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.

MacBook Air Laptops

• 13.3” Apple MacBook Air (MC966LL/A) with Core i5 1.7GHz, 4GB RAM, 256 GBB HDD for $1,498.98 at MacConnection (normally $1,599)
• 13.3” Apple MacBook Air (MC965LL/A) with Core i5, 4GB RAM, 128 GB SSD for $1,099.99 with free shipping at Best Buy(normally $1,299)
• 11.6” Apple MacBook Air (MC969LL/A) with Core i5 1.6 GHz, 4GB RAM, 128 GB SSD for $1,138.94 with free shipping at eBay(normally $1,199)
• 11.6” Apple MacBook Air (MC968LL/A) with Core i5 1.6 GHz, 2GB RAM, 64 GB SSD for $825.97 at Tech for Less (normally $999)

 

MacBook Pro Laptops

• 15.4” Apple MacBook Pro (MD318LL/A) with Core i7 2.2GHz, 4GB, 500GB HDD for $1,709.94 with free shipping at MacConnection (normally $1,799)
• 13.3” Apple MacBook Pro (MD313LL/A) with Core i5 2.4 GHz, 4GB RAM, 500 GB HHD for $1,138.93 with free shipping at MacMall(normally $1,199)
• 13.3” Apple MacBook Pro (MD314LL/A) with Core i7 2.8 GHz, 4GB RAM, 750 GB HHD for $1,424.94 with free shipping at MacConnection (normally $1,499) 
• 15.4” Apple MacBook Pro (MD322LL/A) with Core i7 1.4 GHz, 4GB RAM, 750 HHD for $2,029.99 at eCost (normally $2,199)

 

iMac Desktops

• 21.5” Apple iMac (MC309LL/A) with Core i5 2.5 GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HHD for $1,120.43 at eBay (normally $1,199)
• 27” Apple iMac (MC813LL/A) with Core i5 2.7 GHz, 4GB RAM, 1 TB HDD for $1,559 with free shipping at California Cell (normally $1,699)
• 27” Apple iMac (MC814LL/A) with Core i5 3.1 GHz, 4GB RAM, 1 TB HHD for $1,870.56 with free shipping at PC Connection (normally $1,999)
• 21.5” Apple iMac (MC812LL/A) with Core i5 3.1 GHz, 4GB RAM, 1TB HHD for $1,406.65 with free shipping at PC Connection (normally $1,499)