We close out another week of Mac deals with a MacBook Air and two iPhone bargains. First up is a number of refurbished MacBook Air laptops, starting at $849 for a 1.4GHz model with a 64GB SSD. Next is a list of free iPhone applications, including “Knight Defense.” Finally, although not free, it is pretty close: AT&T is offering a refurbished 8GB iPhone 3GS for just $9.
Along the way, we take a look at several cases for your iPad and iPhone – from leather to carbon fiber. As always, details on these items and many others can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurbished Apple MacBook Air Laptops from $849 + free shipping
The Apple Store renewed its stock of six factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air laptops. With free shipping, that’s up to $250 off and tied with our mention from last month as the lowest total prices we’ve seen for these models. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops:
Refurbished MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD for $849
refurbished MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Air MC234LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $1,099
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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:
Death Knight: Action adventure game
Knight Defense: Puzzle game
Mighty Clock: Time-keeping utility
Real Skijump HD: Accelerometer-based skijumping simulation
Pretty Pet Salon: Time management game
Doodle Blitz: Puzzle game
iSubmitter: Social network posting tool
Link Boy: Puzzle game
With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB Smartphone for AT&T Wireless in Black for $9 with free shipping. That matches our mention from a week ago as the least expensive iPhone we’ve seen in almost a year. (Best Buy Rewards members could score one for free last February.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features compatibility with AT&T’s 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5″ touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. Note: This item has “cosmetic blemishes” and no warranty information is provided. Also, a $36 activation fee applies.
HandHeldItems.com offers the Luxury Convertible Leather Flip Case For iPad for $26.99. Coupon code “convertibleipad” cuts it to $16.99. Plus, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for a similar item by $3 (not including the store credit). It features an iPad screen protector, multi-functional flip stand, and more. Coupon expires January 31.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 70% off select Apple iPad cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off orders via coupon code “ipadcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HandHeldItems.com store credit with your purchase. In all, 525 accessories are available, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. A best bet is the HandHeldItems iPad Tablet Flip Case Valentine’s Day Combo (pictured), together with a $2 HHI store credit for $31.99 after the coupon above. Free shipping applies. Even without the store credit, that’s the best deal we could find for two such iPad cases and two stylus pens. It includes a pink case, a blue case, and two stylus pens.
MegaMacs.com offers deals on select used Apple desktops, as listed below. Plus, add the Creative & Entertainment Software Suite for Mac and the Microsoft Office Mac 2008 Special Media Edition, model no. FWA00064, for 1 cent each. Together with shipping starting around $30, each model is at the lowest total price we could find. Note that all systems are guaranteed to work but may carry aesthetic scuffs and blemishes. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. The deals:
Used Apple PowerMac G4 450MHz Desktop (pictured) for $69.99
used Apple PowerMac G4 450MHz Desktop w/ Printer, iWork / iLife 08, more for $249.99
used Apple Mac Pro 4-Core 2.66GHz Xeon Workstation (250GB HDD) for $1,179.99
used Apple Mac Pro 4-Core 2.66GHz Xeon Workstation (500GB HDD) for $1,369.99
Maccessories.biz offers dealmac readers the Marware Glide Leather Sleeve for the Apple iPhone 4 in Brown for $29.99. Coupon code “dealnews2” cuts it to $16.50. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $2.
HandHeldItems.com offers this Carbon Fiber Back Glass Skin for Apple iPhone 4 bundled with a $1 HHI store credit for $6.99. Coupon code “carbonbackguard” drops it to $3.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find for such a skin by $9. Deal ends January 31.
Walmart offers the Jensen iPhone Docking System Alarm Clock, model no. JiMS-198i, for $29. Shipping adds $1.97 or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $4. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a dual alarm clock, AM/FM tuner with 20 presets, stereo headphone jack, and more.
HandHeldItems.com cuts an extra 25% off Gogo cases for iPhone, iPad, and iPod via coupon code “gogousa25”. Plus, select items carry HHI store credits ranging from $1 to $2. (The credit, if applicable, will show in-cart.) In all, 41 cases are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Shipping starts at $2.85, although select items net free shipping. Deal ends January 31. A best bet is the Gogo Snap-On Hard Shell Case for iPhone 4 in Black Suit bundled with a $2 HHI store credit for $10.69 with free shipping after the above coupon. Provided you use the credit, that’s the lowest total price we could find for this case by $6.
