Apple Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Event: Purchase Select Devices & Get Up To $250 Apple GC

chowdaryforu

Nov 17, 2022 3:16 PM

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chowdaryforuNov 17, 2022 3:16 PM

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Good deal only if you want to spend full price on old phones.

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rocketman80

Nov 17, 2022 3:17 PM

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rocketman80Nov 17, 2022 3:17 PM

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Any notable mac mini deal here?

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OregonDealz

Nov 17, 2022 3:45 PM

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OregonDealzNov 17, 2022 3:45 PM

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Pretty garbage

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Shadow_Baba

Nov 17, 2022 3:46 PM

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Shadow_BabaNov 17, 2022 3:46 PM

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Can't find iPhone 14 series

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XZS0007

Nov 17, 2022 4:07 PM

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XZS0007Nov 17, 2022 4:07 PM

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Up to… any details?

ImazinExplorer

Nov 17, 2022 4:22 PM

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ImazinExplorerNov 17, 2022 4:22 PM

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Not sure why people are so hard with so many thumbs down, it's just a informational post after all.

Last edited by ImazinExplorer November 17, 2022 at 08:27 AM.

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ginger_ale

Nov 17, 2022 5:18 PM

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ginger_aleNov 17, 2022 5:18 PM

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Quote from ImazinExplorer

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Not sure why people are so hard with so many thumbs down, it's just a informational post after all.

Why are u affected when people down vote it? All sd posts are informational. People thumb down if the 'deal' is shitty, plain and simple.

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steinbch

Nov 17, 2022 7:07 PM

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steinbchNov 17, 2022 7:07 PM

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iPhone
iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE, iPhone 12 -> $50 Apple Gift Card

iPad
iPad mini, iPad Air -> $50 Apple Gift Card
iPad 9th Gen -> $30 Apple Gift Card

Mac
M1 MacBook Pro 14", M1 MacBook Pro 16" -> $250 Apple Gift Card
M2 MacBook Pro 13" -> $200 Apple Gift Card
M1 MacBook Air, M2 MacBook Air, iMac 24" -> $150 Apple Gift Card Mac mini -> $100 Apple Gift Card
Apple Watch
Apple Watch SE -> $50 Apple Gift Card

AirPods
AirPods 2nd generation, AirPods 3rd generation with Lightning case -> $25 Apple Gift Card
AirPods Pro 2nd Gen -> $50 Apple Gift Card
AirPods Max -> $75 Apple Gift Card

Beats
Studio3 Wireless, Solo3 Wireless, Powerbeats Pro, Fit Pro, Studio Buds -> $50 Apple Gift CardFlex -> $25 Apple Gift Card

Accessories
MagSafe Duo Charger, Apple Pencil 2nd Generation, Smart Folio Keyboard -> $25 Apple Gift Card
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro -> $50 Apple Gift Card

(Source: https://www.apple.com/shop/gifts/...conditions)

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EagerBorder7252

Nov 17, 2022 8:38 PM

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EagerBorder7252Nov 17, 2022 8:38 PM

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Looks like no re-run of last year's $25 gift card offer on AirTags Frown

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Nov 17, 2022 8:40 PM

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Thoughts on a M1 MacBook Air w/16GB and 256GB SSD?

Price would be $1049 ($1199 - $150).

Rationale: I want a light MacBook for travel and yet need to have it handle more memory intensive uses. I was looking at the 14" but concerned w/its heft (I would likely have bought the 16GB/1TB model at 2K. I figure having a Thunderbolt 3 slot for additional storage (e.g. a small NVME attached drive) handles the storage issue.

$1050 isn't as cheap as $800 ("sale" price on the 8GB/256GB variant), but still better than full retail or buying a refurb version (currently $1019 at Apple).

If Apple would apply the gift card to refurb's, that would make it better (I hesitate to say slick), it would theoretically be $1019 - $150 = $869.

tacoma90

Nov 17, 2022 10:44 PM

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tacoma90Nov 17, 2022 10:44 PM

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Thoughts on a M1 MacBook Air w/16GB and 256GB SSD?

Price would be $1049 ($1199 - $150).

Rationale: I want a light MacBook for travel and yet need to have it handle more memory intensive uses. I was looking at the 14" but concerned w/its heft (I would likely have bought the 16GB/1TB model at 2K. I figure having a Thunderbolt 3 slot for additional storage (e.g. a small NVME attached drive) handles the storage issue.

$1050 isn't as cheap as $800 ("sale" price on the 8GB/256GB variant), but still better than full retail or buying a refurb version (currently $1019 at Apple).

If Apple would apply the gift card to refurb's, that would make it better (I hesitate to say slick), it would theoretically be $1019 - $150 = $869.

Exactly my thought… if it applied to refurbs + military discount, then slick.

tiiimdotcom

Nov 18, 2022 3:57 PM

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tiiimdotcomNov 18, 2022 3:57 PM

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Some offers seem OK to me --
Airpods Pro 2: $249.99 - $50 = $199.99 (all time low)
Beats Studio Buds: $149.99 - $50 = $99.99 (not an all time low, but it's the best deal I can find)

WayneTeK

Nov 19, 2022 10:12 PM

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WayneTeKNov 19, 2022 10:12 PM

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Can someone help me confirm if i read the TOS correctly? That the giftcard doesn't apply if you use the EDU portal?

I just ordered a M2 Air (16gb/512gb) through their edu PORTAL for $1479 (before taxes)...

Thinking i should cancel and wait if the BF sale is better.

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Promotion Restrictions
This offer is valid only during the Promotion Period, while supplies last. Eligible Products and Promotion Products are subject to availability. For each Eligible Product Category, only two (2) Promotion Products per purchaser may be obtained during this promotion. You must be an individual end-user purchaser to obtain this promotional offer. Resellers, public entities, government entities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, education purchasers, enterprise purchasers, and business purchasers do not qualify, and Apple reserves the right to cancel purchases made by such purchasers. If Apple determines that you participated in this promotion but were not a qualified purchaser, Apple will seek a return of the Promotion Product, or reimbursement for the value of the Promotion Product. Purchases of Eligible Products via any channel other than any of the Qualifying Locations are not eligible for this promotion. Subject to Apple Gift Card Terms and Conditions; see http://www.apple.com/legal/intern...ftcards/ww. Election of the offer may require personal setup of your Eligible Product at the time of purchase. Purchases made on a Corporate Employee Purchase Program or on a Veterans and Military Purchase Program also do not qualify.

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mig0

Nov 20, 2022 5:12 PM

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mig0Nov 20, 2022 5:12 PM

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Quote from WayneTeK

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Can someone help me confirm if i read the TOS correctly? That the giftcard doesn't apply if you use the EDU portal?

I just ordered a M2 Air (16gb/512gb) through their edu PORTAL for $1479 (before taxes)...

Thinking i should cancel and wait if the BF sale is better.

more like

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This offer also cannot be combined with the Apple Employee Purchase Plan or business loyalty pricing. Some method of payment types are not accepted under this offer. See checkout for details. Availability of in-store promotion offerings may be limited by Apple Store location closures as a result of COVID-19. Additional restrictions apply. View full terms and conditions of offer here [apple.com].

ETA

So I am looking to replace 2 iphones, my iphone 12 on tmobile and an SE 2nd gen on ATT Prepaid. If I can snag a deal on a 13 or 14, I'd upgrade the 12 but I am resigned to waiting for the 15 and USB C next year instead. So I started looking at options for the SE. Carrier deals will not work for me so this $50 GC seemed like a good idea. But after reading this thread and discovering this does NOT stack with the veteran pricing, I decided to start comparing.

3rd gen SE is the same price. There's no point in waiting to buy that phone as it's the same price after the discount.

Iphone 12 or 13 or 13 mini is $10 cheaper with the vet discount today. I didn't bother checking the 14 models.

ETA 2:

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Thoughts on a M1 MacBook Air w/16GB and 256GB SSD?

Price would be $1049 ($1199 - $150).

(snip)

$1050 isn't as cheap as $800 ("sale" price on the 8GB/256GB variant), but still better than full retail or buying a refurb version (currently $1019 at Apple).

If Apple would apply the gift card to refurb's, that would make it better (I hesitate to say slick), it would theoretically be $1019 - $150 = $869.

I would not compare that price to the 8/256 model pricing, because the model you are looking at (actually any mac mini or mba or other mac which has a ram or storage upgrade, nevermind both) are rarely if ever discounted and those deals on the base model are frequent but never seem to "cascade" ... like you will almost never see an 8/500 system that retails for 1200 drop to 1000. So the GC deal is at least hypothetically a good option. I checked the Vet pricing on the MBA and the GC deal is cheaper by about $20 (or 30?) so ... it's kind of worth it but the better question is, do you need the 16gb or can you live with an 8gb system? Having had my 8/256 model for a year (at $800 from costco last year) I kind of wished I'd not bought the macbook air in the first place, I'd be a bit happier with the m2 model (more USB-C ports, wouldnt really need the hub) but would want the 16/500gb system instead. And its a damn shame this does not apply to refurbs or especially to the edu/vet pricing.

Last edited by mig0 November 20, 2022 at 09:44 AM.

Nov 21, 2022 3:45 PM

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Quote from mig0

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I would not compare that price to the 8/256 model pricing, because the model you are looking at (actually any mac mini or mba or other mac which has a ram or storage upgrade, nevermind both) are rarely if ever discounted and those deals on the base model are frequent but never seem to "cascade" ... like you will almost never see an 8/500 system that retails for 1200 drop to 1000. So the GC deal is at least hypothetically a good option. I checked the Vet pricing on the MBA and the GC deal is cheaper by about $20 (or 30?) so ... it's kind of worth it but the better question is, do you need the 16gb or can you live with an 8gb system? Having had my 8/256 model for a year (at $800 from costco last year) I kind of wished I'd not bought the macbook air in the first place, I'd be a bit happier with the m2 model (more USB-C ports, wouldnt really need the hub) but would want the 16/500gb system instead. And its a damn shame this does not apply to refurbs or especially to the edu/vet pricing.

Yes, the "is 8GB enough" is the major factor holding me back. Heck, I had 16GB on my 2012 Lenovo ThinkPad (T-420) and am in the process of upgrading my current daily driver (HP Omen) from 16GB to 32GB. I know I can solve the limited SSD issue via thunderbolt attached NVME drive (I've already done this on a loaned to me from work 16" intel-based Macbook pro), but getting into a sticky wicket with not enough memory can't be solved.

I like to play with virtual machine guests (I teach computer science), so the ability to run vm's or docker etc. is important. I also do Unity development and again don't want to be memory limited. Yes, I could go grab the 14" M1 pro w/1TB SSD and 16GB, but I really like the idea of this MB Air as a capable travel companion and keeping it small and somewhat light is a major factor.

If Apple were to allow the GC on refurbs, I will likely go for it. If not, maybe just wait until I retire from teaching (spring 23) and have to give back the intel MB Pro (w/32GB) and see what the situation is then.

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