How to get the lowest prices on Apple's 2016 12" MacBooks

By Christine McKee

Apple's 2016 12" MacBooks are a popular choice for those seeking a highly portable computer -- and this week AI has teamed up with Apple's top authorized resellers to offer the lowest prices anywhere on a wide assortment of available configurations, including options with and without AppleCare protection.

All of the deals listed below are also accessible via our Mac Price Guide and Macs with AppleCare Price Guide, which compares prices across Apple's reseller channel on a daily basis, factoring in any exclusive savings for AppleInsider readers. Currently, there are several exclusive offers available that take already low pricing and throw in a bonus coupon for added savings.

Using the price guides is simple. First you browse for your desired Mac and configuration. To the right of each configuration is a list of current prices for those models from Apple's resellers. When you find a price you like, check to see if it has a green coupon icon next to it. If it does, click on it for additional instructions or tips to secure the special price. If there's no symbol, you shouldn't need to do anything special before clicking through the link and placing an order.

Below are a few highlighted offers extracted from the price guides for Apple's 2016 12" MacBooks (with and without AppleCare).

12" MacBooks

The lowest prices on many of Apple's new 2016 12" MacBooks, which come in Silver, Space Gray, Gold and Rose Gold, can be found at Apple authorized reseller B&H this week. In addition to industry-leading discounts of up to $100 off, each system qualifies for free expedited shipping and no sales tax (unless you live in NY). You can also easily tack on an AppleCare extended protection plan at the discounted rate of $229. Here's how to land each of the deals:

2016 MacBooks at unbeatable prices

Apple authorized reseller B&H is currently offering shoppers discounts of $30-$100 off 12" MacBooks and $20 off AppleCare, as can be seen in our Mac Price Guide (or below).

12" Space Gray (1.1GHz/8GB/256GB) $1,299.00 $1,199.99 ($100 savings)

12" Gold (1.1GHz/8GB/256GB) $1,299.00 $1,249.00 ($50 savings)

12" Rose Gold (1.1GHz/8GB/256GB) $1,299.00 $1,239.99 ($60 savings)

12" Silver (1.2GHz/8GB/512GB) $1,599.00 $1,549.99 ($50 savings)

12" Space Gray (1.2GHz/8GB/512GB) $1,599.00 $1,499.99 ($100 savings)

12" Gold (1.2GHz/8GB/512GB) $1,599.00 $1,569.99 ($30 savings)

Add AppleCare

You can easily tack on an AppleCare extended protection plan to these 2016 MacBooks at B&H for the discounted rate of $229 by selecting the AppleCare option immediately after you press the "Add to Cart" button on B&H's website. Or just use this link. For MacBook Airs with AppleCare at Adorama and other retailers, check out our Macs with AppleCare Price Guide for the latest deals.

Up to $435 off 2015 12" MacBooks

For shoppers less concerned with the model year and more concerned with price, Adorama is also exclusively offering AppleInsider readers $70 off 2015 12" MacBooks bundled with AppleCare and $35 off the systems alone without a protection plan. To take advantage of these deals, first make sure that you read these instructions on how to become an Adorama customer if you aren't one already (it's easy!). Then use the pricing links below (or in the Macs with AppleCare Price Guide) to add a 12" MacBook to your cart. During checkout (right after shipment info and before payment info) apply Promo Code APINSIDER. This promo code ($70 off 2015 MacBooks with AppleCare or $35 off without) combined with Adorama's instant discounts should deliver the prices advertised below. What's more Adorama will only collect sales tax on your order if you live or NY & NJ, which will save most shoppers an additional $100+.

2015 12" MacBooks with AppleCare

12" Space Gray (1.1GHz/8GB/512GB) + AC $1,848.00 for $1,538.00 ($310.00 discount)

12" Space Gray (1.3GHz/8GB/512GB) + AC $1,998.00 for $1,848.00 ($160 discount)

12" Silver (1.2GHz/8GB/512GB) + AC $1,848.00 for $1,438.00 ($410 discount)

12" Silver (1.3GHz/8GB/256GB) + AC $1,798.00 for $1,638.00 ($410 discount)

12" Silver (1.3GHz/8GB/512GB) + AC $1,998.00 for $1,723.00 ($275 discount)

12" Gold (1.2GHz/8GB/512GB) + AC $1,998.00 for $1,438.00 ($410 discount)

12" Gold (1.3GHz/8GB/256GB) + AC $1,798.00 for $1,538.00 ($260 discount)

*Offer is valid for existing Adorama customers with exclusive promo code APINSIDER. [?]

2015 12" MacBooks

12" Space Gray (1.1GHz/8GB/256GB) $1,299.00 for $999.00 ($300 discount)

12" Space Gray (1.2GHz/8GB/512GB) $1,599.00 for $1,164.00 ($435 discount)

12" Space Gray (1.3GHz/8GB/512GB) $1,749.00 for $1,664.00 ($435 discount)

12" Silver (1.2GHz/8GB/512GB) $1,599.00 for $1,199.00 ($400 discount)

12" Silver (1.3GHz/8GB/256GB) $1,549.00 for $1,464.00 ($85 discount)

12" Silver (1.3GHz/8GB/512GB) $1,749.00 for $1,549.00 ($200 discount)

12" Gold (1.1GHz/8GB/256GB) $1,749.00 for $999.00 ($300 discount)

12" Gold (1.2GHz/8GB/512GB) $1,599.00 for $1,264.00 ($335 discount)

12" Gold (1.3GHz/8GB/256GB) $1,599.00 for $1,364.00 ($185 discount)

*Offer is valid for existing Adorama customers with exclusive promo code APINSIDER. [?]

Software deals for your MacBook

Aeon Timeline 2 for Mac & Windows for $24.99 (50% off)

PDF Expert 2.0 for Mac for $29.99 (50% off)

SaferVPN Automatic Wi-Fi Security: Lifetime Subscription for $49.00 (97% off)

Screens 3 for Mac for $12.99 (56% off)

Movavi Photo Editing Bundle for Mac for $39.00 (73% off)

Additional Apple Deals

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and Apple authorized resellers are also running a handful of additional exclusive promotions this month on Apple hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in free gifts like Parallels 12 or a SuperDrive. These deals are as follows:

See if there is a Mac, iPad, Apple Watch or Certified Used iPhone deal that will save you $100s by checking out prices.appleinsider.com and deals.appleinsider.com.