We start off the day with two MacBook Pro laptops and an iPad. First up is a Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz MacBook Pro with a 13″ screen for $1,049 from Expercom. Next is a MacBook Pro with a 2.8GHz chip and a 15″ screen for $1,439 from the Apple Store. Finally, we have a 16GB Wi-Fi iPad for $349 from the Apple Store.
Along the way, we check out a blast from the past – a 1.33GHz iBook G4 for $215. There is a leather case for your iPad, as well as several software packages – including Microsoft Office 2011 for the Mac. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13″ LED Laptop for $1,049 + $16 s&h
Expercom offers the MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC374LL/A, for $1,049 with around $16 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $7, although we saw this laptop four weeks ago for $165 less (via in-store pickup only, since expired). Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen glossy LCD, 4GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, Airport Extreme (802.11a/n) wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, and iSight webcam.
The Apple Store once again has stock of the Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ Notebook, model no. MB986LL/A, for $1,439. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this model. Sales tax is added where applicable. Other refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks, each with a 1-year Apple warranty: Refurbished MacBook Pro MC666LL/A Core i7 2.66GHz 15.4″ for $1,729 refurbished MacBook Pro MC847LL/A Core i7 2.8GHz 15.4″ for $1,899 see all refurbished MacBook Pro 15″ laptops at Apple (select 15″ from the menu on the left)
The Apple Store offers the refurbished Apple 16GB iPad Wi-Fi, model no. MB292LL/A, for $349 plus free shipping. That’s $59 less than the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. (We listed this model for $14 less last month, since expired.) 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. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as with new units.
Geeks.com offers the refurbished 4.9-lb. Apple iBook G4 1.33GHz 12.1″ Notebook, model no. M9846LL/A, for $229.99. Coupon code “APRDEALS” drops it to $214.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention as the least expensive refurbished iBook we’ve seen. (For comparison, we saw a similar model with more RAM for $54 more in October.) Features include a PowerPC 7447a G4 1.33GHz processor, 12.1″ 1024×768 LCD, 512MB RAM, 40GB 4200 rpm hard drive, DVD-ROM/CD burner Combo drive, ATI Mobility Radeon 32MB graphics, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Airport Extreme (802.11a/g wireless), Mac OS X 10.4.4 (with Classic mode), and more. Deal ends April 22. Note: A 90-day Geeks warranty applies. Also, this item is listed as B-Stock, which means it may have cosmetic blemishes.
Best Buy offers the Targus Hughes Leather Case for Apple iPad, model no. TES00701US, for $19.99. Shipping adds $3.99, or choose free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $26. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an oil-tanned leather exterior, cratch-resistant twill inner material, magnetic closure, and more. It’s compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2.
Seagate Outlet offers the Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500GB USB External Hard Drive, model no. ST305004FDA2E1-RK, for $39. Coupon code “SEAGATESTORAGE” cuts it to $35.10. With $7.99 for shipping, that’s $0.09/GB, tied with our mention from last week, and the lowest total price we could find by $19. Of note, this drive is a part of the Seagate Outlet Sale, which also has other drives at up to 70% off.
Adorama offers the Voltaic Systems 3,000mAh Solar USB Charger, model no. 1018ASCSILVER, for $99. Coupon code “S3046861” cuts it to $79. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $20. It includes nine standard adapters for recharging cell phones and other small electronics, a standard USB outlet, 4 watts of peak output at a selectable 6 or 12 volts, built-in rechargeable battery, mesh carry bag, and more.
MegaMacs.com offers dealmac readers Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Home and Business Edition (pictured), model no. W9F-00014, for $179.49. With shipping at $6.01, it’s a $10 drop from our mention a week ago and the lowest total price we could find, this time by $3. It includes two licenses for a single user. (You can install it on up to two machines.) It features Word 2011, Excel 2011, PowerPoint 2011, and Outlook 2011. Also of note, MegaMacs.com offers dealmac readers the Microsoft Office Mac 2008 Special Media Edition, model no. FWA-00064, for $48.49 plus $5.38 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $2. This version of the software includes all of the applications from the standard edition plus Expression Media. Both deals end April 14.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Yazsoft’s Playback for Mac for $9.79. That’s $5 off and the lowest price we could find for this UPnP media sharing tool. Click here for more information.
The National Geographic Store offers The Complete National Geographic for Windows and Mac for $39.95. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10. (We saw an older version with issues through 2008 for $5 less on Black Friday, since expired.) This is a complete digital collection of every National Geographic issue from 1888 through 2009 on six DVD-ROMs.
