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Apple MacBook Air and Pro hit record lows, black USB‑C cables on sale

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Amazon is slashing prices on Apple’s latest M5 MacBook Air lineup, pushing the 13‑inch 24 GB/1 TB “Midnight” model to $1,349 shipped—$150 below its $1,499 list price. The entry‑level 16 GB/512 GB version now sits at an all‑time low of $949, making the Air the most affordable M5 chip laptop.

The 15‑inch Air also received a $150 cut, dropping to $1,550 for the 24 GB/1 TB configuration and $1,350 for the 16 GB/512 GB variant. Amazon’s aggressive pricing now mirrors the launch‑week discounts that appeared in March, squeezing margins but rewarding buyers who need extra RAM for video editing or development work.

Apple’s 2026 16‑inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro also hit a new bottom, with the 24 GB/2 TB model listed at $2,550 and the 48 GB/1 TB version at $2,900—each up to $199 off the launch price. The Pro’s 20‑core GPU and Liquid Retina XDR display make it a compelling upgrade for power users despite the steep cost.

Rare stock of official black Apple USB‑C woven cables resurfaced on Woot, priced between $7.33 and $10 per meter, well below the $19 retail tag. With Apple Watch Ultra 3 discounts nearing $100, the current sale bundle offers a budget‑friendly way to upgrade both charging accessories and wearables without waiting for seasonal promotions.