Daily Deals: $149 8GB iPod touch, 24″ LED Cinema, 2.4GHz MacBook Pro

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We wrap up another week with three hardware deals. First up is an 8GB iPod touch for $149. Next is a 24-inch LED Cinema Display for $709. Our last highlighted deal for the day is a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro with two years of AppleCare for $1,598 from Expercomm.

Along the way, we’ll also check out new software for your iPhone and Mac. As always, details on these and many other items are available after the jump.


758559-largeThe Apple Store offers the refurbished Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, model no. MC086LL/A, for $149 with free shipping. [That’s tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this current-generation model with a 1-year Apple warranty.] (We listed the same model with a 90-day reseller warranty for $14 less two weeks ago, since expired.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a multi-touch interface, 3.5″ 480×320 widescreen display, 802.11g wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Nike + iPod support, up to 30 hours of battery life, and access to downloadable content from Apple’s iTunes App Store.

Of note, The Apple Store offers the refurbished second-generation Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player, model no. FB533LL/A, for $249 with free shipping, another price low.

719053-largeJR.com offers the Apple 24″ LED Cinema Display Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $719.14. Coupon code “GEICO10” cuts it to $709.14. [With about $22 for shipping, that’s $74 under our mention from last week (which also included two additional years of AppleCare) and the lowest total price we could find by $24.] 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.

777062-largeExperCom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC374LL/A, upgraded to 8GB RAM and with an additional two years of AppleCare for $1,598 plus around $11 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for this bundle; for comparison, Apple charges $239 more.) This unibody aluminum MacBook Pro features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit glass display, 8GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, multi-touch trackpad, AirPort Extreme (802.11n) wireless, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, and more. Deal ends August 13.

786418-largeElectronics Expo offers the Sennheiser MX85 Sport Series II Twist to Fit Stereo Earphones in Orange/Gray for $23.65 plus $2.10 for shipping. (That’s $2 under our mention two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $4.) These in-ear headphones are water- and sweat-resistant and include a carry case and cable clip.

739074-largeToday only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Dejal Systems’s Caboodle for Mac for $7.95. (That’s $12 off and the lowest price we could find for this information management software.) Click here for more information.

788179-largeDell Home offers the Belkin Evo 17″ Notebook Messenger Bag in Black/Red, model no. F8N349-121-DL, for $39.99 with free shipping. (That’s $10 off list and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable.) This bag is designed to fit most 17″ laptops and features a nylon and polyurethane construction, fleece-lined computer compartment, front-access compartment, separate pouch, side pockets, and more.

779654-largeToday only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of Get Set Games’ Mega Jump for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a buck off and tied with our May mention as the best deal we’ve seen for this jumping game.)

788238-largeElectronics Expo via Buy.com offers the Altec Lansing inMotion MAX Portable Audio System for iPod in Black, model no. IMT702, for $84.04 with free shipping. (That’s tied with our May mention and the lowest total price we could find by $8.) This portable sound system accommodates the iPhone and iPod and features an alarm clock, built-in FM radio, auxiliary input jack, remote storage, and more. Deal ends September 4.

775938-largeDell Home still offers the Western Digital Elements 2TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAU0020HBK-NESN, for $109.99 with free shipping. (newegg.com charges the same.) [That ties last week’s mention and, at $0.06/GB, is the lowest total price we could find by $30.] Sales tax is added where applicable. It includes a power-saving feature that reduces power consumption by 30%.

788237-largeUS Appliance offers the Toshiba 46″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. 46UX600U, for $1,139. Coupon code “CSS30” drops it to $1,109. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $60.) It includes an 802.11g wireless adapter and features 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, NET TV with support for Vudu, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and more, SD card slot, USB ports, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

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