A chance to get an Apple Watch Ultra 2 for only $575 headlines today’s best deals. Complete with blood oxygen tracking technology, today’s all-time low joins some desktop Mac offerings. Apple’s latest M2 Mac Mini now starts from $499 and an even better discount on the 24-inch iMac M1 for only $800. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 with blood oxygen tracking hits $575
eBay now offers the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $575. Instead of paying $799 for a new model, you can reduce this refurbished deal with 1-a year warranty to its all-time low. There are tons of different styles to choose from, all discounted to $224. This is easily the best value we’ve seen and today’s deal also comes complete with blood oxygen tracking features. We break down the new addition to Apple’s fitness stable in our launch coverage and explore what’s different this time around at the bottom of the page.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 arrives as Apple’s second-generation rugged wearable with a few improvements over its predecessor. It all sits within the same raised casing as before, with a more distinctive side module encompassing the usual digital crown, as well as a customizable secondary action button to round out the form factor adjustments. There’s the new S9 chip at the center of the experience, which also powers new pinch gesture recognition technology for one-handed interactions.
Apple’s latest M2 Mac Mini starts at $499
B&H now offers Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini for $699 with 512 GB of storage. This slightly elevated configuration normally sells for $799 and is now $100 off. It’s the first discount in 2 months and is $9 off the all-time low.
Today’s deal is the second-best price we’ve seen to date, and while there’s no M3 version yet, the Mac mini M2 is still one of the best values in the current stable version of macOS. The basic model inis499 Double it even more with $100 off. We detail what to expect from the experience in a hands-on review.
Apple’s Mac mini M2 updates a beloved form factor to feature its internal silicon from the previous generation. So while this doesn’t work with the new M3 chip, it marks Apple’s latest release in the line.
There’s the same compact build that has made previous versions so popular among first-time Mac owners, as well as optimized workstation users and homelabbers alike. The improved performance of the M2 chip is also combined with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a pair of USB-A slots, an HDMI output, and Gigabit Ethernet. You’ll also find Wi-Fi 6E at least an 8-core CPU backed by a 10-core GPU and at least 256GB of storage.
Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac has never sold for less than $800
Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac is down another $50. Best Buy now has it reduced to $800 after we saw it drop from $1299 to $850 earlier in the month. Now you can get a new all-time low with a discount of $499.
This discounts the 256GB model with 8GB of memory and a 7-core CPU lower than ever. Added to this is a price reduction at B&H, which has the 8-core GPU model with 512GB of storage at a reduced price. $1,499 from its usual price of $1,899.
This is a $400 discount and a new all-time low at this high setting. It’s rare to find a model on sale with more than 8GB of memory, and now today’s deal means you can secure the best discount too. It features additional memory for multitasking, enhanced graphics, and Gigabit Ethernet, which is built into the power brick.
This may not be the latest version, but that just means Apple’s 24-inch iMac is an even better value. It features an integrated M1 processor with a sleek design that includes a 4.5K Retina display with True Tone, as well as a 1080p FaceTime camera.
Other notable features include 256GB or more of built-in storage, at least 8GB of RAM, and six speakers capable of supporting Spatial Audio. Take a closer look at the launch coverage.
Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $240
Woot kicks off a live certified refurbished Apple Watch sale today through the end of the work week. Shipping is free for Prime members; otherwise, a $6 shipping fee applies to those who are not Amazon members.
One of the favorites has the Apple Watch Series 8 styles starting from $240. That discounts the 41mm GPS styles from the original rates of $399 to one of the lowest prices ever. Several styles are available for $159 off, with larger 45mm models priced at $159. $245 – or $184 off the regular price of $429. Everything includes a 1-year warranty.
All eyes right now could be focused on the new Series 9 now that the new version of the wearable started shipping last fall.
But the Apple Watch Series 8 still offers plenty of features that make it a compelling upgrade over older models, let alone as good a place to start closing the rings as ever. Those feelings are improved with the 50% discount arriving today, especially considering how little is new this time around.
The entire device centers around an always-on display and is backed by the S8 chip that enables enhanced gyroscope and accelerometer technology that combine to offer crash detection. In addition to being able to monitor nighttime sleep, there is a built-in temperature sensor to accompany ECG capabilities, blood oxygen monitoring, and statistics for all other daily exercises.
Save on Nanoleaf Shapes HomeKit Starter Packs
Amazon now offers the smartest Nanoleaf Shapes Triangles HomeKit kit for $169.99 shipped. Today’s $30 discount is down from the usual price of $200 and is the first deal in a few months. It’s also $20 off the December price we last saw. You can also secure the same savings on the Hexagon Smarter Kit, which also has an Amazon discount of up to $169.99.
Nanoleaf’s Shapes line comes in triangular or hexagonal designs. Either one has a modular design, meaning you can customize the pattern to fit your space and also mix and match the two different shapes – they both have the same connections. You’ll still find HomeKit compatibility along with Alexa and Assistant control, as well as multi-color output and the ability to set up multiple scenes with unique lighting effects. You can find out more in our announcement coverage.
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