Today is a mix-bag of deals. First up is several Mac minis from the Apple Store, starting at $499 for a 2GHz Core 2 Duo version. Next is a pack of three $10 iTunes gift cards for $25. Finally, how about a game? Sentinel 2: Earth Defense for the iPhone and iPod touch is free – a $2 discount.
Along the way, we’ll also check out other iPhone apps, Apple’s annual back-to-school specials, and more hardware deals. As usual, details on these and many other items are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
The Apple Store continues to discount several factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. (Each carries free shipping and is well under the best total price we could find for a new unit.) 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, all with free shipping:
Apple Mac mini MB464LL/A Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Desktop for $499
Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Desktop for $589
Apple Mac mini G0H00LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $719
Apple Mac mini MC408LL/A 2.53GHz with Snow Leopard Server for $749
Back in stock at Best Buy is the Apple iTunes $10 Gift Card 3-Pack ($30 total) for $25. (With free shipping, that’s $5 off and the best deal we’ve seen on iTunes gift cards this year.) Sales tax is added where applicable.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Origin8’s Sentinel 2: Earth Defense for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $2 drop and tied with our May mention as the best deal we’ve seen for this game.)
Ending today, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of all Readdle apps for iPhone / iPod touch and iPad for 99 cents. (That’s at least $4 off and the best sale we’ve seen for these apps.) Some best bets:
ReaddleDocs for iPhone / iPod touch for 99 cents
ReaddleDocs for iPad (pictured) for 99 cents
Take A Note for iPod touch / iPad for 99 cents
Flash Drive for iPod touch / iPad for 99 cents
browse for more Readdle apps at the iTunes App Store
Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of MumboJumbo’s LUXOR for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s $1 off and the best deal we’ve seen for this Egyptian-themed game.)
Now 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 7. 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).
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Stacks 1.3 for Mac for $12.95. (That’s $12 off and the lowest price we could find.) This RapidWeaver plugin supports drag-and-drop nesting objects, live image editing, and more.
Meritline.com offers this Dock Cradle Charger for Apple iPhone 4 in White for $5.49. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $5.) It features a line-out port and charging / syncing for the Apple iPhone 4. A USB sync cable is not included.
eForCity.com offers the Monster Cable iCarPlay FM Transmitter for iPod, model no. 129367, for $25.49 plus $3.55 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by a buck.) This tuner features three programmable “favorite station” preset buttons, LED display, 24k gold contacts, and more. It’s compatible with select iPods with dock connectors.
Office Depot offers the Brother MFC-J615W Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for $89.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $40. Sales tax is added where applicable.) Features include a print resolution of 6000×1200 dpi, 35 ppm black, 28 ppm color, USB 2.0 connectivity, Ethernet, 802.11g wireless, and more. Deal ends August 7.
