Daily Deals: MacBook Pros, iMacs, iPods and App Store Price Drops

With 10 shopping days left before Christmas, we have a bonanza of Apple hardware bargains, ranging from MacBook Pros to iPod nanos. We start off with the Apple Store, offering more than a dozen refurbished MacBook Pro laptops, including a 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo machine with 13.3-inch display for $1,299. A slightly slower (2.26GHz) C2D MacBook Pro from Expercom is bundled with 4GB of RAM and iWork ’09 for $1,317.

If iMacs are more your style, Apple has a number of the popular desktop computers, starting at $849 for a 20-inch 2.66GHz version. A faster (3.06GHz) iMac with bigger display (27-inch) from Expercom also includes 8GB of RAM and 3 years of Apple Care for $1,897.

For iPod lovers on your list, there are deals on 8GB and 16GB iPod nanos, as well as 160GB iPod classic. Along the way, we also check out the latest App Store price drops and software for your iPhone or iPod touch.

For details, check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.

unibody MacBook Pro MB991LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $1,299
unibody MacBook Pro MB985LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $1,699
unibody MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $1,949
unibody MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17″ Laptop for $1,999
see all refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks

https://images.dealnews.com/products/images/700000/761548-large” /> Expercom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB990LL/A, upgraded with 4GB RAM and iWork ’09 for $1,347. This $30 mail-in rebate drops it to $1,317. (With shipping around $17, it’s $14 less than what Apple charges for the same bundle.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This unibody MacBook features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit glossy display, 4GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, multi-touch glass trackpad, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, and more. Rebate ends January 18.

The Apple Store offers four factory-refurbished Apple Aluminum iMac desktops. (Each is 26% off or more; all are at at the lowest price we’ve seen.) They’re covered by the same 1-year Apple warranty that comes with new units. They all include Intel Core 2 Duo processors, SuperDrives, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth, iSight webcam, and other major features. The iMacs, all with free shipping:

Apple MB417LL/A iMac 20″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $849
Apple MB418LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $1,099
Apple MB398LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,149
Apple MB419LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Desktop for $1,279

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 three years of AppleCare for $1,897. (With shipping around $17, it’s $171 less than what Apple charges for the same bundle.) 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, and more. Deal ends December 21.

Datavis via eBay Daily Deal offers the 5th-generation Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in Silver, model no. MC027LL/A, for $115.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $19, although it was $6 less last month.) The 5th-gen iPod nano features a 2.2″ LCD, video camera, microphone, FM tuner, and more. Deal ends December 16 at 11 pm ET.

The Apple Store again offers the factory-refurbished, previous-generation Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player in eight colors (Black pictured) for $129. [With free shipping, that’s $11 below the lowest total price we could find for a new one, although we saw new units for $17 less last month (since expired).] Sales tax is added where applicable. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iPods. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out.

The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple iPod classic 160GB MP3 Player, model no. FB150LL/A (previous generation), for $199 with free shipping. (That’s $50 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find.) Sales tax is added where applicable. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iPods. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone / iPod touch for $19.99. (That’s $10 off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this remote computer operation client.) It’s compatible with both Mac OS X and Windows.

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:

GPS Box for 99 cents ($1 off): Multi-featured GPS
METAL GEAR SOLID TOUCH for 99 cents ($5 off): Third-person shooter
Crusade of Destiny for 99 cents ($4 off): 3D Adventure game
Fallen EP-1 for $1.99 ($3 off): Survival horror game
First Aid Pocket Guide for $1.99 ($2 off): First Aid guide
SketchBook Mobile for $1.99 (pictured, $1 off): Illustrator
ReelDirector for $4.99 ($3 off): Video editing
WolframAlpha for $19.99 ($30 off): “Intelligent” search engine client

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of TomTom U.S.A. for iPhone / iPod touch for $49.99. (That’s a $20 discount and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this navigation software.) Deal expires December 28.

Note that this software will only function with the iPod touch if the TomTom Car Kit is attached. No Car Kit is required for iPhone users.

MacUpdate Promo continues to offer its MacUpdate Holiday Bundle for $49.99. (It includes 14 applications for Mac, with a savings of $257 compared to paying the list price for each program.) Deal ends December 21. The 11 included programs are:

Path Finder: Finder alternative
Speed Download: Download manager / accelerator
HealthNut: Calorie / Nutrient tracker
Socialite: Social network manager
Yep: Document manager
PCalc: Scientific calculator
Radio Gaga: Internet radio multi-recorder
GarageSale: eBay auction creator
DragThing: Launcher app
Machinarium: Puzzle / Adventure game
iRip: Copy songs from your iPod to Mac

Plus, the first 10,000 customers will receive PowerTunes, Holiday DVD Templates, and FlagIt! for free.