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Apple unveils its Black Friday deals

Eli Blumenthal
Special for USA TODAY

Corrections and Clarifications: An earlier version of the story stated that all Macs were part of Apple's Black Friday deal. While the iMac, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro were included in the promotion, the Mac Mini was not. We have corrected the story and regret the error.

While Apple usually refrains from direct sales on its products, even the iPhone maker can't resist the allure of Black Friday. Early Friday morning, the company finally revealed its Black Friday offers, and while they aren't any "doorbusters," there are a few good deals.

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The most notable thing about Apple's Black Friday sales is that with the purchase of devices like the Mac, iPhone, iPad or Beats headphones, the company will be making a donation to the (RED) Global Fund designed to fight AIDS in Africa. The move follows up on Apple's announcement last week that sales from the purchase of 25 of the top selling apps in the company's App Store will be donated directly to (RED) until December 7th.

If you're looking for deep savings on Apple gear, you're better off looking at other stores such as Staples, Best Buy, Target or Walmart. Apple has traditionally never been a fan of the quick sales usually offered on Black Friday, though this year there are a few nice add-ins in addition to supporting the (RED) charity. The big thing with Apple's Black Friday sales this year is the bundling of $25-$100 (Product)RED iTunes gift cards with purchases of its devices. One of the company's better deals this Black Friday seems to be a $25 gift card with the purchase of an Apple TV, which usually retails for $99.

As for other products, various Macs, including the MacBook Air and Pro laptops and new iMac with 5K Retina Display, will be getting $100 iTunes gift cards. iPhones (excluding those purchased for $0 on carrier payment plans) and iPads, including the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus and new iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3, will be coming with $50 gift cards. And with the exception of the $49 iPod Shuffle, all iPods and Beats headphones will also be coming with $25 iTunes gift cards.

Apple's Black Friday deal will be available online or in retail Apple stores, though the gift cards will only be bundled with the purchase of new products and does not appear to be extended to the company's education and certified refurbished sections, both which already feature year-round discounts.

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