Daily Deals: iMac Core i7 Bundle, iMac Core 2 Duo, 24″ Cinema LCD Display

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We start the day off with deals on two of Apple recently refreshed hardware. First up is the iMac Core i7 Quad. The 2.93GHz machine with a 27-inch screen is bundled with 8GB of RAM for $2,329. Next is an iMac Core 2 Duo running at 3.06GHz with a 27-inch display. We wrap up the top deals with Apple’s just-unveiled 24-inch Cinema LED widescreen LED display for $780.

Along the way, we check out the latest batch of iPad app freebies and iPhone app price drops. As always, details on these and many other items for your iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


754766-largeExperCom offers the newly-released Apple iMac Intel Core i7 2.93GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC511LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and three years of AppleCare for $2,329. (With around $22 for shipping, that’s $227 below what Apple charges and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this new iMac.) Features include an Intel Core i7 2.93GHz quad-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LED-Backlit glass display, 8GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, Radeon HD 5750 1GB graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight, and more. Deal ends August 4.

787213-largeJR.com offers the Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 27″ All-in-One Desktop, model no. MB952LL/A, for $1,479. Coupon code “geico10” drops it to $1,469. [With about $28 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $53.] (It’s also just $48 over what Apple charges for a factory-refurbished unit.) This iMac features an Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 3.06GHz dual-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive DVD burner, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB graphics, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, iSight webcam, Apple Magic Mouse, Apple Aluminum Keyboard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, and more. Deal ends August 13.

719053-largeMacMall.com offers the Apple 24″ LED Cinema Display Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $779.99. (With free shipping, that’s $30 under our May mention and the lowest total price we could find by $19.) It features a native resolution of 1920×1200, LED backlight, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 330 cd/m² brightness, built-in iSight camera, 3-port USB hub, integrated 2.1-channel speaker system, Mini DisplayPort input, and more.

787256-largeBelow are downloads of several free iPad applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $4. These apps are targeted to work with the iPad, and may support the iPhone and iPod touch. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:

Pop-A-Word: Word-puzzle game
Daisy Doodle HD (pictured): Color-matching game
8-IN-1 Casual & Puzzle Gamebox HD: Game collection
The Butterfly Effect: Puzzle game
face to face: Puzzle game

787224-largeeForCity.com offers its Gym Pack for Cell Phones and MP3 Players for $12.99. Apply coupon code “EFWS072623” to drop it to $7.49. (With free shipping, that’s a buck under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find for such a bundle.) It includes the SportBand MP3 player armband case, 3.5mm stereo headset with microphone, and fishbone headset cable wrap. Deal ends August 1.

767947-largeMeritline.com offers the Mini Microphone Recorder for iPod / iPhone in Black for $2.49. Apply coupon code “MLC262457072964AL1” to drop it to 89 cents. (With free shipping, that’s a 10 cent drop from our June mention and it’s the lowest total price we’ve seen.) This microphone is compatible with the iPod Classic and 4th-generation iPod nano. It also works with the iPhone and 2nd-generation iPod touch; however, a download of a recording app (eg. iTalk Recorder) may be required.

756730-largeMeritline.com offers this Silicone Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS in Black for $1.75. Apply coupon code “MLCK262001072972AL1” to drop it to 49 cents. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from a month ago and one of the cheapest iPhone cases we’ve seen.) Coupon ends after 500 uses.

787284-largeThe iTunes App Store offers downloads of Grocery iQ for iPhone / iPod touch (pictured) for free. (That’s a buck off and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this grocery list manager application.)

Also available for free download is Ultimate Word Search, a word search puzzle game.

784838-largeToday only, Yugster.com offers the Aquapod Splash-Proof Universal MP3 Speaker Case for $9.97 plus $4 for shipping. (Click on the “Yours Until Gone” tab.) [That’s the lowest total price we could find by $9, although we saw it for $3 less two weeks ago (since expired)]. Features include a built-in speaker, cushioned sleeve, 3.5mm audio jack, and volume control. It’s compatible with most iPod models and many other MP3 players.

787253-largeBelow are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The deals:

Cubed Rally Racer (pictured) for 99 cents ($2 off): Psuedo 3D racing
Brain Challenge 2: Think Again! for 99 cents ($4 off): Brain-training utility
Ravensword: The Fallen King for 99 cents ($3 off): Action adventure game
eyeBuy Visual Search for 99 cents ($1 off): Product comparison utility
Smoke Out for 99 cents ($1 off): Stop smoking assistant
Splash Factory for $1.99 ($1 off): Photo-coloring utility
TextExpander for $1.99 ($3 off): Typing assistant
VerseMinder Topical Memory System for $3.99 ($6 off)

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