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Best Black Friday Apple Deals: iPad Pro 9.7″ from $449, Apple Watch Series 1 $198, iPhone 7/Plus w/ $250 GC, more

As Black Friday approaches, the 9to5Toys team has been working diligently to find the best deals leading up to the biggest deal day of the year. While the Toys team covers all of the big deals and new gear from the retailers you trust, we’re paying particular attention to Apple Deals here.

First, you’ll want to be sure that you’re following 9to5Toys on Twitter, RSS and Facebook for all of the latest deals as they pop up. This is important because retailers have gotten tricky with their Black Friday deals and the best deals often only last minutes at a time. Second, you don’t want to leave your computer on Black Friday. The best deals are online. Waiting in lines and wrestling HDTVs from Black Friday Deal shoppers is for suckers.

As you likely know, Apple rarely does Black Friday deals (although that may be changing!). However, third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, eBay, Walmart, Target and others are offering aggressive discounts. Head below for a look at our top picks for the season so far…

iPad

Apple opted to not refresh its iPad lineup this fall, so much of its offerings are available at a discount this holiday season. iPad Pro and iPad mini 4 are bound to be the most sought after of the lot. Discounts vary by retailers, but you’re likely to find some savings this week.

Now that you have a new iPad, it’s wise to invest in some extra Lightning cables. We love Anker’s Powerline cables that are made from reinforced materials. This 10-foot option is perfect for iPad Pro. It gives you enough room to enjoy your new device with out being tethered to an outlet. Pick one up for in a variety of colors for $18 Prime shipped.

Apple Watch

With a major release just a few months ago, Apple Watch shoppers will not be seeing strong discounts on Black Friday. Although this list isn’t the end-all-be-all, we aren’t expecting much more than this.

Outfit your new Apple Watch with some stylish third-party bands for a fraction of Apple’s official options. There are a plethora of options available including these popular silicone bands for $8 Prime shipped or this top-rated leather band for $21.

iPhone

Black Friday 2016 is shaping up as a rare holiday season with few iPhone discounts. As you can see below, most retailers are offering a $250 gift card with the purchase of a new device with a payment plan. It’s not an ideal situation, but at least those gift cards can be used for other gifts.

Macs

Best Buy and eBay are leading the charge on Mac discounts this year. We may see a few more pop-up as the week goes on, but this is what we’re initially seeing. Look for B&H to surprise with a few price drops later this week, in addition to its current discounts on the new MacBook.

Congratulations on your new MacBook. There are a few key accessories that we can recommend picking up to help complete your new setup. We love Twelve South’s line of MacBook stands that keep your new laptop out of harm’s way. Logitech’s MX Master Wireless Mouse is also a solid buy for working at home or on the road. It’s an Amazon Top Choice and receives great ratings.

Apple TV & Everything Else

Apple TV is shaping up to be one of the most popular products out of Cupertino this Black Friday. Again, there may be a discount coming down the line (perhaps from Walmart) that we don’t know about yet, but this is our list at this time. Additionally, you’ll notice nice discounts on Apple accessories at HHGregg, if you can find one nearby.

Be sure to keep your eye on our Black Friday 2016 guide for all of the best price drops and more. Follow us on Twitter and give our Facebook page a like so you don’t miss anything.

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Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Trevor Daugherty

Trevor Daugherty is the Senior Editor of 9to5Toys. Since joining in 2014, he’s specialized in product reviews, exclusive discounts and 9to5’s New Toy of the Day. Contact him direct at trevor@9to5mac.com.