Gadget Deals: MacBook Pros for $999, $200 for eMacs, iPod/iPhone Cradle

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Today’s deals include more Macbook Pro laptops starting at $999, PowerPC eMacs for $200, a cradle for your iPod or iPhone with remote plus much more.

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


723778-largeThe Apple Store has stock of 27 factory-refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section. (With free shipping, many are at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Some best bets, each with free shipping:

Unibody MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3-inch Laptop for $999
unibody MacBook Pro MB991L/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3-inch Laptop for $1,299
unibody MacBook Pro MB470LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 15.4-inch Laptop for $1,299
unibody MacBook Pro MB026LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4-inch Laptop for $1,599
unibody MacBook Pro MB986LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17-inch Laptop for $1,949
see all refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks

749101-largeTigerDirect.com offers the refurbished and off-lease Apple eMac PowerPC G4 1.25GHz 17-inch All-in-One Desktop for $199.97. (With around $35 for shipping, we could not find this system for less elsewhere.) Features include a PowerPC G4 1.25GHz processor, 17-inch 1280×960 CRT, 256MB RAM, 40GB hard drive, keyboard and mouse, and Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.

A 3-month warranty backed by Columbus Capital Corp. applies.

749158-largeeForCity.com offers the Insten Apple iPod / iPhone Cradle with Remote for $14.99 before applying coupon code “EFWS082503”, $12.99 after. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $8.) This dock includes volume up/down buttons, 3.5mm audio out, botbh S-Video and A/V line out, and a matching remote control.

749104-largeRadioShack offers the Gigaware Speaker System for iPod, model no. 40-217, for $49.99. Pad your order over $50 to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $6.05. (Even with shipping, that’s $4 under our mention from a month ago and the lowest total price we could find.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a remote control and auxiliary input, and is compatible with iPod classic, iPod video, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPod nano, and iPod touch. Deal ends September 5.

749120-largeBuy.com offers the MacAlly Leather Case for iPod nano for $5.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen by $5.) This case fits the 3rd-generation iPod nano and features a metal carabiner.

749075-largeToday only, PC Micro Store takes 60% off any of its Apple iPod accessories via coupon code “Dealnews60%Apple”. Plus, free shipping applies to most items. In all, hundreds of items are discounted, most of which at at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Some best bets after discount:
Kroo 10-Foot 12V Car Charger for $2.39
Young Micro Universal Charge and Sync Cradle (pictured) for $2.76
Griffin FlexGrip Case for Apple iPhone in Black or White for $5.40
click here to see the remaining items.

749084-largeeForCity.com offers this FM Transmitter, Screen Protector, and Silicone Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS for $10.99. Coupon code “EFWS082423” cuts it to $8.49. (With free shipping, that’s $3 off and the lowest total price we could find for this travel kit.) This kit includes an FM transmitter, screen protector, and a silicone skin case.

749161-largeThinkGeek.com offers the 8GB USB Hidden Flash Drive Watch for $49.99. Add coupon code “HACKSURVEY09” to your cart so slice it to $39.99. (With $6.19 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for an 8GB USB watch drive.) It features a black polyurethane strap, luminescent hands, and more.

696120-largeThe Lux Premium Silicone Earphones in Black, Pink, Blue, or White are back at PC Micro Store for $5.99. Add coupon code “Dealnews60%Apple” to your cart to cut it to $2.39. (With free shipping, it’s $4 off our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for these particular earbuds.) Features include a 4-foot cord and a 3.5mm audio jack.

749128-largeWDStore offers several factory-refurbished Western Digital items for as low as $59.99, as listed below. (All items are at the lowest total price we could find.) All refurbished drives have a 6-month Western Digital warranty. The deals:

Western Digital My Book Home Edition 500GB eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 External HDD (pictured) for $59.99 + $8 s&h ($0.14/GB)
Western Digital My Passport Essential 320GB 2.5-inch USB 2.0 External HDD for $60.99 + $8 s&h ($0.22/GB)

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