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We may earn a commission on any purchase you make – but at no extra cost to you. Owning a MacBook is, for many designers, the impossible dream.

They're so thin and pretty and swish, but lord, they're expensive. The great news is that has already begun, which means it's the perfect time to snap up a MacBook without getting stung for the full whack. We started to see strong deals appearing in the past few weeks, but now the big weekend is here.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the Cyber Monday MacBook deals around? We're here to help.

In this post, we've gathered together all the very best offers in the US and UK, so you don't have to do the hunting. A word of advice: Decide just how much you want to spend on a Cyber Monday MacBook deal, and when you see one within that budget, go for it. The very best deals haven't been hanging around for long. And as the week of discounts comes to and end, you'll be hard-pressed to find better deals in the weeks to come. US: MacBook deals The best Cyber Monday MacBook deals in the US.

Don't expect to see many serious price cuts on the standard MacBook The standard MacBook is a popular choice, and it's easy to see why. If portability is your thing, it's worth noting that the most recent 12-inch MacBook is both thinner and lighter than the old 13-inch MacBook Air, with better specs and a Retina display. What this popularity means, though, is that you're unlikely to see much in the way of massive Black Friday MacBook deals on the standard models. Keep your eyes peeled and chances are there will be some discounts to be had – but don't expect much more than 10 per cent off, and be prepared to act fast, as these deals are likely to get snapped up quickly. Black Friday and Cyber Monday MacBook Pro deals: What we expect to see. The MacBook Pro is available with a Touch Bar, for a price If last year's Black Friday MacBook Pro deals are anything to go by, you could make some major savings on the top-end models in Apple's MacBook range this year, especially if you're prepared to make do with an older model. On lesser laptops this might be an issue, but even an old MacBook Pro is ludicrously powerful compared to the average laptop, making it well worth taking a punt.

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The MacBook Pro's high price – especially on, say, the Touch Bar models – means it's easier for retailers to deliver a huge temporary price cut and still turn a profit, so if you're looking for a powerful creative laptop it's worth bearing in mind. You'll still be paying out quite a bit for it, but it'll be worth the expense. Black Friday and Cyber Monday MacBook Air deals: What we expect to see. It's getting on a bit, but the older MacBook Air could be a good bargain option The new, even lighter MacBook Air has recently been announced, and it comes with a brilliant Retina display, Touch ID, the latest-generation keyboard and a Force Touch trackpad. It's gorgeous, though still perhaps a tad too small for many creatives, but it's also unlikely to be on offer this year as it's so new. This revamped model is a good sign for those looking for the older MacBook Air, however, as we expect there to be some fantastic Black Friday MacBook Air deals on offer this year as retailers clear out their old stock.

And the first deals coming in suggest this is already the case. The downside to plumping for an older Air is that it's the least powerful MacBook you can get, and it's not even the thinnest and lightest any more. However if you simply have to have that MacBook cachet but you're on a budget, it's the obvious choice. How to get the best MacBook deals on Cyber Monday Preparation is key when it comes to getting good Black Friday MacBook deals, especially when you bear in mind that a lot of retailers can't wait for Black Friday, and so start shipping their bargains well in advance of the big day.

In the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday we'll be keeping tabs on new deals as they appear, so keep checking back for offers that you won't want to miss. You'll need to decide whether it's a standard MacBook you want, an Air or a full-fat MacBook Pro. If you're planning to use your new MacBook as an all-round work machine then it's worth holding out for a good deal on a Pro as it'll be able to cope with just about everything you throw at it. If you're less of a power user then the ordinary MacBook should suit your needs, and while the older Air's more limited it should be the one to go for if you want a MacBook at rock-bottom prices. The latest Air may also be for you if you prioritise a portable and thin machine over screen size. Beware of older models – they're likely to see the biggest discounts but they'll be packing less power than more up-to-date machines.

Although you could consider getting an to speed things up. And of course, use a bit of common sense while shopping; look out for cashback offers, always check the guarantee and make sure you keep your receipt in case of faults or buyer's remorse. MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air features and specs that creatives should look out for. Many MacBooks are severely lacking in ports; bear that in mind when make your choice There might only be three main models of MacBook to choose from, but there are plenty of variations in the line that are well worth noting when you're looking for Black Friday MacBook deals.

Firstly, the CPU: the MacBook Air's is the least powerful of the lot, although the brand new 2018 version improves things with an 8th-generation Core i5 processor. Older models feature an old Intel Broadwell chipset running at 1.6GHz, or 1.8GHz for more recent models. Both the MacBook and MacBook Pro boast beefier chipsets; Kaby Lake for 2017 models and Skylake before that, while the just-launched Pro really turns up the heat: up to 2.7GHz quad-core Core i7 in the 13-inch Touch Bar model, while the 15-inch Touch Bar version goes up to a 2.9GHz six-core Core i9.

Lower end MacBooks – the older Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro – only give you 128GB SSD, which is likely to mean that you'll need to invest in some external storage; the new MacBook Air starts with 128GB but can be specced up to a whopping 1.5TB SSD if you have the budget. All other MacBook models feature 256GB SSD; bear in mind that if you work with large files then you'll probably burn through that pretty quickly. If you're going to need to plug peripherals into your new MacBook, check the number of available ports; the standard MacBook only has one USB-C port, while most MacBook Pros have four.

The latest MacBook Air features a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports, while the older model has three ports: they're USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 2, and while they shouldn't give you any problems, bear in mind you might need an adapter for more recent peripherals. Display-wise, all the MacBooks apart from the original Air feature crisp Retina displays (the Air has a 1440 x 900 screen). And they'll all serve you well in terms of battery, but watch out for MacBook Pros with a Touch Bar; Apple claims that this makes no difference but our friends at TechRadar have found that the Touch Bar can take a fair toll on battery life.

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This vanilla MacBook should suit you nicely; it's super-portable and lightweight, with a 12-inch Retina screen, and as long as you don't mind paying the extra it's a much more attractive prospect than the ageing MacBook Air. It's low on ports, but that's the price you pay for such a slimline machine, and if you need a reliable MacBook that you can take anywhere then this is really the only choice in town.

Today's best pre-Black Friday MacBook deals So, you've got all excited about MacBooks and you really can't wait for Black Friday? Don't worry, aside from the deals above, there are plenty of deals available right now; take a look through these offerings.

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Problem is the recent update took away landscape view. Trying to use it now is difficult at best. Always used bfads in the past, but am searching for alternatives. Even if they aren't quite as good at least the ad scans aren't squished due to being only in phone view mode. Really hope they fix this!! Tried emailing through the help and email bounced back.

This year, I would also hope they try to be more accurate when categorizing items too. Often when you tried to filter, there were tires listed in electronics and headphones under household items. Zatch44, Keep having to restart the app I can't organize any sales on this. Every time I add to or remove from my favorites, everything disappears. I restart the app and there are either no ads or I don't have any favorites. So I search for a specific deal to add to my favorites and it has the heart kit up next to it indicating it's already in my favorites. Go to the favorites tab and it says I don't have any.

Restart the app and its fine. Remove one item from my favorites and all the issues start again. I just wasted 30 minutes trying to remove 2 items from my favorites. Zatch44, Keep having to restart the app I can't organize any sales on this. Every time I add to or remove from my favorites, everything disappears. I restart the app and there are either no ads or I don't have any favorites.

So I search for a specific deal to add to my favorites and it has the heart kit up next to it indicating it's already in my favorites. Go to the favorites tab and it says I don't have any. Restart the app and its fine. Remove one item from my favorites and all the issues start again.

I just wasted 30 minutes trying to remove 2 items from my favorites. Prestoopnik, Intrusive Ads! I’ve been using bfads for many years now. I liked how their app and the website synced your buy list and how it was overall seamless.

I downloaded the app this year and the first thing I noticed was the ads. As you are flipping through the pages of an ad, every couple of pages an ad comes up. It’s usually a video game add, where it fills up the whole screen and you have to wait or play the game until the “x” finally shows up. This happens several times during viewing one store ad. The app is now unusable and I’m very unhappy about this.

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As you are flipping through the pages of an ad, every couple of pages an ad comes up. It’s usually a video game add, where it fills up the whole screen and you have to wait or play the game until the “x” finally shows up. This happens several times during viewing one store ad. The app is now unusable and I’m very unhappy about this.