The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is giving customers the opportunity to get ahead on holiday shopping, buy electronics at greatly discounted rates, and treat themselves for their hard work throughout the year. But it’s important for shoppers to act quickly, because the deals are only available for a limited time. While there are great sales available in most of the site’s departments, the most exciting sales are happening on Apple products. The 2nd gen AirPods Pro and 2020 MacBook Air M1 are currently at their lowest prices ever, putting their prices at a comparable point to less advanced versions. For anyone considering new AirPods or a new laptop, these deals are definitely worth exploring. Deal available October 12 only.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
List price: $249.00
Deal price: $223.00 (10% off)
An essential for anyone with a newer Apple device lacking a headphone port, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are a great purchase for business and lifestyle–being able to take a walk while listening to a podcast or having a phone call without wires getting in the way. More than that, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 aren’t just an average alternative to other headphones and earbuds. This product includes Active Noise Cancelation to limit distracting outside noises, with optional Adaptive Transparency to let in only the sounds you want to hear. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are incredibly easy to use, with touch controls to adjust volume, conduct phone calls, and switch between listening modes. They also respond to voice commands triggered by saying, “Hey Siri.”
One Prime member compared the 2nd gen AirPods Pro to earlier models, explaining, “I’ve tested the sound quality and this one blows them all out of the water in all audio quality, especially bass response. The active noise cancelation works terrifically, almost 2x the difference in noise suppression across all frequencies. Transparency mode on the AirPods Pro 2 are by far the best compared to all other major brands I’ve tested. Everything sounds realistic and you’re able to hear things clearly with distance, perspective, and spatial awareness.”
2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display
List price: $999.00
Deal price: $799.00 (20% off)
The MacBook Air M1 is now 20% off, a deal that Apple lovers won’t want to miss out on. This model is thin, quiet, and fast, with up to 18 hours of battery on just one charge. The screen is 13.3 inches and comes in Gold, Silver, or Space Gray. Moving on from looks, the M1 chip takes the MacBook to the next level, with 8-core CPU, and 7 or 8-core GPU. The macOS Big Sur takes all of the M1’s potential and puts it to work in the most efficient ways possible. This computer is faster and more powerful than anything Apple has put out before it.
For those who use their computers for work or communication, this model is designed to make graphics and images pop. The retina display has 2560-by-1600 resolution, 25% more colors than sRGB, and True Tone Technology that automatically adjusts the display to the environment. In addition, it’s equipped with a HD camera and three built-in microphones to improve video calls for work or pleasure.
Finally, the fanless design solves many of the problems with older MacBooks. Older models had a tendency to overheat, which forced the fan to kick in, slowing down the computer and adding more background noise. The thermal efficiency built into this computer keeps it cool no matter how long it’s in use with no overheating, no annoying fan, and no reduction in performance.
One Prime member described the 2020 MacBook Air M1 as the “perfect computer,” going on to detail its many merits: “Battery: I’ve been on my computer for 12 hours today and battery is at 64%. The computer is very quiet it and does not get hot. I’ve had several tabs open and applications at once and it didn’t even slow down or run hot. Camera: FaceTime calls are beautiful on here. Sound: is amazing, the best I have had on any computer. Speed: this computer is extremely fast. Internet sites load with a second. This by far the best computer I’ve had. If you are looking at your first MacBook laptop this is great(this is my first also). If you are looking to upgrade a really old MacBook model you will love this. Worth the money!”
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