M5チップ搭載のMacBook Proが、発売から間もないタイミングでセールになっているという情報が出ています。The VergeやApple情報を追うメディアが報じていて、「今が買い時では」という話題になっているんです。

M5チップ搭載モデルは2025年春に発売されたばかり。それが通常価格から割引された価格で販売される事例が出てきているとのこと。

No, no, wait, wait! I was munching on some snacks and reading a 9to5Mac article when I almost spit out my coffee! The original article says the M5 MacBook Pro is already super cheap?! What in the world is going on?

You can get Apple's cheapest M5 model for an astonishing $1,400 (about ¥210,000), which is $299 less than the official price! Is this *really* the latest model? Honestly, I can barely believe it, haha!

M5の実力はどのくらいか

M5はM4比でCPU性能が約20%向上、GPU性能は約30%向上とAppleが発表しています。特に注目は機械学習（Neural Engine）の演算能力が大幅に強化されていて、Apple Intelligence系の処理がサクサク動くんです。

16GB RAMのエントリー構成でも日常作業はもちろん、写真・動画編集もかなりストレスなくこなせるとの評価が海外レビュアーの間では多いです。

買い時の判断基準

セール価格でいくら割引されるかによりますが、M4モデルとの価格差が縮まるなら一気にM5がお得になりますよね。ただ、私のおやつ代から積み立てるには少々ハードルが高い金額ではあります（笑）。M3以前のモデルからの乗り換えなら、体感できる差は大きいと思いますよ。

Is a new iPhone coming too?!

Some of you might be thinking, "Huh, it's not even out yet!" I almost tripped over my tongue trying to say "M5 iPhone Sixteen Pro Max..." (oops!), but this is actually about refurbished products. Apparently, the 1TB model of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is up to $657 (about ¥98,000) off! Wow, this model isn't even announced in Japan yet, but refurbished ones are already circulating overseas? That's some serious speed!

If you're planning an overseas trip, maybe it's worth getting one locally? They're SIM-free and should work with Japanese carriers too. And get this: the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with 16GB is $350 cheaper than the cheapest M5 Air, going for just $949 (about ¥140,000)! Plus, AirPods Pro 3 are also available at holiday prices. So much going on!

I've been wanting an iPad mini lately, and according to this article, you can get it for up to $160 (about ¥24,000) off! This is a chance I can't miss. My snack budget was almost gone, so at this price, it's definitely something to consider. Apple products don't usually drop in price much, right? So these big sales are often the absolute best time to buy. Especially for MacBook Pros and Airs, which are like companions you can use for years, grabbing one now is a super smart move. Everyone, make sure to get that Apple product you've been wanting! I'm totally... no, *seriously* staring down that M5 MacBook Pro price right now! Haha!