We start out with two MacBook Pro deals, including a unibody 2.26GHz unit for just $929. (There is also a 2.8GHz MacBook Pro powered by a Core i7 processor with a 17-inch screen and AppleCare for $3,197.) Also in the deal spotlight are new price cuts on iPad applications, including “Beachside Solitaire” for just $1. We also take a look at a bundle of Mac games, including “Plants versus Zombies.”
Along the way, we check out a number of other gadgets, including a game grip that turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a game controller. There also are deals on the iPod nano and holsters for your handset. As always, details on these and many more items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
Refurbished Unibody Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from $929 + free shipping
The Apple Store currently has stock of 35 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $929. Combined with free shipping, that puts most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable systems:
Refurbished MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ (pictured) for $929
refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 15.4″ for $1,529
refurbished MacBook Pro MB986LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ for $1,779
refurbished MacBook Pro MC227LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17″ for $1,849
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
The iTunes App Store offers price drops on downloads of several Apple iPad applications, as listed below. The deals:
Sword Of Fargoal Legends for 99 cents ($6 off): iPad-based RPG
Charlene’s Beachside Solitaire (pictured) for 99 cents ($3 off): Solitare game
Ocean Blue for 99 cents ($4 off): Ocean exploration simulator
100 Rogues (pictured) for 99 cents ($4 off): Arcade-style dungeon crawler
iChalk Mobile for iPad for $1.99 ($1 off): Sidewalk chalk simulator
Pinball-HD for $2.99 ($1 off): Role-playing game
Medici HD for $3.99 ($2 off): Puzzle game
Ra for $4.99 ($2 off): Board game
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of PopCap Games’ Plants vs Zombies for Mac bundled with Peggle Nights for Mac for $9.99. That’s $30 less the cost of buying them separately and the best deal we’ve seen on these two games for Mac. Click here for more information about Plants vs Zombies; click here for more information about Peggle Nights.
Expercom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC373LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, and bundled with three years of AppleCare for $3,197 plus around $16 for shipping. That’s $285 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration. It features an Intel Core i7 2.8GHz dual-core processor, 17″ 1920×1200 LED-backlit glossy LCD, 8GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics with 512MB RAM, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, multi-touch trackpad, and Mac OS 10.6. Deal ends November 8.
Mertado.com offers the Marware Game Grip for the iPhone 3G/ iPod touch for $18.99 with $3.99 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $4. It fits the iPhone 3G and 3GS, as well as the 2nd-generation iPod touch. This silicone skin turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a controller.
DEAL800.com offers the Front Screen Glass Lens for Apple iPhone 4 in Black or White for $11.52 with free shipping. That’s $11 off and tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find. This is a replacement front glass panel cover for iPhone 4G. (It does not include a digitizer or LCD; it’s just the glass front.) Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
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 $7, 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:
Crazy Buttons & Sounds Pro: Effect soundboard
Chop Chop Soccer: Cartoon-influenced soccer game
Best Party Games: Party game collection
PlaneOnPaper: Battleship-type multiplayer game
Cannon Duel: Turn-based warfare game
I Fixed It!: User-submitted everyday object hack database
Kick The Zombie: Zombie-kicking game
Super Marble Roll: Accelerometer-based game (pictured)
Bubble TapTap: Bubble-wrap simulator game
The Apple Store once again offers the factory-refurbished, previous-generation Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in eight colors (Green pictured) for $99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $27 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out. The factory-refurbished, previous-generation Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player in eight colors is also available for $149 with free shipping from The Apple Store, another price low.
Below 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; they’re also 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:
Nightstand Central (pictured) for 99 cents ($1 off): Time, weather, and alarm app
Perfect Photo (pictured) for 99 cents ($1 off): Photo editing software
Paintbook 3.2 for 99 cents ($1 off): Painting app
Linkoidz for 99 cents ($1 off): Drop-down puzzle game
Hello Kitty Parachute Paradise for 99 cents ($4 off): Action game
MovieCat! for $1.99 ($1 off): Movie trivia game
TapCal for $2.99 ($2 off): Google Calendar client
PlayItYourself for $4.99 ($2 off): Sheet music and piano interface
EverydaySource.com offers the Swivel Holster for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for $4.99. Coupon code “S1103SHA3” drops it to 99 cents. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find by $3. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses. Note: this holster may not fit a phone using an extended battery, which is much thicker than the original (standard or slim) battery.
