Today only, as one of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon offers the Supernova 300 Lumens Ultra Bright LED Camping and Emergency Lantern for $21.91 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders of at least $35. As a pricing comparison, it carries a list price of $49, but typically sells for…
Update (12/23 8:45am): The promo page has been updated with the following message: “The Special offer is suspended.” We’ll let you know if/when the promo becomes available again.
There are tons of apps on sale right now for the holidays, but this one may take the cake. Mac|Life is giving away free downloads of Pixelmator for Mac. You’ll have to do a bit of legwork (no personal information required!), but it’s definitely worth it. This blockbuster app usually sells for $30 and has never been priced below $15. Continue on for all the details:
Every year, Apple puts together a beautiful-looking holiday gift guide on Apple.com, packed with the latest iOS devices, Macs, and accessories people would love to receive as gifts. The hitch is that Apple’s prices are almost always full retail, with no discounting, so it’s easy to spend anywhere from $5 to $300 more per item than if you just shopped around.
This year, gadgetnewsonline and 9to5Mac have done the bargain hunting for you. We’ve found savings on virtually every item on Apple’s holiday shopping list, which this year is organized into 6 sections: Gaming, Photography, Music, Fitness, Learning and Travel. Using the links below, you can save up to $350 on a new 12″ MacBook, between $20 and $80 on many third-party accessories, and up to $130 on a pair of Beats headphones…
ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.4% feedback rating) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s all-new 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB in Gold or Space Gray for $1,099.99 with free shipping. Thats $199 below retail and a match for the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
This MacBook features a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost up to 2.4GHz, 8GB of memory and a 256GB PCIe-based flash drive. Apple has included a number of new innovations with its latest MacBook release including USB-C connectivity, Force Touch Trackpad and a refreshed keyboard.
Update (12/1 12:10pm): ElectronicsValley now has the 13-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro (Newest version) for $1,249.99 shipped. That’s $249 below retail and the best deal we’ve ever seen.
ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.4% feedback rating) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s latest 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB (model MF839LL/A) for $1,049.99 shipped. That’s $249 off retail and the best deal we’ve ever seen by $30.
This Retina MacBook Pro features 2.7GHz dual-core Intel i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz), 8GB of RAM, 128GB PCIe-based Flash Storage, a 3840×2160 display and the new Force Touch trackpad.
The absolute last place you want to shop for iPhone, iPad, and Mac deals this Black Friday is the Apple Store. Historically, Apple’s participation in the biggest shopping day of the year has been limited to offering super modest (borderline insulting) discounts or free iTunes Gift Cards. We suspect this year won’t be any different.
On the flip side, other major retailers including Best Buy, Target, and Staples are extending huge discounts to many of Apple’s flagship products. To help you plan your holiday shopping, we’ve pored over every Black Friday ad available to bring you the very best upcoming Apple deals:
Inateck Online via Amazon offers its 13-inch MacBook Air/Pro felt sleeve for $16.99. Applying coupon code H9XKPYX4 drops the final price to $11.99 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders of $35+. This is a savings of nearly 30% off the regular price and the lowest current offering that we can find. Add some extra…
Update (11/13 11:00am): It’s been a crazy morning, but we’ve got more deals. Best Buy added a number of pages and 300 items to its Black Friday ad, then took it down (for now). We have the latest pages from the ad and have updated our list of top deals below.
Best Buy has pulled back the curtain on its Black Friday plans and deals for this year. The jam-packed 27-page ad includes a tremendous amount of Apple gadgets, video games, HDTVs, media, and more. Best Buy stores are set to open their doors at 5PM on Thanksgiving, but many deals will go live online earlier in the day.
Don’t feel like waiting until the end of the month to shop? Some offers are available right now while supplies last.
Continue on to check out the best deals from Best Buy’s Black Friday ad…
Incase has a unique offer starting today with a grab bag/box of products for close to half off their retail price. That’s $320 worth of gear for just $149. The catch? You won’t know exactly what you’re getting until it arrives, but the company is at least giving you an idea of what’s included…
The original Macintosh 128k remains to be one of the most beloved products to come out of Apple’s design labs. The iconic design started a revolution of portable personal computers that spawned generations of new products. One-off electronics designer Love Hultén has set out to honor this old-school computer with his own take. Just by the looks of its wooden enclosure, he nailed it. But that keyboard though…
Newegg via eBay offers the Timbuk2 Rogue Laptop Backpack for $39 shipped. Today’s deal is $40 off the original price, $32 better than Amazon and the lowest offering we can find. This military-inspired backpack has a slim design and clean profile on the outside. There is padded laptop and tablet storage on the inside, compartments for cables,…
As you may have noticed over on 9to5Mac, Tweetbot for Mac was updated this morning with several new features. Alongside the update, developer Tapbots has now dropped the price down to $9.99. Previously listed at $12.99, today’s deal is matching the lowest we have seen it go for on the Mac App Store. The “award winning” Twitter client has a 4.5 star rating from over 1,900 reviewers. You can get the full picture of what Tweetbot for Mac has to offer in our review.
…beautiful interface, animations, support for Retina Displays and Notification Center…If you use Tweetbot on iOS, your timeline, unread status, and mute filters will automatically stay in sync so you can always continue where you left off across devices.
Mac: Tweetbot for Twitter: $10 (Reg. $13)
Head over to 9to5Mac for all the details on today’s update and be sure to check out our daily game/app roundups for more deals across all platforms.
Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering Apple’s 15.4-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB (MJLQ2LL/A) for $1,699.99 shipped. That’s nearly $300 under the regular listing, matching our previous mention on this configuration and the best we can find. Those with access to a valid .EDU email address can score an extra $50 off today’s deal, bringing the total down to $1649.99 shipped.
Along with Apple’s new Force Touch trackpad, this model has an Intel Core i7 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, 16GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage. You can also expect a 720p FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, dual display and video mirroring, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports and more.
Use your savings to protect your new MacBook with AppleCare for $299 (Reg. $349) at Amazon.
If you’re looking for something a little smaller and less expensive, we still have a great deal on the newest version 13-inch MacBook Pro with 8 GB of RAM for $1,279.99 shipped.
Update (9/26 4:00pm): @CodyMcDavis is our winner – thank you to everyone that entered our contest.
It has been a big month for Apple devices, with new iPads, iPhones, Apple TV and impending updated software releasing across all platforms. With multi-tasking coming to Apple’s tablets, it’s as powerful as ever for professionals that create content on the go. All of this technology means that we’re carrying around more gear than ever.
One of our favorite products for hauling this gear comes way of Los Angeles and This is Ground. The recently released Mod Laptop 2 features top level craftsmanship and an acute attention to detail. With space for all the aforementioned gear this new leather bag checks all the boxes for us.
Read on for more details and to learn how you can win a Mod 2 Laptop in your choice of color and style.
Best Buy is discounting the 256GB and 512GB super thin 12-inch MacBooks in Silver, Gold, or Space Gray by $100. What’s more, anyone with access to a .edu email address can save an additional $50 by grabbing a unique coupon code from this Best Buy promo page. The 256GB model drops down to $1,149.99 shipped when you take advantage of both discounts. That’s a match for the lowest price we’ve ever seen on Apple’s thinnest and lightest MacBook.
The all-new 12-inch MacBook features an ultra-thin design, Force Touch, Retina display, and a re-engineered keyboard. Not sure the new MacBook is for you? Take a minute to read our review.
Use your savings to outfit your new MacBook with some low-cost USB-C adapters and cables.
Electronic musicians are always trying to find new ways to create music, and natural human expression has always been at the forefront of that discussion. Whether it’s a typical MIDI keyboard and grid style controller or even glide/touch based input device like iPad, these devices all change the way we perceive and compose music.
A few years back a company called Roli dropped a very unique approach to the typical MIDI keyboard set-up with its Seaboard Grand. The device uses a series of touch and velocity based sensors in the form of a not-so traditional keyboard. It allowed musicians to play electronic instruments with an unprecedented amount of human emotion and expression by way of a series of what the company calls keywaves. At the time, the sky high price tag on the Seaboard made this level of creativity somewhat unattainable to the average musician, but now the company is back with a smaller, more affordable version of its touch/velocity based controller:
TwelveSouth is offering its portable subwoofer for Macbooks, the BassJump 2 for $69.99. If you use the coupon code BetterThanBluetooth the price drops to only $49.99 shipped. This includes free refreshed software that allows you to use it w/ the latest OS including El Capitan. The BassJump Sound System 3.0 software blends the sound output of BassJump with the output of built-in MacBook speakers, adding…
We first detailed the story behind Tucker and Bloom’s East to West Messenger Bag back in November of last year. Since then, the father and son team has continued to build out their brand with new stylings and updates to some older classics. Today, I’ll be taking a look at the newly released East to West XL Messenger Bag.
Aside from its Made in America backstory, I was particularly impressed with the level of craftsmanship on the smaller East to West offering. Head below to see if the updated and larger version passed our test.
ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.1% feedback rating from 20,724 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB (model MF840LL/A) for $1,279.99 shipped. That’s $219.01 below its regular price and a match for the best deal we’ve seen.
If you’re thinking about going with a 128GB MacBook Pro or even Air, I’d recommend stepping up to at least 256GB (like this model) so you don’t feel cramped for space. And with a beautiful Retina display (2560 x 1600) plus a slew of extra connectivity options (including HDMI!), this Mac is the best pick for most people.
Use your savings to add three years of protection to your new Mac with AppleCare: $189 shipped (Reg. $249) via Amazon.
Update (8/22 12:15pm): @imcg_17, @pz_smith17, @johnhickeyjr are our winners. Thanks for following!
MacBook and iPad cases are a dime a dozen now. There are plenty of options to protect your cherished device. But what about for those that are looking for a little more style? That’s where Blackbox Case comes in. Straight out of Golden, Colorado, Greg and his crew of engineers and craftsmen are cranking out handmade wooden cases from bamboo for your MacBooks or iPads.
This week we’ve partnered with Blackbox to give away three cases to our readers, worth up to $189 each. Head below for more details on how you can win one for yourself.
Blutek (top rated seller with 98.7% positive feedback rating) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display (MF839LL/A) for $1,099.99 shipped. That’s $199 under the regular price and matching the best price we have ever seen for this model.
Along with Apple’s new Force Touch trackpad, this configuration has a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz), 8 GB of LPDDR3 SDRAM, 128 GB of Flash storage and Intel Iris Graphics 6100.
Head over to today’s Daily Deals for discounts on the new 5K iMac and MacBook Air.
Nine Inch Nails, Aerosmith, Bassnectar, The Ting Tings and Richie Hawtin are all among the many artists around the world that use Livid instruments. The company is known for its grid-based MIDI and DJ controllers, allowing musicians to bring some of their favorite (just about any) software gear into the real world. While its main offerings consist of larger MIDI/performance controllers, mixers and this odd little Guitar Wing add-on, Livid has condensed years of experience into its new mini-sized music maker: Minim.
Aspyr, known for its work porting popular PC titles to OS X, has now officially announced the availability of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords for Mac and Linux. The remake/port is currently live at a special launch discount of $6.99 (Reg. $10) via GameAgent (Steam) and the Mac App…
Amazon has Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac for $15.98 with free shipping for Prime members (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more. That’s $64 under the original $80 price tag, $20 under the next best selling price from a trusted retailer and within $1 of the previous low. For those who don’t know,…
Update (7/20 5:00pm): @tommychen and @mr_avery are our winners – thank you to everyone for entering our giveaway!
In celebration of the 10th year anniversary of microSD cards, SanDisk is partnering with gadgetnewsonline to give readers the chance to win one of its 200GB microSD storage options. This is the “world’s first” card of its type with that amount of space for storing photos, videos, files and more.
Head below for the full details on how you can win one of these microSD cards for your MacBook, phone or digital camera.
Back in December of last year Telltale announced that it would be working with Mojang on a story-based Minecraft title known as Story Mode. Quite a departure from the usual free-form, creative gameplay Minecraft took the world over with, the title looks to bring Telltale’s narrative touch into the mix. Today we get our first…
Amazon has the Numark Mixtrack Pro DJ Controller with an integrated audio interface for $139 shipped. That’s more than $100 under the original listing, lower than most trusted refurbished listings, and the best price we can find. Great for beginner DJs or for those just looking for an affordable and compact casual option, the Mixtrack…
gadgetnewsonline Specials has the Ondesoft 5-app software bundle for 100% off the list price. These apps all together are valued at $146 and include the following: X-Mirage (pictured above) that lets you mirror anything from your iOS devices to your Mac, an iTunes media converter, audiobook converter, easy screen shot taker, and a clipboard management app.
Just follow the link and you’ll be on your way to some great free new apps. You can see the rest of our free and discounted apps in our daily roundups.
For many, the typical Apple keyboard, or something from a company like Logitech is more than enough for their daily needs. But for video editors, music programmers, serious gamers and those looking to type in different languages/dialects, customized keyboards can be very helpful. There are already a number of options for these folks, including Logic Pro X/Final Cut Pro keyboards with the quick commands printed directly on the keys, or even this super-customizable $1,500 typer, with mini LCD displays behind each key. But the new E-Ink display equipped Sonder keyboard is looking to bring an even deeper level of customization at a much more realistic price point:
Amazon is offering the Novation Launchkey 49 key USB/iOS MIDI Keyboard Controller for $99.99 shipped (matched at Guitar Center). That’s $100 under its original listing and the best price we can find. It still fetches up to $160 at some trusted retailers. You’ll also find the Novation Launchkey 61 model for $139.99 shipped today (matched…
gadgetnewsonline Specials currently has the Summer Mac Essentials Bundle for $20. It brings together nine great OS X apps to enhance your Mac that normally cost $204 that’s 90% off. In this bundle, Unibox is there to streamline your email sorting, while iStat Menu and App Tamer keep your Mac ticking along nicely. Noiseless lets…
Incase is readying a new collection of bags designed for your iPad, MacBook and other gadgets. Our colleagues at 9to5Mac have partnered with Incase to offer an exclusive preorder period for the entire collection, a free power pack, and an amazing giveaway. Each of the new bags uses Incase’s new Ecoya fabric that is more environmentally…
Tanga offers the Lenmar ChugPlug External Power-Supply Pack for MacBook Air or Pro for $67.99 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $132 off the bloated original listing, $62 better than Amazon, a few dollars off our previous mention and the lowest price that we can find.
We chose the ChugPlug as one of our top portable battery options for MacBooks. You can expect it to add up to an additional 4 hours of battery life to the 11-inch MacBook Air and up to 3 hours for the 13-inch MacBook Air/Pro. While not a full recharge, those couple of added hours can be invaluable when trying to get work done on the road. It is compatible with standard 45 and 60W Apple MagSafe Power Adapters. Note: not compatible with 15-inch MacBooks.
It ships with a one-year manufacturer warranty. Rated 4/5 stars.
gadgetnewsonline Specials currently has the AirServer Universal Mirroring Receiver for just $10. It is a great way to stream content from your iOS devices to your Mac or PC.
Update (5/30 12:01pm): @christianareas is our winner – thank you to everyone that entered our contest!
Back in the fall, we reviewed Interpid’s Journeyman messenger bag and were impressed with the quality of its leather as well as its overall versatility.
This week we’ll be giving one away, head below for more details on the bag and how to enter to win.
Amazon has the M-Audio Oxygen Series 61 Ignite MIDI Controller keyboard for $123.23 shipped. That’s around $76 below the the original $200 price tag it is still fetching from retailers like Guitar Center and as much as $20 under the best price we can find. This is a bus-powered, 61 key MIDI keyboard that will…
Apple has picked Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! to be this week’s free iOS app. Available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, you can now download the “pick-up-and-play puzzler” for free. Regularly listed between $1 and $2, this week’s sale is the very first time we have seen the game go free since its release in early February.
Head below for more details:
Update (5/2 12:00pm): @tweakmedia is our winner, thank you to everyone that entered the giveaway.
As Apple’s lineup continues to grow, more users are finding themselves using one device at home and one on the road. Because of that, we are seeing more home workstations in need of customization.
If you’re like myself, then an external monitor attached to a MacBook Air is the solution to this problem. The struggle of this setup is the height differential between each display. If you’re someone that sits at a desk all day, this is an issue that is certainly noticeable (and annoying!).
Grovemade, a Portland-based company, recently announced its own solution to this problem. Over the last few weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to work with the Walnut Laptop Stand. Head below for more details and to find out how you could win one yourself…
Update (4/25 5:00pm): @sanders_voice is our winner – thank you to everyone that entered!
Last month journal-maker Moleskine released a new line of backpack and messenger bags. Since then, we’ve spent time with one of its newest products: the myCloud Smallpack in grey, which is designed for laptops up to 13-inches in size. This bag is a unique blend of compact design and high capacity storage.
Head below for full details on the myCloud Smallpack and details on how you could win one yourself…
The Satechi Aluminum Clamp Hub Premium 4-Port USB 3.0 adds four USB 3.0 ports to your Mac or PC to connect 4 USB devices for accessing smartphones, external hard drives, cameras, flash drives, keyboards, printers, and more. There’s no need to reach around your computer, fighting through cobwebs and searching for an outlet so hard…
The 13.3-Inch MacBook MC240LL/A (pictured above) has a 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo Processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB Hard Drive, DVD Superdrive and comes with MAC OSX 10.6. It was the the notebook to have back in 2009 and is still a great learning device for anyone.
They are also offering refurbished Macbook Pros (MC118LL/A) as low as $459. Check out the full selection. A 30-day warranty applies to each laptop Daily Steals sells.
Yesterday we ran a deal for the biggest discount we had seen to date on any 2015 MacBook Air (it’s still alive, BTW). At that time we mentioned how most discounts on these models have been modest (about 5%). While that’s still true today, we have discovered that Adorama is sweetening these prices by throwing in some freebies and offering a mail-in rebate on AppleCare bundles.
Below you’ll find Adorama’s VIP Exclusive pricing. To be eligible for these discounts you’ll need to sign-up as an Adorama VIP. Registration is free right now and honestly has been since as far back as I can recall, but apparently it usually sells for $149. After registering you’ll be eligible for these 2015 MacBook Air prices:
The above listings are all standard configurations. Adorama also has a slew of custom configured MacBook Airs at a discount as well.
All of these deals include a free LG Electronics GP50NB40 Super-Multi External DVD Burner, which is an additional savings of $26.99.
Purchase AppleCare at the discounted rate of $174 (Reg. $249) at the same time as one of the aforementioned laptops and you’ll be able to save an additional $50 with this mail-in rebate.
If you’re looking for a deal on the Retina MacBook Pro, Retina iMac or any other Mac, I’d suggest starting at Apple’s Refurbished Online Store.
Our technology deserves a nice accessory, something to complement the beautiful curves and lines of the device. We are big fans of well made add-ons that come with a story and there may be no better company in America at doing that than Grovemade. Today, the Portland-based company has introduced a new stand that gives the MacBook a little boost, crafted from locally sourced materials here in the United States.
Update (3/31 2:35pm): It appears as though the folks over at Nintendo weren’t too happy about the HD remake. Links to access Super Mario 64 HD are all shutdown at this point. Many of us still remember the release of the now iconic Super Mario 64 back in the mid 90’s. Since then the game…
Apple frequently updates its Refurbished Online Store as new models become available and others sell out. Right now there are an abundance of iMac with Retina 5K display models available at deep discounts (up to $660 off). Since its release last fall we’ve seen a couple deals for retail models, but most of those were for the entry level machine.
If you’re looking for a faster processor, more RAM, or bigger hard drive, these current refurbished deals are going to be the ones you want to get in on:
Tanga is discounting a number of Incase accessories for iPhone, iPad and MacBooks. Many of these products are for previous generation Apple products, it’s a nice chance at some heavily discounted accessories. Free shipping is available on all orders. Standout deals include: 11-inch Neoprene Sleeve for MacBook – Blue: $13.99 (orig. $40) 11-inch Laptop City Sleeve – Black and…
We first introduced Toffee during the holiday season, with its beautifully crafted accessories for Apple devices. The Sydney, Australia-based company offers a wide selection of bags and gear for life on the go, including a gadgetnewsonline favorite, the Fitzroy Satchel.
Since we last caught up with Toffee, it has introduced a number of new products to complement iPhone 6, iPad Air 2 and MacBooks. We’ve spent time with some of its newest gear. Head below for more details and an exclusive discount for gadgetnewsonline’ readers.
Initially unveiled back in January, IK Multimedia’s latest mutli-platform audio interface is now ready to ship. Much like its predecessor, iRig 2 provides a quick and reliable recording/monitoring solution for guitar players but with a few new features packed in. On top of around 5 years of additional development, the new iRig will support iOS/Mac devices as well as all Android 5.0 tablets and smartphones.
While we have seen a few offerings from IK in the Android space previously, this is technically the first fully featured (and supported) audio interface available for users on Google’s mobile operating system. Head below to find out more about what the iRig 2 has to offer and the devices it supports:
We’re all familiar with Moleskine’s line of very popular notebooks, but the Italian company is making a foray into the bag and storage scene. Moleskine has announced a number of messenger and backpack style bags designed for both technology and analog tools or supplies.
After the break we have more information on all five models, plus details on availability and pricing.
