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Amazon discounts iPad Pro 12.9, MacBook Air for Black Friday

By Jennifer Allen Updated November 16, 2020

Black Friday deals are early this year with some great discounts on both the Apple MacBook Air and iPad Pro 12.9 at Amazon right now. It’s all part of the many Amazon Black Friday deals we’re seeing in the run-up to the big day. That’s just scratching the surface, too, with many other fantastic Black Friday MacBook deals and Black Friday iPad deals. Not in an Apple mood? No worries. We’ve got great Black Friday tablet deals and Black Friday laptop deals to ensure you get the best bang for your buck no matter what your preference is.

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Apple MacBook Air — $929, was $999
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 — $950, was $999

Apple MacBook Air — $929, was $999

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With $70 off the usual price, you can snap up a fantastic Apple MacBook Air. It has a 13.3-inch Retina display, backlit Magic Keyboard, and Touch ID for added convenience. Under the hood is a 10th-generation Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB of memory, and 256GB of SSD storage. On top of that is an up to 11-hour battery life plus a super-sleek design so it’s highly portable and ideal for taking between class or simply around your home. If you’re keen to embrace the MacOS ecosystem, this is a great starting point with all the basics you need from an Apple laptop.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 — $950, was $999

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If you’d prefer an even more portable experience than a laptop but with plenty of power, then an Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch is a great option. It utilizes an A12Z Bionic chip processor which means it’s super-speedy no matter how much you’re multi-tasking. A 12.9-inch edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color looks gorgeous and is great if you need to look at your screen for extended periods of time. 128GB of storage should be fine for most users with a 12MP wide camera, 10MP Ultra-Wide camera, and LiDAR scanner proving useful as and when you need to take some snaps. There’s a 7MP TrueDepth front camera for video calls, too. An up to 10-hour battery life means you won’t have to worry about recharging this iPad Pro during a busy day either. You can even turn it into a hybrid laptop with an optional Magic Keyboard or Smart Keyboard Folio accessory.

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Front face of Samsung Galaxy Tab S8.

Getting yourself one of the best tablets can be a thrill, but doing so with some savings can make it an even more exciting endeavor. If you’re in the market for some of the best tablet deals you’ve come to the right place. iPad deals, Samsung tablet deals, Amazon Fire tablet deals, and Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals are all worth taking a look at right now, and we’ve wrangled the best of them up in one place to make shopping for a new tablet and some big savings more convenient. Read onward for all of the details, and don’t hesitate to pounce on any of these tablet deals if they suit your needs and your wallet, as tablet deals have been fluctuating a lot lately.
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The 9th Gen iPad is still at its super low Labor Day price

The iPad 10.2 on a table.

Some of the Amazon Labor Day deals are continuing after the big day, and that includes a huge 40% discount on the Apple iPad 9th generation. If you’re happy to go with slightly older tech, you can buy the tablet for just $199 and save $130. A fantastic discount on a still highly sought after tablet, this is one of the best Apple deals around. If you’re keen to indulge in some post Labor Day deals, this is your chance to do so. Here’s a quick look at what to expect from it.

Why you should buy the Apple iPad 9th generation
The Apple iPad 9th generation may be showing its age a little, but it remains one of the best iPads for anyone on a budget. That's even more true while it’s discounted. While the newer standard iPad is pretty expensive for what it offers, the Apple iPad 9th generation has all the essentials at a great price.

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Best Buy has the best Labor Day MacBook Air deal so far

The screen of the MacBook Air M2.

If you've been looking forward to this year's Labor Day laptop sales because you were hoping to score an excellent deal for a MacBook, here's an offer from Best Buy that you won't want to miss -- the 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air M2 for only $799, following a $200 discount on its original price of $999. That's fantastic price for this powerful device, but you'll have to hurry with your purchase if you're interested because we're not sure if stocks will still be available by the end of the holiday.

Why you should buy the 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air M2
The Apple MacBook Air M2 isn't the latest model of the popular laptop as the Apple MacBook Air M3 was released earlier this year, but its 13.6-inch version retains its spot in our list of the best MacBooks as "the MacBook for everyone." With its price, which is currently even cheaper for Labor Day, it's an outstanding choice for a budget MacBook. In fact, in our Apple MacBook Air M2 versus Apple MacBook Air M3 comparison, the Apple MacBook Air M2 makes a case as the better option because of the value that you'll get from its lower cost, especially since most people may not need the extra GPU performance and multi-display support that you'll get with the Apple MacBook Air M3.