Apple has announced it’s holding a Black Friday event on November 25, which is Black Friday itself, and will have a suite of discounts running up to and on November 28, aka Cyber Monday.
But unlike the Black Friday deals we’re currently spotting now from the likes of Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy, Apple won’t actually be slicing the prices of its top products. Rather, Cupertino is taking the ‘think different’ approach and will provide gift cards of varying amounts to anyone who buys its products via the Apple Store.
For example, if you buy an entry-level iPad, iPad mini, or iPad Air you’ll get a gift card up to the value of $50. Opt for a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini or iMac you can snag up to a $250 gift card. What’s more, if you take in a current Apple device to trade in for a new model, you can also be eligible for a gift card too; such an approach could help you save a good bit on a new Apple product.
Of course, this approach isn’t quite the same as finding a killer deal. But don’t despair as we’ve already spotted some compelling Apple discounts that can be had from Amazon and others. For example, you can get the MacBook Air M2 for $1,049 at Amazon (opens in new tab), saving you a cool $150. Check out the deal boxes below for some Apple bargains worth your attention.
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(opens in new tab)Apple products aren't as heavily discounted as those for other brands. For example, Dell laptops get more generous price cuts, like this Dell XPS 13 deal that slices $350 off one of our favorite laptops.
But Black Friday and the run up to it is still a great time to hunt for Apple devices at compelling prices. Especially if you’re willing to buy devices that are a little older. So do make sure to check out our roundup of the best Black Friday deals so far to score some compelling discounts.
