We’re just days from Christmas and with this deal spotlight, you’d better watch out for falling prices. Yes, that’s a pretty corny opening, but you’ll find the savings nothing to laugh at. First up is a new crop of iPad apps with lower prices, including the “Splinter Cell” game. Next is another harvest of iPhone apps, including the musical game “Justin Bieber Revenge.” If that’s not enough, we also have another round of price drops on SEGA games, including “Super Monkey Ball.”
If hardware is more your style, we have an iMac powered by a 2.8GHz Core i7 processor with 27-inch screen for $1,649. For MacBook Air fans, we have a 2.13GHz MBA with 13-inch screen for $1,100.
There are plenty of other deals, including GPS software for your iPhone, free city guides and an iPhone warranty. As always, details on these and many other bargains can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPad App Price Drops: Splinter Cell, Zombie Infection, Golf
The iTunes App Store drops the price on downloads of several Apple iPad applications, as listed below. The deals:
Splinter Cell Conviction HD (pictured) for 99 cents ($6 off): Action stealth game
Zombie Infection HD for 99 cents ($6 off): Survival shooter
Lets Golf! 2 HD for 99 cents ($4 off): Boredom simulator Golf game
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:
Samurai II: Vengeance for 99 cents ($2 off): Action adventure game
Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey for 99 cents ($2 off): Classic searching game
The Lord of the Rings: Middle-earth Defense for 99 cents ($6 off): Tower-defense game
Family Guy Time Warped for 99 cents ($4 off): Beat ’em up game
Justin Bieber Revenge for 99 cents ($4 off): Music game
Checkbook HD for 99 cents ($3 off): Finance management
Press Your Luck for 99 cents ($6 off): Luck game
Cartoon Wars-Gunner for 99 cents ($1 off): Arcade-style action game
Lemonade Tycoon for 99 cents ($1 off): Business management game
The iTunes App Store discounts downloads of several SEGA games, with prices starting at 99 cents. Each is at least $2 off and at the lowest total price we’ve seen. The deals:
Super Monkey Ball for 99 cents
Super Monkey Ball 2 for 99 cents
Phantasy Star 2 for 99 cents
ChuChu Rocket! for 99 cents
Gunstar Heroes (pictured) for 99 cents
Altered Beast for 99 cents
Sonic 4 Episode 1 for $2.99
Sonic the Hedgehog for $2.99
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for $2.99
Super Monkey Ball 2 Sakura Edition for $2.99
B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i7 2.8GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC507LL/A, for $1,649 with free shipping. That’s $50 under our September mention and $50 less than what Apple normally charges for a refurbished unit. (This one is new.) Features include an Intel Core i7 2.8GHz quad-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB graphics, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, iSight, and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
MacMall offers the 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo Dual-Core 2.13GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC234LL/A, for $1,099.99 with free shipping via FedEx 2-day. That’s $25 under our mention from four days ago and it’s the lowest total price we could find now by $33. 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. Order by 9 pm ET on December 22 to receive this item by December 24 via free FedEx Economy 2-Day Shipping.
Meritline.com offers the IGg iPhone Camera 6x Zoom Telescope Case for $14.99 after. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find for such an item by $2. Designed for use with the iPhone’s camera, this lens features a 6x optical zoom.
Today only, SquareTrade offers its SquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $99. Coupon code “SECRET” cuts it to $88.75. At $35 off, that’s the best deal we’ve seen for this service in three weeks. (We saw a $40 off code on Cyber Monday.) Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection. Coupon ends December 25. Have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade.com also takes 35% off warranties sitewide via the above coupon. (A maximum discount of $35 applies and it doesn’t stack with existing instant markdowns.)
The iTunes App Stores offers Navfree USA for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this new GPS navigator which includes free map updates and turn-by-turn directions. Of note, Navfree UK & ROI is also available.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of select Lonely Planet City Guides for iPhone / iPad / iPod touch for free during Lonely Planet’s Snow Relief Sale. Each is a $6 drop and the lowest price we’ve seen since April. The guides are intended to benefit travelers who are stranded due to the recent snowstorms but are available to everyone. Features include offline maps, location-based navigation, points of interest, image galleries, and editorial content. Deal ends December 23. The guides:
Lonely Planet Amsterdam City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Berlin City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Copenhagen City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Dublin City Guide (pictured) for free
Lonely Planet London City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Moscow City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Munich City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Paris City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Prague City Guide for free
Lonely Planet St. Petersburg City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Stockholm City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Vienna City Guide for free
Lonely Planet Warsaw City Guide for free
MacPromo.com continues to offer downloads of its Mac Time-Saving Bundle for $49.95. That’s tied with our mention from last week as 85% off and the best deal we’ve seen for this assortment of 10 downloadable utilities. The apps include TypeIt4Me, PathFinder, DragThing, Name Mangler, Personal Antispam, MacFreelance, Keyboard Maestro, Personal Backup, Folx Pro, and CuteClips. (Be sure to remove the “Backup Disc Set” from your shopping cart if you don’t want to be charged for a physical copy.) Deal ends December 31. Of note, the first 5,000 orders will receive Star Wars: Empire at War for free. (It will be added to your cart automatically.)
