Daily Deals: $1,099 MacBook Pro, $679 Mac mini, iPad Leather Jacket

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Are you looking for a new laptop; maybe a Mac mini or a leather jacket for your iPad? You’ve come to the right place, because those are our top picks of the day. First up is another round of MacBook Pro offers, this time starting at $1,099 for a 2.4GHz 13-inch model. There is also a deal on Mac minis, starting at $679 for a 2.53GHz version of the desktop computer. Finally, get a leather book jacket for your iPad. This cover-all also converts to a stand – all for less than $20.

Details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


777062-largeMacConnection continues to offer rebates on several new MacBook Pro models, as listed below. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. (After rebate, each system is tied with last week’s mention and at the lowest total price we could find by at least $55.) Rebates end June 30. The deals:

Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ (pictured) for $1,099 via $100 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,349 via $100 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 15″ for $1,669 via $100 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC372LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 15″ for $1,799 via $150 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC373LL/A Core i7 Dual 2.66GHz 15″ for $1,969 via $150 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC024LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 17″ for $2,049 via $150 rebate

749208-largeThe Apple Store restocked the following factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers. (Each carries free shipping and is well under the best total price we could find for a new one.) Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s web site once sold out. The models, in-stock as of this writing:

Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Desktop for $679
Apple Mac mini MC408LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Server with 2x500GB HDDs for $849

781387-largeChiTek offers its ChiTek Leather Convertible Book Jacket for Apple iPad in Black for $19.30 plus $6.95 for shipping. (That’s $24 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar, name-brand case.) It can convert into a stand and features an interior suede lining, elastic closure, and more.

781443-largeToday only, MidnightBox.com offers the refurbished Samson USB Condenser Microphone, model no. CO1UCW, for $39.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. (That’s $22 under our April mention of a new one and $52 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit today.) It features USB connectivity, a heavy gauge mesh grill, compatibility with PC or Mac systems, and more. Cakewalk Sonar LE recording and editing software is included.

A 30-day warranty is included, although it’s unclear who backs it.

751205-largeWalmart offers the Koda iStereo iP915 Clock Radio Music Dock in Black for $24 with free shipping. (That’s $1 under our April mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $9.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include two 25-watt stereo speakers, bass & treble equalizer, FM radio, adjustable alarm volume, remote, video output, and more.

781455-largeMeritline.com offers the Airlink101 1-Port USB Print Server, model no. AMPS230, for $18.99 with free shipping. (That’s a $7 overnight drop and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for a print server by $1.) This device turns almost any USB printer into an Ethernet network printer.

775938-largeBuyDig.com offers the Western Digital Elements 2TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAU0020HBK-NESN, for $123.83 with free shipping ($0.06/GB). [That’s the lowest total price we could find by $6, although we saw it for $4 less three days ago (since expired)]. It includes a power-saving feature that reduces power consumption by 30%.

770740-largeMeritline offers this USB Data Cable for the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS in White for $1.89. Coupon code “MLCK401357060958NL1” drops it to 79 cents. [With free shipping, that’s tied with our May mention as one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for this cable.] (By comparison, Apple direct charges $19 for a similar cable.) Deal ends after 1,000 coupon redemptions.

781478-largeToday only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of The Mirror Maze for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $1 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this puzzle game.)

770110-largeB&H Photo-Video offers the ViewSonic 23″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VT2342, for $239. (With free shipping, that’s $11 under February’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $6.) Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 300 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. Deal ends July 4

Of note, this monitor is backordered, but you can still add it to your cart and checkout with this price.

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