Gadget Deals: iPods for $39, MacBooks and MacBook Pro with AppleCare

Today’s deals include Apple iPods starting at $39, MacBooks starting at $599, a MacBook Pro with AppleCare and many more.

Details of these and other Daily Deals can be found on the CoM Daily Deals page.

The Apple Store has the following factory-refurbished Apple iPod MP3 players, each at the lowest price we could find. Each carries free shipping and a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iPods. The refurbs:

Apple iPod shuffle 1GB MP3 Player in 4 colors (pictured) for $39
Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player in 5 colors for $59
Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in 7 colors for $99
Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player in 8 colors for $149
Apple iPod classic 120GB MP3 Player in Black for $209
Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Video Player for $179
Apple iPod touch 16GB MP3 Video Player for $259
Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Video Player (1st-gen) for $279
Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Video Player for $349.

TechRestore cuts $10 off select refurbished Apple MacBook notebooks, as listed below, via coupon code “TWEET”. (That put each at lowest-we-could-find prices.) Shipping adds $19. Each carries a 30-day TechRestore warranty. Coupon expires August 5. The deals, after discount:

Refurbished Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 1.83GHz 13.3’ Laptop (pictured) in White for $589.99
Refurbished Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3-inch Laptop in White for $639.99
Refurbished Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 13.3-inch Laptop in Black for $739.99
see all eligible MacBooks at TechRestore

Expercom offers the uni-body Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17-inch Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB604LL/A, with three years of AppleCare for $2,199. (With around $11 for shipping, it’s $349 less than the best price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz dual-core processor, 17-inch 1920×1200 LED-backlit glossy display, 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M on-board video and 9600M GT 512MB graphics card, built-in iSight camera, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, up to 8 hours of battery life, and more.

eForCity.com offers dealnews readers the Leather Case with Belt Clip for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for $6.99. Apply coupon code “DEALNEWS727’ to drop it to $4.99. (With free shipping, it’s among the cheapest leather iPhone cases we’ve seen.) It comes with a screen protector and fits an iPhone/iPhone 3G or iPod touch. Deal ends August 3.

Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $3. The apps:

Hopnear’s artnear: Global art guide
Magnetism Studios’ Mr. Shuffle: Face-making toy
DoubleTap Apps’ Frugal Family: Money-saving suggestions database
Wireless Worx’s Don’t Look Outside: Location-based weather updates
Boiled Goose’s Alpha Runner: Flying checkpoint-based game
Gameloft’s The Oregon Trail FREE: Oregon Trail remake trial
Dr. Wilson Gaming’s Keyboard Cat: Bringing Music To Failure Since 2009: (pictured) Keyboard Cat

ChiTek offers its Metallic Slim Fit Case for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS in Golden Brown (pictured) for $8.95. (With shipping at $4.50, it’s a $4 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular case.)

Of note, it’s available in Black, Silver, or Red for $12.95 plus $4.50 for shipping.

Dell Small Business slices 20% off all external storage (excluding Western Digital) via coupon code “DRQTXNR2TJGXLK”. (That’s tied with our mention from earlier this month as one of the best percent-off discounts we’ve seen on these items.) Note, however, that the coupon replaces any instant discount offered; in some cases, the coupon may save less. Shipping starts at $5.99 or get free shipping on orders of $129 or more (before coupon). Sales tax is added where applicable. Coupon expires August 6.

Newegg.com again offers the Seagate 1TB USB 2.0 External Desktop Hard Drive, model no. ST310005EXA101-RK, for $97.99 plus $1.99 for shipping ($0.10/GB). (That ties our mention from a week ago for the lowest total price we could find for this drive by $9.) It runs at 7200 rpm and has a 2-year warranty.

Buy.com offers the Samsung CLP-315W Wireless Color Laser Printer for $162.99 with free shipping. (That’s $7 under last night’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for any wireless color laser printer.) This network-ready printer features a maximum resolution of 2400×600 dpi, 17 ppm black, 4 ppm color, 150-sheet paper tray, and 802.11g wireless, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 connectivity.

Newegg offers the Samsung Bluetooth Hands-Free Speakerphone, model no. HKT-450, for $19.99. (With free shipping, that’s $12 under Wednesday’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen without rebate hassles.) This speakerphone features up to eight hours of talk time and can also stream music from a stereo Bluetooth-enabled handset.

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