We start off with three deals for the Mac fan, iPad owner or iPhone user. MacConnection has a deal on new MacBook Pro laptops, starting at $1,049 for a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo machine. Next is a new batch of free apps for the iPad, including “Movie Club,” a streaming movie application. We wrp up our featured deal with the latest crop of iPhone freebies from the App Store, including “TweetList” for the Apple handset.
Along the way, we check out Kaplan’s eBooks for the iPhone or iPod touch, a snap-on case for the iPhone, and Skullcandy’s SuperPipe Speaker Dock for the iPhone. As always, details on these and many other items are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
MacConnection continues to offer rebates on several new MacBook Pro models, as listed below. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. (After rebate, each system is tied with our June mention and at the lowest total price we could find by at least $50.) Rebates end September 30. The deals:
Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $1,049 via $100 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3” for $1,299 via $130 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 15″ for $1,599 via $130 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC372LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 15″ for $1,729 via $150 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC373LL/A Core i7 Dual 2.66GHz 15″ for $1,899 via $150 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC024LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 17″ for $1,999 via $150 rebate
Below are downloads of several free iPad applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $40. These apps are targeted to work with the iPad, and may support the iPhone and iPod touch. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:
Movie Club: Movie streaming app
Pocket CFO (pictured): Financial study guide
iGameClock HD Premium: Virtual chess clock
SpaceSurvival HD: Spaceship survival game
The Complete Edgar Allan Poe: His complete works
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $5. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:
TweetList for iPhone (pictured): Twitter client
Plug the Pipe: Topical strategy game
Hello Word Beginner Polish | English: Vocabulary learning software
Paul Killer: Destroy-the-octopus game / outlet for frustrated World Cup fans
Kamikaze Race: Racing game
5-in-1 Zoo Park – 200 Levels: Puzzle game
Young Obour: Create-a-ghoul / fighting game
Brain Balance: Test of motor skills / memory / patience
Until August 30, the Apple iBookstore offers downloads of almost 100 Kaplan eBooks for iPhone / iPod touch / iPad for free. (In order to view this offer, you need to access the iBookstore via the iBooks app on your device.) [That’s the best deal we’ve seen for this collection of study guides.]
Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of Fastar for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $2 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this action and role-playing game.)
EverydaySource.com offers this Slim Fit Snap-On Hard Case for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS for $4.99. Add coupon code “S8AP3G” to your cart to cut it to $1.79. (With free shipping, it’s a $7 drop and the lowest total price we could find.) Coupon expires after 2,000 redemptions.
Skullcandy via eBay Daily Deals offers the Skullcandy Superpipe Speaker Dock for Apple iPhone or iPod for $59.95 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $30.) Compatible with most iPod and iPhone models, this dock features a remote control, 3.5mm auxiliary input, AC adapter, and more.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Harry Potter: Spells for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s $3 off and the best deal we’ve seen for this virtual Harry Potter wand and dueling game.)
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Mizage’s Divvy for Mac for $7.99. (That’s $8 off and the lowest price we could find.) This workspace manager allows you to “divvy up” your screen into exact portions. Click here for more information.
The iTunes Music Store offers downloads of Austin City Limits Music Festival MP3 album for free. (That’s the best deal we could find on this music sampler.) It includes ten artists, such as Midlake, Phish, Henry Clay People, and more. To get this deal: Click on the “Get it free on iTunes” grey button to get a unique redemption code open iTunes click “Redeem” under “Quick links” and enter your code
