Daily Deals: iMacs, iPhone Cases and VMWare Fusion 3

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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.


754766-largeExperCom 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.

756341-largeeForCity.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.

747881-largeBuy.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.

747194-largeHandHeldItems.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.

747859-largeHandHeldItems.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.

756355-largeBelow 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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756414-largeHandHeldItems.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.

707296-largeHandHeldItems.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.

756315-largePC 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.]

690969-largeSmall 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.

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