We close out another week with a deal on i5-based MacBook Pros, the new Mac mini desktops, and price cuts on Electronics Arts games for the iPhone and iPad. Expercom offers a MacBook Pro powered by a Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz processor and a 15-inch display with 8GB of RAM for $2,198 from Expercom. There is also a deal on Apple’s recently refreshed Mc mini computer, complete with a Core 2 Duo processor running at 2.4GHz for $669. Lastly, Electronics Arts, maker of the Madden NFL games, offers its semi-annual sale on software, including “Battleship,” “Boggle for the iPad,” and “The Sims 3” for the iPhone.
As always, details on these and many other bargains are available on CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Expercom offers the new Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC371LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM for $2,198. (With shipping at $10.50, that’s $140 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration.) This model features an Intel Core i5-520M 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 15.4″ 1680×1050 antiglare LED-Backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 256MB video card, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, multi-touch glass trackpad, FireWire port, Secure Digital card slot, and more.
MacMall.com offers the new Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz Mini Desktop, model no. MC270LL/A, for $669 with free shipping. (Outside of the price below, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $11.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, 802.11a/n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, SD card slot, HDMI and mini-DisplayPort outputs, and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
A close price: Amazon.com has it for $669.99 with free shipping.
EA takes $2 off select game downloads for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch during its Semi-Annual Sale. Most are discounted by $2. [That’s the first sale we’ve seen for many of these games, although some (like The Sims 3) have been at these prices for a few weeks, and FIFA 2010 is actually a price increase.] In all, there are 13 titles available. Some best bets:
Battleship for 99 cents
Boggle for iPad for $2.99
Tetris for iPhone / iPod touch for $2.99
Madden NFL 10 for iPhone / iPod touch (pictured) for $4.99
The Sims 3 for iPhone / iPod touch for $4.99
browse the Semi-Annual Sale at EA Store
Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of Snail Mail for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $2 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this accelerometer-based racing game.)
Today only, MacUpdate offers downloads of Celmaro’ Minco for Mac for $7.95. (That’s $7 off and the lowest price we could find for this iCal time-tracking add-on.) Click here for more information.
Meritline offers this Silicone Skin Case for iPhone 4 in Black for $2.27 with free shipping. (That’s down $2 from last week’s mention and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this type of case.)
Of note, it’s also available in Red, Blue, White, or Smoky for $2.99
Meritline.com offers the Crystal Hard Case for Apple iPod touch 3rd Generation for $1.85. Apply coupon code “MLCK188294061850NL1” to drop it to 59 cents. (With free shipping, that’s a dime under our March mention of a 2nd generation case and among the cheapest iPod touch cases we’ve seen.) Deal ends after 1,000 redemptions.
Buy.com offers the Monster Cable iEZClick AI Remote Control for iPod for $18.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $6.) This weather-resistant remote wirelessly controls your iPod and features an RF reciever, oversized buttons, and more.
Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of HELLKID: hook & jump for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $3 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this game.)
Buy.com offers the Cables Unlimited BatteryBoost for iPod touch, model no. BAT-9100, for $19.99 with free shipping. (That’s a $7 drop since our April mention, the lowest total price we could find by $15, and the best we’ve ever seen for any 2400mAh iPod battery.) This case features a built-in 2400mAh rechargeable battery for your iPod touch.
