Launch Day Discounts Arrive for MacBook Neo, M4 iPad Air, and More

[MacRumors]

Today is the launch day for all of Apple's newest products, including the M4 iPad Air, MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, and iPhone 17e. Below, we've collected all of the offers and discounts you can get on these products at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and more.

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M4 iPad Air

On Amazon you can get multiple cash discounts on the new M4 iPad Air, with up to $80 off the 11-inch M4 iPad Air and up to $100 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Air. All of these discounts have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code or a Prime membership. Most models have an estimated delivery date of March 16.

11-inch M4 iPad Air for $559.00 ($40 OFF)​

13-inch M4 iPad Air for $749.00 ($50 OFF)​

The new iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip, which brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. In terms of design, the 2026 models are identical to the 2025 iPad Air tablets, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and aluminum chassis.

11-inch M4 iPad Air

• 128GB Wi-Fi - $559.00 ($40 off)
• 256GB Wi-Fi - $649.00 ($50 off)
• 512GB Wi-Fi - $839.00 ($60 off)
• 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,019.00 ($80 off)

13-inch M4 iPad Air

• 128GB Wi-Fi - $749.00 ($50 off)
• 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,019.00 ($80 off)
• 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off)

MacBook Neo

If you order the new low-cost MacBook Neo at Best Buy, you'll get a free $25 Best Buy gift card after purchase. In order to get the deal, you need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership, and then order any MacBook Neo model at Best Buy with a valid e-mail address. The e-gift card will be sent out after you receive the MacBook Neo, or after you pick it up in a Best Buy store.

MacBook Neo at Best Buy ($25 GIFT CARD)​

Apple announced the MacBook Neo last week, and it's now the cheapest MacBook in the lineup starting at $599 and powered by the A18 Pro chip. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads, and up to 2x faster for tasks like photo editing.

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

You can get a $50 Best Buy gift card when ordering the M5 MacBook Air and a $100 gift card when ordering the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. These offers require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership.

In order to get these deals, you need to order one of the newest MacBooks at Best Buy with a valid e-mail address. The e-gift card will be sent out after you receive the eligible MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, or after you pick it up in a Best Buy store.

M5 MacBook Air at Best Buy ($50 GIFT CARD)​

M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro at Best Buy ($100 GIFT CARD)​

In regards to the upgrades, the MacBook Air features performance improvements thanks to the newest M5 chip, as well as Apple's custom N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.

The new MacBook Pro includes M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which are up to 30 percent faster when compared to the M4 generation, and up to 2.5x faster than M1 Pro and M1 Max. In terms of design, both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro keep the same overall designs as previous generations.

M5 MacBook Air

• 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,099.00 + $50 gift card
• 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,299.00 + $50 gift card
• 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,299.00 + $50 gift card
• 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) - $1,699.00 + $50 gift card

M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/1TB) - $2,199.00 + $100 gift card
• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/2TB) - $2,799.00 + $100 gift card
• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/1TB) - $2,699.00 + $100 gift card
• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max/2TB) - $3,899.00 + $100 gift card

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Article Link: Launch Day Discounts Arrive for MacBook Neo, M4 iPad Air, and More

 

[Macalway]

Launch Day yippee! 🙂

 

[Entilzha]

Fun fact, Apple requires no proof when you use their education store to purchase hardware.

Just saying. $100 off beats all the discounts anyone else offers right now for the new machines.

 

[freedomlinux]

Fun fact, Apple requires no proof when you use their education store to purchase hardware.

In the US. In some counties there is a legit verification system, but in the US they "might" ask for some evidence.

brb enrolling for university again

 

[Entilzha]

In the US. In some counties there is a legit verification system, but in the US they "might" ask for some evidence.

brb enrolling for university again

Touché! Doing it online also helps.

 

[alexforget82]

I have a Mac mini M2 (8 GB / 256 GB), and I’m trying to decide between getting a MacBook Neo or an iPad Air M4 for portability — mainly to use around the house, like in bed or on the couch.

Basically something lightweight and convenient when I don’t feel like sitting at my desk.

679$ CND for Neo 8/256 edu price
729$ CND for iPad Air 11" 128GB edu price.

 

[boswald]

I have a Mac mini M2 (8 GB / 256 GB), and I’m trying to decide between getting a MacBook Neo or an iPad Air M4 for portability — mainly to use around the house, like in bed or on the couch.

Basically something lightweight and convenient when I don’t feel like sitting at my desk.

679$ CND for Neo 8/256 edu price
729$ CND for iPad Air 11" 128GB edu price.

If you're just going to wander around the house and browse/consume (music, video) then I'd go with the Neo. But that's just me.

 

[Anonymous Freak]

If you order the new low-cost MacBook Neo at Best Buy, you'll get a free $25 Best Buy gift card after purchase. In order to get the deal, you need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership

So….

I subscribe to a $50/year membership to get a $25 gift card after purchase? That doesn't seem like a deal. (Unless you'll actually make use of the Best Buy membership.)

 

[Anonymous Freak]

In the US. In some counties there is a legit verification system, but in the US they "might" ask for some evidence.

brb enrolling for university again

One community college course should do it.

 

[Adelphos33]

If you're just going to wander around the house and browse/consume (music, video) then I'd go with the Neo. But that's just me.

I have a Mac mini M2 (8 GB / 256 GB), and I’m trying to decide between getting a MacBook Neo or an iPad Air M4 for portability — mainly to use around the house, like in bed or on the couch.

Basically something lightweight and convenient when I don’t feel like sitting at my desk.

679$ CND for Neo 8/256 edu price
729$ CND for iPad Air 11" 128GB edu price.

The Neo seems like a great device, but you have to remember that the iPad has many more apps in the App Store customized for content watching and such than MacOS does. Neo makes sense if you want to do laptop stuff on it regularly (documents, e-mail, messaging, etc)

 

[boswald]

The Neo seems like a great device, but you have to remember that the iPad has many more apps in the App Store customized for content watching and such than MacOS does. Neo makes sense if you want to do laptop stuff on it regularly (documents, e-mail, messaging, etc)

The iPad is a great device too. I just like the idea of a foldable screen, built-in keyboard, etc. It's just a convenience thing. But I get your point.

 

[svish]

Good to see these early discounts. Think there will be higher discounts in the coming months. All are very good products. Sadly no such discounts in my country.

 

[goldmac2006]

In the US. In some counties there is a legit verification system, but in the US they "might" ask for some evidence.

brb enrolling for university again

Yep I had to verify in order to get Apple Music student special