We start off the day with three hardware deals. Are you looking for an affordable MacBook, perhaps as a gift? Why not a 1.83GHz MacBook for $490? If not, how about a desktop machine? The Apple Store is offering a number of Mac minis, starting at $719 for a 2.66GHz unit. Or maybe you need more power and mobility? Check out some MacBook Pros, starting at $929 for a 2.26GHz version.
If you’re not in the market for hardware, we have plenty of accessories, including pre-orders for Apple’s recently-announced Magic Trackpad, deals on skins for your iPhone 4 or cases for your iPad. As always, details on these and many other items are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
MegaMacs.com offers the used Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 1.83GHz 13.3″ Laptop in White, model no. MA699LL/A, for $489.99 plus around $18 for shipping. (That’s $14 under our June mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for any Core 2 Duo-equipped MacBook.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LCD, 512MB PC2-5300 RAM, 60GB 5400rpm hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, iSight webcam, Gigabit Ethernet, Airport Extreme, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Mac OS X 10.4.8, and more. Deal ends August 10.
Of note, a 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.
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 G0H00LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $719
Apple Mac mini MC408LL/A 2.53GHz with Snow Leopard Server for $749
The Apple Store currently has stock of 33 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $929. (Combined with free shipping, that puts most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable systems:
Refurbished MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ (pictured) for $929
refurbished MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 15.4″ for $1,529
refurbished MacBook Pro MB986LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ for $1,779
refurbished MacBook Pro MC227LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17″ for $1,849
refurbished MacBook Pro MC373LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.66GHz 15.4″ for $1,869
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
CellularFactory.com offers this Silicone Skin Case for iPhone 4 in Blue Dots for 99 cents. (With free shipping via coupon code “1MO928”, it’s a $4 drop and one of the least expensive iPhone 4 cases we’ve seen.) Deal ends August 7.
MacMall.com offers preorders of the Apple Magic Trackpad, model no. MC380LL/A, for $65.99. (With free shipping, that’s $3 under last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find, also by $3.) This multi-touch trackpad features support for gestures (similar to Apple’s line of laptops), wear-resistant glass construction, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Of note, MacMall.com provides no specific ship date for this item.
iFunCity.com offers this Leather Case and Stylus for iPad for $22.48. Coupon code “BACK2SH” cuts it to $21.36. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for such a bundle by $4.) This case features a magnetic closure and can be used as a stand, while the stylus features a soft-touch tip. Deal ends August 15.
iFunCity.com offers the iPhone 4 Flip Faux Leather Case for $8.99. Coupon code “FLIP7” cuts it to $8.36. (With free shipping, that’s a buck off and the lowest total price we could find for this case.)
Dell Small Business offers the Western Digital Elements 1.5TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAU0015HBK-NESN, for $79.99 with free shipping ($0.05/GB). [That’s $5 under our mention from ten days ago and is the lowest total price we could find now by $20.] Sales tax is added where applicable. This PC-ready drive can be reformatted for use with Macs.
For its current newsletter subscribers only, Everyday Source offers the iPhone 3G and 3GS Screen Protector 3-Pack for $4.99. Coupon code “S8PH3K” knocks it to 49 cents. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our April mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this quantity of iPhone 3G / 3GS screen protectors.)
Shop4tech.com offers this 800mAh Solar Charger for iPhone 2G / 3G for $8.95. Apply coupon code “B2S15” and it falls to $7.61. (With free shipping, that ties last month’s mention and is $3 under the lowest total price we could find for a comparable charger elsewhere.)
