Daily Deals: $750 2.53GHz Mac mini Server, $100 PowerMac, iPhone App Freebies

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We start a rainy day of deals on the U.S. East Coast with a hardware bargains, some blasts from the past and the latest crop of free applications for your iPhone. First up is 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini server for $750. Next are several older Macs, including a 450MHz PowerMac G4 and monitor for $100. We wrap up the spotlight with the latest batch of iPhone app freebies, including “GalaFire 3D.”

Along the way, we’ll check out other apps for your iPhone or iPod touch and also take a look at hardware, such as a solar charger for your iPhone. As always, details on these and many more items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.


765330-largeApple Mac mini Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Server for $749 + free shipping

MacConnection offers the Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Server, model no. MC408LL/A, for $749 with free shipping. That’s tied withour mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $171. 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.

779198-largeUsed Apple systems from $100 + $22 s&h

MegaMacs.com offers several used Apple systems at reduced prices. Shipping starts around $22 and each is covered by a 30-day MegaMacs warranty. The systems: Apple PowerMac G4/450MHz Desktop with 17″ CRT monitor (pictured) for $99.99 Apple PowerMac G4/533MHz Desktop for $139.99 Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2GHz 20″ Desktop for $749.99.

794713-largeiPhone App Store Freebies: Galaxy on Fire 3D, iTraceur Parkour, more

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 $3, each is at the lowest price we’ve seen. Note that several of these apps are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The deals:

Galaxy on Fire 3D (pictured): Space shooter
A Glow Fighter: Arcade shooter
Super KO Boxing 2: Boxing game
iTraceur Parkour: Hardcore Parkour / freerunning game
Dance Pet Piano: Musical game for kids

776327-largeOtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS for $9 + free shipping

Meritline.com offers the OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS for $12.99. Coupon code “MLC211154093030A” knocks it to $8.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last month as the lowest total price we’ve seen by $2. (It’s also a current price low by $2.) It features openings for the camera lens, dock connector port, and home key. Coupon ends October 3.

794690-large500mAh Solar Charger for iPhone / iPod for $6 + free shipping

SuntekStore.com offers this 500mAh Solar Charger for iPhone /iPod for $6.08 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for a solar iPhone charger by a buck. (It’s also currently the lowest price we could find for a similar charger by $2.) The built-in battery can be recharged by the sun in 6 to 10 hours, or via USB in approximately three hours.

794573-largeGemini Drop for iPhone / iPod touch / iPad downloads for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of MarsLight Studio’s Gemini Drop for iPhone / iPod touch / iPad for free. That’s a buck off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this side-scrolling adventure game.

794743-largeTango Video Calls for iPhone or Android downloads for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Tango Video Calls for iPhone for free. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this app that allows you to make video calls over 3G and Wifi. Of note, Android users can also get this program for free via Android Marketplace.

794676-largeXtremeMac HomeShow Audio Kit for iPod for $14 + free shipping

NothingButSoftware.com offers the XtremeMac HomeShow Audio Kit for iPod, model no. IPD-HAV-10, for $14.49 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $6. It includes an RCA home theater cable, L/R home audio cable, 3.5mm auxiliary audio cable, and 3.5mm audio splitter.

794738-largeiPhone / iPod touch App Downloads from $3: Call of Duty: Zombies, more

The iTunes App Store discounts a select applications for Apple iPhone and iPod touch, as listed below. Prices start at $2.99. With a savings of up to $5, each is at the lowest price we’ve seen in recent weeks. 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:

Driver for $2.99 ($2 off)
NFL 2011 for $2.99 ($2 off)
Real Racing for $2.99 ($2 off)
Call of Duty: Zombies (pictured) for $4.99 ($5 off)
FIFA 10 by EA Sports for $4.99 ($2 off)

794647-largeKeynote Themes Bundle for Mac downloads for $40

Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Jumsoft’s Keynote Themes Bundle for Mac for $39.50. That’s $40 off and the best deal we could find for these 10 slideshow themes. Click here for more information.

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