Deals: M5 MacBook Air $219 off, 1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro best price ever, iPad Air new low, AirTag, iPhone Air, more

Apple's latest M5 and M5 Pro MacBook lineups are experiencing significant promotional pricing, with enterprise-grade devices like the M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting historic lows (up to $205 off), presenting a strategic opportunity for IT departments to refresh aging hardware at reduced capital expenditure. For CIOs managing Apple-centric environments, these aggressive discounts suggest potential supply chain optimization and budget reallocation opportunities, particularly for purchasing cycles typically deferred to Q4 promotional periods. Organizations should evaluate whether current procurement timelines align with these pricing windows, as sustained discounts on premium configurations indicate market saturation and potential product transition strategies from vendors.

Justin Kahn9to5MacApril 29, 20262 min read

Alongside the ongoing price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 down at $99, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by an interesting offer on this 24GB M5 MacBook Air config at $400 less than the model Amazon sells ($219 off list), joined by the base 1TB M5 Pro MacBook hitting a new Amazon all-time low at $205 off. We also have this 256GB M3 iPad Air down to its lowest clearance price to date at $250 off, unlocked iPhone Air at nearly $100 off, and the Jet Black 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 cell at $130 off. AirTag discounts, chargers, and everything else await below. more…