Daily Deals: $169 8GB touch,$499 Intel mini, App Store Freebies

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We start out another week with more deals on Apple items. A number of iPod touch models are on the block, starting at $169 for an 8GB model. Deals on Intel-based Mac mini desktops are also on tap, starting at $499 for a 2GHz Core 2 Duo unit. We wrap up our top trio with the latest batch of App Store freebies, including WalkJogRunning, which lists running route recommendations. (I hope it includes routes marked by the slowest-running dogs.)

We’ll also check out other Mac-related hardware and software, such as MacGourmet and a Clock Radio for the iPod and iPhone from Sony. As always, details on these and many other items can be found on CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


773454-largeThe Apple Store offers a selection of refurbished current- and 2nd-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 players in its Special Deals section. (With free shipping, all are at the lowest total price we could find for a refurbished unit with a 1-year Apple warranty.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out. The deals (current models unless otherwise noted):
Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player for $169
Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player (2nd gen) for $249
Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player for $259
Apple iPod touch 64GB MP3 Player for $339

749208-largeThe Apple Store restocked the following 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 MB464LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Desktop for $499
Apple Mac mini MC238LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz Desktop for $499
Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Desktop for $679

775754-largeBelow are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $6. These apps work with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:

my Face Solitaire: Customizable card game
Graph It: Graph creation assistant
GW JetPack: Action game
WalkJogRun Running: Run route recommendations
Simply Pong: Port of classic arcade game
Mastermind: Classic code-breaking game
Natural Stone Source: Geology reference
Arroic: Accelereometer-based puzzle game

775757-largeToday only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Mariner Software’s MacGourmet Deluxe for Mac for $24.95. (That’s $20 off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this recipe management assistant.) Click here for more information.

764385-largeToday only, Yugster.com offers this Charge4ALL Portable Charging Mat, model no. 52901H, for $13.97 plus $5 for shipping. [That’s a buck under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find by $15.] It features five charging plugs (for iPhone/iPod, mini-USB, micro USB, LG Chocolate, and Samsung SCH), silicone surface, and indicator LED.

774962-largeSony Style offers the Sony Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone, model no. ICFC71P, for $69.99. Coupon code “SONYIPOD25” cuts it to $52.49. (With free shipping, that ties our mention from a week ago for the lowest total price we could find by $7.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features dual alarms for iPod, iPhone, or radio, automatic time set, AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, and a remote control.

Of note, Sony Style offers the Sony CD Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone in Silver, model no. ICF-CD3iPSIL, for $74.99 after coupon code “SONYIPOD25”. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find.) It features similar specs as above, but also has a CD player.

775782-largeBuy.com has the Kensington Wireless SlimBlade Presenter Mouse in Blue, model no. 72280, for $17.89. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price price we’ve seen by $20, although most merchants charge $60 or more.) Features include 4-way tilt scroll, sleep mode, battery indicator light, and USB receiver storage in the mouse.

775781-largeGeeks.com offers the Centurion CD 100-Disc Automatic Organizer for $34.99 plus about $11 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $22.) This peripheral device stores and retrieves specific CDs or DVDs via commands issued from your computer. It can store up to 100 discs, sorts by disc title or audio track, features USB connectivity, and ships with MediaTRACKER Lite.

775808-largeOfficeMax offers the Canon PowerShot A3000 IS 10-Megapixel Digital Camera, model no. 4254b001, for $129.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 2.7″ LCD, 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, face detection, video capture, SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, and more.

704538-largeB&H Photo-Video offers the Logitech LS21 2.1-Channel Speaker System in Black, model no. 980-000058, for $27.89 with free shipping. (Although that’s up a buck from our January mention, since expired, it’s the lowest total price we could find less than $1.) This system includes two satellites with 2″ metallic drivers, a subwoofer with 4″ driver, and remote control.

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