We close out another week of deals highlighting two hardware bargains along with another chance at free iPhone applications. First up is a 2GHz MacBook with 13-inch screen for $500. Next is a 2.53GHz Mac mini desktop for $699. How about a database of hacks at your disposal when you need a quick answer? That’s the goal of “I Fixed It!,” just one of the free applications available at the App Store.
Along the way, we have a deal on a quad-core Mac Pro Xeon as Apple announces the end of the line for this server. Also, in time for the football season are headphones bearing the logo of your favorite team. In addition, why not transfer your love of Apps from your iPhone to the fridge, with a set of 18 app icon magnets? As always, details on these and many other bargains can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurb Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13″ Laptop for $500 + $8 s&h
TigerDirect.com offers the 4.7-lb. refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MB061LL/A, for $499.99 plus $8.19 for shipping. That’s $39 under a used unit we mentioned two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $85. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 glossy widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 80GB 5400 rpm hard drive, DVD-ROM / CDRW combo drive, webcam, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. Note: A 3-month FastAsset (not Apple or TigerDirect.com) warranty applies.
B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Server, model no. MC408LL/A, to $699 with free shipping. That’s $40 under last month’s mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $40. Features of this “server” configuration include an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, two 500GB 5400 rpm hard drives (1TB total), Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n) wireless, Bluetooth, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. Note that an optical drive is not included.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several applications for Apple iPhone and iPod touch for free, as listed below. With a savings of up to $7, each is at the lowest price we’ve seen. Note that these apps are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The deals:
Crazy Buttons & Sounds Pro: Effect soundboard
Chop Chop Soccer: Cartoon-influenced soccer game
Best Party Games: Party game collection
PlaneOnPaper: Battleship-type multiplayer game
Cannon Duel: Turn-based warfare game
I Fixed It!: User-submitted everyday object hack database
Kick The Zombie: Zombie-kicking game
Super Marble Roll: Accelerometer-based game (pictured)
Bubble TapTap: Bubble-wrap simulator game
B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple Mac Pro Quad-Core 2.66GHz Xeon Workstation, model no. MB871LL/A, bundled with Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac for $1,899 with free shipping. That’s $100 under last month’s mention of the Mac Pro alone and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this model. (It’s also a current price low for the bundle by $130.) It features one Intel Xeon W3520 2.66GHz quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB video card, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
Today only, AlphaShark.com offers the iHip NFL Team Logo DJ Style Headphones in 26 teams (New Orleans Saints pictured), model no. 10271, for $25. Apply coupon code “3DEALNEWS3″ to drop them to $22. With $4.95 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $12. These officially-licensed headphones feature a 54” cord, inline volume control, soft-touch leather padding, and more.
ThinkGeek.com offers this iPhone App Magnet 18-Pack for $9.99. With $6.59 for shipping, that’s $3 off and the lowest total price we could find for such a magnet set. It includes all apps which are native to iOS 2. Need some for geeky gifts? Buy three for $29.97 and coupon code “nextorder” cuts them to $24.97, or $8.32 each. Shipping remains $6.59.
CellularFactory offers this Crystal Jelly Executive Skin Case for iPod touch in Transparent Smoke for 89 cents. Bag free shipping via coupon code “15GEH8”. That’s $3 under our mention three days ago of a similar case and the lowest total price we could find by $10. This silicone skin is designed for the 4th-generation iPod touch and features a circle pattern graphic. Coupon expires November 10.
Meritline.com offers this 6x Telephoto Lens with Case for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for $14.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3, although we saw it for a buck less in October (since expired). Designed for use with the iPhone’s camera, this lens features a 6x optical zoom and mounts to an included case.
Below are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch; they’re also compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The deals:
Skate It by EA (pictured) for 99 cents ($4 off): Skateboarding simulation game
Yoo! Sports (pictured) for 99 cents ($1 off): Accelerometer-based sports game and avatar creation
The Secret of Grisly Manor for 99 cents ($1 off): Point-and-touch mystery adventure
Boggle for 99 cents ($1 off): Classic word game
Tiger Woods PGA Tour for 99 cents ($4 off): Golf game
COMMMAND & CONQUER RED ALERT for 99 cents ($4 off): Real-time-strategy game
Across Age for $2.99 ($2 off): Action adventure game
iTracer HD for $4.99 ($1 off): 3D modeling and rendering
The Apple Store restocked the following factory-refurbished 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 Players. (The current generation is 4th.) Each qualifies for free shipping. Unlike cheaper refurbs we’ve seen, each includes a full 1-year Apple warranty. Sales tax is added where applicable. The iPods:
Apple iPod touch 8GB (2nd-gen) for $149
Apple iPod touch 8GB (3rd-gen) for $149
Apple iPod touch 32GB (3rd-gen) for $229
Apple iPod touch 64GB (3rd gen) for $319
