We close out another week with hardware deals in the spotlight. First up is a batch of iPads, starting at $429 for a 16GB Wi-Fi tablet. Next is an 8GB iPod nano for just $120. We finish the top deals with a number of MacBook Air laptops, beginning with a 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo model for just $849.
Along the way, we take a look at some iPad cases, a bargain on a 27-inch LED Cinema Display, and more. As always, details on these items and more can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
Refurbished Apple iPads: Up to $100 off, from $429 + free shipping
The Apple Store continues to cut the price on a selection of factory-refurbished Apple iPad WiFi Tablets. With free shipping, it’s the best deal we’ve seen for most of these iPad models. (The 32GB and 64GB models are up to $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
refurbished Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi for $499
refurbished Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $579
refurbished Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi for $599
refurbished Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $679
refurbished Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $779
Datavis via eBay Daily Deal offers the 6th-generation (current model) Apple iPod nano Multi-Touch 8GB MP3 Player in Pink, model no. MC692LL/A, for $119.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with an expired mention from four days ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s also a current price low by $20.) This nano is 47% lighter and 46% smaller than the previous model and features a 1.7″ Multi-Touch LCD (no more click wheel), 24-hour battery life, clip, volume buttons, VoiceOver, and more. Deal ends February 9 at 4:56 pm ET.
The Apple Store renewed its stock of five factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, each model is at or near the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item 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 $1,019
refurbished MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for$ 1,099
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ChiTek offers its CTCstore TPU Crystal Skin Case for Apple iPad 3G in Black Wave for $4.98 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $5. This case features access to all buttons, controls, ports, and more.
Today only, HandHeldItems.com offers this Faux Leather Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad in White bundled with a screen protector and a $2 HHI store credit for $34.99. Coupon code “whtipadkeycase” cuts it to $29.99. With $5.95 for shipping, that’s an $8 drop and the lowest total price we could find for a comparable keyboard and case combo by $10. It features a wireless Bluetooth 2.0 silicone keyboard with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that purports to last up to 48 hours.
Sobongo.com offers dealmac readers the New Potato Technologies LiveRider Cycling Computer for iPhone/iPod touch, model no. 0901-01001, for $96.99. Coupon code “dn23210” drops it to $66. With shipping around $9, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $1. This application and hardware kit measures both bike speed and pedal cadence and transmits it your iPhone or iPod touch. Deal ends February 10.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display HD Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $849. (Click “Displays” on the left to find it.) With free shipping, that’s $150 off and tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for this display. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 2560×1440, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 12ms grey-to-grey response time, 375 cd/m² brightness, built-in iSight camera, 3-port USB 2.0 hub, and Mini DisplayPort connectivity. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as with new displays.
Western Digital offers its Western Digital My Passport Essential 500GB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAA5000AD6-NESN, in Robot for $49.99 with free shipping ($0.10/GB). That’s tied with our December mention and the lowest total price we could find by $50. Sales tax is added where applicable.
Centrix-intl.com via eBay.com offers the factory-refurbished Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player, model no. WDAVN00BN, for $39 with free shipping. That’s a buck under our December mention and the lowest total price we could find by $11. This device accommodates up to two USB hard drives and streams their content to a television via its 1080p HDMI output. A 6-month Western Digital warranty applies.
Today only, DailyDeals.net offers the Victorinox iSling Swiss Army Single Strap Bag for $14.99. With free shipping, that’s $9 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar bag elsewhere. It’s made from nylon and features a padded strap, padded backrest, and two zipper pockets for an iPod, digital camera, or other small electronics.
