Deals: Free AppleCare & $120 off iMac 5K; $50 off iPad Air 2; MacBook Air coupons; $150-$700 off MacBook Pros

By AppleInsider Staff

The new year has brought a return to MacBook Air coupons and aggressive discounts on Apple's latest iPads. Meanwhile, a number of exclusive and limited time promotions offer $200 off iMac 5Ks with free AppleCare, up to $400 off current MacBook Pros with AppleCare, and the return of the $999 MacBook Pro closeout.

iPad Air 2 & iPad mini 3

Amazon has kicked off 2015 with a number of fluctuating but aggressive price cuts on Apple's latest iPads, yielding the lowest prices around on 16GB models. They include approximate $30-$50 discounts on 16GB WiFi iPad Air 2s and $30-$40 discounts on 16GB WiFi iPad mini 3s. For all other models, the lowest prices are split between MacMall and Amazon, as can be seen in our iPad Price Guides. Aforementioned highlights include (minding that Amazon change prices frequently):

16GB Silver WiFi iPad Air 2 for $446.89 ($52 Savings)

16GB Space Gray WiFi iPad Air 2 for $469.00 ($30 Savings)

16GB Gold WiFi iPad Air 2 for $444.99 ($54 Savings)

16GB Silver WiFi iPad mini 3 for $358.99 ($40 Savings)

16GB Space Gray WiFi iPad Air mini 3 for $359.00 ($40 Savings)

16GB Gold WiFi iPad Air mini 3 for $364.99 ($34 Savings)

MacBook Pros

For Macs, MacBook Pro deals curated from the Mac Price Guide this week include a number of remaining AI exclusives and holiday closeouts whose prices are limited to the remaining supply of the units (many are closeout models and will not be restocked):

13-inch  (2.4GHz/4GB/128GB) for $999.99* @ MacMall ($300 Savings)

13-inch  (2.6GHz/8GB/128GB) for $1,149.00! @ Adorama ($150 Savings)

13-inch  (2.6GHz/8GB/512GB) for $1,499.00+ @ B&H ($300 Savings)

13-inch  (2.8GHz/8GB/512GB) for $1,649.00+ @ B&H ($300 Savings)

13-inch  (2.8GHz/8GB/1TB) for $2,099.99* @ MacMall ($200 Savings)

15-inch (2.6GHz/16GB/1TB/750M) for $2,599.99* @ MacMall ($700 Savings)

15-inch (2.8GHz/16GB/512GB/750M) for $2,399.00! @ Adorama ($300 Savings)

15-inch (2.8GHz/16GB/1TB/750M) for $2,999.00! @ Adorama ($200 Savings)

+ B&H Photo only collects sales tax on orders shipped to NY.

! Adorama only collects tax on orders shipped to NY & NJ. You must register for a free Adorma VIP account to purchase.

*MacMall only charges sales tax on orders sent to CA, CO, GA, IL, MN, NC, NY, TN, and WI.

MacBook Pros with 3 Years of AppleCare

Meanwhile, AI has teamed up with Adorama to offer the lowest prices anywhere on hundreds of popular Mac configurations that come bundled with 3-years of AppleCare extended protection. The prices and discounts for these bundles can be seen daily in our Mac + AppleCare Price Guide. Please note that the prices for these special bundles do change on a regular basis and are therefore not guaranteed for any specific period of time. Among the current highlights are:

13-inch 2.6GHz/8GB/128GB for $1,342.02! ($206 Savings)

13-inch 2.6GHz/8GB/256GB for $1,521.04! ($227 Savings)

13-inch 2.8GHz/8GB/512GB for $1,816.05! ($232 Savings)

13-inch 2.8GHz/16GB/1TB for $2,518.99! ($229 Savings)

13-inch 3.0GHz/16GB/1TB for $2,716.04! ($232 Savings)

15-inch 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB for $1,936.04! ($412 Savings)

15-inch 2.8GHz/16GB/512GB/750M for $2,640.05! ($408 Savings)

15-inch 2.8GHz/16GB/1TB/750M for $3,136.04! ($412 Savings)

! Adorama only collects tax on orders shipped to NY & NJ. You must register for a free Adorma VIP account to purchase.

MacBook Airs

This week, MacMall is offering AI readers an additional 2% off its already reduced MacBook Air prices when using the links in the Price Guides and then applying promo / coupon code APPLEINSIDER01. The Apple Authorized Reseller also does not collect sales tax on orders unless they are shipped to CA, CO, GA, IL, MN, NC, NY, TN, or WI.

MacBook Airs with 3 Years of AppleCare

For the lowest prices on MacBook Airs bundled with AppleCare, see the Mac + AppleCare Price Guide for a current promotion from Adorama. Some of the highlights include:

11-inch 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB for $970.04! ($178 Savings)

13-inch 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB for $1,052.04! ($196 Savings)

13-inch 1.4GHz/4GB/256GB for $1,231.04! ($220 Savings)

13-inch 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB for $1,796.03! ($202 Savings)

! Adorama only collects tax on orders shipped to NY & NJ. You must register for a free Adorma VIP account to purchase.

iMac 5Ks with Free AppleCare

Finally, AI and Adorama have re-instated for a limited time a promotion that throws in 3 years of AppleCare completely free with the purchase of an iMac 5K, with sales tax only collected on orders shipped to NY or NJ. This promotion is available on roughly 4-dozen different configurations, the vast majority of which are in stock with free expedited shipping:

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/8GB/1TB/290) for $2,379.00! [$289 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/8GB/1TB/295) for $2,699.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/8GB/256GB-SSD/290) for $2,449.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/8GB/256GB-SSD/295) for $2,699.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/8GB/512GB-SSD/290) for $2,749.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/8GB/512GB-SSD/295) for $2,999.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/8GB/1TB-SSD/290) for $3,249.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/8GB/3TB/290) for $2,599.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/1TB/290) for $3,849.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/256GB-SSD/290) for $2,649.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/256GB-SSD/295) for $2,899.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/512GB-SSD/290) for $2,949.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/512GB-SSD/295) for $3,199.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/1TB-SSD/290) for $3,449.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/1TB-SSD/295) for $3,699.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/1TB/295) for $2,899.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/3TB/290) for $2,799.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/16GB/3TB/295) for $3,049.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/1TB/290) for $3,049.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/1TB/295) for $3,299.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/3TB/290) for $3,199.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/256GB-SSD/290) for $3,049.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/256GB-SSD/295) for $3,299.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/512GB-SSD/290) for $3,449.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/512GB-SSD/295) for $3,699.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/1TB-SSD/290) for $3,849.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (3.5GHz/32GB/1TB-SSD/295) for $4,099.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/256GB-SSD/290) for $2,699.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/256GB-SSD/295) for $2,949.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/512GB-SSD/290) for $2,999.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/512GB-SSD/295) for $3,249.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/1TB/290) for $2,699.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/1TB/295) for $2,949.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/3TB/290) for $2,849.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/3TB/295) for $3,099.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/1TB-SSD/290) for $3,499.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/8GB/1TB-SSD/295) for $3,749.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/256GB-SSD/290) for $2,899.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/256GB-SSD/295) for $3,049.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/1TB/290) for $2,849.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/1TB/295) for $3,149.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/3TB/290) for $3,049.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/3TB/295) for $3,299.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/512GB-SSD/290) for $3,199.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/512GB-SSD/295) for $3,449.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/1TB-SSD/290) for $3,699.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/16GB/1TB-SSD/295) for $3,949.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/1TB/290) for $3,299.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/1TB/295) for $3,549.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/3TB/290) for $3,449.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/3TB/295) for $3,699.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/256GB-SSD/290) for $3,299.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/256GB-SSD/295) for $3,549.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/512GB-SSD/290) for $3,599.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/512GB-SSD/295) for $3,849.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/1TB-SSD/290) for $4,349.00! [$219 Savings ]

27.0-inch iMac (4.0GHz/32GB/1TB-SSD/295) for $4,349.00! [$219 Savings ]

! Adorama only collects tax on orders shipped to NY & NJ. You must register for a free Adorma VIP account to purchase.