These Are the Best Deals on Apple Products From the October Prime Day Sale
Apple products are infamously expensive, but that doesn't mean those prices never come down. While Apple doesn't typically offers discounts of its own, retailers frequently cut prices MacBooks, AirPods, and iPads, and such is the case ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day sale. But be warned: This year, at both Amazon and competing retailers, the Apple deals are few and far between—at least for now—and some of the discounts that are in effect are small.
- ▪Apple products are infamously expensive, but that doesn't mean those prices never come down.
- ▪While Apple doesn't typically offers discounts of its own, retailers frequently cut prices MacBooks, AirPods, and iPads, and such is the case ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day sale.
- ▪But be warned: This year, at both Amazon and competing retailers, the Apple deals are few and far between—at least for now—and some of the discounts that are in effect are small.
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Apple products are infamously expensive, but that doesn't mean those prices never come down. While Apple doesn't typically offers discounts of its own, retailers frequently cut prices MacBooks, AirPods, and iPads, and such is the case ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day sale. But be warned: This year, at both Amazon and competing retailers, the Apple deals are few and far between—at least for now—and some of the discounts that are in effect are small. You might be better off waiting until next week to see if prices come down further, and if more devices go on sale. (I'll keep updating this article between now and the end of the sale on Oct. 7.)M5 MacBook Air (15-inch)Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is a good option for users who want more screen real estate without having to pay "Pro" prices.
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