iPhone 6, iPad, Macbook Air and iMac discounts strengthen rumors of new Apple devices coming soon

The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus [Photo credit: Apple]

The new iPhone 6 and the latest generation of iPads are being sold at discounted prices, bringing the prices down to a generous drop. And while consumers are being treated with new deals and promotions on some Apple devices, the rumor that Apple will soon slip in a new range of gadgets intensifies, starting with the long overdue Apple Watch.

Although there is no concrete confirmation from Apple, discounts is a strong indication that new electronics are on their way. This is to attract attention as well as maximize profit.

Below are some of the ongoing deals and discounts on some Apple devices.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Walmart is offering the off-contract version of the iPhone 6 at $498, while the iPhone 6 Plus is available for $598. However, the smartphones are refurbished versions of the iPhones. Refurbished smartphones are as good as brand new. 

US Cellular is also offering the iPhone 6 for $50 less, the 16 GB iPhone 6 is up for grabs for $149 with a two-year commitment.

iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3

Best Buy is offering a $50 discount on the new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, bringing down the price of the entry-level 16 GB of the tablets to $449 and $349. On the other hand, retailer B&H Photo is giving discounts of up to $50 on iPad Air 2 tablets and $10 to $30 off on the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 slates. 

Retina MacBook Pro

Below are the prices for the Retina MacBook Pro less the discounts: 

  • 13-inch 2.6GHz/8GB/128GB (Adorama) - $1,189
  • 13-inch 2.6GHz/8GB/256GB (B&H Photo) (B&H Photo) (Adorama) - $1,399
  • 13-inch 2.8GHz/8GB/512GB (Adorama) (B&H Photo) - $1,599
  • 15-inch 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB (Adorama) - $1,769.99
  • 15-inch 2.5GHz/16GB/512GB - (Adorama) - $2,219

MacBook Air

The following are the discounted prices for the MacBook Air:

  • 11-inch 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB (B&H Photo) (Adorama) - $819
  • 11-inch 1.4GHz/4GB/256GB (B&H Photo) (Adorama) - $999
  • 13-inch 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB (B&H Photo (Adorama) - $919
  • 13-inch 1.4GHz/4GB/256GB (B&H Photo) (Adorama) - $1,099

Non-Retina iMac

Old iMacs also received deals and are available for purchase:

  • 21.5-inch 1.4Ghz/8GB/500GB (Adorama) - $1,019
  • 21.5-inch 2.7GHz/8GB/1TB (Adorama) - $1,189
  • 21.5-inch 2.9GHz/8GB/1TB (Adorama) - $1,389
  • 27-inch 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB (Adorama) - $1,689
  • 27-inch 3.4GHz/8GB/1TB (Amazon) (B&H Photo) - $1,799

Mac Pro

For those who are thinking of buying the Mac Pro, the 8-core 3.0 GHz/ 32 GB/ 512 GB/ FirePro D700 Mac Pro is available in MacMall and costs $6,149, which is $650 off. 

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