As Black Friday inches closer, the best Apple deals continue with a $200 price cut on Apple’s M2 Max Mac Studio. It comes joined by one of the official Apple Watch USB-C fast chargers at $22, as well as the companion Smart Keyboard Folio for 10.2-inch iPad at $79. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Save $200 on Apple’s M2 Max Mac Studio
The early Black Friday deals are carrying over to Apple’s new M2 Max Mac Studio today courtesy of a discount at B&H. It now sells for $1,799 shipped and is dropping down from the usual $1,999 price tag for one of the first times. This matches the all-time low from back in September, and is only the second chance to lock-in this best-ever price. While you’ll have to do your shopping over at the authorized Apple retailer Expercom, today’s savings also continues over to some higher-end models that are as much as $440 off elevated configurations.
Apple’s all-new M2 Max Mac Studio comes outfitted with the latest in Apple Silicon that starts with a higher-end 12-core CPU than its predecessor. There’s the same 16-core Neural engine on board, as well as improved performance in the GPU, as well. It sits within the same taller form-factor as before, which enables the inclusion of some added I/O like four Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-C slots, 10Gb Ethernet jack, and more. If you’re not even thinking about that shiny new Mac Pro, but still need a higher-end machine from Apple, the new M2 Max Mac Studio is easily the best bet, especially with some extra savings attached.
Score an official Apple Watch USB-C fast charger for $22
Woot is now offering Apple’s official Apple Watch USB-C Fast Charger for $22. Down from the usual $29 going rate, today’s offer is now landing as the second-best offer of the year. It’s matching our previous mention from back in September, and is also landing at within $2 of the all-time low from July. If you can live with the USB-A model, there’s an even more affordable $20 sale price tag to lock-in.
If you’re not going to be upgrading to the new Series 9 but still want to feel like you have a new wearable on your wrist, upgrading its charging speeds is definitely an option. Apple’s latest Watch adapter brings with it fast charging support for refueling your device 33% faster than the typical cord. That translates to an 80% charge in just 45 minutes, with the usual magnetic puck on one end and a USB-C cable on the other. You can catch up on the feature right here.
Pair your 10.2-inch iPad with the companion Smart Keyboard Folio
Amazon is now offering Apple’s Smart Keyboard for 10.2-inch iPad at the best price ever. The iPad accessory now sells for $79 shipped, dropping from its usual $159 price tag in the process. This is 50% off and clocking in at $1 under the previous all-time low from the holiday shopping season last year. Not to mention, today’s offer is $37 under our previous mention from August. If you’re planning to gift a 10.2-inch iPad this December, you can now grab a must-have accessory for even less thanks to this early Apple Black Friday deal.
Apple’s in-house Smart Keyboard turns its latest 10.2-inch iPad (as well as some other devices noted below) into more of a workstation thanks to the physical typing experience packed into its folio style design. Pairing to your tablet via Apple’s Smart Connector, there’s no need to fuss with Bluetooth or recharging the accessory, either. Get a better idea of what to expect from our hands-on review of the iPad Pro version.
Best trade-in deals
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