It’s midweek, a thaw seems to be sweeping the frozen U.S., and hardware and software are our highlighted deals of the day. Let’s start with a deal on MacBook Pro laptops from ExperComm. The computers feature a 17-inch screen and powered by a 3.06GHz processor. The laptops also include three years of AppleCare, all for $2,949. The same company is selling 27-inch iMacs powered by a 2.66GHz i5 with 8GB of memory. Like the MacBook Pros, the iMacs come with three years of AppleCare, for $2,198. Lastly, we all like free stuff, and a new batch of App Store freebies is available, including Pro Camera Basic.
Along the way, we check out the miniStack storage from NewerTech, giving your Mac mini the perfect storage companion.
As always, details on these and many more bargains can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
ExperCom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 17″ Notebook, model no. MC226LL/A, with three years of AppleCare for $2,949. (With $10 for shipping, that’s $239 less than what Apple charges for the same bundle.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz dual-core processor, 17″ 1920×1200 LED-backlit glossy display, 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M on-board video and 9600M GT 512MB graphics card, built-in iSight camera, 802.11n wireless, ExpressCard slot, Bluetooth, up to 8 hours of battery life, and more.
ExperCom offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i5 2.66GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MB953LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and three years of AppleCare for $2,198. (With shipping around $22, it’s $148 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration.) The iMac features an Intel Core i5 2.66GHz quad-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB Serial ATA hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB graphics, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, Apple Magic Mouse, and Apple Aluminum Keyboard (small). Deal ends January 19.
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:
Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction part 1 of 4 (pictured): Digital comic book
Cookmate: Recipe creator
Stackus: Physics/puzzle game
ProCamera Basic: iPhone camera enhancement
Calc12C+: Business and financial RPN calculator
Fast Contacts: Enhanced contact app
Today only, ThingFling.com offers the DLO iBoom Home iPod Speaker Dock and Clock Radio, model no. DLA77082/17, for $29.99. (With $6 for shipping, that’s the lowest total we could find by $14.) This dock charges your iPod while it’s attached to the pivoting, 30-pin connector.
Creative Labs offers the Creative Xdock Music System for iPod, model no. SB0800, for $29.99 with free shipping. (That ties last week’s mention, is $70 off list, and is the lowest total price we could find.) This system includes an Xdock, remote control, video and optical cables. It allows you to stream your iPod to your home theater system.
JR.com offers the Nike + iPod Sensor, model no. MA368LL/D, for $15.99. (With $2.95 for shipping, that’s tied with our June mention and the lowest total price we could find by $2.) This wireless sensor helps monitor your workouts on an iPod nano with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit receiver, an iPod touch (second generation only), or an iPhone 3GS; your data then can be uploaded to nikeplus.com to help keep track of your performance. The sensor works best with the Nike + line of shoes, which feature a built-in Nike + pocket under the sockliner.
Other World Computing slashed prices on several of its NewerTech miniStack V3 external hard drives. (With $5.75 for shipping, that puts each at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) These 3.5″ drives are designed to complement the Mac mini and feature FireWire 800, eSATA, USB 2.0 connectivity. The miniStacks:
500GB miniStack V3 (pictured) for $149.99
750GB miniStack V3 for $177.99 (was $180)
1TB miniStack V3 for $194.99 (was $200)
1.5TB miniStack V3 for $234.99 (was $248)
2TB miniStack V3 for $299.99 (was $350)
see all discounted NewerTech miniStack V3 External Hard Drives
Western Digital Outlet continues to offer several refurbished Western Digital external hard drives and peripherals, as listed below. (With shipping starting at $7.99, each is at or near the lowest total price we could find.) The drives:
My Passport Essential 250GB 2.5″ USB 2.0 for $45.99 ($0.18/GB)
My Book Essential Edition 500GB 3.5″ USB 2.0 for $49.99 ($0.10/GB)
My Book Home Edition 500GB 3.5″ USB 2.0 for $54.99 ($0.11/GB)
My Book Studio Edition 500GB eSATA / FireWire / USB 2.0 (pictured) for $59.99 ($0.12/GB)
My Book Home Edition 1TB eSATA / FireWire / USB 2.0 for $89.99 ($0.09/GB)
ZAGG.com is taking preorders on its new ZAGGbox Media Server for $799. (With shipping at $17.81, it’s a $200 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this item.) The ZAGGbox records and stores digital content and supports streaming to a home television or mobile device. (An iPhone app is available.) It features a 1TB hard drive, 8-in-1 memory card reader, five USB ports, and HDMI, component, and other video outputs. The ZAGGbox is scheduled to ship in the second quarter of 2010.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Jendrick Bertram’s iFlicks 1.2 for Mac for $15. (That’s $14 off and the lowest price we could find for this video conversion and importing software.) Click here for more information.
