Daily Deals: iPhone Freebies, iPhone App Price Cuts, 8Gb iPod nano

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We start out with some free iPhone applications and some reduced prices on popular apps for the Apple handset. First up is the latest crop of iPhone App Store freebies, including “iDestroy,” billed as a bug destroying game. Next is an assortment of price drops on iPhone apps, such as “Skeletal Anatomy,” a medical application. We wrap up our featured deals with an 8GB iPod nano for $120 plus free shipping.

Along the way, we make the case for cases, whether it is for your MacBook Air, your iPad or your iPhone 4. As always, details on these items, along with much more (such as as 64GB iPod touch or Morphie’s iPhone credit card reader) can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


819619-largeiPhone App Store Freebies: Vectorama, iDestroy, Furoshiki Guide, 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 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

820047-largeiPhone App Price Drops: Deep, Skeletal Anatomy, Kitchen Calculator, 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:

Deep for 99 cents ($1 off): Infinite falling game
Dejumble for 99 cents ($4 off): Task and note management
Sleep Calculator for 99 cents ($1 off): Sleep calculator
3D Skeletal Anatomy for 99 cents ($1 off): Medical application
PixiTag for 99 cents ($1 off): Photo annotation
Kitchen Calculator for 99 cents ($2 off): Cooking measurement unit converter
Deer Hunter: African Safari for 99 cents ($2 off): Hunting game

819994-largeApple iPod nano Multi-Touch 8GB MP3 Player for $120 + free shipping

Datavis via eBay Daily Deal offers the 6th-generation (current model) Apple iPod nano Multi-Touch 8GB MP3 Player in Silver, model no. MC525LL/A, for $119.99 with free shipping. That’s $5 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current low by $19.) This nano is 47% lighter and 46% smaller than the previous model and features a 1.7″ Multi-Touch LCD (no more click wheel), 24-hour battery life, clip, volume buttons, VoiceOver, and more. Deal ends at 4 pm ET on December 29.

820358-largeDual Frosted TPU Case for Apple MacBook Air w/ $2 credit for $20 + $3 s&h

HandHeldItems.com offers this Dual Frosted TPU Case for the Apple MacBook Air 11″ in three colors bundled with a $1.50 HHI store credit for $29.99. Coupon code “newmacair11shield” cuts it to $19.99. With shipping at $2.85, it’s a $10 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this type of case. Deal ends December 31.

820355-largeHHI Faux-Leather Case for Apple iPad for $10 + $3 s&h

HandHeldItems.com offers this HHI padiWallet Leather-like Case for Apple iPad in four colors (Black pictured) bundled with a $2 HHI store credit for $19.99. Add coupon code “ipadwallet” to your cart to cut it to $9.99. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s a $2 drop and one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for a faux-leather iPad case. It features a screen protector, access to all functions, magnetic closure, and more. Coupon ends December 31.

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Griffin Reveal Etch Graphite Case for iPhone 4 for $14 + free shipping

Reforger via eBay Daily Deal offers the Griffin Reveal Etch Graphite Case for iPhone 4 for $13.95 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $3. It features rubber sides to protect edges, corners, and controls. Deal ends January 15 at 7:45 pm ET.

795755-largeMophie Marketplace Credit Card Reader for iPhone for $119 + $10 s&h

MegaMacs.com offers dealmac readers the Mophie Marketplace Credit Card Reader for iPhone, model no. 1125_MP-IP3G-BLK, for $119.49 plus $10.20 for shipping. That’s a $39 drop from our October mention and the lowest total price we could find by $1. This credit card reader attaches to your iPhone and allows you to receive payment for products or services immediately. Deal ends January 3, 2011. Of note, payment services require the setup of an Intuit GoPayment account and the Intuit GoPayment iPhone App.

758807-largeApple iPod touch 64GB MP3 Player for $297 after rebate + free shipping

MacMall.com offers the new, 3rd-generation Apple iPod touch 64GB MP3 Player, model no. MC011LL/A, for $326.94. This $30 mail-in rebate drops it to $296.94. With free shipping, that’s $48 under our June mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for a new unit. (It’s also a current price low by $35.) The new iPod touch models are now 50% faster, with support for Open GL | ES version 2.0. Rebate expires December 31.

820387-largeWestern Digital Outlet: 500GB USB HDD for $40 + free shipping, more

Western Digital Outlet discounts a selection of factory-refurbished hard drives, as listed below. Plus, coupon code “OUTLETSALE” cuts an extra 10% off. Most items receive free shipping, although shipping adds $2.99 for some. Even with shipping, many items are at the lowest total prices we could find. All refurbished items carry a 6-month Western Digital warranty. Deal ends December 31. Notable hard drives, with free shipping and prices after the coupon:

Refurb WD My Passport Elite 320GB Portable 2.5″ USB 2.0 for $40.49 ($0.13.GB)
refurb WD My Passport Essential 500GB Portable 2.5″ USB 2.0 (pictured) for $40.49 ($0.08/GB)
refurb WD My Passport Studio 320GB 2.5″ FireWire 400 / USB 2.0 for $44.99 ($0.14/GB)
refurb WD My Book Essential Edition 1TB USB 2.0 for $49.49 ($0.05/GB)
see all refurbished hard drives at Western Digital Outlet

814468-largeMacPromo Mac Time-Saving Bundle: 10 utilities for $50

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.)

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