There's less than 24 hours left on a series of exclusive Mac deals, among them are free AppleCare with select mid-2015 15" MacBook Pros (save $300-$600 plus a free accessory), a loaded 2014 15" MacBook Pro with AppleCare for $2,050 ($800 off), and an additional $75 off all 11" MacBook Airs (up to $325 off).
What's Expiring & Why
Wednesday (today) marks the end of the third quarter of 2015. Several deals listed on our Apple Deals Tracker and Price Guides will expire along with the quarter. Among them are a handful from Apple authorized reseller Adorama, due to the planned expiration of the following 3 rebates. When they expire, so will the pricing on the deals listed in this article. All 3 rebates are scheduled to expire at 11:59pm ET on Sept. 30th, 2015:
1) $100 rebate on all 2015 15" MacBook Pros with AppleCare (delivers free AppleCare, free accessory, and additional cash discounts when combined with AppleInsider Coupon), see below.
2) $50 rebate on Apple's Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro (2.5GHz, 16GB, 512GB, 750M) model MGXC2LL/A with AppleCare (brings price down to $2,050 ($798 off) with AppleInsider Coupon, see below.
3) $75 rebate on all 11" MacBook Airs with AppleCare (knocks up to $244 off 2015 models with AppleCare and up to $325 off 2014 models with AppleCare), see below.
The deals affected by the expiration of the aforementioned rebates follow.
Mid-2015 15" MacBook Pros with AppleCare
The following bundles all include one of Apple's new mid-2015 15" MacBook Pros, 3 Years of AppleCare extended protection ($349 value), a free LG super drive ($25 value) or other accessory choice, plus additional cash discounts -- all of which yield the lowest prices anywhere for these MacBook Pros, plus free shipping and no sales tax collected (another ~$200 off) if you live outside NY and NJ. In total, shoppers outside NY & NJ should see total savings of $400-$600. Please follow the step-by-step instructions below to apply the appropriate coupon codes during checkout and take note of this $100 AppleCare rebate
2.2GHz 15" (16GB 256GB) + AppleCare $2,348.00 $1,904.99 $ ($443.01 total discount)
2.5GHz 15" (16GB 256GB) + AppleCare $2,448.00 $2,089.98 $ ($358.02 total discount)
2.5GHz 15" (16GB 512GB) + AppleCare $2,748.00 $2,328.99 $ ($419.01 total discount)
2.5GHz 15" (16GB 1TB) + AppleCare $3,248.00 $2,888.89 $ ($359.01 total discount)
2.5GHz 15" (16GB 512GB M370X) + AppleCare $2,848.00 $2,438.99 $ ($409.01 total discount)
2.8GHz 15" (16GB 1TB) + AppleCare $3,448.00 $3,079.98 $ ($368.02 total discount)
$ Price after combining promo code APINSIDER with this $100 off AppleCare rebate. You must first register & login.
Deeply Discounted AppleCare on these configurations.
On these remaining mid-2015 15" MacBook Pros with AppleCare, the AppleCare is deeply discounted, with total bundle savings ranging from $274 to $328 plus a free accessory.
2.2GHz 15" (16GB 512GB) + AppleCare $2,648.00 $2,328.99 $ ($319.01 total discount)
2.2GHz 15" (16GB 1TB) + AppleCare $3,148.00 $2,879.98 $ ($268.02 total discount)
2.5GHz 15" (16GB 1TB M370X) + AppleCare $3,348.00 $3,029.98 $ ($318.02 total discount)
2.8GHz 15" (16GB 256GB) + AppleCare $2,648.00 $2,338.99 $ ($309.01 total discount)
2.8GHz 15" (16GB 512GB) + AppleCare $2,948.00 $2,639.98 $ ($308.02 total discount)
2.8GHz 15" (16GB 512GB M370X) + AppleCare $3,048.00 $2,725.98 $ ($322.02 total discount)
2.8GHz 15" (16GB 1TB M370X) + AppleCare $3,548.00 $3,268.99 $ ($279.01 total discount)
$ Price after combining promo code APINSIDER with this $100 off AppleCare rebate. You must first register & login.
Step by Step Instructions for this Deal with AppleCare included
- 1)Make sure you're using a browser with cookies enabled that isn't in private mode.
2) If you haven't already, take a few moments to join Adorama's free VIP customer program. (It's painless, offers perks, & is required for special promos like these.)
3) Â Now make sure you're logged into your Adorama VIP account.
4) Â Once logged in, select your mid-2015 15" MacBook Pro + AppleCare bundle by clicking one of the pricing links above (or those in the Macs with AppleCare Price Guide) -- you must use these links!
5) When the Adorama MacBook Pro page loads, you'll see a price that's roughly $160 higher than advertised.
6) Right below the price of the MacBook Pro Bundle is a section in light blue that says "Ways To Save up to $140.00." Click the link that says "Save up to $140.00with bundle."
7) Now scroll down to the last section of the page that says "Buy Together & Save"
8) Now add any of the Free or discounted accessories to your order by using the blue "ADD TO BUNDLE" buttons.
9) When finished, click the green "ADD BUNDLE TO CART" button on right side of the of the screen and then begin the checkout process.
10) During checkout, apply promo code APINSIDER in the Promo Code field right after your shipping info (where it says "Do you have a gift card or promo code?")
11) After you apply the promo code, the total price should fall by roughly $60, but will still be $100 more than advertised (we'll get to that in a minute).
12) Now check out and complete your order.
13) Once you have completed your purchase, wait for your item to ship. When it ships, use the invoice number provided to complete this $100 AppleCare rebate for the final $100 in savings.
14) If you live outside NY & NJ Adorama will also not collect sales tax on your order.
As always, if you have any issues, you can reach out to us at priceguides@gmail.com and we'll try and help.
15" MacBook Pro (2.5GHz, 16GB, 512GB, 750M) with AppleCare, LG super drive & MS Bluetooth Mouse for $2050
If you're absolutely dead-set on purchasing a current, mid-2015 15" MacBook Pro, skip to the next section. However, readers looking for an incredible deal should check out this offer from Apple authorized reseller Adorama and AppleInsider that offers readers the lowest price anywhere on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro (2.5GHz, 16GB, 512GB, 750M) model MGXC2LL/A with AppleCare at $2050.00 when combining $279 promo code APINSIDER with this $50 off AppleCare rebate. That's a total savings of $798 off the retail price of this combo and the lowest price anywhere by $148, according to our Macs with AppleCare Price Guide. (This MacBook Pro was introduced just over a year ago at $2,499 + $349 for AppleCare ($2,848.00 total).) In addition, each order includes a free LG super drive, free Microsoft Comfort Bluetooth mouse, free shipping and no sales tax outside NY and NJ. The $279 promo code is a limited time offer and due to change or expire at any time.
Instructions for just the MacBook Pro with 2 Free Accessories
- 1)Make sure you're using a browser with cookies enabled that isn't in private mode.
2) If you haven't already, take a few moments to join Adorama's free VIP customer program. (It's painless, offers perks, & is required for special promos like these.)
3) Â Now make sure you're logged into your Adorama VIP account.
4) Â Once logged in, click this link.
5) When the Adorama MacBook Pro + AppleCare page loads, you'll see a price that's roughly $279 higher than advertised. Add it to your cart anyway and begin the checkout process.
6) During checkout, apply promo code APINSIDER in the Promo Code field right after your shipping info (where it says "Do you have a gift card or promo code?")
7) After you apply the promo code, the total price should fall by roughly $279 to be just $50 higher than the price listed in our Price Guides.
8) You can now check out and complete your order, or continue shopping.
9) After you receive your order, complete this $50 off AppleCare rebate for the final $50 in savings.
10) That's it. And if you live outside NY & NJ, this will be your final charge price for this order, as Adorama will not collect sales tax on your order.
As always, if you have any issues, you can reach out to us at priceguides@gmail.com and we'll try and help.
Save $164-$266 off 11" MacBook Airs with AppleCare
11" MacBook Airs (2014) priced with 3 Years of AppleCare
11" Air (1.40GHz/4GB/256GB) + AppleCare for $1,348.00 $1,081.04 % $266.96 off)
11" Air (1.70GHz/4GB/258GB) + AppleCare for $1,498.00 $1,281.04 % $216.96 off)
11" Air (1.70GHz/4GB/512GB) + AppleCare for $1,798.00 $1,571.04 % $226.96 off)
11" Air (1.70GHz/8GB/128GB) + AppleCare for $1,398.00 $1,181.05 % $216.95 off)
% - Price after this $75 AppleCare Rebate. You must first register & login to a free VIP account.
11" MacBook Airs (2015) priced with 3 Years of AppleCare
11" Air (1.60GHz/4GB/128GB) + AppleCare for $1,148.00 $903.99 % $244.01 off)
11" Air (1.60GHz/8GB/128GB) + AppleCare for $1,248.00 $1,078.00 % $170.00 off)
11" Air (1.60GHz/4GB/256GB) + AppleCare for $1,348.00 $1,103.99 % $244.01 off)
11" Air (1.60GHz/8GB/256GB) + AppleCare for $1,448.00 $1,269.00 % $179.00 off)
11" Air (1.60GHz/4GB/512GB) + AppleCare for $1,648.00 $1,484.00 % $164.00 off)
11" Air (1.60GHz/8GB/512GB) + AppleCare for $1,748.00 $1,584.00 % $164.00 off)
11" Air (2.20GHz/4GB/128GB) + AppleCare for $1,298.00 $1,134.00 % $164.00 off)
11" Air (2.20GHz/4GB/256GB) + AppleCare for $1,498.00 $1,334.00 % $164.00 off)
11" Air (2.20GHz/4GB/512GB) + AppleCare for $1,798.00 $1,634.00 % $164.00 off)
11" Air (2.20GHz/8GB/128GB) + AppleCare for $1,398.00 $1,219.00 % $179.00 off)
11" Air (2.20GHz/8GB/256GB) + AppleCare for $1,598.00 $1,434.00 % $164.00 off)
11" Air (2.20GHz/8GB/512GB) + AppleCare for $1,898.00 $1,709.00 % $189.00 off)
% Price after this $75 AppleCare Rebate. You must first register & login to a free VIP account.
Step-by-step Instructions for these MacBook Air Deals
- 1)Make sure you're using a browser with cookies enabled that isn't in private mode.
2) If you haven't already, take a few moments to join Adorama's free VIP customer program. (It's painless, offers perks, & is required for special promos like these.)
3) Â Now make sure you're logged into your Adorama VIP account.
4) Â Once logged in, select your 11" MacBook Air with AppleCare by clicking the pricing links above (or those in our Macs with AppleCare Price Guide).
5) When the Adorama MacBook Pro + AppleCare page loads, you'll see a price that's roughly $75 higher than advertised. Add it to your cart anyway and begin and complete the checkout process.
6) After you receive your order, complete this $75 off AppleCare rebate for the final $75 in savings.
7) That's it. And if you live outside NY & NJ, this will be your final charge price for this order, as Adorama will not collect sales tax on your order.
As always, if you have any issues, you can reach out to us at priceguides@gmail.com and we'll try and help.