Daily Deals: $929 MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro, 32GB iPod touch

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If you are looking for a deal on a MacBook Pro, we have several choice. First up is a selection of 20 MacBook Pro laptops from the Apple Store, starting at $929 for a 2.4GHz model. Next is a 2.4GHz MacBook Pro from ExperCom for $1,049. The last item in today’s spotlight is a 32GB iPod touch for just $275.

Along the way, we check out a solar charger for your iPhone, a 93 percent discount on select iPhone 4 cases, and a Bluetooth keyboard for your iPad. These and many other deals can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


777062-largeRefurbished Unibody Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from $929 + free shipping

The Apple Store currently has stock of 20 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $929. That’s the best selection we’ve seen from Apple in several weeks, and combined with free shipping, most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable laptops:

Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $929
refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.4Ghz 15.4″ for $1,269
refurbished MacBook Pro MB986LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ for $1,439
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

859834-largeMacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13″ LED Laptop for $1,049 + $16 s&h

ExperCom continues to offer the MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC374LL/A, for $1,049 with around $16 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find by $7, although we saw this laptop last month for $165 less (via in-store pickup only, since expired). Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen glossy LCD, 4GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, Airport Extreme (802.11a/n) wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, iSight webcam, Mac OS X 10.6, and more.

806909-largeApple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player for $275 + free shipping (updated)

Target offers the 4th-generation (current model) Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player, model no. MC544LL/A, for $277.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price in-stock price we could find by $21, although we briefly saw one for $33 less in February (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. This current-generation iPod touch features a new 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. Update: Walmart offers it for $274.99 with free shipping.

777626-large400mAh Solar Charger for iPhone for $8 + $2 s&h

GoldenGadgets.com offers this 400mAh Solar Charger for iPhone for $8.99. Apply coupon code “MEM15” and it falls to $7.64. With around $2 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $20. (It was $2 less last month, since expired.) Purportedly, it can be charged up to 500 times.

862692-largeRefurb Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player for $99 + free shipping

The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished, 5th-generation (previous-generation) Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in Orange (pictured), Yellow or Pink for $99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week as $29 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out.

863041-largeUniversal Green Suction Cup Silicone Stand for $2 + free shipping

CellularFactory.com offers the Universal Green Suction Cup Silicone Stand for $2.49. Bag free shipping via coupon code “J0U1ZX”. That’s tied with last month’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for such an item. Coupon expires April 27.

827920-largeHandHeldItems: Up to 93% off iPhone 4 cases + 20% off, $2 credit

HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 93% off select Apple iPhone 4 cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, 949 items are discounted, several of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. (Scroll down to see them all.) A best bet after coupon is the IGg Snap-On ABS Hard Case for Apple iPhone 4 in Clear (pictured) with a screen protector and a $2 HHI store credit for $2.67 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from four weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular iPhone 4 protector.

802965-largeStylus Touch Pen for iPhone 4 for $1 + free shipping

CellularFactory.com offers the Stylus Touch Pen with 3.5mm Plug for Apple iPhone 4 for $1.49. Bag free shipping via coupon code “JIAP7H”. That’s a buck under our mention from a month ago and the lowest total price we could find for a similar stylus by $9. It supports most touchscreen devices such as the Apple iPhone and iPod touch, BlackBerry Storm, HTC T-Mobile G1, and more. Coupon ends April 26.

862966-largeCaseCrown Portfolio Protective Case for iPad 2 for $14 + free shipping

CellularFactory.com offers the CaseCrown Portfolio Protective Case for iPad 2 in White for $13.99. Coupon code “JIAP7H” bags free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for a similar CaseCrown case by $17. It features cutouts for access to your iPad 2’s buttons and ports, and can be used as a stand for watching videos. Coupon expires April 26.

862632-largeGemBox Case w/ Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad for $40 + $3 s&h

Circuit City offers the GemBox Case with Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad for $39.99. With $2.68 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $7. It features a Bluetooth silicone keyboard with built-in rechargeable lithium battery.

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