Today’s deals include refurbished MacBook Air, starting at $999, refurbished 80GB iPod Video, new App Store freebies and many more.
Details and these and other bargains can be found on the CoM Daily Deals page.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3-inch Notebook, model no. MB543LL/A, for $1,199 with free shipping. (Click “MacBook Air” on the left to find it.) [That’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this model.] Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9300 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 13.3-inch 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 120GB 4200 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, and iSight webcam. It carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Other refurbished MacBook Air laptops available, each with free shipping:
Apple MB003LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3-inch 60GB HDD for $999
Apple G0ER0LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz 13.3-inch 80GB HDD for $1,099
Apple G0ER1LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3-inch 64GB HDD for $1,199
Apple MC233LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3-inch 120GB HDD for $1,299
Apple MB450LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz 13.3-inch 64GB SSD for $1,299
Apple MB940LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3-inch 128GB SSD for $1,449
Apple MC234LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3-inch 128GB SSD for $1,549
Buy.com offers the refurbished Apple iPod Video 80GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. MA450LL/A, for $139.99 with free shipping. (It’s $80 under the price of a new, factory-sealed one and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb.)
Note that no warranty information is provided. (It’s highly unlikely that it’s backed by an Apple warranty.)
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $9. The apps:
D Hoffman’s HonniClock-iP: Graphic-based clock
Marco Guidi’s iMorra: Gesture-based rock-paper-scissors game
Niquito Software’s jAreaCodes: Area code lookup
ENZ’s Bling Bling LED: Large pixel-based drawing
Visionary Studios’ Confessapp (pictured): Anonymous confessions
Smart Wire’s Visual Goodies: Particle effect graphics testing
Cyan Media’s iSnitch: Covert recording software
Buy.com again offers the iFrogz Soft Touch iPhone 3G / 3GS Case in Blue, Silver, Green, or Pink for $11.99 with free shipping. (That ties our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $5.) This hard plastic case features a metallic facade and a “soft touch” feel.
newegg.com offers the factory-refurbished Netgear WNR2000 802.11n Wireless 4-Port Broadband Router, model no. WNR2000-100NA, for $19.99 plus $1.99 for shipping. (That’s $5 under our mention from two weeks ago, the lowest total price we could find and about a third of the cost of a new one.) It features parental controls, an internal antenna, and more. A 90-day Netgear warranty applies.
newegg.com still offers the Samsung ML Series ML-1630 Monochrome Laser Printer in Gloss Black for $89.99 with free shipping. (That ties our mention from two weeks ago and is within a buck of the lowest total price we’ve seen. [Most stores charge $200.]) This laser printer features 1200×600 dpi resolution, maximum print speed of 17 ppm, and USB connectivity. Deal ends August 2.
OfficeMax again offers the Tyler Computer Desk, model no. OM061-01CD, for $129.99. (With free shipping, that’s $50 off and tied with our mention from earlier this month as the lowest total price we’ve seen.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a Cherry laminate surface, glass shelf, and more.
Add the matching bookcase, model no. OM061-02B, for $89.99.
At AT&T, sign up for a select U-verse package and receive $250 cash back. The price and availability vary by location. (That’s $50 more than our mention from last month, and the best such offer we’ve seen from AT&T this year.) Deal expires July 28.
Note: Although plans start at $49/month, the cheapest eligible for cashback appears to be $102/month for the U200 Double Pack, which includes up to 200 TV channels and 3Mbp/s high speed Internet access.
Skullcandy Chops Earphones in Black/Chrome, model no. HH26-SKC01, for $12.99 with free shipping. (That’s tied with our mention last month and the lowest total price we could find by $4.) They feature a 15mm driver and 18kHz to 20KHz frequency response.
Scosche passPORT Charging Adapter for iPod and iPhone 3G in Black for $19.98 plus $1.99 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $3.) This adapter allows you to use most FireWire chargers and docks to charge your iPod nano, iPod touch, and iPhone 3G. For more information, see this review.