Looking to pick up an iMac, MacBook or MacBook Pro this holiday season?  Contrary to popular belief, you can nab a discount on a Mac by buying through an Apple Authorized Reseller.  There are three main advantages to this route.  First, you'll save on sales tax (which can exceed $100 on a MacBook Pro or an iMac).  Second, you'll score a fairly hefty discount relative to the Apple Price (usually around $100-200).  Finally, you'll pick up some freebies (after rebate) from the retailer. 

We've searched around and have found the best prices on each of the most popular models from Apple.  This post will be updated through Christmas as prices change. 

Apple MacBook Laptops

• 13.3" MacBook (MC207LL/A) for $849.99 with free shipping at MacConnection (normally $999).  Note, MacConnection shows these as "On Order", but we've confirmed that they expect to have them in stock this week.
  

MacBook Pro Laptops

• Apple MacBook Pro (MB990LL/A) 13.3" Aluminum Unibody Laptop $1,049.99 with free shipping at MacConnection (normally $1,199)
• Apple MacBook Pro (MC118LL/A) 15.4" Aluminum Unibody Laptop $1,499.99 with free shipping at MacConnection (normally $1,629)
  
• See other MacBook Pro Models at MacConnection
  

iMac Desktops

• iMac 21.5" 3.06GHz 4GB/500GB HDD for $1,049 plus free shipping at MacConnection (normally $1,199)
• iMac 27" 3.06GHz 4GB/1TB HDD for $1,529.99 with free shipping at MacConnection (normally $1,699)

See all discounted models at MacConnection