Daily Deals: AT&T Selling Refurbed iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB for $49, $99

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Today’s daily deals are headed by AT&T’s offer on refurbished iPhone 3Gs. The carrier is selling 8GB models for $49 and $16 GB units for $99. Meanwhile, Apple is offering factory-refurbed Intel Mac minis, starting at $499 for the 2GHz Core 2 version. And if that’s not enough to rope you into the hardware tent, Apple is again promoting their back to school sale.

In other gadget deal goodness, we have an arm band face-off, plus ask the immortal question: what’s better? USB on your wrist or a mouse on your finger? For details on these and many other deals, as always check out our CoM Daily Deals page.


722091-largeWith activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless has refurbished models of the Apple iPhone 3G on sale, with prices starting at $49 with free shipping via 2-day delivery. (Each ties last week’s mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for these refurbished iPhones.) 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-inch touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. Note that a $36 activation fee applies. The deals:

Apple iPhone 3G 8GB in Black for $49
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB in Black for $99
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB in White for $99

749208-largeThe Apple Store restocked the following three factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers. (Each carries free shipping and is well under the best total price we could find for a new one.) Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s web site once sold out. The models, in-stock as of this writing:

Apple Mac mini MB463LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Desktop for $499
Apple Mac mini MB464LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Desktop for $699
Apple Mac mini MB464LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz Desktop with 2GB RAM/320GB HDD for $799

743216-largeOngoing at Apple, purchase a MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac from the Apple Store for Education and receive an iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player for $0 via a mail-in rebate. (Click on the “Buy a Mac for college, and get a free iPod Touch” banner). This offer is valid only for qualified students, teachers, and staff and expires September 8. Both the system and iPod must appear on the same receipt. Limit one rebate per customer.

Note that you will have to create or sign into an Apple ID to fill out your information to receive your rebate(s).

749289-largeArmband for Apple iPod nano for $4.99. Apply coupon code “DEALSA082416” and it falls to $3.99. (With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $7.) This armband is designed for use with the 4th generation iPod nano. It features suede construction, Velcro adjustment, and layers of padding. Deal ends August 31.

749105-large SportBand with Case in Black for $4.99. Coupon code “DEALNEWS826” cuts it to $3.99. (With free shipping, it’s tied with yesterday’s mention as the lowest total price we could find by $4.) Designed to fit most MP3 players and cell phones, it features an adjustable Velcro armband, multiple layers of padding, and screen protector. Coupon ends August 31.

749286-largeYesterday we offered a USB watch. Today it is a USB mouse. Today only, dillyeo offers this USB Optical Finger Mouse for $3.99. (With $2.99 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find for this item by $3.) This mouse straps to your finger and features a scroll wheel.

725126-largeMegaMacs.com offers dealmac readers the previous version of Apple’s Mac Box Set Family Pack, model no. MB998Z/A, for $124.49 plus $7.99 for shipping. (That’s a $15 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen.) This bundle includes iLife ’09 and iWork ’09, as well as Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 Leopard. Each is good for up to five computers.

749179-largeDownloads of several free applications are available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $5. The apps:

Dave Calabrese’s Tumblecaps: Puzzle game
Longtail Studios’ Football U: 3D football game
Ashu Desai’s Conway’s Game of Life: Game prot
Insight 4’s ScribbleChat: Drawing, picture, and text chat
Bandai America’s :05 Second Stadium (pictured): Stopwatch challenge game
Michael Quach’s Travel Mate: Travel-related business reference
Mad Monkey Studio’s Sketch Hop: Bouncing ball game

747330-largeHandHeldItems.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 1,000 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.

728226-largeHandHeldItems.com offers its 1000mAh External Battery for iPod / iPhone in White or Black (pictured) or White for $14.99. Add coupon code “1000mahbattery” to your cart to cut it to $9.99. (With $5.95 for shipping. it’s tied with our mention from a week ago for the lowest we’ve seen for this item by $2.) This battery features an external LED and a charge time of 2 hours. Deal ends September 30.

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