Daily Deals: $680 iMac, i-Hoot International Calling, 27-inch i7 iMac

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We wrap up the week with two iMac deals and an app for making international phone calls. Up first is a number of Core 2 Duo iMacs, starting at $680 for a 2.16GHz desktop machine. Next is i-Hoot, an app for your iPhone which permits pay-as-you-go international dialing. Finally is a 27-inch iMac with quad i7 processors running at 2.8GHz. The package also includes three years of AppleCare all for $1,699.

Along the way, we’ll also take a look at a number of other items and apps for your iPhone or iPod. Like always, details on these and many more deals can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


796966-largeUsed Apple iMac systems from $680 + $30 s&h

MegaMacs.com offers several used Apple iMac systems at reduced prices. Shipping starts around $30 and each is covered by a 30-day MegaMacs warranty. The systems:

Apple iMac Core Duo 2.16GHz Desktop (pictured) for $679.99
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz 20″ Desktop for $909.99
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 24″ Desktop (no keyboard or mouse) for $989.99

796829-largei-HOOT for iPhone downloads with $5 calling credit for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of i-HOOT for Apple iPhone with a $5 International Calling Credit for free. That’s the best deal we’ve seen for this pay-as-you-go app. i-HOOT allows you to make international phone calls through your existing phone number for as low as 2 cents per minute. Note that it may use some of your existing service plan’s domestic minutes.

793184-largeApple iMac Core i7 Quad 2.8GHz 27″ Desktop w/ AppleCare for $1,699 + $22 s&h

Expercom offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i7 2.8GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC507LL/A, with three years of AppleCare for $1,699. With shipping around $22, that’s $147 less than what Apple charges for a refurbished system with AppleCare, this one is new. Features include an Intel Core i7 2.8GHz quad-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB graphics, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, iSight, and more.

796790-largeUsed Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 3GHz Workstation w/ software for $2,150 + $35 s&h

MegaMacs.com offers the used Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 3GHz Xeon Workstation, model no. MA356LL/A, bundled with the Mac Creativity and Entertainment Software Suite for Mac for $2,150. (Add both to your cart separately to see this price.) With about $35 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for an 8-core version of this model and it’s $333 under the best deal we could find for any new 8-core Mac Pro. The system features two Intel Xeon 5300 3GHz quad-core processors, 4GB RAM, dual hard drives (500GB and 250GB), dual-layer DVD burner, and more. The software bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, StuffIt Deluxe 2010 , and more. Of note, a 30-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who backs it.

796926-largeJensen Spectra Docking Speaker Station for iPod for $30 + $9 s&h

Today only, CowBoom.com offers the Jensen Spectra Docking Speaker Station for iPod, model no. JIMS-195, for $29.99 plus $9 for shipping. (That’s $29 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $11.) It features a remote control, audio jack for other MP3 players, and more.

796901-large Sound Logic Portable Media Speaker for $30 + $8 s&h

Today only, PulseTV.com offers the Sound Logic Portable Media Speaker for $29.99 with $7.97 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $2. Features include 3.5mm input for compatibility with any iPod / MP3 player, USB port for flash drive support, built-in rechargeable battery, and more.

796808-largeDeal800.com iPhone Parts Roundup: 3GS battery for $10 + free shipping, more

Deal800.com offers several iPhone replacement components for lowest-we-could-find prices, as listed below. Each carries free shipping. The accessories: Replacement Battery for iPhone 3GS (pictured) for $9.55 Replacement LCD Screen Display for iPhone 3GS for $31.18 Replacement LCD Screen Display for iPhone 4 for $57.15.

796879-largeUdder Chaos for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Udder Chaos for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s $1 off and the best deal we’ve seen for this alien shooter game.

796672-largeSeagate Outlet Sale + 10% off coupon: 500GB Mac HDD for $54 + free s&h, more

Seagate again discounts a selection of hard drives and media players in its latest Outlet Sale. Plus, apply coupon code “SEAGATESTORAGE” for an extra 10% off. It’s tied with our mention from last week as the strongest sale we’ve seen from Seagate this year, as it yields several significant price lows. Shipping starts at $7.99, or spend over $49.99 for free shipping. Notables, with prices after the 10% off coupon:

Seagate FreeAgent Go for Mac 250GB USB External Hard Drive for $41.39
Seagate Replica 250GB USB External Hard Drive for $44.99
Seagate FreeAgent Desk for Mac 500GB USB External Hard Drive (pictured) for $53.99
Seagate FreeAgent Go Special Edition 640GB USB External Hard Drive for $71.99
browse the entire Seagate Outlet Sale.

756203-largeWacom Bamboo Touch Tablet for $29 + $7 s&h

BuyDig.com offers the Wacom Bamboo Touch Tablet in Black, model no. CTT460, for $29. With $6.95 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $2, although it was a buck less in August. This 8.2″ x 5.4″ tablet features a multi-touch interface, allowing web navigation, picture manipulation, and more with finger gestures and taps.

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