Amazon Great Freedom Festival Final Day: Thoroughly Check Discounts on Apple Products from MacBook to AirPods

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Final Day: Thoroughly Check Discounts on Apple Products from MacBook to AirPods

2025年08月07日 16:40

Table of Contents

  1. Sale Overview and Final Day Schedule

  2. Apple Product Category Deal Details

    • MacBook

    • iPad

    • AirPods

    • Apple Watch & Accessories

  3. Payment & Trade-in Techniques to Maximize Discounts

  4. Practical Points for Japanese Users Considering Purchases

  5. Criteria for Deciding "Buy" or "Wait"

  6. Summary: What to Do Today


1. Sale Overview and Final Day Schedule

1-1. What is the Great Freedom Festival?

A national sale conducted by Amazon India every year before Independence Day in mid-August. In 2025, it is held for 8 days from noon on July 31 to midnight on August 7, with a 12-hour early access for Prime members on the night of July 30.Navbharat Times


1-2. Checklist for Remaining Time Today

Remaining TimeActionReason
12 hours beforeRegister desired products in "Cart & Wishlist"Avoid risk of stockouts
6 hours beforeConfirm bank cards, coupons, and trade-in assessmentsPrevent purchase failure by shortening payment steps
1 hour beforeConfirm order and re-check stockHigh error occurrence due to site congestion just before the end


2. Apple Product Category Deal Details (Major Models Extracted)

2-1. MacBook Series

Model (Configuration)Sale PriceDiscount RateYen Conversion*Key Points
MacBook Air (M1, 13.3")59,990₹35%Approximately 108,000 yenLightweight + 14h battery for mobile focus
MacBook Air (M4, 13", 2025)90,900₹9%Approximately 164,000 yenNew M4 with excellent AI processing, FHD camera
MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 14")162,990₹11%Approximately 293,000 yenProMotion 120Hz, HDMI 2.1

*Conversion Rate: 1₹ ≒ 1.8 yen (as of August 7, 2025)


★How to Choose

  • Students/General Users= Air M1 is sufficient

  • Video Editing/3D= Pro M4 Pro or higher

  • Want 15-inch= Air 15" (M4) 114,990₹ (approximately 207,000 yen)


2-2. iPad Lineup

  • iPad 11" (M2): 32,900₹ (approximately 59,000 yen) 6% offNDTV Profit

  • iPad 10th Gen: 44,900₹ (approximately 81,000 yen) 10% off

  • iPad Air (M3, 2024): 54,900₹ (approximately 99,000 yen) 15% offGadgets 360

Usage Examples: Sidecar for Mac's sub-display/Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil Pro/OLED Liquid Retina for video viewing


2-3. AirPods & Audio

ProductSale PriceDiscount Rate
AirPods (4th Gen)11,499₹11%
AirPods Pro 2 USB-C19,990₹14%
AirPods Max54,900₹22%

Selection Points: USB-C transition/Spatial audio/Adaptive transparency


2-4. Apple Watch & Accessories

  • Watch Series 10 (GPS 41mm): 29,990₹ (approximately 54,000 yen) 18% off

  • Watch Ultra 2: 74,990₹ (approximately 135,000 yen) 12% off

  • MagSafe Battery Pack: 7,490₹ (approximately 13,000 yen) 25% off


3. Payment & Trade-in Techniques to Maximize Discounts

  1. SBI Credit Card Instant 10% Off

    • Up to 1,500₹ per transaction, up to 2 times (total 3,000₹)

  2. No-Cost EMI

    • Up to 24 months, effective 0% interest. Total repayment = displayed price

  3. Exchange Offer

    • Trade-in old iPhone 14 → Up to 55,000₹ cashback

  4. Amazon Pay ICICI Card (India Residents Only)

    • 5% cashback for Prime members

These can be combined. However, note that if the card instant discount limit is exceeded, it switches to the regular discount.Gadgets 360



4. Practical Points for Japanese Users Considering Cross-Border Purchases

ChecklistExplanation
Shipping & CustomsChoose sellers who support international shipping. Consider declared price × customs rate (0-0.5% for computers, up to 4.3% for headphones) + consumption tax
Power AdapterIndian versions mainly use Type D plugs. For use in Japan, USB-C power supply or plug converter is essential
Warranty & AppleCareApple hardware warranty is "global," but repairs outside the purchase country may take time for parts procurement
Keyboard LayoutMacBook uses US layout. JIS users should consider an external keyboard


5. Criteria for Deciding "Buy" or "Wait"

  • Buy

    • MacBook Air M1: Record low price, sufficient for studies and side jobs

    • AirPods Pro 2: USB-C + enhanced ANC at effectively "half the domestic price"

  • Wait

    • iPhone 16 Series: Announcement imminent in September

    • MacBook Pro with M4 Max/Ultra Chip: Significant price drop potential for ProRes & 3D
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