GoKawiilApple HomeView, HomePod mini 2 pre-orders see discounts at Amazon, Best Buy
Amazon has expanded pre-order discounts on the newly unveiled Apple HomeView to its Silver, Space Gray, and Rose Pink colorways, each priced at $289.99, while the Starlight model has returned to full price. Separately, Best Buy is offering pre-orders on Apple's new HomePod mini 2 with double rewards points for members, alongside other Apple deals including a $220 discount on the 1TB M5 Max Mac Studio and a $600 cut on an M5 Pro MacBook Pro.
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These early pre-order price cuts suggest retailers are competing to capture demand ahead of official launch dates for Apple's newest smart home and audio products. The discounts could indicate how aggressively Amazon and Best Buy plan to compete on Apple hardware pricing this holiday season, though it's unclear whether such promotions will persist once devices ship widely.
- Amazon now discounts three Apple HomeView colors to $289.99, with Starlight back at full price.
- Best Buy is taking HomePod mini 2 pre-orders with 2x member rewards; Amazon isn't carrying it yet.
- Other tracked deals include $220 off the M5 Max Mac Studio and $600 off an M5 Pro MacBook Pro.
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