We start the day with a deal on a Core i3 22-inch iMac running at 3.06GHz for $1,080. Next is a new batch of price cuts from the iPhone App Store, including the autotuner “I am T-Pain.” We wrap up the featured deals with the Occarina app which turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a flute-like instrument.
Along the way, we check out hardware deals (like a $30 2GB Shuffle), applications (like “Rayman 2”) and miscellaneous bargains for your iPhone, iPod, iPad or Mac. As always, details on these and many more items can be found at CoM’s Daily Deals page right after the jump.
Apple iMac Core i3 3.06GHz 22″ Desktop for $1,080 + free shipping
Today only, until 4 pm ET or sold out, Datavis via eBay Daily Deal offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i3 3.06GHz 21.5″ Desktop, model no. MC508LL/A, for $1,079.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model new and without rebate hassles. (It’s also a current low among non-rebate systems by $75.) This iMac features an Intel Core i3 3.06GHz dual-core processor, 21.5″ 1920×1080 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB video card, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, Apple Magic Mouse, and Apple Wireless Aluminum Keyboard. Don’t mind rebates? PC Connection Express offers this desktop for $1,199. This $150 mail-in rebate cuts it to $1,049. With free shipping, that’s tied with Black Friday’s mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this system new. Rebate ends December 31.
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:
MovieCat! for 99 cents ($1 off): Puzzle game
I Am T-Pain (pictured) for 99 cents ($2 off): Autotuner
Hair & Beard for 99 cents ($2 off): Men’s style assistant
Mana Chronicles for 99 cents ($1 off): Action adventure game
Adventure Isle for 99 cents ($2 off): Action adventure game
Hipstamatic for 99 cents ($1 off): SLR camera simulator
Ice Breakers Great Date for $1.99 ($2 off): Conversation topics
Sentinel 3: Homeworld for $2.99 ($1 off): Tower defense game
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Ocarina for iPhone and iPod touch for free. That’s $1 off and the lowest price we could find. This app turns your iPod touch or iPhone into a flute-like instrument.
The Apple Store cut prices on its three factory-refurbished Apple iPad WiFi Tablets. Up to a $50 drop applies. With free shipping, it’s the best deal we’ve seen for most of these iPad models. (The 32GB and 64GB models are $100 under what Apple charges for new ones.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 0.5″-thick tablet weighs 1.5 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7″ 1024×768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. The iPads:
Refurbished Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi for $429 (was $449)
refurbished Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi for $499 (was $549)
refurbished Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi for $599 (was $649)
Prices on the 3G versions remain unchanged.
refurbished Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $579
refurbished Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $679
refurbished Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $779
Meritline.com offers this USB Travel Charger for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS / 4 in Black for $3.25. Coupon code “MLCK262237120876NL1” cuts it to 79 cents. With free shipping, that’s 20 cents under our mention two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this adapter. It features an LED power indicator and is compatible with the Apple iPhone, iPod nano, shuffle, mini, and purportedly all iPods with a click wheel. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
QuickShipElectronics via eBay Daily Deal offers the refurbished, 3rd-generation Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player in Black (pictured), Pink, Blue, or Silver for $29.99 with free shipping. That’s $3 below our mention from a month ago (which was only for the pink model) and the lowest total price we could find by $12. It holds up to 500 songs and features VoiceOver technology, which tells users which song is playing and when the battery needs to be recharged. Note: A 60-day QuickShipElectronics warranty applies.
Meritline.com offers this Metal Cover Case for iPhone 4 in Silver bundled with a Stylus and Screen Protector for $9.99. Coupon code “MLCK4083311207FBL1” cuts it to $4.99 with free shipping. That’s $5 off and the lowest total price we could find for such a bundle. This metal case snaps onto the back of your iPhone. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
With activation of a 2-year contract and new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless offers discounts on select refurbished Apple iPhone Smartphones for AT&T Wireless, as listed below. Plus, all orders snag free shipping via 2-day delivery. At up to $100 off, each is tied with our mention a week ago and the lowest total price we could find. (The $19 phone is tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the least expensive iPhone we’ve ever seen, outside of a freebie offer for Best Buy Rewards members in February.) Sales tax is added where applicable. The refurbished iPhones, each with free shipping:
Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB Smartphone (with cosmetic blemishes) for $19
Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB Smartphone for $49
Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB Smartphone (with cosmetic blemishes) for $49
Apple iPhone 4 16GB Smartphone (with cosmetic blemishes) for $129 Note: No warranty information is provided. Also, a $36 activation fee applies.
Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of Gameloft’s Rayman 2: The Great Escape for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s a $1 drop from our June mention and the best deal we’ve seen for this 3D adventure game.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Red Conquest! (Episodes 1 & 2!) for Apple iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s $2 under April’s mention (which was an earlier version with less gameplay) and the lowest price we’ve seen for this real-time strategy game.
