We start out the holiday-shortened week with a hardware deal and two iPhone offers. First up is a number of MacBook Pro laptops, starting at $1,299 for a 13.3-inch unit powered by a 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor. Next is Fuzzle, a free game for the iPhone or iPod touch. We wrap up our spotlight deals with Adult Swim Games for the iPhone, including “Meowcenaries”, “Amateur Surgeon,” “Robot Unicorn Attack” and “Floater Pro” — all 99-cents each.
Along the way, we’ll also check out the iHome iPod portable speaker system, animation software for your mac and other gadgets. As always, details on these and many other bargains are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
New Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from $1,299 after rebate + free shipping
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 last week’s mention and at the lowest total price we could find by at least $50.) Rebates end September 30. The deals:
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
The iTunes App Store offers Fuzzle for free. (That’s a $1 overnight drop and the first deal we’ve seen for this game.)
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of all [adult swim] games for iPhone / iPod touch for 99 cents each. That’s at least $2 off and the best deal we’ve seen for these apps. The games: Meowcenaries (pictured) for 99 cents Amateur Surgeon for 99 cents Robot Unicorn Attack for 99 cents Floater Pro for 99 cents see all [adult swim] games on sale.
Today only, CowBoom.com offers the used iHome OutLoud iH80 Portable Speaker System for iPod, model no. iH80B, for $19.99 plus $5 for shipping. (That’s tied with our mention two weeks ago of a new one and it’s $28 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed model.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It operates on its included AC adapter or eight C batteries and has a line-in jack for additional audio devices and microphone jack for karaoke. No warranty information is provided.
Purplus Software offers Toon Boom Studio 5 for Windows and Mac for $179.95. [With free shipping (select it from the dropdown list), it’s the lowest total price we could find by $48.] This all-in-one animation suite features digital drawing tools, the ability to import existing artwork, lip syncing, publishing to print, TV, HDTV, the Web, YouTube, and iPod, and more.
Geeks.com offers the SATA Hard Drive USB 2.0 Dock / Media Player, model no. MP002, for $29.99 plus about $6 for shipping. (That’s a buck under our mention from a month ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen.) This USB 2.0 docking station connects to your television via component or composite A/V interfaces to watch digital video, listen to music, or view photo slideshows. It accepts 2.5″ or 3.5″ SATA drives and features an SD card reader, remote control, and more.
Verizon Wireless again offers the Verizon Wireless 802.11g Wireless Router, model no. VZ7501ROUT, for $9.97 with free shipping. (That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find by $14.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that since this router is from Verizon, it may be locked to their network.
Meritline.com offers this 2-Foot USB 2.0 to 5-Pin Mini-B Cable for $1.99. Apply coupon code “MLC401779090754AL1” to cut it to 69 cents. (With free shipping, it’s tied with our mention from a month ago and one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for this type of cable.) Coupon ends after 800 redemptions.
Sears offers the DieHard Portable Power 750 Battery Booster with 12-Volt Outlet and Light, model no. 71486, for $44.99. Shipping adds $10.65, or choose free in-store pickup.[Even with shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $16, although it was $5 less in June (since expired)]. Sales tax is added where applicable. This portable power source allows you to jump start a car or supply power to a wide range of electronic devices. It features 750 peak amps, built-in light, 12-volt DC power outlet, and 18″ booster cables with spark-resistant clamps.
Paul’s TV via Buy.com offers the Panasonic VIERA 42″ 1080p Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. TC-P42S1, for $599. (With free shipping, it’s $100 under our May mention and the lowest total price we could find by $117.) This S1-series HDTV features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 600Hz sub-field drive, 40,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI inputs, and component and other video inputs.
