We close out the week with deals on iMacs, including a desktop Mac with 3.06 GHz processor, 27-inch screen, 8GB of Ram, plus Parallels with Windows 7 for $1,977. Also on tap: a number of iPhone cases and a deal on VMWare’s Fusion 3 for the Mac.
For details on these and other bargains (such as Apple’s 500GB Time Capsule), check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
ExperCom offers the new Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MB952LL/A, upgraded with a 8GB RAM and bundled with Parallels Desktop 5.0 and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit for $1,977. (With shipping around $17, it’s $102 less than the same bundle if purchased separately elsewhere.) The new iMac features an Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz dual-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB Serial ATA hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB graphics, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, Apple Magic Mouse, and Apple Aluminum Keyboard (small), Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit, and Parallels Desktop 5.0. Deal ends November 13.
eForCity.com offers the Textured Silicone Skin Case for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS in Clear White for $2.99. Apply coupon code “EFWS110248” bag free shipping. (That’s one of the least expensive iPhone cases of its type we’ve seen.) Deal ends November 9.
Buy.com offers Smith Micro’s VMware Fusion 2 for Mac, model no. VMFM20BX2, for $28.99. This $10 mail-in rebate knocks it to $18.99. Plus, use this mail-in form to receive a free downloadable upgrade to VMware Fusion 3. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10, although we saw it for $2 less in October.) This software allows you to run Windows applications on your Intel-based Mac from OS X. Deal ends November 30.
Of note, upgraders and owners of competing software suites can instead use this $30 mail-in rebate to receive a $1.01 profit.
HandHeldItems.com knocks 60% off a selection of screen protectors via coupon code “screen60”. (In all, 215 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) A best bet is the Crystal Clear Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS (pictured) for $1.19 plus $2.85 for shipping.
HandHeldItems.com offers the HHI iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS Swivel Holster for $3.99. Add coupon code “iphone3holster” to your cart to cut it to 99 cents. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s the lowest total price we could find for this particular holder.) It can rotate 180-degrees at fixed intervals. Deal ends November 30.
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $4. The apps:
Sentinel: Mars Defense: Tower defense game
PrankCaller: Operator voice-overs for phone call use
Pencil Clock (pictured): Stylistic clock
Yumsters! 2: Puzzle game
ZapText: Text message template creation and client
Flutterby: Flying game
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HandHeldItems.com offers the HHI Apocket 1750mAh External Backup Battery for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for $24.99. Add coupon code “hhiapocket1750” to your cart to cut it to $19.99. (With shipping at $5.95, it’s a $5 drop and the lowest total price for this type of iPhone backup battery.) It features a slim protective case, dock connector port, built-in LED flashlight, and more. Deal ends November 30.
HandHeldItems.com offers this Mirrored Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS for $3.99. Add coupon code “3gmirror” to your cart to drop it to free. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s $1 under our August mention and one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for this type of iPhone cover.) This protector features a mirrored finish when the iPhone’s display is off. Deal ends November 30.
PC Micro Store offers the Kroo Leather Holster for Apple iPhone or iPod touch for $5.96. Add coupon code “FREECHG” to your cart and bag a free PCMS Car Charger for Apple iPhone or iPod touch. (The charger will be added to your cart automatically.) [With free shipping, it’s the best deal we’ve seen for this bundle.]
Small Dog Electronics offers dealmac readers the Apple Time Capsule 500GB, model no. MB764LL/A, for $179.99 with free shipping. (That’s the best total price we’ve seen for a new unit by $13.) Time Capsule is an 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with a built-in hard drive, dual-band operation, and Guest Networking. It’s geared towards Apple’s notebook line of computers that wish to use Time Machine.