SAVE 12%: As of March 11, you can get the Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $1,399.99 at Amazon, down from $1,599. That's a 12% discount or $199.01 savings.

Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399.99 at Amazon
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Apple just launched its new $599 budget MacBook Neo today, and everyone's scrambling to place preorders. But while everyone else is distracted by the new budget model, Amazon is quietly cutting prices on its "older tech," like the current-generation M5 MacBook Pro.

As of March 11, you can get the Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $1,399.99 at Amazon, down from $1,599. That's a 12% discount or $199.01 savings. (While that may not sound like a doorbuster deal, $200 is $200.)

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The MacBook Pro comes standard with 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage, and is built from the ground up to handle Apple Intelligence and heavier workloads without breaking a sweat. In fact, Mashable named the M5 MacBook Pro the best upgrade pick of the year thanks to its beautiful 120Hz mini-LED display, port options, and battery life.

If you need a reliable machine that'll help you breeze through your workflow for the next five years, this is the one to grab while it's on sale.