We close out another week with three hardware deals in the spotlight. First up is a 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G iPad for $529. Next is a number of Mac mini desktop machines, starting at $599 for a 2.4GHz Core 2 model. Finally, there is a 1.4GHz 12-inch MacBook Air for $930.
Along the way, we’ll also check out more MacBook Pros, a MacBook Dual Core, as well as a Mac Pro Xeon workstation. As usual, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G Tablet for $529 + free shipping
AT&T Wireless offers the 1st-generation Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G Tablet for $529. (Search for “iPad” to find it.) With free shipping, that’s $130 below what Apple charges for a refurbished unit (this one’s new) and tied with last week’s mention as the lowest total price we’ve ever seen. This 0.5″-thick tablet weighs 1.5 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7″ 1024×768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Of note, iPad orders require the purchase of an AT&T DataConnect Personal Data Plan. Plans are active for 30 days and automatically renew every 30 days. (You can cancel this data plan at any time.) A 2 GB DataConnect Personal Plan is free for the first 30 days.
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 w/ Snow Leopard Server for $849
Datavis via Buy.com offers the current-generation, 2.3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ Notebook, model no. MC505LL/A, for $930 with free shipping. That’s $70 under list price, the lowest total price we could find by $10, and the best we’ve seen without rebate hassles since January. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 11.6″ 1366×768 LED-backlit widescreen glossy LCD, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD drive, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, iSight webcam, and Mac OS X 10.6. Deal ends March 30.
The Apple Store currently has stock of 26 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $929. That’s the largest selection we’ve seen from Apple in several weeks, and combined with free shipping, 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 laptops:
Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $929
refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC373LL/A Core i7 2.66GHz 15.4″ for $1,599
refurbished MacBook Pro FC373LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 17″ for $1,789
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
MegaMacs.com offers deals on select used Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system is eligible to receive a Brenthaven ProFile 15″ Shoulder Case, model no. 2300, for free. (You must add it to your cart with one of the qualified used notebooks to see this price.) With about $21 for shipping, each bundle is at the lowest total price we could find. Note that all systems are guaranteed to work but may carry aesthetic scuffs and blemishes. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. The deals:
Used Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83GHz 13.3″ Laptop (pictured) for $549.99
used Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $579.99
used Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $679.99
used Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2Ghz 15.4″ Laptop for $889.99
browse other qualified used Apple MacBook and MacBrook Pro Notebooks
The Apple Store offers a selection of factory-refurbished Apple Mac Pro workstations in its Special Deals section. Plus, all systems receive free shipping. At up to $600 off, each system is at the lowest total price we’ve seen direct from Apple this year. Plus, all are lower than the best price we could find for a new unit, typically by wide margins. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Some best bets: Apple MC871LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $2,039 Apple MC560LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.8GHz Workstation for $2,119 Apple MB535LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.26GHz Workstation for $2,699 Apple MB183LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.93GHz Workstation for $2,749 see all refurbished Mac Pro workstations at The Apple Store
BuyDig.com offers the Targus Mobile Security Lock for iPod, model no. ASP07US, for $3.59 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $3. (However, we saw it for a buck less last spring.) This 3-digit combination lock is compatible with all iPods that have a dock connector.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 93% off select Apple iPhone 4 cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, 949 items are discounted, several of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. (Scroll down to see them all.) A best bet after coupon is the IGg Snap-On ABS Hard Case for Apple iPhone 4 in Clear (pictured) with a screen protector and a $2 HHI store credit for $2.67 with free shipping. That’s a $1 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular iPhone 4 protector. Deal ends March 31.
Zagall.com offers this Silicone Case for Apple iPad bundled with a screen protector for $5.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for a similar combo by a buck.
SquareTrade offers dealmac readers its SquareTrade 2-Year Warranty for the Apple iPad or iPad 2 for $71.99. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) At $48 off, that’s tied with our expired mention from four days ago as one of the best deals we’ve seen for this service. (We briefly saw a 3-year iPad 1st-gen warranty for $40 in September, likely a price mistake.) Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection. Deal ends March 26.
