We’ve reached mid-week and the annual gadget nirvana, CES, is set to open in Las Vegas. While you won’t see Google’s “Superphone” or Apple’s much-discussed tablet among today’s list of deals, there are many other chances for striking gold – or platinum, or just a really cool-looking case for your iPhone. We start the day off with a deal on a Curtis iMod iPod player with a 7-inch screen for just $40. Next up: an 80 percent discount on iPod touch cases. We round out the top trio of products with a new batch of freebies from Apple’s App Store, including the NYT crosswords.
For details on these and many other bargains, check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
Buy.com has the Curtis iMode iPod Player with 7″ Screen, model no. iP9012, for $39.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $37.) Features include a 7″ swiveling LCD, built-in iPod dock, on-board controls, remote control, and more.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 80% off select 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple iPod touch cases. (Scroll down to see them all.) Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “tuchi20”. (In all, hundreds of items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) Shipping starts at $2.85. Coupon ends January 31.
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $3. The apps:
NYTimes Crosswords: Crosswords
Parranda Cuatro: Latin musical instrument
Ultimate Hangman: Word game
PopStar! (pictured): Matching game
Tap Tap Revenge 3: Rhythm-based game
Mall Maps: You are Here: Maps of 1,200 malls
Scorch: Combat weapons game
anIDEA: Many apps in one
Other World Computing cut prices on its line of NewerTech miniStack V2.5 external hard drives. (With $5.75 for shipping, that puts each at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) These 3.5″ drives are designed to compliment the Mac mini and feature FireWire and USB 2.0 connectivity. The deals:
80GB miniStack V2.5 for $84.99 (was $90)
500GB miniStack V2.5 for $109.99 (was $125)
1TB miniStack V2.5 for $147.99 (was $170)
1.5TB miniStack V2.5 for $189.99 (was $208)
2TB miniStack V2.5 for $239.99 (was $296)
Meritline.com again offers these USB Heated Gloves for $3.99 with free shipping. (That’s tied with last month’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for any USB gloves by $3.) These cotton gloves plug into a USB port and generate heat to warm your hands. Colors may vary.
ClubMac.com offers the iHome 15-watt Computer Speakers with iPod Dock for $39.99 with about $12 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $6.) It features a remote control and can play, sync, and charge your iPod.
TigerDirect.com offers the Samsung UN55B8000 55″ 240Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HD Television for $2,919.99. Coupon code “SNH361” drops it to $2,499.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $49.) It features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, LED-backlit display, 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2ms response time, four HDMI inputs, component and other video inputs, Ethernet port, and more.
Update: Amazon.com now has it for $2,399.99 with free shipping. (Add it to your cart to see this price.)
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of MacItBetter’s BetterZip 1.8.3 for Mac for $9.95. (That’s $10 off and the lowest price we could find for this file archiving application.) Click here for more information.
Shop4Tech.com offers the Kroo Faux Leather Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS in Black for $6.95. Apply coupon code “NY15” to drop it to $5.90. [With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find for this case, although it was a buck less back in October (since expired)]. It’s made of PVC and features a rotary belt clip. Deal ends January 10.
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 tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this type of iPhone backup battery. It features a slim protective case, dock connector port, built-in LED flashlight, and more.) Deal ends January 31.
