We’ve reached midweek and we start with two deals on MacBook Pros, plus a peak inside the latest batch of freebies from the App Store. First up, is a MacBook Pro bundle that includes three-year AppleCare service, starting at $1,358. Next a some refurbished unibody MacBook Pros, starting at $929 for a 2.26GHz model. Finally, with the weather so changing and you’re not sure if it is going to rain, snow or haul off and shake the ground, a mobile weather station might come in handy. The App Store has something close — iWeather Lookup — and it is free.
Along the way, we’ll check out a new deal on iPhone 3Gs, the latest freebie from iTunes and some software to keep your PDF files safe. As always, details on these and many other bargains are available on CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
In light of Wednesday’s MacBook Pro updates by Apple, ExperCom offers each of the 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pro models bundled with three years of AppleCare, as listed below. (With prices starting at $1,358, each is at least $79 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration.) Shipping adds around $11. Deals expire April 27. The systems, with price comparisons to the same bundle at the Apple Store:
Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ (250GB HDD) for $1,358 ($79 less)
Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ (320GB HDD) for $1,658 ($79 less)
Apple MacBook Pro Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 15.4″ (320GB, 256MB video) for $2,019 ($118 less)
Apple MacBook Pro Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 15.4″ (500GB, 256MB video) for $2,169 ($169 less)
Apple MacBook Pro Core i7 Dual 2.66GHz 15.4″ (500GB, 512MB video) for $2,359 ($178 less)
The Apple Store has dropped prices on its selection of factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices now starting at $929. (Combined with free shipping, that trumps yesterday’s mention and puts all systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable price drops:
MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ for $929 (pictured, $70 off)
MacBook Pro MB991LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ for $1,189 ($110 off)
MacBook Pro MB985LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 15.4″ for $1,529 ($170 off)
MacBook Pro FC226LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17″ for $1,869 ($230 off)
see all refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $4. These apps work with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:
iWeather Lookup (pictured): Detailed weather information
Castle Crunch: Tower defense game
Gate Runner: Rails challenge game
Sound Juggler: Music-based reaction time game
Deep: Accelerometer-based free-falling game
BridgeBasher: Physics-based challenge game
Card Tower: The House of Cards: Virtual multi-touch house of cards
Copy & Send: Bluetooth text sharing
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Michele Balistreri’s PDFKey Pro 3 for Mac for $12.99. (That’s $11 off and the lowest price we could find for this password-protected PDF editor.) Click here for more information.
Staples offers the Seagate Expansion 640GB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. ST906404EXA101-RK, for $79.99 with free shipping ($0.12/GB). That’s $10 under yesterday’s mention and among the least expensive portable drives we’ve seen in this capacity. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 5400 rpm spindle speed.
BuyDig.com offers the Targus Mobile Security Lock for iPod, model no. ASP07US, for $2.99 with free shipping. (That’s tied with our January mention and the lowest total price we could find by $2.) This 3-digit combination lock is compatible with all iPods that have a dock connector.
Buy.com via eBay Daily Deal offers the Altec Lansing Snugfit Earbuds, model no. UHP301, for $6.99 with free shipping. (That’s $3 under yesterday’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for Altec Lansing earbuds.) They feature inline volume control, fit-sensitive silicone ear caps, gold-plated plug, silicone carrying case, and more. They ship with small, medium, and large silicone tips. Deal ends April 15 at 11 am ET.
CellularFactory.com offers this Dock Cradle Charger for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS in White for $4.39. [With free shipping via coupon code “3Q6GC9”, that’s $3 off and among the lowest total prices we’ve seen for such a charger combo.] (Apple charges $29 for the same thing.)This cradle features charging and syncing for the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS. Deal ends April 17.
Update: The price has since risen to $4.99.
With activation of a new account and a 2-year data plan, AT&T Wireless offers deals on refurbished Apple iPhones, as listed below. (To find them, click the size — 8GB, 16GB, 32GB — under the two refurb models.) [With free shipping via overnight delivery and free activation, each is $50 under the cost of a similar package with a new, factory-sealed model.] Sales tax is added where applicable. Each iPhone features compatibility with AT&T’s 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5″ touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. The deals:
Refurbished Apple iPhone 3G 8GB (pictured) for $49
refurbished Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB for $149
refurbished Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB for $249
This week’s free discovery download at the iTunes Music Store is NewWorldSon’s There is a Way. Each Tuesday, iTMS offers a new single from up-and-coming artists as a free download. (You’ll need an iTMS account to download it.)
