Daily Deals: Mac mini $599, Harman Kardon iPod Speaker, Monkey Island

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We start out another day of dealing with an offer on a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini. The desktop unit is $599. Also in the spotlight is a deal on a Harman Kardon speaker system for the iPod – just $169.95. Finally, Monkey Island returns as a free item from MacUpdate.com.

Along the way, we’ll also check into more cases for your iPod, as well as charger cases for the iPhone 4. As always, details on these and many other item can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


792105-largeApple Mac mini Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Desktop for $599 + free shipping

Today only, until 4 pm ET (or sold out), MacMall via eBay Daily Deal offers the Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Mini Desktop, model no. MC270LL/A, for $599 with free shipping. That’s tied with what Apple typically charges for a refurbished unit (this one is new) and the lowest total price we could find for a new unit by $69. The Mac mini features an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, 802.11a/n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, SD card slot, HDMI and mini-DisplayPort outputs, and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

854809-largeRefurb Harman Kardon Go+Play Speaker System for iPod for $170 + $4 s&h

Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the refurbished Harman Kardon Go+Play Micro Speaker System for iPod, model no. HKGOPLAYMICBLKAM, for $174.95. With $3.99 for shipping, that’s $56 under the lowest total price we could find for a new system. It features 60 watts of total system power, neodymium-driven Odyssey tweeters, Atlas woofer, RCA video output, and more. Note: A 30-day Midnightbox.com warranty applies. Update: The price has fallen to $169.95.

852372-largeMonkey Island or QuickPick for Mac downloads for free, more

MacUpdate offers its members downloads of Monkey Island: Special Edition for Mac (pictured) for free. That’s a $10 savings and the lowest price we could find. Of note, MacUpdate also offers its members downloads of QuickPick for Mac for free upon tweeting about the MacUpdate Bundle. (Scroll down and click “Tweet & get a free app”; you’ll also need to enter your Twitter login information.) That’s a $10 savings and the best price we could find for this launcher app. Also still available is the MacUpdate Spring Bundle 2011 for $49.99, as we mentioned last week. It includes 11 applications. This deal ends March 31.

854577-largeMiccus ChargeBlock Battery Case for iPhone 4 for $30 + free shipping

Buy.com via eBay offers the Miccus ChargeBlock Battery Case for Apple iPhone 4, model no. CBI4C-20, for $29.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $45. This 2.8-oz. case features a 2000mAh rechargeable Li-Ion battery and four assorted faceplates.

846018-largeiPad Faux Leather Case w/ Flip Portraits Stand, $2 credit for $4 + $3 s&h

HandHeldItems.com offers its HHI iPad Faux Leather Flip Case in eight colors (Black pictured) for $6.99. Coupon code “ipadflipspecial” cuts it to $3.99. Plus, receive a $2 HHI Store Credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a similar item by $6. It has a built-in flip stand. Deal ends March 31.

854926-largeUSB to DVI / VGA Video Adapter for $40 + $3 s&h

Zagall.com offers the USB 2.0 to DVI / VGA Video Adapter for $52.89. Coupon code “25PERCENT2040” drops it to $39.67. With $3.26 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for a comparable adapter by $8. This adapter allows you to run a second monitor by connecting it to a USB 2.0 port and a DVI monitor. (It doesn’t require a separate power source, since the card draws power through the USB port.) Coupon expires March 31.

854950-largeMonsoon Multimedia Vulkano TV Streamer for $100 + free shipping

Buy.com via eBay Dail Deal offers the Monsoon Multimedia Vulkano TV Streamer, model no. 010410VK, for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $55. This SlingBox-like device lets you watch TV (from your TiVo, cable box, etc.) on any networked computer or handheld device from anywhere in the world. Deal ends March 31 at 11 am ET.

790986-largeRefurb Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18MP DSLR w/ 18-55mm lens for $640 + $16 s&h

Canon offers the factory-refurbished Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, model no. 4462B003, for $639.99. With $15.99 for shipping, that’s tied with our February mention of a refurb and $105 under the lowest total price we could find for this bundle new today. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 3″ LCD, 1080p video recording, image resolutions up to 5184×3456, 3.7 fps continuous shooting, mini HDMI output, SD/SDHC/MMC card slot, USB connectivity, and more. A 90-day Canon warranty applies.

755544-largeRefurbished VuPoint Film and Digital Slide Converter for $18 + free shipping

Today only, JustDeals.com offers the refurbished VuPoint FS-C1-VP Film and Digital Slide Converter for $17.77. Coupon code “DEALNEWS1” yields free shipping. That’s tied with our mention of a refurbished unit last month and the lowest total price we could find. It features a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor, 1,829-dpi scanning, automatic color balance, USB power, and USB connectivity. Note: No warranty information is provided.

768641-large5dot Connect 16″ Branch Laptop Case for $6 + free shipping

Today only, Dell Home offers the 5dot Connect Branch 15.6″ Notebook Case in Red, model no. N71G0, for $5.99. With free shipping, that’s $6 under our February mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. This nylon bag features a suede-like interior and holds most laptops with screens up to 15.6″.

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