Daily Deals: $929 iMac, Mac Diary, 2TB USB Hard Drive

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We start another week of deals with bargains on iMacs, Mac software and storage. First up is a series of aluminum iMacs from the Apple Store, including a 22-inch iMac powered by a 3.06GHz Core i3 processor for just $929. Next is “Chronories,” a diary management tool for your Mac. Finally, you can never have enough storage, like this Fantom 2TB external USB hard drive for just $85.

We’ll check out other items. Details of these and many other products can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


771740-largeRefurb Apple iMac Price Drops: Core i3 22″ for $929 + free shipping, more

The Apple Store offers significant price drops on select factory-refurbished Apple Aluminum iMac Desktops in its Special Deals section. With free shipping, these systems are at least $250 off and each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The price drops:

Refurb Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz Desktop for $929 (was $1,019)
refurb Apple MC509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,099 (was $1,269)
refurb Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269 (was $1,439)
refurb Apple MC511LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i5 Quad 2.8GHz Desktop for $1,449 (was $1,699)
browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store

885273-largeChronories for Mac downloads for $15

Today only, MacUpdate offers downloads of Synium Software’s Chronories for Mac for $15. That’s $15 off and the lowest price we could find for this diary tool. Click here for more information.

885446-largeFantom 2TB eSATA / USB External Hard Drive for $85 + free shipping

Buy.com offers the Fantom GreenDrive 2TB eSATA / USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. GD2000EU32, for $84.99 with free shipping. That’s $0.04/GB, the lowest total price we could find by $15, and the best non-rebate price we’ve seen for a 2TB USB / eSATA drive. This “green” drive claims to draw 40% less power than conventional drives. Features include an eSATA interface, 32MB cache, and more.

885441-largeInsignia 10MP 3x Zoom Digital Camera for $40 + free shipping

Best Buy offers the Insignia 10-Megapixel Digital Camera in Silver, model no. NS-DSC1110A, for $39.99 with free shipping. That’s $40 off and the least expensive non-refurbished 10MP digital camera we’ve ever seen by $5. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 3x optical zoom, 2.7″ LED-backlit LCD display, 32MB internal memory, video mode, face detection, built-in auto flash and auto focus, SD/SDHC card slot, USB cable, and more.

885420-largeTranscend 64GB JetFlash V20 USB Flash Drive for $85 + $2 s&h

TigerDirect offers the Transcend 64GB JetFlash V20 USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model no. TS64GJFV20, for $84.99 with $2.29 for shipping ($1.36/GB). That’s the best total price we’ve ever seen for any 64GB flash drive and it’s the lowest total price we could find for this model by $8. (Most stores charge $149 or more.)

885187-largeIOGEAR Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for $50 + free shipping

mwave offers the IOGEAR Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard, model no. GKM611B, for $49.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $7. Features include multilink, which allows you to connect this keyboard to multiple Bluetooth-enabled devices, touchpad, media-centric keys, and more.

871011-large87-Key USB Mini Keyboard for $10 + free shipping

eXpansys offers this 87-Key USB 2.0 Mini Keyboard in Silver, model no. KYB-W9828-SIL, for $9.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $4. It features 12 hot keys, USB 2.0 connectivity, and more.

764268-largeKlipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX-Certified Speaker System for $120 + free shipping

Best Buy offers the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1-Channel THX-Certified Computer Speaker System for $119.99. With free shipping, that’s $21 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find for these speakers by $97. Sales tax is added where applicable. This system includes two 14-watt satellites and a 50-watt subwoofer.

885481-largeUSB Computer Convenience Pack for $8 + $4 s&h

Today only, MidnightBox offers this USB Computer Convenience Pack for $7.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. That’s $12 under the lowest total price we could find for comparable items if purchased separately elsewhere. The set includes a USB keyboard vacuum cleaner, USB beverage warmer, 4-port USB hub, and 3-LED USB reading light.

875119-largeSamsung 55″ 240Hz 1080p 3D LED LCD HDTV Bundle for $2,098 + free shipping

US Appliance offers the Samsung 55″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen 3D WiFi LCD HD Television (pictured), model no. UN55D7000, with a Megamind / Shrek 3D Starter Kit, model no. SSG-P3100M, and Samsung BD-D5500 3D Blu-ray Disc Player for $2,098 with free shipping. (Add these items to cart separately and proceed to final checkout to see this price.) That’s $2 under our mention from two weeks ago and $679 below the lowest total price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere. Deal expires July 14. The HDTV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 240Hz refresh rate, edge-lit LED backlighting, 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2D-to-3D conversion, built-in WiFi, four HDMI inputs, and more. The BD-D5500 3D Blu-ray Player is WiFi-ready and allows upconverting of 2D Blu-ray disc titles to 3D. The Megamind / Shrek 3D Kit includes two pairs of 3D glasses, the first three Shrek movies in 3D on Blu-ray, and a mail-in voucher for the fourth and final movie, Shrek Forever After on Blu-ray as well as a voucher for Megamind in 3D on Blu-ray.

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