Daily Deals: Mac mini $556, Nikon D90 $699, App Store Freebies

By

cult_logo_featured_image_missing_default1920x1080

772888-large772888-large772888-large

We start the week with a deal on Apple’s mac mini. This bargain covers the 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo model for $556. Next up is a refurbished Nikon D90 body. This digital SLR is rated at 12.3MP and is priced at $699. Finally, our top trio includes new App Store freebies, including 80s Galaxy, a classic retro game.

As always, details on these and many more bargains are available on CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


757542-largeJR.com via Buy.com offers the Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz Desktop, model no. MC238LL/A, for $555.89 with free shipping. (That’s $8 under February’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $24.) Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB SATA hard drive, nVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics, five USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800, two video interfaces (Mini DisplayPort and mini-DVI), Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n) wireless and Bluetooth, dual-layer SuperDrive, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Deal ends March 31.

725152-largeJR.com offers the factory-refurbished Nikon D90 12.3-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (body only) for $699 with free shipping. (That’s $40 under the lowest total price we’ve seen for a factory-sealed unit.) Features include a 3″ LCD, 4.5fps, 720p HD video recording, USB 2.0 connectivity, in-camera image editing, GPS geo-tagging, and more. A 90-day Nikon warranty applies.

772888-largeBelow 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:

Color Magic Deluxe: Photo editing software
PocketAudio (pictured) : Wireless microphone for PC
QRCode ToolKit PRO: QR coding assistant
ContactsTap: Contact management utility
Insanity: Puzzle game
GuruGuru-Hammer: Accelerometer-based game
80s Galaxy: Retro-style 3D shooter

759106-largeDell Small Business offers the Western Digital Elements 320GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAR3200ABK-NESN, for $79.99 with free shipping. Apply coupon code “Z36$8LXH1R05WS” and it drops to $54.99 ($0.17/GB). [That’s the lowest total price we could find by $10, although it was a buck less two weeks ago.] Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive is powered via USB; it doesn’t require a separate power adapter.

750181-largeBest Buy again offers the Western Digital 1TB My Book USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDH1U10000A, for $79.99 with free shipping ($0.08/GB). [That’s tied with last month’s mention and the lowes total price we could find by $10.] Sales tax is added where applicable. Although formatted for Macs, this drive can easily be reformatted for a PC.

756564-largeBest Buy offers the Logitech Z313 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System, model no. 980-000382, for $34.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total no-rebate price we’ve seen by $10.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 25 watts of power, two 5.75″ satellite speakers, one 9″ woofer, wired remote, and headphone jack.

765023-large6th Avenue Electronics offers the Sharp AQUOS 40″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LC-40E77U, for $687.95 with free shipping. Coupon code “BONUSBUY” drops it to $646.68. (That ties our mention from three weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $52.) It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, 450 cd/m² brightness, 4ms response time, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

765514-largeToday only, click the “Deal 1” tab at MidnightBox.com to find the refurbished Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 in Black, model no. 6BA-00002, for $8.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. (That’s $10 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit, although it’s tied with a new one we saw in January, since expired.) This 4-button mouse hides a tiny snap-in USB receiver that plugs into your laptop.

Note: A 30-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it.

771150-largeOfficeMax offers the Samsung ML-2525 Laser Printer for $59.99. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $7.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This monochrome printer features a print speed of up to 24 ppm and USB connectivity.

722796-largeToday only, Dell Home offers the TRENDnet 802.11n Wireless-N Broadband Router, model no. TEW-652BRP, for $24 with free shipping. (That’s a buck under our December mention, the lowest total price we could find by $11, and the best deal we’ve ever seen on this router.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This Draft 2 router features four Ethernet ports and two 2dBi dipole antennas.

Newsletters

Daily round-ups or a weekly refresher, straight from Cult of Mac to your inbox.

  • The Weekender

    The week's best Apple news, reviews and how-tos from Cult of Mac, every Saturday morning. Our readers say: "Thank you guys for always posting cool stuff" -- Vaughn Nevins. "Very informative" -- Kenly Xavier.