Apple announces Black Friday 2011 specials

We’ve seen a few leaks this week on Apple’s annual one-day-only Black Friday sales event. The savings on Apple products were accurately slight, but as in years past, Apple is offering significant savings on compatible third-party products. Save over $100 on Bowers & Wilkins speaker docks and various laptop bags, and you can get fun accessories like the Parrot AR.Drone for under $250.00.

The biggest savings from Apple come from their biggest products: Saving $101 on the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac. The iPad 2 starts at $458 on Black Friday only, with the lower end iPod touch coming in at $178 and iPad nano at $118. In addition, the Magic Trackpad, Apple Magic Mouse, AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and Apple Wireless Keyboard are all $11.00 off the regular price.

The savings get better on third-party products, which Apple has split the sale into various categories. Some of the highlights follow:

Surround them in sound:

• Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones – $128.00 (save $51.95)
• M-Audio KeyStudio 49 USB MIDI Controller – $68.00 (save $31.95)
• Palo Alto Audio Design Cubik Digital Hi-Fi Multimedia Speakers – $148.00 (save $51.95)
• Philips DC390 Dual Dock Clock Radio with Remote – $98.00 (save $51.95)

Keep their stuff safe, secure, and stylish:

• kate spade new york Janine Notebook Carrying Case – $398.00 (save $101.95)
• Cole Haan 15″ Leather Messenger Bag for MacBook Pro – $298.00 (save $101.95)
• Michael Kors Wallet Clutch for iPhone 4S – $58.00 (save $21.95)
• Incase Terra Campus Backpack for MacBook Pro – $78.00 (save $21.95)

Show them new ways to play:

• Scosche myTREK Wireless Pulse Monitor – $98.00 (save $31.95)
• Silverlit Interactive Bluetooth Remote Control Enzo Ferrari Car – $58.00 (save $21.95)

Help them work wonders:

• G-Technology 750GB G-DRIVE mobile Portable Hard Drive – $98.00 (save $71.95)
• Mobee Magic Charger for Apple Magic Mouse – $38.00 (save $11.95)

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