We start with free and discounted iPhone applications, led by dueling weather apps. In the free corner is “The WeatherApp,” which provides weather alerts and updates. This is just one of the entries in the latest crop of freebies from the iPhone App Store. In the “discount” corner is “WeatherNow,” a weather and clock combo once sold for $4, but now yours for just $0.99. This is just one of several iPhone apps being offered at discounted prices.
Also on tap is a deal on Apple’s AppleTV. The 160GB model is going for $120. Along the way, we also check out various ways to keep your iPhone powered-up, as well as insured from spills and drops. There is also a deal on an OEM version of a Mac OSX update and other Mac software.
Like always, details on these and many other bargains can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Store Freebies: KanjiDo, photoMap, TheWeatherApp, 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 $12, 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:
Pico Bandito: Platforming game
KanjiDo: Kanji character education and emulation
photoMap: GeoLocated photography tool
Sudoku Solver App: Sudoku solving tool
Helichicken: Infinite flying game
TheWeatherApp: Local weather alerts and updates
StickBo Pro: Side-scrolling 3rd person shooter
Unblock It: Puzzle game
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:
Glow Backgrounds for 99 cents ($1 off): Background image collection
Family Guy Time Warped for 99 cents ($4 off): Family Guy action game
gDocuments for 99 cents ($2 off): Google Documents client
WeatherNow for 99 cents ($4 off): Weather and clock display
Instant Heart Rate for 99 cents ($1 off): Heart-rate measurement
100 Rogues for 99 cents ($1 off): Top-down adventure game
Vann’s offers the Apple TV 160GB Media Receiver, model no. MB189LL/A, for $119.88. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $19. This media streaming device displays 720p widescreen video and features a 160GB hard drive, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, USB port, remote control, and HDMI, component video, and RCA audio outputs.
The iTunes App Store offers the Garmin StreetPilot GPS for iPhone for $39.99. That’s the lowest total price we could find for this just-released iPhone GPS app. It features turn-by-turn voice guidance, 3D map views, lane guidance, real-time traffic updates, navigation to contacts in your address book, and more.
Today only, SquareTrade offers its SquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $99. Coupon code “SANTA” cuts it to $93.75. At $30 off, that’s tied with our November mention as one of the best deals we’ve seen for this service. Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection. Have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade.com also takes 30% off warranties sitewide via the above coupon. (A maximum discount of $30 applies.)
Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the refurbished Mophie Juice Pack Air Charging Case for iPhone in Black, model no. 30-1273-05-BB, for $17.95. With $3.99 for shipping, it’s $2 under our September mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this case. (It’s also a current price low by $6.) This battery pack charging case, compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GS, provides up to 270 hours of standby time, up to 20 hours of music playback, up to 4.5 hours of talk time, and more. Note: A 30-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it.
Buy.com offers the Monster Cable iCarPlay FM Transmitter for iPod, model no. AI 500 FM-CH, for $19.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $25. This tuner features an external antenna and easy-twist tumbler construction. It’s compatible with select iPods with dock connectors.
MegaMacs.com discounts select OEM Apple Mac OS software, as listed below. With shipping starting around $5, each item is at the lowest total price we could find. Of particular note is the v10.6.3 unlimited client software (pictured), which is a low by a whopping $120. The deals:
Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Single Upgrade for $24.99 + $5 s&h
Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Family Pack Upgrade for $34.99 + $5 s&h
Apple Mac OS X v10.6.3 Snow Leopard Unlimited Client (pictured) for $319.49 + $10 s&h
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Binary Bakery’s MenuEverywhere for Mac for $7.95. That’s $7 off and the lowest price we could find for this menu bar access assistant. Click here for more information.
Skullcandy via eBay Daily Deal offers the Skullcandy Icon Soft Headphones, model no. SCS5ISBZ-BG, in Black/Green for $15.76. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $8. They include 30mm drivers, frequency response of 18Hz to 20KHz, in-line microphone, and more. Deal ends January 28 at 12:51 pm ET.
