Daily Deals: 67 Percent Discount, $599 Mac mini, Faux Leather iPad 2 Case

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We close out another week of deals with a mix of hardware, discounts and accessories. First up is a 67 percent discount on select Apple items from MacMall. Some of the “best bets” include a deal on a Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon Workstation for $3,239.94. Next is a group of Mac mini desktop machines from the Apple Store. The items start at $599 for a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo computer. Finally, for all the iPad 2 owners, there is a deal on a Faux Leather Case for just $14.99.

Along the way, we’ll also take a peek at some iPhone cases, as well as more iPad 2 accessories 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.


876094-largeMacMall Memorial Day Sale: Up to 67% off select Apple items and accessories

MacMall takes up to 67% off select items during its Memorial Day Sale. Plus, select items qualify for mail-in rebates, which drop them to as low as $0. That’s the best sale we’ve seen from MacMall since Black Friday, although many Apple products can be found for less elsewhere. Most orders of $49 or more qualify for free shipping; otherwise shipping starts at $3.99. Shop for hard drives, media player stands, headphones, and more. Sale ends May 30. A best bet is the Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 2.4GHz Xeon Workstation (pictured), model no. MC561LL/A, for $3,239.94 with free shipping. (B&H Photo-Video charges a penny more.) That’s $661 under our October mention (although that featured much more RAM) and the lowest total price we could find for this configuration by $34. It features two Intel Xeon E5620 2.4GHz quad-core “Westmere” processors, 6GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, SuperDrive, ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB video card, Apple Magic Mouse, Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad, and Mac OS X 10.6.

841272-largeRefurbished Apple Mac mini Core 2 Duo desktops from $599 + free shipping

The Apple Store again discounts two factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. Each carries free shipping and is well under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s web site once sold out. Originally released a year ago, each of these Mac mini desktops includes an HDMI port. The models, each with free shipping:

Refurbished Apple Mac mini MC270LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Desktop for $599
refurbished Apple Mac mini MC438LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $719
refurbished Apple Mac mini MC438LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz w/ Snow Leopard Server for $849

876108-largeFaux Leather Case for iPad 2 w/ $2 credit for $15 + $3 s&h

HandHeldItems.com offers its HHI Faux Leather Case for Apple iPad 2 in Black (pictured) or Black Carbon Fiber for $24.99. Coupon code “elegantipad2” cuts it to $14.99. Plus, receive a $2 HHI Store Credit with your purchase. Shipping adds $2.85. Assuming you use the credit, it’s $6 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar item elsewhere. The cover converts into a stand. Deal ends May 31.

876075-largeDLO HipCase Folio for iPhone 3G/3GS for $2 + $6 s&h

Today only, ThingFling offers the DLO HipCase Folio for iPhone 3G/3GS, model no. DLM63083, for $1.99. With $6 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for any such case from DLO by $2. It features a leather exterior, fabric-lined interior, inner pocket, and belt clip.

875698-largeiConnplus Rechargeable Battery Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS for $20 + $4 s&h

OrderBorder offers the iConnplus Rechargeable Battery Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS for $20. With $3.50 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for this particular case by $24, although we saw a different case last week for $14 less (since expired). This case provides up to eight hours of extra talk time, up to 24 hours of extra audio listening, and more. Deal ends May 21.

871076-largerooCASE Silicone Skin Case for Apple iPad 2, more for $10 + free shipping

PC Micro Store offers the rooCASE Silicone Skin Case for Apple iPad 2 in four colors (Dark Blue pictured) for $14.95. Coupon code “YMIPD2SILIANTI” automatically adds a rooCASE Anti-Glare Screen Protector for Apple iPad 2 to your cart and drops the total price to $9.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $19 under the lowest total price we could find for these two items purchased separately elsewhere. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

875651-largeAcase EZ-Carry Case with Built-In Stand for Apple iPad 2 for $23 + $5 s&h

ChiTek offers the Acase EZ-Carry Folio Case with Built-In Stand for Apple iPad 2 in Green for $23.05. With $4.50 for shipping, that’s tied with last month’s mention of one in black and the lowest total price we could find by $2. (By comparison, Apple’s Smart Cover costs $39.) This ultra polyurethane slim case puts your iPad in “sleep” and “awake” modes when you close and open the flap, similar to the Apple Smart Cover. It features a built-in stand. Coupon expires May 21.

875825-largePhoneDisk for Mac downloads for $12

Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Macroplant’s PhoneDisk for Mac for $11.99. That’s $8 off and the lowest price we could find for this iPhone and iPod touch external disk utility. Click here for more information.

876080-largeSamsung 40″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $859 + free shipping

BuyDig offers the Samsung 40″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. UN40D6000, for an in-cart price of $987. Coupon code “UN40D6000” cuts it to $859. (Apply the code in-cart, and the discount is reflected on the final checkout page.) With free shipping, that’s tied with our April mention as the lowest total price we could find (outside of the deal below) by $128. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, edge-lit LED backlight, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, WiFi connectivity with Samsung Smart TV Internet applications, USB connectivity, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. A close price: East Coast TV’s sells it for $844 plus $29 for shipping. However, this merchant only ships to select eastern and southern states.

814521-largeNikon Coolpix P7000 10MP 7x Zoom Digital Camera for $364 + free shipping

BuyDig offers the Nikon Coolpix P7000 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera for an in-cart price of $379. Coupon code “buydigclub15 ” drops it to $364. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $36, although we saw it for $14 less in January (since expired).Features include a 3″ LCD, 7.1x optical zoom, 720p video recording, SD and SDHC memory card slot, HDMI output, USB connectivity, and more.

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