We wrap up another week of deals with a couple hardware bargains and some price cuts on apps for the new iPad. First up is a quad-core 2.66GHz Mac Pro Tower with 8GB of RAM and a 24-inch LCD monitor for $3,499. Next is a number of iPad apps sporting lower prices, including UNO HD, a version of the addictive game for Apple’s new tablet. We wrap up our top trio with a deal on an 8GB iPod nano for $129.
Along the way, we’ll also check out some cases for your iPod touch, some email software and some speakers. As always, details on these and many other items are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page which starts right after the jump.
ExperCom offers the Apple Mac Pro Quad-Core 2.66GHz Xeon Workstation, model no. MB871LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and three years of AppleCare and bundled with the Apple 24″ Cinema HD Widescreen LED LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $3,499 plus $21.75 for shipping. (That’s $377 less than a similar configuration from Apple.) It features one Intel Xeon 2.66GHz quad-core “Nehalem” processor, 8GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB video card, Apple Mouse, Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad, and more. The display features a native resolution of 1920×1200, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 14ms grey-to-grey response time, 330 cd/m² brightness, built-in iSight camera, 3-port USB 2.0 hub, and Mini DisplayPort connectivity. Deal ends April 15.
Several iPad 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:
Words With Friends HD for $1.99 ($3 off): Word puzzle game
Layers for iPad for $2.99 ($4 off): Painting app
UNO HD for $4.99 ($2 off): Port of classic card game
Let’s Golf! HD for $4.99 ($2 off): Golfing game
Mirror’s Edge for iPad for $12.99 ($2 off): Side-scrolling action game
Command & Conquer: Red Alert for iPad for $12.99 (pictured, $2 off): Real-time strategy game
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished current-generation Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in eight colors (Silver pictured) for $129. (With free shipping, that’s $20 under the cost of a new, factory-sealed unit.) Sales tax is added where applicable. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out.
Of note, the Apple Store also offers the factory-refurbished current-generation Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player, available in eight colors, costs $149 with free shipping. T(hat’s $30 under the price of a new unit.)
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Lokiware’s Mail Attachments Iconizer 2 for Mac for $8.99. (That’s $6 off and the lowest price we could find for this utility which gives control over attachment handling in Apple Mail.) Click here for more information.
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $7. These apps work with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:
Ultimate Hangman: Hangman game
Atlantis Sky Patrol: Top-down puzzle game
pMessenger: Multi-phone messenger with push notification
Knockem: Explosion-based puzzle game
iNverted: Accelerometer-based game
HeX – The Ultimate Challenge: Puzzle game
3-IN-1 ULTIMATE ZOMBIE PACK! (pictured): Zombie game collection
Frotz: Interactive fiction
At MacMall.com, search for “8055177” to find the the refurbished Wacom Intuos3 Professional 6×8″ Graphics Tablet, model no. PTZ630, for $169.99 plus $11.94 for shipping. (That’s $118 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit.) It includes a cordless mouse and pen, finger-sensitive touch strip, five programmable buttons on the mouse, four on the tablet, and more.
Note: No warranty information is available.
mwave.com offers the iHome Portable Speaker System for iPod nano, model no. IHM1B2, for $6.99 with free shipping. [That’s $3 under our September mention and the lowest total price we could find by $8.] This speaker system works with both 1st- and 2nd-generation iPod nanos and includes a water resistant carrying case and protective shield.
MEElectronics via Buy.com offers the Case Logic iPod touch Silicone Skin 2-Pack for $6.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find for these skins by $8.) They’re compatible with the 2nd- and 3rd-generation iPod touch.
Adorama offers the factory-refurbished Nikon D3000 10.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with the Nikkor DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Image Stabilization Zoom Lens, model no. 25462, for $374.95. (With free shipping, that ties last month’s mention and is $49 under the cost of a new one.) Features include a 3″ LCD, 3fps, USB 2.0 connectivity, spot metering, Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card slot, and more. A 90-day Nikon warranty applies.
Dell Small Business offers the Western Digital Elements 640GB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAR6400ABK-NESN, for $109.99. Add it to your cart and it falls to $79.99. [With free shipping, that’s $0.13/GB and the lowest total price we could find by $5, although it was $8 less last week (since expired)]. Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive is powered via USB; it doesn’t require a separate power adapter.
