Protect your MacBook (all models) with these highly-rated stylish cases/sleeves from $4 Prime shipped

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Inateck Online (100% positive feedback by 20,000+) via Amazon is discounting three of its felt cases for each of Apple’s MacBook computers. Prices start at $3.99 Prime shipped after item-specific promo codes are applied during checkout. This is an excellent chance to grab some solid protection for your investment without breaking the bank.

Here are your choices in today’s sale:

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The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches [Video]

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If you’re looking for a gaming keyboard built around responsiveness and competition, then you should lend consideration to SteelSeries’ most recent release — the SteelSeries Apex M500. The M500 is the sequel of sorts to the SteelSeries 6Gv2, and is much leaner and compact than some of the other keyboard offerings in its class. The result? A mechanical gaming-centric keyboard that doesn’t occupy a lot of desk real estate.

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Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)

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Air Display 3 is now available for $9.99 on the App Store. This is the first price drop since it was released back in February of 2015 for $14.99.

Add a second screen to your Mac via wireless or USB connectivity with Air Display 3. This app offers support for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil plus pressure sensitivity for creative apps. Simply pair this software with your Mac via the free host app and it will turn your iOS device into a fully functional second desktop. Reviews are somewhat mixed at 3/5 stars all-time but the addition of wireless connectivity vs a competitor like Duet makes this app notable. You’ll find more reviews on the previous generation version of the app.

The best accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook: USB-C cables, hubs, flash storage, more

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Just this morning Apple refreshed its 12-inch MacBook with a faster processor and improved battery life. Whether you’re springing for the new models released today or going refurbished, you’ll likely need a few key accessories to round out your setup. While the MacBook has an attractive thin design, it comes at the cost of a single USB-C port. Additionally, it can be a tough sell as an everyday machine without some external input devices. Head below for a roundup of some of our favorite accessories for the 12-inch MacBook.

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Apple drops the price on refurbished 12-inch MacBooks, now start at $929 shipped

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Update (4/20 4:00pm): Apple has also dropped the price on a few different refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air models. Here’s a look at the new listings:

With news of fresh 12-inch MacBooks this morning, Apple is now further discounting previous generation refurbished models with prices starting at $929 shipped. If you’re willing to hold off on the spec bumps announced today, you’ll be able to cash in on significant savings. All of Apple’s refurbished products come with a full one-year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare.

Apple’s inventory of refurbished computers and accessories are generally limited. It’s not uncommon to see a specific model come in and out of stock. Check in regularly if your desired MacBook sells out in the coming days.

Here’s a look at the new MacBook price drops:

Be sure to swing by our round up of the best accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook for cables, storage, power supplies and more.

If you’re looking for more power, we currently have Apple’s 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro on sale from $1,000 with a .edu email address (Reg. $1,299).

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TarDisk Pear solid-state expansion drive for MacBook 15% off: 128GB $127 (Reg $149), 256GB $339 (Reg $399)

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Update (5/9 4:35pm): The below TarDisk has now sold out, but we also spotted other notable prices on Amazon and Stacksocial

TarDisk is offering 15% off exclusively to 9to5Toys readers today on itsTarDisk Pear solid-state expansion drive product for MacBook. This isn’t an SD card, instead it uses TarDisk’s software to create a fusion drive with your internal storage, meaning it will act as a permanent storage upgrade instead of like an SD card or thumb drive (full review).

With the 15% off, you can take $59.85 off the regular $399 price of the 256GB model, or $22.35 off the $149 regular price for the 128GB model.

Get 15% off TarDisk – 128GB $126.65 (Reg. $149) or 256GB $339.15 (Reg. $399)

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Buy or upgrade Parallels ($49-$79) & get 7 Mac apps free: 1Password, Parallels Access, & more (Reg. $269)

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Starting today, Parallels is offering a new bundle for a limited time that will let you get 81% off 7 great Mac apps with the purchase or upgrade of Parallels Desktop for Mac ($50-$79).

That means if you either purchase Parallels Desktop for $79.99, or upgrade to the latest version for $49.99, you’ll get the following 7 apps free: 1Password, CleanMyMac, Kaspersky for Mac, PDF Expert, PDF Office for iPad & Parallels Access.

Get the Parallels Power Bundle now

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Macphun’s Intensify CK (Pro) image manipulation app for Mac: $40 (Reg. $60)

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Popular image editing and manipulation developer Macphun is teaming up with 9to5Toys to offer an exclusive deal on one of its pro apps. Regular $59.99, 9to5Toys users can now get Intensify CK on Mac for just $39.99 (this link will add it directly to your cart with the exclusive discount applied). This is the best individual price we have tracked on the CK (Pro) version. Not to be confused with the standard Intensify app found on the Mac App Store for $14.99, this is the Creative Kit integrated pro version with a deeper level of control and options.

Head below for more details:

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Get 55% off ‘Civilization: Beyond Earth Collection’ for Mac (Steam code): $27 ($80+ value)

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9to5Toys has teamed up with GameAgent to offer our readers an exclusive 55% off deal on the popular Civilization: Beyond Earth Collection for Mac (Steam code). That brings the price down to just $27 (Reg. $59.99). This collection of content will run you over $80 on the Mac App Store and $60+ on Steam. This is $3 below our previous mention on Beyond Earth with the RT add-on. 

Civilization: Beyond Earth Collection – 55% off – $27 (Reg. $59.99)

The collection includes the full, critically acclaimed Civilization: Beyond Earth game, and it also comes with the Exoplanets Map Pack and the Rising Tide expansion.

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Anker mega-review: PowerCore+, PowerDrive+, and PowerPort+ USB Quick Charge 2.0 & 3.0 gear is some of the best money can buy

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Anker is one of a few big names in USB accessories, and there’s a reason for that. This week I had the chance to use several of the company’s PowerCore+ power banks (there are a lot of different offerings spanning many capacities), as well as a PowerPort+ wall charger, and a few different PowerDrive+ car chargers. There are many brands of chargers and power banks out there, and while the experience you get may be similar across the board (yes, there are many chargers and power banks out there just as good as these), Anker goes above and beyond to bring you a package that’s just very high-quality…

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Apple iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz/4GB/500GB (Late 2009 Refurb): $390 shipped (Reg. $440)

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Expansys offers the refurbished Apple iMac 21.5-inch Core 2 Duo for $389.99 shipped. That’s $110 off the original list price and the lowest we’ve seen by $50. It’s been listed in Grade B condition, which means it is in great working condition but may have “minor cosmetic blemishes.” This late 2009 iMac has a 3.06GHz Intel Core…

Samsung D3 Station 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $130+)

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Update (1/28 12:10pm): Adorama via eBay Daily Deals has the WD 2TB Black My Passport USB 3.0 Ultra Portable External Hard Drive (WDBBKD0020BBK-NESN) for $72.99 shipped (Reg. $86+, best price we have seen since the limited $65 Black Friday sales) Newegg’s official eBay store is offering the Samsung D3 Desktop 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard…

Several refurbished 12-inch MacBook w/ Retina display models are now available from Apple

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You now have another option for saving a few bucks on a new MacBook. Apple just began selling its 12-inch ultra-thin laptop in refurbished condition. Prices currently range from $1,099 to $1,489 with free shipping. The entry-level model typically sells for $1,299 in new condition. It features a 2304 x 1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch, a Force Touch trackpad and redesigned ‘butterfly’ keyboard. Apple refurbished items include a full one-year warranty, are eligible for AppleCare, and from what I’ve seen, generally come in great shape with little to no signs of use.

  • Refurbished 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz Dual-core Intel Core M 256GB: $1,099
  • Refurbished 12-inch MacBook 1.3GHz Dual-core Intel Core M 256GB: $1,319
  • Refurbished 12-inch MacBook 1.2GHz Dual-core Intel Core M 512GB: $1,359
  • Refurbished 12-inch MacBook 1.3GHz Dual-core Intel Core M 512GB: $1,489

These prices are decent if you can’t wait for a deal to come around, but with some patience you should be able to get a new unit near or below Apple’s refurbished prices. For example, the high-end 512GB model is currently on sale for just $1,289.99 (Reg. $1,599) and we’ve seen the 256GB model drop as low as $950 (Reg. $1,299).

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Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac (Late 2014) 3.5GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion: $1,699 shipped (Orig. $2,499)

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B&H offers Apple’s 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display 3.5GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion (model MF886LL/A) for $1,699 shipped. It originally retailed for $2,499 when it was released back in October 2014 and is currently sold by Apple in refurbished condition for $1,869. A current version iMac with similar specs would run you at least $1,999. Features include a beautiful 5120 x 2880 display, 3.5GHz Intel Core i5 Quad-Core processor, 8GB of RAM, 1TB Fusion Drive, and a variety of I/O connectors.

Even with its ultra-thin form factor, it’s still easy to upgrade the RAM in this iMac. Use your savings to buy some extra GBs.

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Sports/Fitness: Golf Swing Trainer for Mac $300 (Orig. $500), more

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Today only, as one of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon offers the Supernova 300 Lumens Ultra Bright LED Camping and Emergency Lantern for $21.91 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders of at least $35. As a pricing comparison, it carries a list price of $49, but typically sells for…

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Here’s how you can snag a free download of Pixelmator for Mac ($30 value)

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Update (12/23 8:45am): The promo page has been updated with the following message: “The Special offer is suspended.” We’ll let you know if/when the promo becomes available again.

There are tons of apps on sale right now for the holidays, but this one may take the cake. Mac|Life is giving away free downloads of Pixelmator for Mac. You’ll have to do a bit of legwork (no personal information required!), but it’s definitely worth it. This blockbuster app usually sells for $30 and has never been priced below $15. Continue on for all the details:

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Shop Apple’s holiday gift guide, save up to $350: great 9to5 deals on every device + accessory

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Every year, Apple puts together a beautiful-looking holiday gift guide on Apple.com, packed with the latest iOS devices, Macs, and accessories people would love to receive as gifts. The hitch is that Apple’s prices are almost always full retail, with no discounting, so it’s easy to spend anywhere from $5 to $300 more per item than if you just shopped around.

This year, 9to5Toys and 9to5Mac have done the bargain hunting for you. We’ve found savings on virtually every item on Apple’s holiday shopping list, which this year is organized into 6 sections: Gaming, Photography, Music, Fitness, Learning and Travel. Using the links below, you can save up to $350 on a new 12″ MacBook, between $20 and $80 on many third-party accessories, and up to $130 on a pair of Beats headphones…

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Apple 12″ 256GB MacBook $1,100 (Reg. $1,299), 13″ 256GB Retina MacBook Pro (newest) $1,250 (Reg. $1,499), more

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ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.4% feedback rating) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s all-new 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB in Gold or Space Gray for $1,099.99 with free shipping. Thats $199 below retail and a match for the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

This MacBook features a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost up to 2.4GHz, 8GB of memory and a 256GB PCIe-based flash drive. Apple has included a number of new innovations with its latest MacBook release including USB-C connectivity, Force Touch Trackpad and a refreshed keyboard.

Update (12/1 12:10pm): ElectronicsValley now has the 13-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro (Newest version) for $1,249.99 shipped. That’s $249 below retail and the best deal we’ve ever seen.

ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.4% feedback rating) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s latest 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB (model MF839LL/A) for $1,049.99 shipped. That’s $249 off retail and the best deal we’ve ever seen by $30.

This Retina MacBook Pro features 2.7GHz dual-core Intel i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz), 8GB of RAM, 128GB PCIe-based Flash Storage, a 3840×2160 display and the new Force Touch trackpad.

Use your savings to buy some discounted iTunes credit: $100 iTunes Gift Card for $80 with email delivery from PayPal (20% off), more

Looking for a different Mac? B&H is still offering some great deals on  tons of different desktops and laptops.

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Best of Black Friday — Apple: deals on iPad Air 2, iPhone 6s/Plus, Apple Watch, Macs, more!

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The absolute last place you want to shop for iPhone, iPad, and Mac deals this Black Friday is the Apple Store. Historically, Apple’s participation in the biggest shopping day of the year has been limited to offering super modest (borderline insulting) discounts or free iTunes Gift Cards. We suspect this year won’t be any different.

On the flip side, other major retailers including Best Buy, Target, and Staples are extending huge discounts to many of Apple’s flagship products. To help you plan your holiday shopping, we’ve pored over every Black Friday ad available to bring you the very best upcoming Apple deals:

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Give your MacBook a safe home with this felt portfolio style sleeve: $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)

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Inateck Online via Amazon offers its 13-inch MacBook Air/Pro felt sleeve for $16.99. Applying coupon code H9XKPYX4 drops the final price to $11.99 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders of $35+. This is a savings of nearly 30% off the regular price and the lowest current offering that we can find. Add some extra…

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Best Buy’s Black Friday ad brings deals on Apple Watch, Macs, HDTVs, games & more!

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Update (11/13 11:00am): It’s been a crazy morning, but we’ve got more deals. Best Buy added a number of pages and 300 items to its Black Friday ad, then took it down (for now). We have the latest pages from the ad and have updated our list of top deals below.

Best Buy has pulled back the curtain on its Black Friday plans and deals for this year. The jam-packed 27-page ad includes a tremendous amount of Apple gadgets, video games, HDTVs, media, and more. Best Buy stores are set to open their doors at 5PM on Thanksgiving, but many deals will go live online earlier in the day.

Don’t feel like waiting until the end of the month to shop? Some offers are available right now while supplies last.

Continue on to check out the best deals from Best Buy’s Black Friday ad…

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Incase’s ‘Mystery Box’ gets you a $150 grab bag of Apple accessories worth $320

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Incase has a unique offer starting today with a grab bag/box of products for close to half off their retail price. That’s $320 worth of gear for just $149.  The catch? You won’t know exactly what you’re getting until it arrives, but the company is at least giving you an idea of what’s included…

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Gold is Best: This one-off Macintosh is a must see with its walnut enclosure and shiny keyboard

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The original Macintosh 128k remains to be one of the most beloved products to come out of Apple’s design labs. The iconic design started a revolution of portable personal computers that spawned generations of new products. One-off electronics designer Love Hultén has set out to honor this old-school computer with his own take. Just by the looks of its wooden enclosure, he nailed it. But that keyboard though…

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Timbuk2 Rogue Laptop Backpack for up to 15-inch MacBooks: $39 shipped (Reg. $79)

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Newegg via eBay offers the Timbuk2 Rogue Laptop Backpack for $39 shipped. Today’s deal is $40 off the original price, $32 better than Amazon and the lowest offering we can find. This military-inspired backpack has a slim design and clean profile on the outside. There is padded laptop and tablet storage on the inside, compartments for cables,…

Tweetbot for Mac drops to $10 (Reg. $13)

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As you may have noticed over on 9to5Mac, Tweetbot for Mac was updated this morning with several new features. Alongside the update, developer Tapbots has now dropped the price down to $9.99. Previously listed at $12.99, today’s deal is matching the lowest we have seen it go for on the Mac App Store. The “award winning” Twitter client has a 4.5 star rating from over 1,900 reviewers. You can get the full picture of what Tweetbot for Mac has to offer in our review.

…beautiful interface, animations, support for Retina Displays and Notification Center…If you use Tweetbot on iOS, your timeline, unread status, and mute filters will automatically stay in sync so you can always continue where you left off across devices.

Mac: Tweetbot for Twitter: $10 (Reg. $13)

Head over to 9to5Mac for all the details on today’s update and be sure to check out our daily game/app roundups for more deals across all platforms.

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Apple 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB: $1,700 or $1,650 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,999)

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Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering Apple’s 15.4-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB (MJLQ2LL/A) for $1,699.99 shipped. That’s nearly $300 under the regular listing, matching our previous mention on this configuration and the best we can find. Those with access to a valid .EDU email address can score an extra $50 off today’s deal, bringing the total down to $1649.99 shipped.

Along with Apple’s new Force Touch trackpad, this model has an Intel Core i7 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, 16GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage. You can also expect a 720p FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, dual display and video mirroring, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports and more.

Use your savings to protect your new MacBook with AppleCare for $299 (Reg. $349) at Amazon.

If you’re looking for something a little smaller and less expensive, we still have a great deal on the newest version 13-inch MacBook Pro with 8 GB of RAM for $1,279.99 shipped.

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Giveaway: This is Ground’s Mod Laptop 2 is a road warrior’s dream bag, up to $499 value

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Update (9/26 4:00pm): @CodyMcDavis is our winner – thank you to everyone that entered our contest.

It has been a big month for Apple devices, with new iPads, iPhones, Apple TV and impending updated software releasing across all platforms. With multi-tasking coming to Apple’s tablets, it’s as powerful as ever for professionals that create content on the go. All of this technology means that we’re carrying around more gear than ever.

One of our favorite products for hauling this gear comes way of Los Angeles and This is Ground. The recently released Mod Laptop 2 features top level craftsmanship and an acute attention to detail. With space for all the aforementioned gear this new leather bag checks all the boxes for us.

Read on for more details and to learn how you can win a Mod 2 Laptop in your choice of color and style.

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Save $100 on Apple’s all-new 12-inch MacBook + extra $50 for students/faculty: 256GB model $1,150 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,299)

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Best Buy is discounting the 256GB and 512GB super thin 12-inch MacBooks in Silver, Gold, or Space Gray by $100. What’s more, anyone with access to a .edu email address can save an additional $50 by grabbing a unique coupon code from this Best Buy promo page. The 256GB model drops down to $1,149.99 shipped when you take advantage of both discounts. That’s a match for the lowest price we’ve ever seen on Apple’s thinnest and lightest MacBook.

The all-new 12-inch MacBook features an ultra-thin design, Force Touch, Retina display, and a re-engineered keyboard. Not sure the new MacBook is for you? Take a minute to read our review.

Use your savings to outfit your new MacBook with some low-cost USB-C adapters and cables.

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The new Bluetooth Seaboard Rise looks to modernize the typical MIDI controller like never before

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Electronic musicians are always trying to find new ways to create music, and natural human expression has always been at the forefront of that discussion. Whether it’s a typical MIDI keyboard and grid style controller or even glide/touch based input device like iPad, these devices all change the way we perceive and compose music.

A few years back a company called Roli dropped a very unique approach to the typical MIDI keyboard set-up with its Seaboard Grand. The device uses a series of touch and velocity based sensors in the form of a not-so traditional keyboard. It allowed musicians to play electronic instruments with an unprecedented amount of human emotion and expression by way of a series of what the company calls keywaves. At the time, the sky high price tag on the Seaboard made this level of creativity somewhat unattainable to the average musician, but now the company is back with a smaller, more affordable version of its touch/velocity based controller:

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TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)

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TwelveSouth is offering its portable subwoofer for Macbooks, the BassJump 2 for $69.99. If you use the coupon code BetterThanBluetooth the price drops to only $49.99 shipped. This includes free refreshed software that allows you to use it w/ the latest OS including El Capitan. The BassJump Sound System 3.0 software blends the sound output of BassJump with the output of built-in MacBook speakers, adding…

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Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear

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We first detailed the story behind Tucker and Bloom’s East to West Messenger Bag back in November of last year. Since then, the father and son team has continued to build out their brand with new stylings and updates to some older classics. Today, I’ll be taking a look at the newly released East to West XL Messenger Bag.

Aside from its Made in America backstory, I was particularly impressed with the level of craftsmanship on the smaller East to West offering. Head below to see if the updated and larger version passed our test.

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Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,280 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

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ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.1% feedback rating from 20,724 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB (model MF840LL/A) for $1,279.99 shipped. That’s $219.01 below its regular price and a match for the best deal we’ve seen.

If you’re thinking about going with a 128GB MacBook Pro or even Air, I’d recommend stepping up to at least 256GB (like this model) so you don’t feel cramped for space. And with a beautiful Retina display (2560 x 1600) plus a slew of extra connectivity options (including HDMI!), this Mac is the best pick for most people.

  • 2.7GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
  • 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
  • 256GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
  • Intel Iris Graphics 6100
  • Force Touch trackpad

Use your savings to add three years of protection to your new Mac with AppleCare: $189 shipped (Reg. $249) via Amazon.

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Giveaway: Blackbox Case gives your iPad or MacBook a cozy bamboo home, multiple winners

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Update (8/22 12:15pm): @imcg_17, @pz_smith17, @johnhickeyjr are our winners. Thanks for following!

MacBook and iPad cases are a dime a dozen now. There are plenty of options to protect your cherished device. But what about for those that are looking for a little more style? That’s where Blackbox Case comes in. Straight out of Golden, Colorado, Greg and his crew of engineers and craftsmen are cranking out handmade wooden cases from bamboo for your MacBooks or iPads.

This week we’ve partnered with Blackbox to give away three cases to our readers, worth up to $189 each. Head below for more details on how you can win one for yourself.

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina Display (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1,299)

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Blutek (top rated seller with 98.7% positive feedback rating) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display (MF839LL/A) for $1,099.99 shipped. That’s $199 under the regular price and matching the best price we have ever seen for this model.

Along with Apple’s new Force Touch trackpad, this configuration has a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz), 8 GB of LPDDR3 SDRAM, 128 GB of Flash storage and Intel Iris Graphics 6100.

Head over to today’s Daily Deals for discounts on the new 5K iMac and MacBook Air.

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Livid’s new wireless iOS/Mac MIDI instrument clocks in at the same size as iPhone 6 Plus

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Nine Inch Nails, Aerosmith, Bassnectar, The Ting Tings and Richie Hawtin are all among the many artists around the world that use Livid instruments. The company is known for its grid-based MIDI and DJ controllers, allowing musicians to bring some of their favorite (just about any) software gear into the real world. While its main offerings consist of larger MIDI/performance controllers, mixers and this odd little Guitar Wing add-on, Livid has condensed years of experience into its new mini-sized music maker: Minim.

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II is now available for Mac w/ launch day pricing: $7 (Reg. $10)

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Aspyr, known for its work porting popular PC titles to OS X, has now officially announced the availability of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords for Mac and Linux. The remake/port is currently live at a special launch discount of $6.99 (Reg. $10) via GameAgent (Steam) and the Mac App…

Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac $16 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)

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Amazon has Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac for $15.98 with free shipping for Prime members (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more. That’s $64 under the original $80 price tag, $20 under the next best selling price from a trusted retailer and within $1 of the previous low. For those who don’t know,…

Giveaway: Win one of SanDisk’s newly released massive 200GB microSD cards ($250 value)

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Update (7/20 5:00pm): @tommychen and @mr_avery are our winners – thank you to everyone for entering our giveaway!

In celebration of the 10th year anniversary of microSD cards, SanDisk is partnering with 9to5Toys to give readers the chance to win one of its 200GB microSD storage options. This is the “world’s first” card of its type with that amount of space for storing photos, videos, files and more.

Head below for the full details on how you can win one of these microSD cards for your MacBook, phone or digital camera. 

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Here’s the first trailer for the new Telltale Minecraft Story Mode game

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Back in December of last year Telltale announced that it would be working with Mojang on a story-based Minecraft title known as Story Mode. Quite a departure from the usual free-form, creative gameplay Minecraft took the world over with, the title looks to bring Telltale’s narrative touch into the mix. Today we get our first…

Numark Mac/PC DJ controllers: Mixtrack Pro w/ audio interface $139 shipped (Orig. $250), more

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Amazon has the Numark Mixtrack Pro DJ Controller with an integrated audio interface for $139 shipped. That’s more than $100 under the original listing, lower than most trusted refurbished listings, and the best price we can find. Great for beginner DJs or for those just looking for an affordable and compact casual option, the Mixtrack…

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Free Mac App Bundle: X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, more ($146 value)

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For the next 4 days you have the chance to get your hands on 5 great Mac apps for absolutely free.

9to5Toys Specials has the Ondesoft 5-app software bundle for 100% off the list price. These apps all together are valued at $146 and include the following: X-Mirage (pictured above) that lets you mirror anything from your iOS devices to your Mac, an iTunes media converter, audiobook converter, easy screen shot taker, and a clipboard management app. 

Just follow the link and you’ll be on your way to some great free new apps. You can see the rest of our free and discounted apps in our daily roundups. 

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Sonder keyboard’s E-ink display keys bring a fully customizable setup to your Mac

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For many, the typical Apple keyboard, or something from a company like Logitech is more than enough for their daily needs. But for video editors, music programmers, serious gamers and those looking to type in different languages/dialects, customized keyboards can be very helpful. There are already a number of options for these folks, including Logic Pro X/Final Cut Pro keyboards with the quick commands printed directly on the keys, or even this super-customizable $1,500 typer, with mini LCD displays behind each key. But the new E-Ink display equipped Sonder keyboard is looking to bring an even deeper level of customization at a much more realistic price point:

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Novation Launchkey MIDI controller keyboard: 49-key $100 (Orig. $200), 61-key $140 (Orig. $250)

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Amazon is offering the Novation Launchkey 49 key USB/iOS MIDI Keyboard Controller for $99.99 shipped (matched at Guitar Center). That’s $100 under its original listing and the best price we can find. It still fetches up to $160 at some trusted retailers. You’ll also find the Novation Launchkey 61 model for $139.99 shipped today (matched…

$20 Mac Bundle: Unibox, Noiseless, Hider 2, Notebook 4, App Tamer 2, iStat Menu 5, more (Orig. $204)

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9to5Toys Specials currently has the Summer Mac Essentials Bundle for $20. It brings together nine great OS X apps to enhance your Mac that normally cost $204 that’s 90% off. In this bundle, Unibox is there to streamline your email sorting, while iStat Menu and App Tamer keep your Mac ticking along nicely. Noiseless lets…

Buy Incase’s new bags before anyone else and get a free power pack ($50 value) + giveaway entry

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Incase is readying a new collection of bags designed for your iPad, MacBook and other gadgets. Our colleagues at 9to5Mac have partnered with Incase to offer an exclusive preorder period for the entire collection, a free power pack, and an amazing giveaway. Each of the new bags uses Incase’s new Ecoya fabric that is more environmentally…

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Lenmar’s ChugPlug gets you four extra hours of MacBook battery life: $68 shipped (Reg. $130)

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Tanga offers the Lenmar ChugPlug External Power-Supply Pack for MacBook Air or Pro for $67.99 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $132 off the bloated original listing, $62 better than Amazon, a few dollars off our previous mention and the lowest price that we can find.

We chose the ChugPlug as one of our top portable battery options for MacBooks. You can expect it to add up to an additional 4 hours of battery life to the 11-inch MacBook Air and up to 3 hours for the 13-inch MacBook Air/Pro. While not a full recharge, those couple of added hours can be invaluable when trying to get work done on the road. It is compatible with standard 45 and 60W Apple MagSafe Power Adapters. Note: not compatible with 15-inch MacBooks.

It ships with a one-year manufacturer warranty. Rated 4/5 stars.

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AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac or PC with Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)

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9to5Toys Specials currently has the AirServer Universal Mirroring Receiver for just $10. It is a great way to stream content from your iOS devices to your Mac or PC.

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Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play

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Update (5/30 12:01pm): @christianareas is our winner – thank you to everyone that entered our contest!

Back in the fall, we reviewed Interpid’s Journeyman messenger bag and were impressed with the quality of its leather as well as its overall versatility.

This week we’ll be giving one away, head below for more details on the bag and how to enter to win.

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