Today’s daily deals include a 2.26GHz Intel Mac mini for $649, a 75% “blowout” on Mac gear, an 8GB iPod touch for just $160 and many more.
Details on these and other bargains can be found on the CoM “Daily Deals” page.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished, current-generation Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz Desktop, model no. MB464LL/A, for $649 with free shipping. (That’s $100 less than what Apple charges for a new unit.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 120GB hard drive, two video interfaces (Mini DisplayPort and mini-DVI), five USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme wireless and Bluetooth, and dual layer SuperDrive. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.
MacMall.com cuts up to 75% off select Macs, software, accessories, and more as part of its Apple Blowout Deals. (It’s among the best sales we’ve seen on these items from MacMall.) Shipping starts around $6.
A best bet is the Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz 13.3-inch Notebook (pictured), model no. MB450LL/A, for $1,349.99 plus around $7 for shipping. This $200 mail-in rebate drops the price to $1,149.99. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $142.)
Dyscern via eBay Daily Deal offers the 2nd-generation refurbished Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Video Player, model no. MB528LL/A, for $159.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen by $11.) Deal ends August 18 at 11 pm ET. No warranty information is provided.
Of note, The Apple Store has the same model for $179 with free shipping and 1-year Apple warranty.
Today only, PC Micro Store takes 60% off any of its Apple iPod accessories via coupon code “Dealnews60%Apple”. Plus, free shipping applies to most items. In all, hundreds of items are discounted, most of which at at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Some best bets after discount:
Lux iPod shuffle Aluminum Case for $3.18
Lux iPod nano Carbon Fiber Design Case for $5.58
Lux Apple iPhone 3G Aluminum Case (pictured) for $7.19
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Buy.com offers the refurbished Apple iPod Video 80GB MP3 Player in White, model no. MA448LL/A, for $139.99 with free shipping. (It’s $80 under the cost of a new, factory-sealed unit and the lowest total price we could find for a refurbished unit.)
Note that no warranty information is provided. (It’s highly unlikely that it’s backed by an Apple warranty.)
The iTunes App Store offers id Software’s Wolfenstein 3D Classic for 99 cents. (That’s a buck under our May mention and the best price we’ve seen for the full version of this legendary first person shooter.)
TechSunny.com continues to offer the AT&T Car Charger with USB Port for iPhone 3G / 3GS, model no. 31145ATT, for $5. (With free shipping, it’s within a buck of the lowest total price we’ve seen for an iPhone car charger with a built-in USB port.)
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Tapbots’ Convertbot for iPhone and iPod touch for free. (That’s a buck off and the best deal we’ve seen on this unit conversion tool.)
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $3. The apps:
KAI’s Money Tracker: Expense tracker
Fat Head Apps’ Solitaire: Everyone’s Favorite: Solitaire game
Connecting People Software’s Linux Command Reference: Linux command database
Syndicate Ventures’ iMaya2012: Gregorian calendar to Maya Long Count conversion
Creature’s Paddle Rally (pictured): Accelerometer-based paddle ball simulator
Chris Sokol’s RockinRoll: Accelerometer-based puzzle game
Jed Labs’ TwoBlocks: Puzzle game
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 85% off select Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. (In all, over 800 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) [Scroll down to see them all.] A best bet after coupon is the iSkin Solo FX Case for iPhone 3G or 3GS (pictured) in four assorted colors for $21.59 after coupon plus $6.95 for shipping. Deal ends August 31.