Daily Deals: 32GB iPod touch, AppleTV, 2GB iPod shuffle

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We start another week of deals with three hardware items. First up is a 32GB (current generation) iPod touch for just $230. Next is an Apple TV unit for $80. We wrap up the spotlight with a $2GB iPod shuffle for just $30.

Along the way we also take a peek at ways to enlarge your iPhone screen, charge your handset and dock your iPod with Yamaha. For Apple 2 owners, there are new cases, as well as a two-year extended warranty.

As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


826058-largeRefurbished Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player for $230 + $5 s&h, 8GB for $180

Today only, Woot Sellout offers the refurbished, current-generation Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player (pictured), model no. MC544LL/A, for $229.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s $10 under last month’s mention of a new unit and $24 below what Apple charges for a refurb (allbeit with a 1-year Apple warranty). This iPod touch features a high-definition Retina Display, 3-axis gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras (the latter capable of HD recording), FaceTime, Game Center, and more. Of note, Woot.com offers the refurbished, current-generation Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, model no. MC540LL/A, for $179.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s $15 under what Apple charges for this refurb, although we saw a non-Apple refurb for $8 less two weeks ago (since expired). Each carries a 90-day Woot warranty.

851482-largeApple TV Media Receiver for $80 + free shipping

Today only until 4 pm ET, MacMall via eBay Daily Deal offers the Apple TV Media Receiver, model no. MC572LL/A, for $79.99 with free shipping. That ties our mention from a month ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this new model. (It’s also a current price low by $19.) This latest-generation Apple TV displays 720p widescreen video and features Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, and Mobile Me integration, Airplay support, 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, built-in power supply, HDMI video output, optical audio output, and a USB port.

839500-largeRefurbished Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player for $30 + 1-cent s&h

Until March 21 at 9 pm ET, Pennywise.biz offers the refurbished current-generation Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player in Pink, model no. MC585LL/A, for $29.99 with free shipping. That’s $3 under our February mention of a refurb and $15 below the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. This model features VoiceOver, playlists, a rear clip, up to 15 hours of playback, and more. A 90-day warranty applies, though it’s unclear who supports it.

851472-largeiPhone Screen Enlarger Video Player for $130 + $17 s&h

Hammacher Schlemmer offers its iPhone Screen Enlarger Video Player for $129.95. With $16.95 for shipping, that’s $10 under our January mention of an earlier version of this player with a smaller screen and lesser speakers. It’s also $60 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features a 8.5″ 480×234 LCD, two built-in 8-watt speakers, alarm clock, headphone jack, A/V out video jacks, rechargeable battery, USB connectivity, and more.

851438-largeMiccus ChargeBlock Battery Case for iPhone 4 for $30 + free shipping

Buy.com offers the Miccus ChargeBlock Battery Case for Apple iPhone 4, model no. CBI4C-20, for $29.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $45. This 2.72-oz. case features a 2000mAh rechargeable Li-Ion battery and three assorted faceplates.

844301-largeYamaha Desktop iPod Dock / Radio for $170 + free shipping

Vann’s offers the Yamaha Desktop iPod Dock / Radio in White, model no. TSX-120WH, for $169.88 with free shipping. That’s $10 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find in any color by $70. It features an iPod dock, FM radio tuner, alarm, 30 presets, two 3.13″ 15-watt speakers, remote control, and more.

840736-largeiLive Home Music Station with iPod Dock for $55 + $4 s&h

Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the iLive Home Music Station, model no. IHP310A, for $54.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $11. (We saw a refurbished model for $18 less in February, since expired.) It features an iPod dock, auxiliary input, AM/FM tuner, LCD clock, sleep timer, remote control, RCA video output, and more.

848760-largeSilicone and TPU Cases for iPad 2 w/ $2 Credit for $5 + $3 s&h

HandHeldItems.com offers Silicone and TPU Cases for iPad 2 starting at $5.99. Coupon code “ipad2cases20” cuts 20% off, lowering the starting price to $4.79. Plus, receive a $2 HHI Store Credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping, and assuming you use the credit, that’s tied with last week’s mention as one of the best deals we’ve seen on this items from HandHeldItems.com. Coupon expires March 31. A best bet is the iPad 2 TPU Skin Cover (pictured) for $4.79 via the above coupon. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3.

791496-largeSquareTrade 2-Year Warranty for iPad 2 for $72

SquareTrade offers its SquareTrade 2-Year Warranty for iPad 2 for $95.99. Coupon code “IPAD40” cuts it to $71.99. At $48 off, that’s tied with our mention from last week and the best deal we’ve seen for this service. (We briefly saw a 3-year iPad 1st-gen warranty for $40 in September, likely a price mistake.) Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection.

851457-largeFliders Mouse Pads 3-Pack for $18 + $2 s&h

At Maccessories.biz, dealmac readers can buy three sets of Fliders Mouse Pads for $29.85. Coupon code “dealnews12” cuts it to $18.40, With shipping at $1.50, that’s $6.63 each and the lowest total price we could find for this item in this quantity. (A single set normally costs $9.95 plus shipping.) It’s available for the Apple Magic Mouse, Apple Mighty Mouse, or in a universal set that can be cut to size for any application. Fliders are pads that affix to the bottom of your optical mouse to reduce the friction felt when moving it. Deal ends March 25.

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