Hoping I can nab the $99 MKB for my M1 12.9. Not the best fit when closed but supposed to be functionally compatible.
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iPad Pro 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 256gb cellular+wifi $450 @ Best Buy 'refurb'
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Hoping I can nab the $99 MKB for my M1 12.9. Not the best fit when closed but supposed to be functionally compatible.
Even though I have a K2 Keychron keyboard... if there's a chance I can grab one for 99 bucks, I'm definitely going to buy one!
The fit for the 2020 MKB with the new 12.9 iPP is actually perfect. The only difference, from what I’ve read, is that the new MKB has just a tiny amount of additional clearance so that when you close it up you can see a little gap when you look at it from the side. To accommodate a screen protector I assume. With my 2020 MKB and new iPP there is no visible gap when I look at it from the side. But I don’t use a screen protector although many that do have said that they’ve had no issues. So actually the comment about fit is incorrect. If I didn’t already have an MKB I would definitely be looking at picking up one of the discounted 2020 ones, unless I just had to have a white one.
I have a chance to pick one up for $150, used. But I don't know... 99 bucks was more of a "steal of a price,"
It was fun playing the click/refresh checkout game... we'll see if we have some movement or progress next week. It'll be a nice surprise. I'm kind of expecting the orders to all cancel out at some point, though. I still can't figure out why they're selling them at this price. Some people are getting their items at least, so tiny bit of hope. 
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Yup. It’s on the table (no box), but I have a K2 Keychron Keyboard… SG MM2. I don’t necessarily have to get it. I have a nice set up already for the iPP, although.. getting the MK gives me something much more portable.
Yup. That’s where I’m at… I wouldn’t mind buying it for 99 bucks, but adding another $50 to it. I don’t know.
haha the expression means a deal that isn’t as deep is better than no deal at all
If you want it I’d pick it up. The 99 mkb may never return
Supposedly more inventory on June 2nd. We will see if it’s true ?
If I may ask, this is someone from Best Buy customer service that told you this? ?
Yeah, probably a lie to get me to log off chat lol but you never know
I talked to a chat rep and gave him my order number for the 11” MKB. Said it should ship by June 10th. There’s no where in my order that gives that indication, so… ??♂️
Price is back down to $449 for the iPad. They’re just teasing you now. Lol
Fingers crossed for you! Also, if you get on the chat with BB, you should be able to get them to extend the cancel. Mine cancels on the 9th but they said if I contact them on the 5th and ask to extend, it'll stay alive in the system. We'll see.
I *really* hope we see some progress this week!
It’s an old hunting saying meaning don’t give up something you have for something that you don’t that may be better.
I've been monitoring the latest $449 since it dropped last week again, and unlike a few weeks ago, I've never seen it available to add to cart -- and I've got a page monitor running on it. It'll be interesting to see if they can even fulfill the orders they were already taking, or if we all just eventually get cancelled.
They have to be losing money selling it for that price even for a refurb so just doesn’t make sense, but it doesn’t seem to be a pricing error since they dropped it again.
Best Buy is one of the only places I know that actually ships out price errors luckily. So I still have some faith. That along with the other people who have received them. Here’s some of my other scores ? it gets addicting lol
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