We start with software in today’s deal spotlight. No doubt, many readers received an iPhone as a present this year, so our first two bargains focus on the Apple handset. We take a look at the latest crop of price cuts from the App Store, including “Produce Tracker,” an app that keeps a history of your purchases. We also check out some free apps for the iPhone, including “Vectorama,” a vector arithmetic app. We finish up the spotlight with a number of Mac software titles that are part of a MacPromo bundle.
Along the way, we also check out some hardware deals for the MacBook Pro, as well as the Mac Pro. We also take a peek at some accessories for your iPhone or iPod.
As always, details on these items and much more can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Price Drops: Awareness!, Produce Tracker, ROCK BAND, more
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:
Awareness! The Headphone App (pictured) for 99 cents ($4 off): Auditory selection
Produce Tracker for 99 cents ($1 off): Purchase history reference
Rudolph Camera for 99 cents ($1 off): Photo backgrounds
Battle for Wesnoth for 99 cents ($4 off): Action adventure game
Solipskier for 99 cents ($2 off): Infinite racing game
Legions for $3.99 ($1 off): Stratego-like game
ROCK BAND for $4.99 ($2 off): Musical game
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 these apps are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The deals:
Santa Snap: Multiplayer card game
Family Relations: Family tree utility
Vectorama: Vector arithmetic
ExploreRome: City destination guide
Naked Trailers: Movie trailer database
iDestroy: Bug destroying game
Furoshiki Guide: Folding guide
Time Tap: Date and time logging software
DIY Dict: Do-it-yourself compendium
MacPromo.com continues to offer downloads of its Mac Time-Saving Bundle for $49.95. That’s tied with our mention from last week as 85% off and the best deal we’ve seen for this assortment of 10 downloadable utilities. The apps include TypeIt4Me, PathFinder, DragThing, Name Mangler, Personal Antispam, MacFreelance, Keyboard Maestro, Personal Backup, Folx Pro, and CuteClips. (Be sure to remove the “Backup Disc Set” from your shopping cart if you don’t want to be charged for a physical copy.) Deal ends December 31. Of note, the first 5,000 orders will receive Star Wars: Empire at War for free. (It will be added to your cart automatically.)
Expercom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC373LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, and a 15″ Hi-Res Antiglare LCD and bundled with three years of AppleCare for $2,947 plus around $16 for shipping. That’s $385 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration. It features an Intel Core i7 2.8GHz dual-core processor, 15.4″ 1680×1050 LED-backlit antiglare LCD, 8GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics with 512MB RAM, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, multi-touch trackpad, and more. Deal ends December 31.
ExperCom offers the Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 2.26GHz Xeon Workstation, model no. MB535LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and bundled with three years of AppleCare for $2,497 plus around $23 for shipping. That’s $270 less than the lowest total price we could find for this bundle if purchased separately elsewhere. It features two Intel Xeon 2.26GHz quad-core “Nehalem” processors, 8GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, SuperDrive, NVidia GeForce GT 120 512MB video card, and more. Deal ends December 31.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 70% off select iPad cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off orders via coupon code “ipadcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HandHeldItems.com store credit with your purchase. In all, 455 accessories are available, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. A best bet is the SGP Premium Protective Cover Skin for Apple iPad in four designs (Carbon pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $15.99 after the coupon above plus $5.95 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $5.
iPhone / iPod Accessories: iPod Nano Kit for $10 + free shipping, more
iGoneMobile.com offers deals on select iPhone and iPod accessories, as listed below. With free shipping, each item is at the lowest total price we could find by at least $6. The deals, each with free shipping:
iSound 11-in-1 Accessory Kit for Apple iPod Nano (5th Generation) (pictured) for $9.99
iSound 10-in-1 Accessory Kit for Apple iPhone 3 / 3G for $17.49
dreamGEAR iSound iMan Premium Portable Sliding Speaker with case for $18.49
Dooney & Bourke Hearts Cover for Apple iPhone for $29.49
B&H Photo-Video offers the Western Digital Elements 1.5TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAU0015HBK-NESN, for $79 with free shipping ($0.05/GB). That’s a buck under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $5. This PC-ready drive can be reformatted for use with Macs.
Western Digital Outlet discounts it’s selection of factory-refurbished WD TV Media Players, as listed below. Even better, coupon code “OUTLETSALE” cuts an extra 10% off. With free shipping, each is at lowest-we-could-find prices. The deals, after coupon discount: Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player, model no. WDAVN00BN, for $40.49 Western Digital WD TV Live HD Media Player, model no. WDBAAN0000NBK for $49.49 Western Digital WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player, model no. WDBABX0000NBK, for $53.99
Walmart offers the RCA 7″ Portable Widescreen LCD Television, model no. RTV86073, for $59.86. Shipping adds $4.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $59 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 7″ widescreen LCD, built-in ATSC digital/NTSC analog tuner, built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and more.
