Daily Deals: MacBook Pro 2.3GHz, $829 MacBook Air, 70% Off iPad 2 Cases

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We start June with two deals on MacBooks and some iPad 2 cases deeply discounted. First up is a MacBook bundle, including a 2.3GHz Core i5 processor with 8GB of RAM for $1,449. Next is a number of MacBook Air machines, starting at $829 for a 1.4GHz machine with an 11.6-inch screen and 64GB of SSD memory. Finally, we wrap up today’s spotlight with 70 percent off on select iPad 2 cases, including a Snap On case in five colors.

Along the way, we also check out iPhone 4 cases, as well as software for your Mac. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


850263-largeMacBook Pro Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz 13″ Laptop w/ 8GB RAM for $1,449 + $13 s&h

Expercom offers the 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC700LL/A, bundled with 8GB RAM and three years of AppleCare for $1,449 plus around $13 for shipping. That’s tied with last week’s mention and $186 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration. Features include an Intel Core i5-2415 2.3GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, Thunderbolt connectivity, and Mac OS X 10.6. Deal ends June 7.

797676-largeRefurbished Apple MacBook Air Laptops: From $829 + free shipping

The Apple Store discounts its selection of factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $270 off, each model is at or near the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops:

Refurb MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD w/ 2GB RAM for $829
refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD w/ 2GB RAM for $999
refurb MacBook Air MB234LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD w/ 2GB RAM for $1,069
refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD w/ 2GB RAM for $1,079
refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD w/ 2GB RAM for $1,329
see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops

880426-largeHandHeldItems: Up to 70% off select iPad 2 cases + 20% off coupon, $2 credit

HandHeldItems knocks up to 70% off select Apple iPad 2 cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off orders via coupon code “ipadcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HandHeldItems.com store credit with your purchase. Hundreds of items are available, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. A best bet is this Snap On Case for iPad 2 in five colors (Clear Red pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $11.19 after the above coupon. With free shipping (now $2.85 for shipping), that’s $20 off and the lowest total price we could find for this case.

762589-largeOWC’s Garage Sale: Cables, RAM, accessories, computers, more

Other World Computing continues to discount select clearance items as part of its Garage Sale. (Items are removed from the page when they’re sold out.) Shipping starts at $1.99. Note that most items are available in very limited quantities. Some best bets:

NewerTechnology T10 Torx Screwdriver for 50 cents used
Apple AC to USB Power Adapter for $12.99
Samsung 2GB PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz 204-Pin SO-DIMM for $19.50 bulk-packaged
Apple Keyboard Dock for Apple iPad for $27.99 used
Apple iBook G4 1.33GHz 12.1″ Laptop for $174.99
browse the entire Other World Computing Garage Sale

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.

790316-largeSlim TPU Band Case for Apple iPhone 4 w/ $1 credit for $3 + free shipping

HandHeldItems.com offers this Slim TPU Band Case for Apple iPhone 4 in seven colors (White pictured) bundled with a $1 HHI store credit for $2.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our January mention and the lowest total price we could find for this style of iPhone 4 case by $1. (Our last mention featured a $2 store credit.) Similar to Apple’s Bumper, it covers the edges of your iPhone 4 and includes an earphone jack cover. Deal ends June 5.

880763-largeNew Potato Pinball Magic Controller for iPhone / iPod touch for $10 + $5 s&h

ThinkGeek offers the New Potato Pinball Magic Controller for Apple iPhone / iPod touch for $19.99. Coupon code “WOOTBALL” cuts it to $9.99. With around $5 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10. This cabinet acts as a controller for the Pinball Magic app on iTunes and features a ball plunger, flipper buttons, tilt detection, multi-ball functions, and more.

880849-largerooCASE Leather Case for Apple iPad for $16 + free shipping

Buy.com offers the rooCASE Leather Case for Apple iPad in Convertible Folio (pictured in Magenta), Dual Station Folio, or Executive Folio for $15.99. With free shipping, that’s a buck under last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for any of these now by the same. Each is available in a variety of colors and features a genuine leather construction, suede lining, and more.

859876-largeComplete National Geographic 1888 to 2009 for PC / Mac for $40 + free shipping

National Geographic Store offers its The Complete National Geographic for Windows and Mac for $39.95. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention last week and the lowest total price we could find by $8. This is a complete digital collection of every National Geographic issue from 1888 through 2009 on six DVD-ROMs.

880596-largeSimon Silver 3 for Mac downloads for $50

Today only, MacUpdate offers downloads of Dejal Systems’ Simon Silver 3 for Mac for $49.99. That’s $49 off and the lowest price we could find for this Web/FTP site crash and change monitoring utility. Click here for more information.

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