It’s fall in the U.S., the leaves are beginning to turn color, but the deals keep coming. Today we highlight hardware, software and a discount duo for iPod touch owners. Apple is selling MacBooks starting at $849, while iPhone owners can grab Spore Origins for just a buck. Meanwhile, you can take a stroll through Mac hardware history with deals on early iMacs, PowerBooks and more.
For details on these and other products, check out CoM’s Daily Deals page.
The Apple Store has three factory-refurbished previous-generation and current-generation MacBook notebooks in its Special Deals section. (All are at lowest-we-could-find prices and come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The systems, each with free shipping:
Apple MC240LL/A MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ in White for $849
Apple MB466LL/A MacBook Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3″ in Aluminum for $899
Apple MB467LL/A MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ in Aluminum with 250GB HDD for $999
MegaMacs.com offers several used Apple systems at reduced prices. Shipping starts around $12 and each is covered by a 30-day MegaMacs warranty. The systems:
iMac G3/500MHz 15″ CRT for $39.99
PowerMac G4/400MHz for $109.99
iBook G3/800MHz 12″ for $289.99
iMac G4/800MHz 17″ LCD for $299.99
iMac G5/1.8GHz 17″ LCD for $369.99
iBook G4/1.2GHz 12″ for $429.99
Powerbook G4/1GHz 12″ for $519.99
PC Connection offers the Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB991LL/A , for $1,474. This $75 mail-in rebate cuts it to $1,399. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3.) This unibody aluminum MacBook Pro features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit glass display, 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, multi-touch glass trackpad, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, and more. Deal ends October 31.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 80% off select 2nd-generation Apple iPod touch cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “tuchi20”. (In all, hundreds of items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) A best bet after coupon is the 2nd- and 3nd-generation iPod touch Aluminum Case with Stand and Screen Protector (pictured) for $6.39 plus $2.85 for shipping. Deal ends September 30.
PC Micro Store knocks 50% off select Apple iPod touch accessories via coupon code “Dealnews50%Touch”. (With free shipping, it’s one of the best discounts we’ve seen on these items from PCMS.) A best bet is the 2nd-generation PCMS Apple iPod touch Clear Case (pictured) for $6.47 after discount. Coupon expires after 150 redemptions.
BuyDig.com offers the Targus Mobile Security Lock for iPod, model no. ASP07US, for $6.95. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3.) This 3-digit combination lock is compatible with all iPods that have a dock connector.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Electronics Arts’ Spore Origins for iPhone / iPod touch for 99 cents. (That’s 60% off and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this game.)
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:
2udoku for 99 cents ($2 off): Multiplayer Sudoku
ExpireTrack for 99 cents ($1 off): Expiration data manager
Planet Crashmania 9,000,000 for 99 cents ($1 off): Space shooter
Quad Level for 99 cents: Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and 2D levels ($1 off)
TypeFast for 99 cents ($1 off): Typing tutor
Chore Bank (pictured) for $1.99 ($1 off): Child’s allowance tracker
Low Carb Diet Assistant for $2.99 ($2 off): Diet tracker
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Dropship for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s $2 off and the best deal we could find for this arcade shooter.)
B&H Photo Video is taking preorders for the Western Digital My Passport Essential 1TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBABM0010BBK-NESN, for $149 with $7.95 for shipping ($0.15/GB). (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $33.) This drive runs at 5400 rpm.
B&H Photo Video estimates that this item will be available for shipment in 3 to 7 days.
