We start out with two hardware deals and an offer to protect your MacBook Air. First up is a number of Mac mini desktops, beginning with a 2.4 GHz unit for just $599. Next is several MacBook Pros, starting at $899 for a 2.4GHz unit with a 13.3-inch screen. Finally, there is a MacBook Air sleeve from Belkin for just $13.
Along the way, we also check out a Bluetooth keyboard case for your iPhone 4, a micro SIM card for your iPad or iPhone and “Brush Pilot 2” for the Mac. As always, details on these items and many more can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurbished Apple Mac mini Core 2 Duo desktops from $599 + free shipping
The Apple Store again discounts two factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. Each carries free shipping and is well under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s web site once sold out. Originally released a year ago, each of these Mac mini desktops includes an HDMI port. The models, each with free shipping:
Refurbished Apple Mac mini MC270LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Desktop for $599
refurbished Apple Mac mini MC438LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz w/ Snow Leopard Server for $849
The Apple Store offers price drops on select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $899. It’s among the best selections we’ve seen from Apple in several weeks, and combined with free shipping, most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable laptops:
Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $899
refurbished MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC724LL/A Core i7 2.7GHz 13.3″ for $1,269
refurbished MacBook Pro MC372LL/A Core i5 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,439
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
eXpansys offers the Belkin MacBook Air Notebook Sleeve, model no. F8N067, for $12.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $1. It includes a removable shoulder strap.
Other World Computing continues to offer the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week as $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. (We saw a used one for $50 less last spring.) The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more. Note that this item currently will not ship for 55 days.
HandHeldItems offers this Sliding Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPhone 4, model no. BT-KYB-PHONE, bundled with a $1 HHI store credit for $39.99. Coupon code “iphone4keyboard” cuts it to $29.99. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s $22 below our March mention of a similar item and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen. (It’s also current low for such an item by $7.) This hard case fits both the AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 and features a sliding bluetooth keyboard, built-in rechargable Lithium battery, and more. Deal ends July 8.
eXpansys offers the Simple Mobile micro SIM Card for Apple iPad / iPhone for $1.50 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find for a micro SIM card. Simple Mobile offers contract-free monthly plans with unlimited talk and texting, starting at $40 a month. Higher-tier plans also include web data allowances. Click here for more information. Of note, eXpansys also offers the Simple Mobile No Contract SIM Card for $1.50. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find. This SIM card is compatible with most unlocked GSM cell phones.
HandHeldItems offers its HHI Re-Elegant Super Slim Case For iPad 2 in nine colors (Carbon Fiber pictured), for $24.99. Coupon code “REELEGANT2” cuts it to $14.99. Plus, receive a $2 HHI Credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping (and assuming you use the credit), that’s $34 off and the lowest total price we could find. This case protects your iPad 2 from scratches and features a built-in stand. Coupon expires July 31.
iMate offers the Keydex Rigid Stand for Apple iPad (pictured), model no. IM-H1016, bundled with a 44mm Touch Pen and Keydex Woven Leather Pouch for $18.94. With free shipping, that’s $26 less than the lowest total price we could find for this bundle if purchased separately elsehwere. The stand features a rigid design with rubber feet, while the leather case touts a magnetic closure and silk lining.
Today only, MacUpdate offers downloads of BittBox’s Brush Pilot 2 for Mac for $12.49. That’s $13 off and the lowest price we could find for this Adobe Photoshop brush preview software. Click here for more information.
Other World Computing offers its OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini 2.5″ FireWire 800/USB 2.0/eSATA Hard Drive with prices starting at $99.97. Ground shipping is around $5. Each drive includes Intech SpeedTools Utilities, ProSoft DataBackup, NovaStor NovaBACKUP (Windows), Carbon Copy Cloner, cables, and 3-year warranty. The drives:
250GB with 5400 rpm, 8MB cache for $99.97
320GB with 7200 rpm, 16MB cache for $107.99 (was $110)
750GB with 7200 rpm, 16MB cache for $164.99 (was $175)
1TB with 5400 rpm, 8MB cache for $167.99 (was $170)
1.5TB with 5400 rpm, 8MB cache for $249.99 (was $275)
see all OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini FW800/USB2/eSATA Hard Drives
