Daily Deals: $1,125 MacBook Air, Keydex iPad Stand, iPhone App Freebies

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We start the week with a deal on the MacBook Air. The offer includes a MacBook Air with an Intel Core 2 Duo running at 2.13GHz. The machine also features a 13.3-inch screen – all for $1,125. There is another iPad stand under the deal spotlights. This one from Keydex also offers a screen protector two-pack along with free shipping. We wrap up the today’s featured deals with the latest crop of freebies from the iPhone App Store, including “Assault Squadron.”

Along the way, we’ll take a look at more hardware deals, such as iMacs and iPod nanos. We’ll also look at accessories for your iPhone and software for your Mac. As always, details on these and many other deals can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


810814-largeApple MacBook Air Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13″ Laptop for $1,125 + free shipping

MacMall offers the 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo Dual-Core 2.13GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC234LL/A, for $1,124.99 with free shipping. That’s $381 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $175. (Most merchants charge over $1,600.) It’s also just $25 more than a refurbished unit from the Apple Store. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit LCD display, 2GB RAM, 128GB solid state drive (SSD), NVIDIA GeForce 9400M on-board video, built-in iSight camera, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and Mac OS X 10.6.

809139-largeKeydex iPad Stand with Screen Protector 2-Pack for $10 + free shipping

iMate offers dealmac readers the Keydex iPad Stand (pictured) bundled with a Clear Screen Protector 2-Pack for $33.49. Apply coupon code “dealnews-7273wi” to drop it to $10.49. With free shipping, that’s $3 less than the lowest total price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere. (Most merchants charge $16 or more for the stand alone.) Deal ends December 31.

810802-largeiPhone App Store Freebies: Assault Squadron, Orba, Qbism, 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 $3, 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:

Assault Squadron (pictured): Space shooter
Orba: Color smasher
Zombierama USA: Zombie beat ’em up
Qbism: 3D puzzler CryptoQuiz: Cryptoquote creator
My Little Restaurant Christmas Edition: Time-management game

810791-largeiPhone App Price Drops: Harry Potter: Spells, Sonic 2, more

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:

Harry Potter: Spells for 99 cents (pictured, $1 off): Spell reference/game
Wispin for 99 cents ($1 off): Matching game
Ninja TD for 99 cents ($2 off): Tower defense game
Agents! for 99 cents ($1 off): Action adventure game
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for $4.99 ($1 off): Classic arcade game

754766-largeApple iMac Core i7 Quad 2.93GHz 27″ w/ 12GB RAM, more for $2,498 + $23 s&h

ExperCom offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i7 2.93GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC511LL/A, upgraded with 12GB RAM and a 2TB hard drive for $2,498. With around $23 for shipping, that’s $278 less than the lowest total price we could find for this system if configured separately elsewhere. Features include an Intel Core i7 2.93GHz quad-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LED-Backlit glass display, 12GB RAM, 2TB 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 December 13.

800849-largeiPhone Accessories: Dooney & Bourke Cover for $29 + free shipping, more

iGoneMobile.com offers deals on select iPhone accessories, as listed below. With free shipping, each item is at the lowest total price we could find by at least $3. The deals, each with free shipping:

iSound 10-in-1 Accessory Kit for Apple iPhone 3 / 3G for $17.49
Case-Mate ID Case for Apple iPhone 4 for $24.49
Dooney & Bourke Hearts Cover for Apple iPhone (pictured) for $29.49
Dooney & Bourke Brown Cover for Apple iPhone for $29.49

800778-large3 Mirrored Screen Protectors for iPhone 4 for 89 cents + free shipping

Meritline.com offers this Mirrored Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 4 3-Pack for $3.75. Coupon code “MLCK262999120676NL1” drops it to 89 cents. With free shipping, that ties our November mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for iPhone 4 screen protectors in this quantity. (It’s a current price low by $2.) Coupon ends after 800 redemptions. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.

810558-largeRefurb Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player for $99 + free shipping, 16GB for $149

The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished, 5th-generation (previous-generation) Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in seven colors (Pink pictured) for $99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as $29 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. Of note, The Apple Store also offers the factory-refurbished, 5th-generation Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player in eight colors is also available for $149 with free shipping, another price low.

775931-largeLaCie Rikiki 500GB Portable USB Hard Drive for $55 + free shipping

B&H Photo Video offers the LaCie Rikiki 500GB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. 301909, for $54.95 with free shipping ($0.12/GB). That’s tied with our Black Friday mention from newegg.com and the lowest total price we could find today by $5. It runs at 5400 rpm and features an aluminum casing, backup assistant software for PC or Mac, and more.

810568-largeTotalFinder for Mac downloads for $9

Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of BinaryAge’s TotalFinder for Mac for $9. That’s $6 off and the lowest price we could find for this launcher software. Click here for more information.

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