Daily Deals: $599 MacBook, iPod/iPhone Dock, MacBook Pros

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We start today’s review of Apple bargains with white 13.3-inch Core 2 MacBooks for $599. After yesterday’s $600 dock/stereo on steroids from Bose, we get back to basics with a simple dock with remote control. Rounding out the day’s top three deals: a 17-inch MacBook Pro for $1,999.

For details on these and other items (like the 60 percent off deal on iPod and iPhone accessories), check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page.


751111-largeGeeks.com offers the refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook in White, model no. MB062LL/A, for $699. Apply coupon code “SAVENB” to slash it to $599. (With around $17 for shipping, that’s $283 under our January mention of a refurb direct from Apple and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 120GB hard drive, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, AirPort Extreme, Apple Remote, and more. Coupon ends September 30.

A 90-day Geeks.com warranty applies.

750375-largeHandHeldItems.com offers this iPod / iPhone Docking Cradle in Black for $12.99. (With shipping at $5.95, it’s one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for a dock with video output.) This dock allows users to connect their iPods or iPhones to their home stereo or TV. Plus, it also features a wireless remote control, 3.5mm audio out, USB connectivity. Deal ends September 30.

736011-largeExpercom offers the uni-body Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB604LL/A, for $1,999. (With around $11 for shipping, it’s $200 under our July mention and the lowest total price we could find.) [Our last mention included three years of AppleCare, since expired.] It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz dual-core processor, 17″ 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.

751084-largePC Micro Store takes 60% off any of its Apple iPod and iPhone 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:
Lux Aluminum Case for 2nd-Generation Apple iPod shuffle for $3.18
Lux Mirrored Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 3G (pictured) for $3.58
PCMS Clear Snap-On Case for Apple iPod touch for $5.18
see all Apple iPod and iPhone accessories at PC Micro Store

751071-largeHandHeldItems.com offers the iGg Thermoplastic Skin with Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS for $6.99. Add coupon code “tpuskins” to your cart to cut it to $2.99. (With $2.85 for shipping, it ties our mention from a week ago for the lowest total price we’ve seen for the pair.) The skin is available in five assorted colors and each features a mirrored screen protector. Deal ends September 30.

751122-largeeForCity.com offers this Reusable Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 3-Pack for $3.99. Coupon code “EFWS091418” cuts it to $2.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3.) It’s removable, washable, and reusable. It’s compatible with only the 1st-generation iPhone.

728107-largeThe HHI All-in-One iPod / iPhone FM Transmitter in Black for $19.99. Add coupon code “ifmall” to your cart to slice it to $14.99. (With shipping at $5.95, it’s tied with our previous mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular transmitter.) This supports output frequencies between 88.1 and 107.9Hz, Bluetooth connectivity, and support for all dockable iPod and iPhone models.

Of note, HandHeldItems.com offers the same transmitter with a remote control for $19.99 via coupon code “fmallremote” plus $5.95 for shipping.

749128-largeWDStore continues to offer several factory-refurbished Western Digital external hard drives from $50.99, as listed below. (With $7.99 for shipping, that puts each drive at the lowest total price we could find, although they were offered with free shipping two weeks ago [since expired]). A 6-month Western Digital warranty applies. The deals:

Western Digital My Passport Essential 250GB 2.5″ USB 2.0 External HDD for $50.99 ($0.20/GB)
Western Digital My Book Home Edition 500GB eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 External HDD (pictured) for $59.99 ($0.12/GB)
Western Digital My Book Studio Edition 500GB eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 External HDD for $64.99 ($0.13/GB)
see all factory-refurbished Western Digital external hard drives at the WDStore

751155-largeToday only, Yugster.com offers the Smart Charger Portable Solar Device & Battery Charger for $14.97. (With $5 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find for such an item by about $5.) This solar charger can charge cell phones and other devices via its adapters and USB port, or up to five AA batteries.

667204-largeSuperBiiz.com offers the Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones for $79.99 with free shipping. Coupon code “SUPERSTEAL10” cuts it to $69.99. (That’s $5 under our August mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen.) These closed-ear circumaural dynamic headphones are Sennheiser’s top-of-the-line headphones for DJ and studio use.

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