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Daily Deals: MacBooks for $749, $139 iPod touch, $49 8GB iPhone 3G

1:17 pm, November 10th, 2009, Ed Sutherland

We start off with a hardware trio: The Apple store offers a number of MacBook laptops, starting at $749 for a 2.1 GHz, 13-inch machine. Next up is an 8GB iPod touch for $139 and an 8GB iPhone 3G for $49. Along with hardware, we have several cases for your iPhone or iPod, both of the hard and soft variety. To wrap-up today’s deals, we list a couple chargers and bluetooth stereo connectors for good measure.

As always, for details on these bargains and others, check out the CoM “Daily Deals” page after the jump.

The Apple Store offers three factory-refurbished previous-generation MacBook notebooks in its Special Deals section. (Click “MacBook” on the left to find them.) [With free shipping, each is up to $300 off the original cost of a new unit and the lowest total price we could find.] Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new MacBooks. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notables:

Apple MC240LL/A MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz 13.3″ in White (pictured) for $749
Apple MB466LL/A Unibody MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz 13.3″ for $899
Apple MB467LL/A Unibody MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $999

The Apple Store still offers discounted pricing on its factory-refurbished, 1st- and 2nd-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 players. (The discontinued first generation iPod touch features a 4.3-oz. weight and slightly bulkier profile to the second generation’s 4-oz. weight, faster processor, integrated speakers, and slimmer frame.) [With free shipping, all are at the lowest total price we've seen for a refurbished unit with a 1-year Apple warranty.] Sales tax is added where applicable. The refurbs:

Apple MA623LL/B iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (first generation, pictured) for $139
Apple MB528LL/A iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (second generation) for $149
Apple MB531LL/A iPod touch 16GB MP3 Player (second generation) for $199
Apple MB533LL/A iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player (second generation) for $249

With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 3G 8GB for $49 with free shipping via 2-day delivery. (That’s $50 off and tied with our October mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features compatibility with AT&T’s 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5″ touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. Note that a $36 activation fee applies.

HandHeldItems.com offers this Translucent Shell Case w/ Screen Protector for Apple iPod touch in seven colors (Clear Black pictured) for $7.99. Coupon code “touchbackshell” cuts it to $2.99. (With $2.85 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for such a case.) It features PVC construction, cutouts for all buttons, and a screen protector. It is only compatible with the 2nd- and 3rd-generation iPod touch. Deal ends November 30.

Today only at MidnightBox.com, click on the “Deal 2″ banner to find the Griffin Technology BlueTrip Stereo Connection Kit for Apple iPod, model no. 4016-BLUET, for $11.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. (That’s a buck under our August mention and the lowest total price we could find by $12.) This Bluetooth system turns your iPod into a 30-foot wireless audio source for your stereo. It includes a transmitter for dockable iPods, a receiver, A/C adapter, and RCA cables.

HandHeldItems.com offers the iGg TuchiMesh Nylon Armband for iPod touch in three colors for $9.99 each. Coupon code “toucharm” trims it to $2.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s a $7 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular case by $2.) Deal ends November 30.

HandHeldItems.com offers the iPhone and iPod Travel Charger (pictured) for $3.15. Coupon code “newichargers” knocks it to 99 cents. (With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention as one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for such a charger.) Each features an IC chip to prevent over-charging and support for iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod models with a dock connector. Deal ends November 30.

Of note, the iPhone and iPod Car Charger is also available for 99 cents via the coupon code mentioned above plus $2.85 for shipping.

HandHeldItems.com offers the iGg Snap-On Hard Case for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS bundled with a screen protector for $9.99. Add coupon code “iggiphoneclrcs” to your cart to cut it to $2.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s a $7 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for the pair.) Deal ends November 30.

Several iPhone and iPod touch applications available from the iTunes App Store have recently dropped in price. Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The deals:

blipr for 99 cents ($1 off): Send push notifications with sound
G for 99 cents ($2 off): Puzzle game
Turkey Hunter 3D for 99 cents ($3 off): Turkey hunting game
ShoveBox Mobile for $1.99 ($2 off): Information storage utility
iBASIC for $1.99 ($1 off): Port of BASIC games
Family Guy: Uncensored for $2.99 (pictured, $2 off): Family Guy-themed mini games

Buy.com offers Otterbox Defender 1942 Case for iPhone 3G in Yellow / Black, model no. 1942-05.5, for $28.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $4. It features silicone padding and full functionality through the case.)

Of note, Amazon offers the Otterbox Defender 1942 Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS in Black, model no. 1942-20.4 for the same price.

HandHeldItems.com offers the TPU Flexi Graphic Skin Case for iPhone 3G or 3GS in 20 styles for $6.99. Coupon code “iphone3g3gstpu” slices it to $2.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s a $4 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this particular case.) Deal expires November 30.

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