Best Buy is currently discounting many of Apple's new 12-inch MacBooks by $100. Those with access to a .edu email address can save an additional $50 off the already discounted price. Today's deal is a match of our previous mention and the lowest current price that we can find.

The standout deal from this promotion is the 12-inch model 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB in Gold, Space Gray or Silver for $1,199.99 or $1,149.99 shipped with .edu. Also available in Gold at Blutek via eBay Daily Deals with potential tax savings for $1,189.99 shipped.

Apple's new 12-inch 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. There a number of new innovations with its latest MacBook release including USB-C connectivity, Force Touch Trackpad and a refreshed keyboard.

Apple's upgraded 12-inch MacBook 1.2GHz/8GB/512GB model can be had for $1,499.99 or $1,449.99 shipped (Reg. $1,599) with .edu.

With your savings, protect your new device with AppleCare via Amazon for $199 (Reg. $249) or add some low-cost USB-C accessories.

We also still have Apple's 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB on discount for $1,280 (Reg. $1,499).

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