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Amazon Posts First Discounts on M5 iPad Pro as Older Apple Tablets and Laptops See Deeper Cuts

Retailers are using targeted discounts to move older iPads and MacBook Airs following this week's launch.

Overview

  • Amazon is taking $50 off the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB (now $1,249) and $100 off the 2TB Nano‑Texture model (now $2,299), marking the first notable price drops on the new tablet.
  • These early M5 iPad Pro reductions are currently concentrated at Amazon, with smaller $10–$25 drops appearing on select 11-inch configurations.
  • Amazon has the 13-inch M3 iPad Air with 512GB and cellular at $941.16, an all-time low for this configuration and roughly $308 below list.
  • B&H is selling the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM and 512GB storage for $999 new, while Best Buy lists a 15-inch 24GB model at $947.99 in excellent open-box condition with a one-year Apple warranty.
  • Clearance pricing on prior-gen iPad Pro includes the M4 at $899 on Amazon and $850 for BJ’s members, underscoring SKU- and retailer-specific variability.