Amazon Prime Day

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The cheapest way to get a new Mac

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Apple Mac mini
Don’t pass up these Mac mini deals.
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To heck with “go big or go home” because there’s never been a better time to go mini: these Mac mini deals are the cheapest way to buy a new Mac.

The Mac mini is a desktop computer, so you’ll need to supply your own display, keyboard and mouse. It seamlessly replaces an aging PC and its diminutive size fits on any desk.

And even though Black Friday sales are still weeks away, now is an ideal time to buy. Apple’s smallest Mac carries big discounts. The entry level (and current) M2 and M2 Pro models at least 12% off, while the prior M1 model can be had for $400.

Best Amazon Prime Day deals on all things Apple [Extended!]

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Prime Day is over but the savings haven't stopped.
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It’s that time of year again, Amazon Prime Day (the fall edition, October 8 and 9). So the early deals flowed starting over the weekend, with the full-on sale hitting with even better deals on Tuesday and Wednesday. We’ll show you the best Amazon Prime Day deals on Apple gear, from AirPods to iPads to MacBooks to Studio Display. And that includes Apple audio subsidiary Beats, too. Click on the links below, and return to this page often — deals are subject to change, often for the better, and we’ll add more as we find them.

Update: Though prices on some items continue to fluctuate, Amazon has extended most deals beyond Wednesday.

Don’t miss great Prime Day deals on portable speakers from Beats and others [Extended!]

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Prime Day speaker - Beats Pill
Beats Pill portable speaker, recently updated, is one of several on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
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Portable wireless speakers these days give home audio a run for its money — but you can take them anywhere (or enjoy them on the kitchen counter or in the shower). The likes of Beats Pill and Bluetooth boxes from companies like Bose, JBL and Soundcore keep getting smaller, more waterproof and better sounding. So gear up for that fall hayride, or next summer’s barbecues and boat trips, for that matter. Check out Prime Day speaker deals on wireless units below.

Update: And though prices on some items fluctuate, Amazon has extended many deals beyond Wednesday for your ongoing listening needs.

Prime Day makes this a great time to buy iPad Pro or iPad Air [Extended!]

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iPad buying cycle slows - M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air now on sale
Save big on M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air… if you don’t delay.
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If you’ve been putting off buying an Apple tablet because you were waiting for a good deal, grab your wallet. It’s Amazon Prime Day so you can save a bundle on the latest and greatest iPad Pro or iPad Air.

UPDATE: While Prime Day is over, you chance to save on an Apple tablet is not. Many of the deals are still available.

Score huge Prime Day deals on M3 MacBook Air models [Extended!]

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Now's the time to nab that M3 MacBook Air you've been wanting.
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With the fall edition of Amazon Prime Day falling on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, it’s a great time to nab yourself a coveted M3 MacBook Air. Discounts abound on both 15-inch and 13-inch models, with an array of specification choices. See the deal links below. Most of the deals cover all four colors — midnight, silver, space gray and starlight. And don’t miss our full guide to Apple deals for Prime Day.

UPDATE: On Wednesday we updated fluctuations in prices and color availability for various models, below. And though prices on some items fluctuate, Amazon has extended many deals beyond Wednesday.

Prime Day deals: Add a great external display to your Mac setup [Extended!]

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Maybe Prime Day is your chance to double up on Studio Displays!
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If you use a desktop computer like Mac mini or you typically hunch over a MacBook or other laptop, it’s time to bring beautiful views to your computer setup with a big, bright external display. And with Amazon Prime Day in full swing July 16 and 17, you have plenty of Prime Day deals on external displays with 4K or 5K resolution to choose from. See below.

UPDATE: We first ran this post for July Prime Day, and now we’ve updated it with great external monitor deals for Prime Day October 8 – 9, including 24-inch 1080p displays and portable screens, too. And Wednesday saw more updates, like an even lower price on Studio Display with Standard Glass (more than $300 off!). And other deals below got sweeter, too. And though prices on some items fluctuate, Amazon has extended many deals beyond Wednesday.

Prime Day brings the best sale ever on Apple Pencil Pro [Extended and improved!]

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Apple Pencil Pro vs Apple Pencil 2
Now is a great time to buy an Apple Pencil: Prime Day!
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Apple Pencil Pro boasts just about every feature an iPad user could want, and during Amazon Prime Day that includes a more affordable price. A discount knocks 25% off the cost, bringing it below $100 for the first time.

Alternatively, you can get a 15% off deal on the Apple Pencil (USB-C), or save 30% on the older Apple Pencil 2.

UPDATE: While Prime Day is over, these deals are not. Amazon actually improved them so these styli cost even less. Read on for the latest prices.

Don’t miss Bluetti’s Prime Day blowout on solar power stations

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Save up to $3,600 off portable power stations and generators from Bluetti during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days fall sale.
Save up to $3,600 off portable power stations and generators from Bluetti during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days fall sale.
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With Amazon Prime Day on October 8 and 9, power solutions provider Bluetti gets in on the savings action with exclusive deals on its portable solar power stations. With tons of power generators designed for outdoor enthusiasts, RV campers and home-backup needs, Bluetti’s lineup promises reliable power, anytime and anywhere.

And with these huge Prime Day savings, you can’t lose. Power up with Bluetti for amazing Prime Day savings.

Best Amazon Prime Day deals on all things Apple [Updated – deals extended!]

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Prime Day is over but the savings haven't stopped.
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Amazon Prime Day officially ran July 16 and 17, but it’s not over yet, as Amazon extended many big bargains on Apple products. Tons of goods from Apple and others are discounted. See our selection of the best deals on AirPods (and Apple subsidiary Beats), AirTags, Apple Watch, iPads, MacBooks, Mac mini and more below. Return to this page for updates (and beware that deals can change suddenly with supply fluctuations, so you may click through to find updated pricing or sold-out items in some cases).

UPDATE: Amazon extended a host of Prime Day deals on Apple products into Thursday and Friday and even into Saturday, so you can still shop many of the items below!  Items with full strikethroughs represent deals no longer available.

Up to half off: Don’t miss Prime Day bargains on multi-device MagSafe chargers

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Prime Day deals on MagSafe chargers - Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 charging pad
This 3-in-1 MagSafe charging pad from Belkin is 49% off for Prime Day.
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If you hurry, there’s still time left in Amazon Prime Day 2 to snag deals on multi-device MagSafe chargers from Belkin and other makers. So if you want, say, Belkin’s MagSafe 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Pad for half off — or other good deals on chargers for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods from various companies — see the Amazon links below. And note that Prime Day prices may fluctuate.

Get the best Bluetti Prime Day deals on power stations and solar generators 

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You can save a bundle on Bluetti portable power stations and solar generators for Amazon Prime Day.
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This is traditionally the best time of year to buy portable power stations and solar generators for summer camping and hurricane preparedness. And now there’s another big reason to pull the trigger on a power purchase: Amazon Prime Day. Bluetti’s Prime Day deals on power stations, backup batteries and more mean you can assemble the perfect system for your needs — and save tons of money from July 16 to July 21.

$100 off: Nab early Prime Day deals on Apple Watch 9 and SE

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Great deals on Apple Watch 9 and SE
Apple Watch 9 has more features, but Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, pictured above), is a fine fitness and sleep tracker.
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Mega retailer Amazon often offers early discounts on the run-up to Prime Day, July 16 and 17. So now’s a great time to bag great deals on Apple Watch Series 9 and SE. Several models are already $100 off the regular price. That may drop even further next week, but you never know.

Early Prime Day deals: Up to $90 off M2 iPad Air models

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M2 iPad Air is a new tablet, yet you can get almost $100 off it already.
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If you can’t wait for Amazon Prime Day July 16 and 17, turns out you don’t even need to — every Prime Day, deals start leaking out early. Right now you can take up to $90 off the recently released M2 iPad Air, for example. And that’s just the biggest savings on a top model. Plenty of early Prime Day deals on M2 iPad Air models with lesser specs can be had, too. See the examples below.

Apple TV 4K hits lowest price ever

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The current Siri Remote was an improvement on its predecessor.
Apple TV 4K at 32GB and 64GB are both at best-ever prices right now.
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Amazon Prime Day runs officially on Tuesday and Wednesday, but many deals, including bargains on Apple gear, tend to creep in early.

Earlier today it was Apple Watch 7 hitting a new low price, and now it’s Apple TV 4K — now at its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Bluetti Prime Day offers great deals on power products

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Amazon Prime Day features big deals on Bluetti power products this year.
Amazon Prime Day features big deals on Bluetti power products this year.
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This post is brought to you by Bluetti.

If you’re wondering when Amazon Prime Day is this year, heads up — it’s Tuesday and Wednesday of this week! So you can look forward to price cuts from national brands and small businesses across virtually every category.

Taking a cue from the retail giant, power products maker Bluetti is calling its big annual shopping event “Bluetti Prime Day” on those same dates, July 12 and 13.

You can find the best deals at www.bluettipower.com on solar power stations, solar panels, various accessories and more. We link to the best deals below.

Don’t miss these Prime Day deals on great iPhone, Mac and iPad accessories

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Don’t miss these Prime Day deals on great iPhone, Mac and iPad accessories
Prime Day can save you money on add-ones for your Apple Gear.
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Amazon’s Prime Day brings bargains on a range of accessories for your Apple devices. There are cases, keyboards, chargers, SSDs… lots of options and all below the regular prices.

There are savings on gear for iPhone Mac and iPad, but most of the deals expire on Tuesday. Don’t wait around.

Knock $100 off the M1 MacBook Air for Prime Day

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2020 MacBook Air with M1 processor
Save a chunk of change on the 2020 MacBook Air with M1 processor for Prime Day.
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It’s time to stop procrastinating about getting an MacBook Air with the powerful M1 processor — Amazon has the svelte Mac notebook for $100 below the regular price.

Don’t delay further as this deal is only good for a couple of days.

Get an amazing 25% off AirPods and AirPods Pro for Prime Day

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AirPods Pro are so popular Apple is struggling to keep up with demand
There’s better than usual sale on AirPods Pro. And AirPods 2, as well.
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AirPods are truly outstanding headphones, especially for iPhone users. They aren‘t cheap, though. But it’s Amazon’s annual Prime Day, and both AirPods and AirPods Pro are on sale for 25% below the regular price. That’s as much as $60 off.

And there are smaller savings on the recently released AirPods Max.

Save $80 off latest iPad Air on Prime Day

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iPad Air 4 comes in a range of colors.
Pick up the iPad Air 4 at $80 below its regular price. But don’t wait — this deal won‘t last long.
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If you hoped Amazon’s annual Prime Day would bring a bargain on the 2020 iPad Air, you’re in luck. The online giant dropped the price of this 10.9-inch tablet by 13%.

The iPad Air 4 borrows so many features from the iPad Pro series that it’s all the tablet lots of people need.

When to expect big price drops on new iPad models

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Expect iPad sales to start soon
How to save on the 12.9- and 11-inch iPad Pro, and the 9.7-inch iPad too.
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The 2018 iPad Pro is a huge improvement over its predecessors. It also costs a heap of money. But there is a sneaky way to save a bit.

Or consider the the 9.7-inch iPad unveiled last spring. It already has a low price, which doesn’t mean its not about to go on sale for even less.

If you’re interested in snagging any 2018 Apple tablet, read on to see when we expect the biggest iPad discounts to show up.

The best Amazon Prime Day deals [Liveblog]

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Step right up and get your Prime Day deals.
Illustration: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

Amazon’s Prime Day is here, delivering big sales on tons of items. Cult of Mac is rounding up the best picks, and you can get in on the hot, hot shopping action right now — even if you’re not an Amazon Prime member.