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Amazon discounts iPad Pro 12.9, MacBook Air for Black Friday

By Jennifer Allen Published 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.

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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The 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max is $400 off — today only!

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Apple fans who are willing to spend to get the most impressive MacBook in their hands should set their sights on Best Buy's offer for the 16-inch model of the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max. From an original price of $3,999, it's on sale for $3,599 following a $400 discount. The savings may not look like much, but if you're interested in this machine, you might as well take advantage of this lowered price, especially since MacBook deals for the latest models are hard to find. You only have until late tonight to secure your purchase though, so hurry!

Why you should buy the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max
The Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max is featured in our list of the best MacBooks as the most powerful MacBook, as it's built for creative professionals who need the fastest device possible. With a 16-core CPU, a 40-core GPU, and 48GB of RAM, this machine operates at breakneck speeds even when dealing with the most demanding tasks. The M4 Max beats the Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and comes close to matching the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super, illustrating the power of this tiny chip.

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The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 is down to $899 on Best Buy

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If you've been thinking about buying the latest version of the MacBook Air but it's been just beyond your budget, this might be the chance you've been waiting for. The 13-inch model of the Apple MacBook Air M3, which usually sells for $1,099, is available from Best Buy with a $200 discount that brings its price down to $899. We're not sure how much time is remaining before this offer expires, so if you want to take advantage of the savings, you're going to have to complete your purchase right away.

Why you should buy the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M3
The Apple MacBook Air M3 is the most recent release in this popular line of laptops, and it's powered by the Apple M3 chip for supercharged performance. The eight-core CPU, eight-core GPU, and 16GB of RAM pushes the boundaries of the device -- in fact, the Apple MacBook Air M3's gaming performance is better than expected. It's not going to challenge the best gaming laptops, but the ability to play video games on what is more widely known as a productivity tool is a huge bonus.

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Amazon has slashed the price of the MacBook Pro M4 by $250

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Amazon is often the home of great Apple deals, and that continues to be the case today. Right now, you can buy the latest Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip for $250 off. That means instead of paying $2,499, you pay $2,249. That’s not quite the lowest price it’s ever been, but it’s not far off -- the MacBook Pro with M4 has only ever dropping to $2,199 at its lowest. For the most part, $2,249 is a sweet deal and one of the better laptop deals around. If you’re keen to learn more, read on and we’ll take you through all it has to offer.

Why you should buy the Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Pro
The latest MacBook Pro tops our look at the best MacBooks for so many fantastic reasons. It’s a true powerhouse of a machine while still looking super elegant and stylish. In our MacBook Pro review, we described it as “the best gets even better.” It offers “record-breaking performance,” with the M4 Pro chip proving to be exceptionally powerful for all kinds of tasks. It also has a best-in-class keyboard and trackpad, which adds to the experience.