Daily Deals: MacBook Air, EA iPad Games, Free iPhone Apps

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We wrap up another week with a variety of both hardware and software deals. First up is a 13-inch MacBook Air, powered by the Core 2 Duo running at 2.13GHz for $1,125. (We have a number of other hardware deals for other MacBooks, as well as iMacs.) Also on tap are a number of apps for your iPhone and iPad. EA has various well-known games, such as “Scrabble” for the Apple tablet. The iPhone App Store releases a new crop of freebies, including “Battle Bears -1.”

As usual, details on these and many other items, 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 tied with our mention from 10 days ago and the lowest total price we could find now by $535. It’s also just $26 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.

815350-largeEA Games iPad App Downloads for $1: Scrabble, SimCity, Snood, more

The iTunes App Store offers a selection of EA Games apps for iPad for 99 cents each. With discounts of $2 to $12 off, that puts all titles at the lowest price we’ve seen. Some best bets:

Madden NFL 11 for iPad for 99 cents ($12 drop)
Scrabble for iPad (pictured) for 99 cents ($9 drop)
Snood for iPad for 99 cents ($4 drop)
Command & Conquer: Red Alert for iPad for 99 cents ($4 drop)
SimCity Deluxe for iPad for 99 cents ($2 drop)
see all discounted EA Games apps for iPad

815028-largeiPhone App Store Freebies: Battle Bears -1, Doodle Games 9 in 1, 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 $2, 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:

BATTLE BEARS -1 (pictured): Multiplayer first-person shooter
TiKi Toss 3D: Accelerometer-based game
Crazy Snowboard: Snowboarding game
Fishing Frenzy Deluxe: Fishing game
Jobs & Career Test: Aptitude testing
Biofrenzy: Side-scrolling action game
A.C.E.S.: Line-drawing flight game
Ninja GoGo: Adventure game
Doodle Games 9 in 1: Doodle game anthology

815498-largeUsed Apple MacBook Intel Core Duo 2GHz 13″ Laptop for $520 + $20 s&h

MegaMacs offers the used Apple MacBook Intel Core Duo 2GHz 13″ Widescreen Notebook in White, model no. MB063LL/A, for $519.99. With shipping around $20, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for this system with these specifications. It features an Intel Core Duo 2GHz processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 120GB hard drive, SuperDrive, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, AirPort Extreme, and more. Note that an OS is pre-installed, but not specified. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

746643-largeMacBook Pro Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 15″ for $1,759 after rebate + free shipping

MacConnection.com offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC372LL/A, for $1,909. This $150 mail-in rebate cuts the price to $1,759. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $40. This model features an Intel Core i5-540M 2.53GHz dual-core processor, 15.4″ 1680×1050 glossy LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 256MB video card, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, multi-touch glass trackpad, Secure Digital card slot, Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, and more. Rebate expires December 31.

815501-largeUsed Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2GHz 17″ All-in-One Desktop for $580 + $30 s&h

MegaMacs.com offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 17″ Widescreen All-in-One Desktop, model no. MA590LL/A, for $579.99. With $29.85 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find, although we saw this iMac for $98 less in October (since expired). It features an Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2GHz dual-core processor, 17″ 1440×900 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 160GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11g wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, iSight webcam, and more. Update: The OS is not specified and a 30-day MegaMacs.com warranty applies.

771740-large8 Refurb Apple iMac Desktops: Core i3 22″ for $1,019 + free shipping, more

The Apple Store has stock of eight factory-refurbished previous- and current-generation Apple Aluminum iMac Desktops in its Special Deals section. They’re up to $430 off. With free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notables:

Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual Core 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,019
Apple MB413LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,099
Apple MB509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269
Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual Core 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,439
Apple MB511LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i5 Quad Core 2.8GHz Desktop for $1,699
browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store

810358-largeUpcoming: Apple iPhone 4 16GB Smartphone for AT&T, $50 GC for $197 in-store

Starting December 18, Walmart retail stores will offer the Apple iPhone 4 16GB Smartphone for AT&T Wireless bundled with a $50 Walmart Gift Card for $197 with activation of a new 2-year plan. (This offer will not be available online.) Provided you use the credit, it’s the best price we’ve seen on this phone, outside of promotion from RadioShack two weeks ago. (RadioShack stores offered this model for as low as $24 upon trading in an older iPhone, since expired.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5″ display running at 960×640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more.

815605-largeiPhone App Price Drops: PolyTune, Crayon Physics Deluxe, Bruce Lee, 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:

Littlest Pet Shop for 99 cents ($2 off): Virtual pet software
PolyTune for 99 cents ($9 off): Electronic audio tuner
Crayon Physics Deluxe for 99 cents ($4 off): Physics-based game
Armageddon for 99 cents ($2 off): Strategy game
Strip Designer for 99 cents ($2 off): Comic strip designer
Alive 4-ever for 99 cents ($2 off): Top-down adventure game
Knights of the Phantom Castle for 99 cents ($4 off): Top-down role-playing game
Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior for 99 cents ($2 off): Fighting game
The Secret of Grisly Manor for 99 cents ($1 off): Point-and-touch adventure

797962-largeEA Games iPhone App Price Drops: The Sims 3, Madden NFL 11, more

The iTunes App Store takes up to 90% off a selection of EA Games apps for iPhone / iPod for 99 cents. That’s a price drop of $1 to $6 for each. Some best bets:

The Sims 3 (pictured) for 99 cents ($6 drop)
Madden NFL 11 for 99 cents ($4 drop)
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit for 99 cents ($4 drop)
FIFA 11 for 99 cents ($4 drop)
TETRIS for 99 cents ($2 drop)
see all discounted EA Games apps

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