{"id":152,"date":"2026-03-07T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/?p=152"},"modified":"2026-03-07T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T17:00:00","slug":"times-running-out-to-get-a-free-gift-card-when-you-preorder-a-new-macbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/?p=152","title":{"rendered":"Time\u2019s running out to get a free gift card when you preorder a new MacBook"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An image showing the blue MacBook Neo being help with one hand. The photo is on a collage backdrop containing shopping symbols including price tags, shopping carts.\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Antonio G Di Benedetto \/ The Verge\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/macbookneodealroundup.png?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" \/><figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figcaption><\/p><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">This has been a week to remember here at <em>The Verge<\/em>. MWC 2026 in Barcelona lead straight into Apple\u2019s week of product announcements. There was truly something for everyone, whether you\u2019ve been wanting a company to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/podcast\/890324\/mwc-2026-phones-epic-google-vergecast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make a phone that can start fires<\/a>, or had your fingers crossed for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/gadgets\/889128\/macbook-neo-vs-older-macbook-air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brand-new MacBook model that costs just $599.99<\/a>. It was also a great week for gaming, with the launch of <em>Slay the Spire 2<\/em> on Steam as an early access game, plus <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/games\/885431\/pokemon-pokopia-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok<em>\u00e9<\/em>mon Pokopia<\/a><\/em> on Nintendo Switch 2, and <em>Marathon<\/em> on PC and PS5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">It was also a pretty good week when it comes to deals, especially if you\u2019re in the market for new hardware. You can nab a free gift card with a preorder of early 2026\u2019s most anticipated tech launching on March 11th, including Apple\u2019s new MacBooks, plus Samsung\u2019s lineup Galaxy S26 phones. Let\u2019s not forget that Google\u2019s Pixel 10A launched this week, and the gift card promo for that is happening through March 11th. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Here are this week\u2019s best deals.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">March 11th is a <em>big <\/em>day for tech launches. That\u2019s when every product that Apple announced this past week will ship and hit shelves, including its M5-powered MacBook Air, its MacBook Pro models equipped with the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, its affordable new MacBook Neo, the M4 iPad Air, plus two new Studio Displays. But wait, there\u2019s more! Samsung\u2019s Galaxy S26, the S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra launch that day, too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">With a couple exceptions (the Studio Displays and the iPad Air), you can get a gift card when you buy any of those products right now. Best Buy is the source for gift cards on most of Apple\u2019s latest gear (including $25 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/13-inch-macbook-neo-apple-a18-pro-chip-with-6core-cpu-and-5core-gpu-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-silver\/JJGCQYXSYR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MacBook Neo<\/strong><\/a>, $50 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/13-inch-macbook-air-apple-m5-chip-with-10-core-cpu-and-8-core-gpu-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-midnight\/JJGCQLKXL7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MacBook Air<\/strong><\/a>, or $100 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/14-inch-macbook-pro-apple-m5-pro-chip-with-15-core-cpu-and-16-core-gpu-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-space-black\/JJGCQLZV5J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MacBook Pro<\/strong><\/a>), while you can get one with any of <strong>Samsung\u2019s new Galaxy S26 phones<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-Unlocked-Smartphone-Charging-Warranty\/dp\/B0G4SVV79P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> (ranging from $100 to $200, depending on the model). Let\u2019s not forget about the <strong>Google Pixel 10A<\/strong>, which launched March 5th and includes a $100 gift card through March 11th at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/google-pixel-10a-128gb-unlocked-lavender\/J39TC8CKZ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Google-Pixel-10a-Lavender-Amazon\/dp\/B0GJ7NSD6M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>MacBook Neo (with $25 e-gift card)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">For a limited time, you can get a $25 gift card at Best Buy when you preorder the MacBook Neo.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/030426_Apple_MacBook_Neo_ADiBenedetto_0018.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/13-inch-macbook-neo-apple-a18-pro-chip-with-6core-cpu-and-5core-gpu-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-silver\/JJGCQYXSYR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $599 at <strong>Best Buy (256GB)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/13-inch-macbook-neo-apple-a18-pro-chip-with-6core-cpu-and-5core-gpu-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-silver\/JJGCQYX92P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $699 at <strong>Best Buy (512GB)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GR6FHGXX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $599 at <strong>Amazon (256GB, no gift card)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Spring is in the air, and that means the return of many things: warmer weather, beautiful green leaves on trees, and bugs. Alright, I\u2019m not excited about bugs, but I am excited about the return of the creatures who feast a lot of them \u2014 birds! I\u2019m tempted to get a camera-equipped bird feeder this year, in part to let my toddler get a close look at hummingbirds, and one of the most appealing models out there is 37 percent off. <strong>Birdbuddy\u2019s Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar<\/strong> is down to $189 at <a href=\"https:\/\/birdbuddyinc.sjv.io\/c\/1141873\/2955833\/35091?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmybirdbuddy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsmart-hummingbird-feeder-with-solar-roof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birdbuddy<\/a> and just $10 more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chewy.com\/bird-buddy-smart-solar-pro\/dp\/3554014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chewy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">This model is powered by its solar panel, which works even on cloudy days (it can be recharged via USB-C if where you place it doesn\u2019t get enough sun). Its motion-activated camera can capture 5-megapixel stills, slow motion footage, and HDR video of hummingbirds doing their thing. While these birds are often too quick to fully appreciate with the naked eye, this feeder will give you access to view them leisurely from the company\u2019s companion app. There\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/birdbuddyinc.sjv.io\/c\/482924\/2955833\/35091?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmybirdbuddy.com%2Fmemberships&amp;partnerpropertyid=7032191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birdbuddy Premium subscription<\/a> that starts at $69.99 per year that lets you name birds and track returning visitors, plus other features, but the base bird-viewing experience doesn\u2019t cost extra.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Birdbuddy Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/bridbuddysmarthummingbirdfeedersolarpowerogreen.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/birdbuddyinc.sjv.io\/c\/1141873\/2955833\/35091?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmybirdbuddy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsmart-hummingbird-feeder-with-solar-roof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299<\/strike> $189 at <strong>Birdbuddy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Birdbuddy-Smart-Hummingbird-Feeder-Camera\/dp\/B0F267BTTD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299<\/strike> $239 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chewy.com\/bird-buddy-smart-solar-pro\/dp\/3554014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299<\/strike> $199 at <strong>Chewy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">If you\u2019re into first-person shooters, you\u2019ve probably heard of \u2014 and possibly already own \u2014 <em><strong>Marathon<\/strong><\/em>, Bungie\u2019s  anticipated PvPvE multiplayer title that\u2019s a modern remake of one of the studio\u2019s first games in the 1990s. The game just launched on PlayStation 5 and PC for $39.99, and you can get a small deal on the Steam PC version. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanatical.com\/en\/game\/marathon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fanatical<\/a> is selling Steam keys for $34.39, which is a 14 percent discount. Nothing huge, but it\u2019s a nice price cut.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Several of us here at <em>The Verge<\/em> are playing <em>Marathon<\/em>, and are digging it so far. Its art style is unlike any other game, and admittedly, it has me strongly considering buying an OLED gaming monitor to enjoy. I need to see those neon colors <em>pop<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Marathon<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/2025_DEC_Marathon_Press_Kit_Compressed_003.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A screenshot from Bungie\u2019s Marathon.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanatical.com\/en\/game\/marathon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$39.99<\/strike> $34.39 at <strong>Fanatical (Steam)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Other great deals you might have missed this week<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There\u2019s a new <strong>M4-equipped iPad Air<\/strong> coming out on March 11th. While you won\u2019t get a gift card for preordering one, you can save a bit of money off the retail price. Right now, the 128GB \/ Wi-Fi model is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-iPad-Air-11-inch-M4\/dp\/B0GQVPX1PJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/apple-11-inch-ipad-air-m4-chip-wi-fi-128gb-purple\/JJGCQYCWZS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/11-inch-iPad-Air-Wi-Fi-128GB-Blue\/19616916251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a> starting at $559 ($40 off), while the LTE config is selling for $709 ($40 off) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/apple-11-inch-ipad-air-m4-chip-wi-fi-cellular-128gb-purple-unlocked\/JJGCQYJ55S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a>. If you want more storage space, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-iPad-Air-11-inch-M4\/dp\/B0GQVF4SV7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/11-inch-iPad-Air-Wi-Fi-128GB-Blue\/19651069779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a> are also both selling the 11-inch model with 256GB and Wi-Fi for $649 ($50 off). The larger 13-inch variant, meanwhile, can be found at the same retailers, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GQVDGCD2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/2026-13-inch-iPad-Air-M4-Wi-Fi-128GB-Purple\/19693555882?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;selectedSellerId=0&amp;adid=2222222229719693555882_0000000000_22264615354&amp;wl0=&amp;wl1=x&amp;wl2=c&amp;wl3=&amp;wl4=&amp;wl5=9031030&amp;wl6=&amp;wl7=&amp;wl8=&amp;wl9=pla&amp;wl10=8175035&amp;wl11=online&amp;wl12=19693555882&amp;veh=sem&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=4&amp;gad_campaignid=22264616125&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIoKXJkPoPh9XqRKX2E_9FUDp&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA8KTNBhD_ARIsAOvp6DLmzfGhFusK2MEIIpbpKaWAs_eoD3b1EpPFLCA7iWbPWulDudQ7ItwaAuJyEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a>, in its base configuration with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage starting at $749 ($50 off).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Over the Garden Wall <\/em><\/strong>is a beloved cartoon with narrative ties to <em>Dante\u2019s Inferno <\/em>that ran on Cartoon Network in 2014. At long last, it\u2019s coming to Blu-ray on April 7th, and you can save a smidge on preorders through <a href=\"https:\/\/gruv.com\/collections\/over-the-garden-wall\/products\/cartoon-network-over-the-garden-wall-s1-blu-ray-_1000860831\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gruv<\/a> if you\u2019re a first-time customer. Use the offer code <strong>FIRSTGRUV15 <\/strong>at checkout to knock the cost from $19.99 to $17. The cast is stacked, with voices provided by Elijah Wood, Melanie Lynskey, and Christopher Lloyd, to name a few.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bose\u2019s Ultra Open earbuds<\/strong> are down to their lowest price at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FDKR4RVP?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, selling for $199 (originally $299). Unlike most earbuds, these clip around your lower ear, with the audio driver leaving your inner ear partially exposed so you can hear outside noises. This Ultra Open is great for people who want to go for a walk or run outside without cutting themselves off to hearing potential oncoming hazards, and they provide better sound quality than bone conduction headphones, which don\u2019t cover your ears at all. This is a price that I bet my former colleague Chris Welch would have been happier with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24073019\/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">when he reviewed the Ultra Open<\/a> in early 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This has been a week to remember here at The Verge. MWC 2026 in Barcelona lead straight into Apple\u2019s week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":153,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}