Daily Deals: $879 MacBook Air, $109 8GB iPod nano, 2.4GHz MacBook Pro

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We start the day with two MacBooks and the latest iPod nano. First up is a 1.4GHz MacBook Air laptop with a 12-inch screen for $879. Next is an 8GB current-generation iPod nano for $109. Finally, ExperCom offers a 2.4GHz MacBook Pro with 13-inch screen for $1,049.

Along the way, we also check out a quad-core i7-based MacBook Pro bundled with AppleCare, plus screen protectors for your iPhone 4 or iPad, as well as iLife software for your Mac. As usual, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


854040-largeApple MacBook Air Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 12″ SSD Laptop for $879 + free shipping

Today only, until 4 pm ET, MacMall via eBay Daily Deal offers the current-generation, 2.3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC505LL/A, for $879 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $70, although we saw it for $29 less in March (since expired). Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 11.6″ 1366×768 LED-backlit widescreen glossy LCD, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD drive, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, iSight webcam, and Mac OS X 10.6.

819994-largeApple iPod nano Multi-Touch 8GB MP3 Player for $109 + free shipping

MacMall via eBay Daily Deal again offers the 6th-generation (current model) Apple iPod nano Multi-Touch 8GB MP3 Player in Silver (pictured), model no. MC525LL/A, or Pink, model no. MC692LL/A, for $109 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two days ago, which only included one color, as the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this model. (It’s also a current price low by at least $25.) This nano is 47% lighter and 46% smaller than the previous generation and features a 1.7″ Multi-Touch LCD (no more click wheel), 24-hour battery life, clip, volume buttons, VoiceOver, and more.

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

ExperCom still offers the MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC374LL/A, for $1,049 plus $15.50 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.

780141-largeApple MacBook Pro Core i7 Quad 2GHz 15″ w/ AppleCare for $1,969 + $13 s&h

Expercom offers the new Apple MacBook Pro Core i7 Quad 2GHz 15″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC721LL/A, together with three years of AppleCare for $1,969 plus $12.50 for shipping. That’s $130 under our mention from three weeks ago of this computer with 8GB RAM, and it’s $179 under what Apple direct charges for this configuration. It features an Intel Core i7 2GHz quad-core processor, 15.4″ 1440×900 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, multi-touch trackpad, Secure Digital card slot, Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, and more.

866343-largeiKit Gloss Flip Case for iPhone 4 for $7 + $4 s&h

Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the iKit Gloss Flip Case for iPhone 4, model no. IK-P4DHFPCEGBK, for $6.79. With $3.99 for shipping, that’s $28 off list and the lowest total price we could find. It features an integrated kickstand, polycarbonate body, and a rubber interior.

789468-largeSquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $87, more

Today only, SquareTrade offers its SquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $86.62. At $37 off, that’s $7 under our expired mention from two days ago and one of the best deals we’ve seen for this service. Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection. Have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade.com also takes 20% off other warranties sitewide. Coupon code “WPHONE” takes an extra 10% off.

866323-largeGriffin AutoPilot Charger and AUX Cable for iPhone/iPod for $17 + $4 s&h

Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the Griffin AutoPilot Charger and AUX Cable for iPhone/iPod, model no. GC17048, for $17.49. With $3.99 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $8. This device allows you to play your iPod or iPhone through your car stereo’s AUX IN port as it charges.

770325-largeUSB Hotsync & Charging Cable for iPod / iPhone for $2 + free shipping

Shop4Tech.com offers this USB Hotsync/Charging 2-in-1 Cable for Apple iPod and iPhone in White for $1.95. Coupon code “CC15” cuts it to $1.66. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find for a similar cable by $2. (However, we saw a similar cable for about a buck less last summer.) Coupon expired April 30.

859318-largeAcase Screen Protector 3-Pack for Apple iPad 2 for $3 + $5 s&h

ChiTek offers the Acase Screen Protector 3-Pack for Apple iPad 2 for $5.45. Coupon code “ABNV3X59” cuts it to $2.72. With $4.50 for shipping, that’s $5 under our mention from earlier this month and $5 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar 3-pack of screen protectors for the iPad 2 elsewhere. It comes with an applicator card and cleaning cloth. Coupon ends April 30.

803780-largeApple iLife ’11 for Mac for $30 + $5 s&h

MegaMacs.com continues to offer Apple iLife ’11 for Mac, model no. MC623Z/A, for $29.99 plus around $5 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $10. It includes iPhoto ’11, iMovie ’11, and GarageBand ’11.

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