We start out the day with a mix of deals, ranging from hardware, accessories and software. First up is another deal on Mac mini desktop machines from the Apple Store. The several available units start at $599 for a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini. Next is a luxury convertible flip case for your iPad. This leather case includes a screen protector, multi-function flip stand and built-in elastic strap. Although Spring is still a few days away, a new MacUpdate promo bundle is available. This one includes 11 apps, such as Parrallels 6, Mac DVD RipperPro 2 and Civilization IV – all for $50.
Along the way, we also check out replacement front glass for your iPhone 4 and a case for your iPod touch. As usual, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurb Apple Mac mini Core 2 Duo desktops from $599 + free shipping
The Apple Store again discounts several factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. Each carries free shipping and is well under the lowest 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:
Refurbished Apple Mac mini MC270LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Desktop for $599
refurbished Apple Mac mini MC438LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $719
refurbished Apple Mac mini MC438LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz w/ Snow Leopard Server for $849
HandHeldItems.com offers this Luxury Multi-Function Flip Stand 3D Leather Case For Apple iPad in Black Carbon (pictured), Silver Carbon, or Black Leather for $19.99. Coupon code “convertibleipad” cuts it to $9.99. Plus, receive a $2 HHI store credit and an HHI Stylus Pen for free. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the the lowest total price we could find for a similar case alone, this time by $8. It features an iPad screen protector, multi-functional flip stand, a built-in elastic strap, and more.
MacUpdate offers downloads of its MacUpdate Spring 11-Application Bundle for $49.99. Together, that’s a savings of $331 compared to paying the list price for each program and the biggest MacUpdate bundle we’ve since December. Deal expires March 21. The 11 included apps are:
Parallels 6: Windows emulation software
Divvy: Workspace division utility
1Password: Password management utility
MacUpdate Desktop: Software updating utility
DVD Remaster Pro 7: DVD compression utility
Mac DVDRipper Pro 2: DVD ripping assistant Hands Off!: Disk access control App Tamer: CPU usage controller Tech Tool Pro 5: Disk utility
Civilization IV: Real-time strategy game
A Better Finder Rename: Batch renaming utility
DEAL800.com offers the Front Screen Glass Lens for Apple iPhone 4 in Black (pictured) or White for $4.36 with free shipping. That’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $6. This is a replacement front glass panel cover for the iPhone 4. (It does not include a digitizer or LCD; it’s just the glass front.) Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
Tridenteer.com offers the Aegis Case for Apple iPod Touch in six colors (Blue pictured) for $24.95. Coupon code “TRIDENTEER0315” drops it to $19.96. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $3. Deal ends March 17 at 9 pm ET.
Walmart offers the Nikon D3000 10.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera bundled with the Nikkor DX 3x 18-55mm Lens, 2GB Secure Digital SD Card, Nikon Camera Bag, and the 150-page Nikon Guide to Digital SLR Photography for $459. Shipping adds $1.97, or opt for free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $40 under last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for this bundle. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 3″ LCD, 3fps, USB 2.0 connectivity, spot metering, pop-up flash, SD/SDHC card slot, and more.
Buy.com offers the ioSafe Solo 2TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. SL2000GBUSB20, for $189.99 with free shipping ($0.90/GB). That’s the lowest total price we could find by $60. This drive runs at 7200 rpm and is purported to be disaster-proof against fire or flood. A 1-year warranty with a $1,000 disaster recovery service applies.
Office Depot offers the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Net Media Sharing Device, model no. STAK100, for $39.99 with free shipping, via the directions below. That’s tied with an expired mention from five days ago as the lowest total price we could find by $40. Sales tax is added where applicable. It docks up to two Seagate GoFlex hard drives and one additional USB 2.0 hard drive. It also connects via Ethernet to your Windows or Mac computer to share with other systems securely across the Internet, or with mobile devices such as the iPhone, Android, and Blackberry phones. Deal ends March 19. To get this deal: Add the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Net Media Sharing Device to your cart for $49.99 pad your order over $50 (this eraser costs 29 cents) apply coupon code “12097549” to cut the media sharing device to $39.99 (not including padding)
JR.com offers the Sling Media Slingbox SOLO Television Broadcaster, model no. SB260-100, for $149.95. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) With free shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $25. (It was briefly $120 shipped last fall; that deal lasted less than a day.) It lets you watch TV (from your TiVo, cable box, etc.) on any networked computer anywhere in the world. It features HD support up to 1080i, Ethernet connectivity, and component, S-Video, and RCA inputs and outputs. Unlike the pricier Slingbox PRO, the SOLO has no HDMI input and only a single input/output pair for audio.
Overstock.com offers the Philips 9″ Portable Widescreen LCD Television, model no. PVD900, for $99.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10. Features include a 600×220 widescreen LCD, HD tuner, two 2-watt speakers, built-in rechargeable battery, up to three hours of playback, external antenna, and more.
