version.
Refurb MacBooks from $869
Other World Computing discounts select refurbished Apple MacBook laptops, such as the refurb Apple MacBook Intel Core M 1.2GHz 12″ Laptop in Silver, plus Parallels Desktop for Mac, for $999 (low by $323 compared to a new machine). The orders also bag free shipping. The deals end December 14.
MacBook Pro i5 13-inch with Touch Bar and 16GB RAM for $2,147
If you’re looking for something more up-to-date (and expensive), ExperCom offers the new MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 2.9-GHz, 13.3-inch Retina laptop with Touch Bar in space gray or silver, bundled with an AppleCare 3-Year Extended Protection Plan for MacBook Pro, for $2,146.78 plus $13.50 for shipping.
That’s $71 under the lowest total price we could find for these items purchased separately elsewhere. It features the new Touch Bar — a touchscreen OLED strip running above the keyboard that supports Touch ID and allows for customized buttons. Other specs include an Intel Core i5-6267U 2.9-GHz Skylake dual-core processor, 13.3-inch 2,560-by-1,600 IPS LED-backlit Retina display, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.2, four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and macOS Sierra. Deal ends December 14.
Refurb unlocked iPad Pro 10-inch 128GB 4G tablet for $550
Another killer refurb deal, this unlocked Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch 128GB Wi-Fi + 4G GSM tablet in space gray is offered by Groupon for $549.99 with free shipping. That’s $20 under last month’s mention of an open-box, Wi-Fi-only unit and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model. (It’s also $249 under the best price we could find for a new one.)
Cambond Apple Watch Milanese Loop band for $10
You could pay $140 for Apple’s Milanese loop band … or you could get this one. Cambond via Amazon offers its Cambond Apple Watch Milanese Loop Magnetic Band in silver, sizes 42mm or 38mm, for $11.99. Coupon code “ZN4K5V7Y” cuts that to $9.99. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $5.99.) That’s tied with our mention from a month ago, and the lowest total price we could find for a similar third-party band by $18. This one-piece mesh band has a magnetic closure that can be adjusted to any size.
