After a slow start this week, the Apple deals are again flowing. We begin with Belkin’s TuneFM transmitter for the iPod. This brings up an interesting question for iPod/iPhone users: how frequently are you tuning to your tunes or phone rather than actual radio broadcasts? The results may be surprising. We continue on with more refurbished iPhones from AT&T and wind up our top trio with an intriguing aluminum iPhone case – complete with stand.
As always, details on these and other bargains (such as the latest round of App Store freebies) can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page.
Today only at MidnightBox.com, click the “Deal 3” tab at the top of the page to find the refurbished Belkin iPod TuneFM FM Transmitter, model no F8Z179, for $12.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. (That’s $14 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit.) It features two programmable presets, charger, a back-lit display, and more.
A 30-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who backs it.
With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless has refurbished models of the Apple iPhone 3G on sale, with prices starting at $49 with free shipping via 2-day delivery. (Each is $50 off and tied with last week’s mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for these refurbished iPhones.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features compatibility with AT&T’s 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5″ touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. Note that a $36 activation fee applies. The deals:
Apple iPhone 3G 8GB in Black for $49
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB in Black for $99
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB in White for $99
eForCity.com offers this Aluminum Case with Stand for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for $5.99. Coupon code “DEALSA092807” chops it to $4.49. (With free shipping, that’s $21 off and the lowest total price we could find by $4.) It’s compatible with the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS. Deal ends October 5.
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $5. The apps:
Camera Angles (pictured): Angle measurement
MiValue: Personalized time/cost analyzer
iShareTunes: Shares current song playing via social media
Air Balloon: Balloon inflation simulation
Pocket Particles: Particle simulator
Shuriken Ninja Star: Ninja star simulator
DSPMail Lite: Creates disposable e-mail address for receipt of e-mails
Several iPhone and iPod touch applications available from the iTunes App Store have recently dropped in price. Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The deals:
Cash And Credit Card Spending for 99 cents ($1 off): Spending tracker
Yachting Race Timer for 99 cents ($4 off): Yacht timer
TextExpander for $1.99 (pictured, $3 off): Customizable text-expander
WriteRoom for $1.99 ($3 off): Cloud based note-taking
ColorBuster for $1.99 ($1 off): Puzzle game
Dreamliner for $2.99 ($2 off): Goal achievement tracker
ChiTek still offers its 1000mAh External Battery for iPod / iPhone in Black for $10.99. (With $4.50 for shipping. it’s tied with last week’s mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for such an item.) This battery features an LED indicator and a charge time of 2-1/2 hours. Deal expires September 30.
LA Computer Company offers Microsoft Office Mac 2008 Special Media Edition, model no. FWA00013, for $169 plus $9.86 for shipping. [Although that’s $34 more than our December mention (since expired), it’s the lowest total price we could find for this software by $3.] This version of the software includes all of the applications from the standard edition plus Expression Media. Deal ends October 4.
BuyDig.com offers the HP SimpleSave 500GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive, model no. HPBAAC5000ABKNHSN, for $109 ($0.22/GB). (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by under a buck.) It features USB connectivity and is bus-powered (it doesn’t require an external power adapter).
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Warp Defense for iPhone and iPod touch for free. (That’s $1 off and the best deal we’ve seen for this tower defense game.)
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Eltima Software’s Flash Decompiler Trillix 4 for Mac for $39.95. (That’s $40 off and the lowest price we could find for this SWF-to-FLA conversion utility.) Click here for more information.
