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Get a currrent generation iMac with the ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics card at a savings of $200.  That’s like getting a free iPod touch!  Plus, it comes with a magic mouse.  What could be better?

Specs: iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB memory… [...MORE...]

Pick up the current-generation MacBook, all decked out with a big hard drive and uber-long battery life, for $150 off the going rate. It ships for free, comes with a one-year warranty, and you can add a free printer (after rebate).  Total cost = $850

Specs: MacBook 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 250GB hard drive, Built-in 7-hour… [...MORE...]

If you need parts and don’t want to wade into the eBay morass, you can pony up a few extra dollars for some kit from ifixit.

Save $5 off your next order with code 90308fixit.

A nice little bit of savings on something all of us seem to need these days – a file/media server for home (plus it’s uber easy to set up).  Snag one – while supplies last – for a scant $849, rather than the usual $999. This machine is also eligible for the free printer (after rebate).

Specs: Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB memory, Dual… [...MORE...]

Call ‘em coupon codes or promo codes or extra-special-secret discounts, we love to find them and we love to use them.

Save 25% off your entire order from Speck (think protection for all you apple kit) with code SFD822TP.

Yes, it’s true Virginia, you CAN have your cake and eat it too (well, as of this writing, anyway). All cultural references aside, this one is a nice bargain – better everything (including an SD-card slot) for no more money. Do remember to toss on a free printer (after rebate), and grab free recycling by checking the itty, bitty box at the bottom of the checkout page.

Specs: 13″ MacBook Pro 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 8x SuperDrive, SD card slot… [...MORE...]

We did.  In fact, we got two to avoid the inevitable “gimmie, gimmie” of a new device in a household with more than one person.

We went for a 16gb for use in the kitchen (hubby cooks and surfs at the same time – and now he’ll be able to check his recipes in evernote) and a 32gb for business use (hello, sketchbook for client meetings) and couch surfing in the evening.

Yeah, you read that right!  Save $250 ($350 if you opt for the free printer (after rebate)) on a well-stacked piece of aluminum.  15″ is the ideal combination of screen size and portability for most power users – and we bet you’ll love it too.

Specs: 15″ glossy MacBook Pro 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, SD card slot, Built-in 7-hour… [...MORE...]

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Tthe iPad will go on pre-order tomorrow, Friday March 12. That includes on-line shipment as well as in-store pick-up “reservations” so get your e-buns on over on tomorrow to secure your place in line.

Web sites are reporting that orders start at 5:30 am PST.

If the iPhone releases are any indication, we recommend an early start to your e-day if you want to make sure to snag one.