We start the week with three hardware deals: First up is a number of Mac Pro Xeon workstations from the Apple Store. The deals start at $2,039 for a quad-core 2.66GHz machine. Next is an 8GB iPod touch (4th-gen) for $185. Finally, there is the Kensington PowerLift iPhone Dock with Battery that both props up your iPhone and recharges its battery.
Along the way, we’ll also check other items, including more Xservers, an iPhone 4 case and software for your Mac. As usual, details on these and many other bargains can be found on the CoM “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurbished Apple Mac Pro Xeon Workstations from $2,039 + free shipping
The Apple Store offers a selection of factory-refurbished Apple Mac Pro workstations in its Special Deals section. Plus, all systems receive free shipping. At up to $600 off, each system is at the lowest total price we’ve seen direct from Apple this year. Plus, all are lower than the best price we could find for a new unit, typically by wide margins. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Some best bets:
Apple MC871LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $2,039
Apple MC560LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.8GHz Workstation for $2,119
Apple MB535LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.26GHz Workstation for $2,699
see all refurbished Mac Pro workstations at The Apple Store
Today only, until 4 pm ET, MacMall via eBay Daily Deal offers the 4th-generation Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, model no. MC540LL/A, for $184.99 with free shipping. That’s $5 under our March mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for a new unit. (It’s a current price low by $21.) It features a high-definition Retina Display, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1, front- and rear-facing cameras (the latter capable of HD recording), FaceTime, Game Center, and more.
Buy.com offers the Kensington PowerLift Charging Dock with Battery Pack for iPhone, model no. K39253US, for $34.99. This $15 mail-in rebate cuts it to $19.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $16. This foldable, pocketable dock simultaneously charges your iPhone and the dock’s 1200mAh battery pack. The battery pack allows up to 20 hours of music, five hours of video, and 2.5 hours of talk time. Rebate ends April 24.
MegaMacs.com offers the used Apple Xserve Intel Xeon 8-Core 3GHz Server, model no. MA882LL/A, for $1,699.99. With around $50 for shipping, that’s $199 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find. It features two Intel Xeon 5400 3GHz quad core processors, 4GB RAM, three 750GB hard drives, Mac OS X 10.6 Server, and more. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.
ChiTek offers the Acase Superleggera PRO Dual Layer Case for AT&T and Verizon Apple iPhone 4 in Black bundled with two screen protectors for $9.45. Coupon code “BV53E8TU” cuts it to $6.61. With $4.50 for shipping, it’s $33 off list and the lowest total price we could find, although we saw it for $1 less two weeks ago (since expired). Deal ends April 20.
HandHeldItems.com offers this TPU Case for Apple iPad 2 in Black Circles for $5.99. Coupon code “blkinnerpad2” cuts it to $2.99. Plus, receive a $2 HHI Store Credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for such a case by $10. Coupon expires April 25.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of SecureMac’s MacScan 2 for Mac for $14.99. That’s tied with our December mention as $15 off and the lowest price we could find for this security tool. Click here for more information.
MegaMacs.com offers Apple’s Final Cut Studio 3, model no. MB642Z/A, for $709.49 plus around $19 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find, this time by $22. This retail-boxed package includes Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, Soundtrack Pro 3, Compressor 3.5, DVD Studio Pro 4, and Color 1.5.
mwave.com offers the I-ROCKS Adjustable Notebook Stand, model no. IR-1360-BK, for $7.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last fall and the lowest total price we could find by $9. It accommodates 10″ to 15″ notebooks (or an iPad) and features six angle settings and a detachable cooling fan.
CellularFactory.com offers the 3-in-1 Multi-functional Hotsync & Charging Retractable Cable for $6.69. Coupon code “5TE38U” yields free shipping. That’s $5 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features iPhone, Mini USB, and Micro USB connectors.
