Daily Deals: i7 Quad 2.93GHz iMac, i7 MacBook Pro, Last Day for MacUpdate Bundle

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We start off the last day of Summer with three deals in the spotlight: a Core i7 iMac with 27-inch screen running at 2.93GHz with 8GB of memory for $2,278. A Core i7 MacBook Pro running at 2.66GHz with a 15-inch screen and 8GB memory for $2,587. Finally, this is the last day for the MacUpdate Pro 2010 software bundle.

Along the way, we’ll also check out other bargains, including a number of refurbished iPods, starting at $37 for a 2GB shuffle. As always, details on these and many more items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.


754766-largeApple iMac Core i7 Quad 2.93GHz 27″ w/ 8GB RAM for $2,278 + $22 s&h

ExperCom offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i7 2.93GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC511LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM for $2,278. (With around $22 for shipping, that’s $99 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 September 28.

751370-largeApple MacBook Pro Core i7 2.66GHz 15″ w/ 8GB RAM for $2,587 + $11 s&h

ExperCom offers the new Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 Dual Core 2.66GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC373LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and a 640GB hard drive for $2,587. [With around $11 for shipping, that’s $1 less than what Apple charges for a configuration with only a 500GB hard drive.] (Apple doesn’t offer a 640GB hard drive configuration.) It features an Intel Core i7 2.66GHz dual-core processor, 15.4″ 1680×1050 Glossy LCD, 8GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512MB graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, FireWire port, Secure Digital card slot, and more. Deal ends September 28.

791925-largeMacUpdate Promo Bundle 2010: 10 Mac apps for $50

Ending today, MacUpdate offers downloads of its MacUpdate September 2010 10-Application Bundle for $49.99. [That’s a savings of $350 compared to paying the list price for each program and the biggest MacUpdate bundle we’ve since since the holidays.] (This offer included two extra apps for the first 10,000 customers, but that limit has been met.) The 10 included apps are:

MindNode Pro: Mindmapping utility
Concentrate: Application-, website-, and chat-specific blocking utility
Cashculator: Spreadsheet-based financial manager
My Living Desktop: Video desktop and screen saver utility
Roxio Toast 10 Titanium: Media converter and disc-burner
Live Interior 3D Standard: Interior design and floor plan software
Espionage: Encryption app
ShareTool: Provides access to local Bonjour services
Get Backup Pro: Backup and synchronization utility
Voila 3: Screen capture utility

781628-largeRefurbished Apple iPod MP3 Players w/ Dolica headphones from $37 + $9 s&h

With the purchase of any refurbished Apple iPod of $36 or more, UncleVic.com offers the Dolica Noise-Isolation Stereo Headphones, model no. HP-100BP, for free via coupon code “dealnews910”. (Add the headphones to your cart along with any eligible iPod, then apply the coupon.) [With around $9 for shipping, each bundle is at the lowest total price we could find, most by significant margins.] The iPods, each with at least a 60-day UncleVic warranty:

Refurbished Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player (3rd-generation) in five colors for $36.99
refurbished Apple iPod shuffle 4GB MP3 Player (3rd-generation) in five colors for $54.99
refurbished Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player (3rd-generation) in Pink for $79.99
refurbished Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player (4th-generation) in six colors for $87.99
refurbished Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (2nd-generation, pictured) in Silver for $139.99
refurbished Apple iPod touch 16GB MP3 Player (1st-generation) in Black for $169.99
browse for more discounted Apple iPods at UncleVic.com

793497-largeEric Clapton’s “Run Back to Your Side” MP3 single downloads for free

The iTunes Music Store offers downloads of Eric Clapton’s Run Back to Your Side MP3 single for free. That’s the best deal we’ve seen for any Eric Clapton track. Released today, this song is from Clapton’s upcoming solo studio album, Clapton.

793505-largeiPhone App Store Freebies: Words with Pirates, Wine Ph.D., more

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several applications for Apple iPhone and iPod touch for free, as listed below. (With a savings of up to $6, each is at the lowest price we’ve seen.) Note that these apps are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The deals:

Words With Pirates (pictured): Pirate “Scrabble”
Block Breaker Deluxe 2: Brick-breaking game
Aftermath: Zombie shooting game
LoL Motivational Posters I: Hilarious photo gallery
mix.dj Pro: DJ playlist library
English-Czech dictionary: Language reference
SwingSwing Touch: Rhythm game
SwingSwing Motion: Motion-based rhythm game
Wine Ph.D.: Wine reference

793549-largeHow to download Glee – Singers Wanted for iPhone / iPod touch for free

Glamour Magazine offers downloads of Smule’s Glee – Singers Wanted (No Talent Required) for iPhone / iPod touch for free via the directions below. That’s $1 off and the best deal we’ve seen for this app, which harmonizes your voice and corrects your pitch while you sing. Deal ends after 100,000 redemptions. To get this deal: Download Glamour Magazine for iPhone / iPod touch for free open the Glamour app on your iPhone / iPod touch, then select “new posts” tap “Get Your Free Glee App Here!” to download the Glee app to your device.

793572-largeSolomon’s Boneyard for iPhone / iPod touch for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Raptisoft’s Solomon’s Boneyard for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s a $1 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this adventure game.

792949-largei-Digi Stereo Earbuds w/ Mic 2-Pack for $9 + free shipping

Today only, until 9 pm ET, Shnoop.com offers a i-Digi Stereo Earbuds with Microphone 2-Pack for $8.99. [With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for these earbuds, although we saw a single set for $4 shipped last week (since expired)]. They feature a microphone with an answer / end call button, fabric cord, different sized ear gels, 2.5mm adapter, and more.

793607-largeTECHN9NE Ruffian Skull Earphones for $23 + $5 s&h
Today only, Tanga offers the TECHN9NE Ruffian Skull Earphones for $22.99 plus $4.99 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $27. They feature a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response and come in a coffin-shaped box.

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