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32GB Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (41mm S/M, Starlight, Aluminum Case, Sport Band) Expired

$279
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Best Buy has 32GB Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (41mm S/M, Starlight, Aluminum Case, Sport Band, ‎MNU93LL/A) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member shopper6 for sharing this deal.

Note: Size S/M represents a band that fits 130-180mm wrists.

Specs:
  • 41mm case size, edge-to-edge display
  • 10.7mm case thickness
  • Always-On Retina display up to 1000 nits
  • S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
  • Bluetooth 5
  • Third-generation optical heart sensor
  • Digital Crown with haptic feedback
  • Always-on Altimeter
  • Crack resistant, IP6X-certified dust resistant, and swimproof with WR50 water resistance
About this product:
  • Crash Detection and Fall Detection can automatically connect you with emergency services in the event of a severe car crash or a hard fall. And Emergency SOS provides urgent assistance with the press of a button.
  • Advanced Health Features: Temperature sensing, keep an eye on your blood oxygen, take an ECG anytime, get notifications if you have an irregular rhythm, see how much time you spent in REM, Core, or Deep sleep with Sleep Stages.
  • Works seamlessly with your Apple devices and services. Unlock your Mac automatically. Find your devices with a tap. Pay and send money with Apple Pay. Apple Watch requires an iPhone 8 or later with the latest iOS version.
  • Workout app gives you new ways to train, and advanced metrics for more information about your workout performance. And Apple Watch comes with three months of Apple Fitness+ free.

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Apple Watch 8 Starlight 41 mm GPS at bestbuy for $279

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Model: Apple Watch Series 8 GPS 41mm Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport Band - S/M

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Cellular is unnecessary for 90% of users so the added cost is an absolute waste of money for most. Source - I'm a heavy phone user, got a watch with cellular and eventually disconnected the plan because it served no purpose
Purchasing from Best Buy has its advantages for those who live close enough.

Pick up in store (other similar priced options are OOS where I live).

Ship to store. No worries about it getting lost in mail, receiving an empty package, etc. (No other place near me has the ship to store option).

Trade-in credit for old Apple watch. Best Buy even gives credit for working Series 3 whereas Apple store does not. Other retailers I know of do not allow credit at all for older watches, and Apple only allows credit for the newer model watches.

Return directly to store if issue.

While it may go down a little more than this, keep in mind Best Buy allows trade-ins and pick up at store.

I have a Series 3. While you can get the battery replaced for around $80, this watch no longer gets updates. Has been a great value, and I paid this price for it 5 years ago. It is slow now though. I only use it for notifications, weather/time, pause/play, and to tap quick reply to messages. Will be a nice upgrade given the newer processor, large display, and useful health features.

The 9 basically has a better find my phone features, refined gesture (accessibility allows a similar action in older model watches capable of updates), brighter display, more memory, and updated processor. Love the new pink option and to buy with the Apple band of my choice! I think the x might even be a bigger update because it will be a ten-year edition, but some people need the watch now.

It is likely the glucose monitor feature will have to work in conjunction with an RX device like Dexcom. The blood pressure feature would be cool; I would have opted for the 9 if it had this feature. I don't know what else they could add.
Agree with cellular being unnecessary.

But the stainless steel models with the Sapphire crystal vs aluminum with glass for the regular models is a huge difference.

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asianman35
09-23-2023 at 08:20 AM.
09-23-2023 at 08:20 AM.
Did open box on the bigger band, thanks op
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09-23-2023 at 11:52 AM.
09-23-2023 at 11:52 AM.
Purchasing from Best Buy has its advantages for those who live close enough.

Pick up in store (other similar priced options are OOS where I live).

Ship to store. No worries about it getting lost in mail, receiving an empty package, etc. (No other place near me has the ship to store option).

Trade-in credit for old Apple watch. Best Buy even gives credit for working Series 3 whereas Apple store does not. Other retailers I know of do not allow credit at all for older watches, and Apple only allows credit for the newer model watches.

Return directly to store if issue.

While it may go down a little more than this, keep in mind Best Buy allows trade-ins and pick up at store.

I have a Series 3. While you can get the battery replaced for around $80, this watch no longer gets updates. Has been a great value, and I paid this price for it 5 years ago. It is slow now though. I only use it for notifications, weather/time, pause/play, and to tap quick reply to messages. Will be a nice upgrade given the newer processor, large display, and useful health features.

The 9 basically has a better find my phone features, refined gesture (accessibility allows a similar action in older model watches capable of updates), brighter display, more memory, and updated processor. Love the new pink option and to buy with the Apple band of my choice! I think the x might even be a bigger update because it will be a ten-year edition, but some people need the watch now.

It is likely the glucose monitor feature will have to work in conjunction with an RX device like Dexcom. The blood pressure feature would be cool; I would have opted for the 9 if it had this feature. I don't know what else they could add.
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09-24-2023 at 05:03 AM.
09-24-2023 at 05:03 AM.
Awesome price! Just ordered one for the wife. Thanks OP
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muss2k1
09-24-2023 at 05:11 AM.
09-24-2023 at 05:11 AM.
i scored an excellent open box black 41mm for $227. SD!
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09-24-2023 at 05:20 AM.
09-24-2023 at 05:20 AM.
Quote from techdesai2 :
The recent Walmart deal for Apple Watch 7 Stainess steel and cellular for $299 was better. It was available for a couple of weeks.

Not enough of an upgrade with 8 compared to 7.

Cellular is unnecessary for 90% of users so the added cost is an absolute waste of money for most. Source - I'm a heavy phone user, got a watch with cellular and eventually disconnected the plan because it served no purpose
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09-24-2023 at 05:39 AM.
09-24-2023 at 05:39 AM.
Quote from WittyHeat365 :
Cellular is unnecessary for 90% of users so the added cost is an absolute waste of money for most. Source - I'm a heavy phone user, got a watch with cellular and eventually disconnected the plan because it served no purpose
Agree with cellular being unnecessary.

But the stainless steel models with the Sapphire crystal vs aluminum with glass for the regular models is a huge difference.
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09-24-2023 at 08:48 AM.
09-24-2023 at 08:48 AM.
Grabbed an open box one for $240. They accepted a trade in of my super old apple watch SE for $40. All in all it came out to $220 after tax. Thanks!
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09-24-2023 at 09:23 AM.
09-24-2023 at 09:23 AM.
Quote from LovelyMarmot2858 :
Grabbed an open box one for $240. They accepted a trade in of my super old apple watch SE for $40. All in all it came out to $220 after tax. Thanks!

Good deal!
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MMPG
09-24-2023 at 09:41 AM.
09-24-2023 at 09:41 AM.
I was excited until I realized this one does not have the double tap feature..but thanks op.
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09-24-2023 at 09:44 AM.
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Quote from MMPG :
I was excited until I realized this one does not have the double tap feature..but thanks op.

They all have double tap, you just have to turn it on in settings. I use it every day on my SE1.
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09-24-2023 at 03:10 PM.
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Quote from WittyHeat365 :
Cellular is unnecessary for 90% of users so the added cost is an absolute waste of money for most. Source - I'm a heavy phone user, got a watch with cellular and eventually disconnected the plan because it served no purpose

The SS worth the extra $$$
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09-24-2023 at 03:15 PM.
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Quote from teve :
They all have double tap, you just have to turn it on in settings. I use it every day on my SE1.
Oh ok... didn't know that...I thought it was exclusive on the new Apple watch 9.
Now I'm wondering if there will be better deal closer to BF.
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