Daily Deals: $160 iPod touch, iPhone Video Eyewear, Ballistic Beetle for iPhone 4

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We start out another day of deals with more iPod bargains, followed by interesting video eyewear for your iPhone and a new case for your favorite handset. First up is an 8GB iPod touch (current generation) for $160. Next is the Vuzix Wrap 230 Video Eyewear bundled with the Vuzix iWear Composite Adapter for iPod or iPhone. The glasses provide dual 320×240 LCD displays. Finally, how about a ballistic case for your iPhone 4?

Along the way, we’ll also check out an iPod classic, more iPhone cases and 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.


812323-largeRefurbished Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player for $170 + $5 s&h

Today only, Woot offers the refurbished 4th-generation (current generation) Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, model no. MC540LL/A, for $169.99. With $5 for shipping, that ties our April mention of a refurbished unit and it’s $30 below the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. (For further comparison, Apple direct charges $199 for a factory refurb.) 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. A 90-day Woot warranty applies.

874840-largeVuzix Wrap 230 Video Eyewear w/ iPhone Cable for $80 + $5 s&h

Today only, Woot Sellout offers the Vuzix Wrap 230 Video Eyewear bundled with the Vuzix iWear Composite Adapter for iPod or iPhone for $79.99. With $5 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for these items separately elsewhere by $72. These virtual glasses feature dual 320×240 LCD displays, adjustable visual settings, on-screen display menu, NTSC or PAL compatibility, and more. Two AA alkaline batteries are included, although they also accept AA lithium batteries (not included).

874572-largeBallistic Beetle Case for AT&T / Verizon iPhone 4 for $15 + free shipping

Accessory Geeks offer the Ballistic Beetle Case for AT&T / Verizon iPhone 4 in Red (pictured), Blue or Black for $14.99. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find in any color by $7. This plastic case features large openings for side buttons, protects your iPhone from scratches, dust, and more.

804400-largeAxiotron ModBook C2D 2.13GHz 13″ TabletMac for $1,949 + free shipping

Other World Computing offers the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago, $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. (We saw a used one for $50 less last spring.) The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.

874987-largeMonster ScreenClean Kit for $3 + $2 s&h

Today only, PricePlunge.com offers the Monster ScreenClean Kit for $2.99 plus $1.99 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $5. This kit can be used to clean screens on an iPod, smartphone, or digital camera. It includes a bottle of screen cleaning solution and microfiber cloth.

874564-largeAltec Lansing Octiv Duo iDock for iPod / iPhone for $50 + $7 s&h

J&R offers the Altec Lansing Octiv Duo iDock, model no. M202, for $49.99. With about $7 for shipping, that’s tied with our February mention (which included two sets of headphones) and is the lowest total price we could find now by $18. The Ociv Duo iDock allows you to dock, charge, and play two iDevices at once. Deal ends May 21.

691458-largeRefurbished Apple iPod classic 160GB MP3 Player for $160 + free shipping

Cowboom offers the factory-refurbished, 6th-generation Apple iPod classic 160GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. MB150LL/A, for $159.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $14 and the best deal we’ve ever seen for this model. It can store up to 40,000 songs or up to 200 hours of video. Of note, no warranty information is provided.

859770-largerooCASE TPU Skin Case for Apple iPhone 4, more for $4 + free shipping

PC Micro Store offers the rooCASE Wave TPU Crystal Skin Case for Apple iPhone 4 in Lilac (pictured), Clear, Blue, Smoke, or Magenta for $8.95. Coupon code “IP4GWAVESCPR399” drops it to $3.99 and adds the Young Micro Screen Protector and Cleaning Cloth for Apple iPhone 4 to your cart for free. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find for the case and screen protector alone, this time by $9. The case protects your iPhone from scratches, dust, and more, while the washable, scratch-resistant screen protector reduces glare. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

868842-largeVerco Apple Keyboard Protection Kit for $11 + free shipping

Rearth USA offers the Verco Apple Keyboard Protection Kit for $16.99. Coupon code “REARTHVERCO” slices it to $10.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week as a $6 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this particular bundle. It features a silicone keyboard cover, two earphone jack caps, and two USB caps. It’s compatible with most Apple Keyboards including the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air. (It’s not compatible with the 2010 13″ MacBook Air.) Coupon code expires after 500 uses.

874703-largeElasty 2 for Mac downloads for $25

Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Creaceed’s Elasty 2 for Mac for $24.99. That’s $25 off and the lowest price we could find for this movie customization tool. Click here for more information.

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