Killer Deal: Free LG optical drive, Free Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro headphones, and up to $350 off

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in Current Mac Hardware edited March 2015
For a limited time, we've teamed up with one of Apple's authorized resellers to give away $200 in accessories -- a free LG portable CD/DVD drive and free pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro headphones -- with the purchase of any build-to-order 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro. Readers can also pair this offer with an AppleCare rebate, which delivers the lowest price anywhere for these models with Apple's extended protection.




This promotional offer from Adorama and AppleInsider cuts up to $199 off of all build-to-order MacBook Pros and then throws in a free pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro headphones and a free LG Electronics GP60NB50 8x External CD/DVD Disc Reader/Writer (LGs alternative to Apple's portable SuperDrive). Built-to-order MacBook Pros include every configuration that is not one of Apple's 5 standard retail configurations. Since these BTO models (listed below) do not ship in the same volumes as Apple's standard retail configurations, they are often discounted less liberally than their retail counterparts, as can be seen regularly in our Mac Price Guides. This joins an existing promotion that offers AI readers Free AppleCare and a Free Canon PIXMA all-in-one printer with purchase of any iMac with Retina 5K display (which are also discounted by $50-$100 themselves).

Since Adorama only collects sales tax on orders shipped to NJ & NY, and because it's also offering a stackable AppleCare rebate (more on that below), many customers will be able to save between $300 and $600 on their order when compared to placing the same order in one of Apple's stores. Of course, it all ships free as well. In stock items generally ship next business day, while out of stock items are typically filled within 7 business days.

There are two ways to take advantage of this offer: 1) you can purchase just the MacBook Pro at discount and get the two free items or 2) you can purchase the MacBook Pro & a 3-year AppleCare protection plan at Adorama's industry-low prices, and then use a rebate to knock the cost of the AppleCare down another $50, yielding the lowest price for these MacBook Pros with AppleCare anywhere before factoring in the free items and tax benefits. Instructions for both these options follow.

1) MacBook Pro only with Free LG optical CD/DVD drive & Free Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

To take advantage of this exclusive offer, you must follow these simple steps:
    1)Make sure you're using a browser with cookies enabled that isn't in private mode.
    2) If you haven't already, take a few moments to join Adorama's free VIP customer program. (It's painless, offers perks, & is required for special promos like these.)
    3) Now make sure you're logged into your Adorama VIP account.
    4) Once you're logged in, choose your desired MacBook Pro from the list below (or via our Mac Price Guide) and click the associated pricing link.
    5) When the Adorama page loads, it will display a price for the bundle that is $199.99 more than what's listed below and in the price guides (we will deduct that $199.99 in a minute).
    6) Now add the bundle to your cart by clicking the green "ADD TO CART" button.
    7) Continue on with the checkout process by clicking "Proceed to Checkout" on the next two screens.
    8) On the next page of the checkout process, you'll be asked to provide shipping info and then payment info.
    9) At the top of the Payment section, there's a link that says "Do you have a gift card or promo code?" Click it and enter promo code APINSIDER in the "Promo" field (not the "Gift card" field) and then click apply.
    10) Now scroll down the page. If all went well, you should see "Promo Savings -$199.99" right above the green "Place Order" button.
    11) You can now proceed to place your order with the free items and instant discounts.
    If you have any issues, you can reach out to us at priceguides@gmail.com and we'll try and help.
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13-inch MacBook Pros with Free LG optical CD/DVD drive & Free Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro
2.6GHz 13" (16GB, 128GB) $1,499.00 for $1,399.00 ( $100.00 off )
2.6GHz 13" (16GB, 256GB) $1,699.00 for $1,649.00 ( $50.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (8GB, 128GB) $1,399.00 for $1,299.00 ( $100.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (8GB, 256GB) $1,599.00 for $1,569.00 ( $30.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (16GB, 128GB) $1,599.00 for $1,549.00 ( $50.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (16GB, 256GB) $1,799.00 for $1,729.00 ( $70.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (16GB, 512GB) $1,999.00 for $1,909.00 ( $90.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (16GB, 1TB) $2,499.00 for $2,429.00 ( $70.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (8GB, 128GB) $1,599.00 for $1,549.00 ( $50.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (8GB, 256GB) $1,799.00 for $1,749.00 ( $50.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (8GB, 512GB) $1,999.00 for $1,919.00 ( $80.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (8GB, 1TB) $2,499.00 for $2,439.05 ( $59.95 off )
3.0GHz 13" (16GB, 128GB) $1,799.00 for $1,749.00 ( $50.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (16GB, 256GB) $1,999.00 for $1,949.00 ( $50.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (16GB, 512GB) $2,199.00 for $2,099.99 ( $99.01 off )
3.0GHz 13" (16GB, 1TB) $2,699.00 for $2,559.99 ( $139.01 off )

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15-inch MacBook Pros with Free LG optical CD/DVD drive & Free Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro
2.2GHz 15" (16GB, 512GB) $2,299.00 for $2,239.00 ( $60.00 off )
2.2GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB) $2,799.00 for $2,619.99 ( $179.01 off )
2.5GHz 15" (16GB, 256GB) $2,099.00 for $1,999.99 ( $99.01 off )
2.5GHz 15" (16GB, 512GB) $2,399.00 for $2,259.99 ( $139.01 off )
2.5GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB) $2,899.00 for $2,699.99 ( $199.01 off )
2.5GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB, 750M) $2,999.00 for $2,799.99 ( $199.01 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 256GB) $2,299.00 for $2,199.99 ( $99.01 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 512GB) $2,599.00 for $2,419.99 ( $179.01 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 512GB, 750M) $2,699.00 for $2,599.00 ( $100.00 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB) $3,099.00 for $2,949.00 ( $194.01 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB, 750M) $3,199.00 for $3,099.00 ( $100.00 off )

2) MacBook Pro with AppleCare, Free LG optical CD/DVD drive & Free Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

Readers can sweeten the aforementioned offer by tacking on a 3-year AppleCare protection plan to the same order as the MacBook Pro and save roughly 50%. Adorama currently offers AppleCare for 13-inch MacBook Pros for $174 ($75 off) and AppleCare for 15-inch MacBook Pros for $244 ($105 off). But this online rebate knocks an additional $50 off, bringing these prices down to $124 and $194, respectively. These are the lowest prices anywhere but AppleCare must appear on the same order as the MacBook Pro to be eligible for these rebates. Below is a list of total prices and savings for this promotion with AppleCare bundled in. Please note that your initial out-of-pocket cost will be $50 higher than the prices listed below (before any applicable tax) until you complete the order and submit the rebate form.

To take advantage of this offer with AppleCare added, you must follow these simple steps:
    1)Make sure you're using a browser with cookies enabled that isn't in private mode.
    2) If you haven't already, take a few moments to join Adorama's free VIP customer program. (It's painless, offers perks, & is required for special promos like these.)
    3) Now make sure you're logged into your Adorama VIP account.
    4) Once you're logged in, choose your desired MacBook Pro from the list below (or via our Mac Price Guide) and click the associated pricing link.
    5) When the Adorama page loads, it will display a price for the bundle that is $249.99 more than what's listed below and in the price guides (we will deduct $199.99 of that in a minute & another $50 later via the rebate).
    6) Now add the bundle to your cart by clicking the green "ADD TO CART" button.
    Now add AppleCare by using this link for a 13-inch MacBook Pro or this link for a 15-inch MacBook Pro.
    7) Once both the MacBook Pro and AppleCare are in your cart, continue on with the checkout process by clicking "Proceed to Checkout" on the next two screens.
    8) On the following page of the checkout process, you'll be asked to provide shipping info and then payment info.
    9) At the top of the Payment section, there's a link that says "Do you have a gift card or promo code?" Click it and enter promo code APINSIDER in the "Promo" field (not the "Gift card" field) and then click apply.
    10) Now scroll down the page. If all went well, you should see "Promo Savings -$199.99" right above the green "Place Order" button.
    11) You can now proceed to place your order with the free items and instant discounts.
    12) Once you submit your order, use this online rebate form to claim the last $50 in savings. You can also print and mail the form [PDF]
    As always, if you have any issues, you can reach out to us at priceguides@gmail.com and we'll try and help.
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13-inch MacBook Pros with AppleCare, Free LG optical CD/DVD drive & Free Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro
2.6GHz 13" (16GB, 128GB) $1,748.00 for $1,523.00 ( $225.00 off )
2.6GHz 13" (16GB, 256GB) $1,948.00 for $1,773.00 ( $175.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (8GB, 128GB) $1,648.00 for $1,423.00 ( $225.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (8GB, 256GB) $1,848.00 for $1,693.00 ( $155.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (16GB, 128GB) $1,848.00 for $1,687.00 ( $175.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (16GB, 256GB) $2,048.00 for $1,853.00 ( $195.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (16GB, 512GB) $2,248.00 for $2,033.00 ( $215.00 off )
2.8GHz 13" (16GB, 1TB) $2,748.00 for $2,553.00 ( $195.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (8GB, 128GB) $1,848.00 for $1,673.00 ( $175.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (8GB, 256GB) $2,048.00 for $1,873.00 ( $175.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (8GB, 512GB) $2,248.00 for $2,043.00 ( $205.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (8GB, 1TB) $2,748.00 for $2,563.05 ( $184.95 off )
3.0GHz 13" (16GB, 128GB) $2,048.00 for $1,873.00 ( $175.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (16GB, 256GB) $2,248.00 for $2,073.00 ( $175.00 off )
3.0GHz 13" (16GB, 512GB) $2,448.00 for $2,223.99 ( $224.01 off )
3.0GHz 13" (16GB, 1TB) $2,948.00 for $2,683.99 ( $264.01 off )

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15-inch MacBook Pros with AppleCare, Free LG super drive & Free Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro
2.2GHz 15" (16GB, 512GB) $2,648.00 for $2,433.00 ( $215.00 off )
2.2GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB) $3,148.00 for $2,813.99 ( $373.01 off )
2.5GHz 15" (16GB, 256GB) $2,448.00 for $2,193.99( $254.01 off )
2.5GHz 15" (16GB, 512GB) $2,748.00 for $2,453.99 ( $333.01 off )
2.5GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB) $3,248.00 for $2,893.99 ( $393.01 off )
2.5GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB, 750M) $3,348.00 for $2,993.99 ( $393.01 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 256GB) $2,648.00 for $2,393.99 ( $293.01 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 512GB) $2,948.00 for $2,613.99 ( $194.01 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 512GB, 750M) $3,048.00 for $2,793.00 ( $294.00 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB) $3,448.00 for $3,143.00 ( $388.01 off )
2.8GHz 15" (16GB, 1TB, 750M) $3,548.00 for $3,293.00 ( $294.00 off )

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 3
    wizard69wizard69 Posts: 13,377member
    [B]MBP [/B] must be going Broadwell in the next few weeks. I was honestly thinking that they would hold off for SkyLake but now I'm thinking that they don't trust Intels schedule. The coming event will likely highlight a bunch of new laptops.
  • Reply 2 of 3
    dcj001dcj001 Posts: 301member
    "a free LG optical 'super drive'"

    It is bad enough when competing companies copy Apple. But, when Apple news websites copy Apple's names for products and assign them to products of competing companies, it is really bad.
  • Reply 3 of 3
    echosonicechosonic Posts: 462member
    Wow, and this time its a really high quality set of headphones instead of those beats turds!
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