We start off another week with a mix of bargains for the Mac fan. First up are several factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Air laptops from the Apple Store, starting at $849 for a1.86GHz Core 2 Duo unit with 13.3-inch screen. Also, Handhelditems has a 77 percent discount on various cases for the iPod touch. Finally, AT&T Wireless has several refurbished iPhone 4 handsets, such as a 32GB model.
Along the way, we’ll also check out the latest batch of iPhone app price cuts, including “Harry Potter: Spells.” Additionally, we’ll take a look at another sale on 160GB Apple TV units, iPhone applications and Mac software. As always, details on these and many more items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurb Apple MacBook Air Core 2 Duo 13″ Laptops from $849 + free shipping
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC233LL/A, for $849 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as $126 below the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 1.86GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen glossy LCD, 2GB RAM, 120GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, iSight webcam, and Mac OS X 10.6.4. Also available is the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC234LL/A, for $1,099 with free shipping. That’s also tied with our mention from two weeks ago as $179 below the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. Instead of the 120GB SATA hard drive, it features a 128GB solid state drive (SSD). Both models carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units.
HandHeldItems.com still knocks up to 77% off select 4th-generation Apple iPod touch cases. (Scroll down to see them all.) Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “itouch4gcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HandHeldItems.com store credit with your purchase. In all, over 250 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Shipping starts at $2.85. A best bet is the HHI iPod Touch 4th Generation Silicone Looper Skin Case in six colors (Green pictured) for $3.19 plus $2.85 for shipping after the coupon code mentioned above (but not counting the applicable $2 store credit). That’s $15 off original list and the lowest total price we could find. Deal ends November 30.
With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless again offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 32GB Smartphone for AT&T Wireless in Black for $249 with free shipping. (Search for “iPhone 4″ to find it.) That’s $50 less than the cost of a new model and it’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen for a refurbished model. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5” display running at 960×640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more. Note: No warranty information is provided. Also, a $36 activation fee applies.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Pulse News Mini for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s a buck under our August mention and the lowest price we’ve seen for this news reader app. Also available is Pulse News Reader for iPad for free. That’s $2 off our August mention and the lowest price we’ve seen.
Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the refurbished Belkin TuneDirect Vehicle Power Adapter and Auxiliary Cable for iPhone/iPod, model no. F8Z417, for $11.95. With $3.99 for shipping, that’s $19 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. It’s compatible with most iPod and iPhone models and connects them to your car’s stereo. Note that a 30-day warranty applies, although it’s not clear who backs it.
Hammacher Schlemmer offers this iPhone and iPod touch Charging Leather Case for $24.95. With $7.95 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for a similar charging case by $8. This leather case features an integrated lithium-ion battery to provide a backup charge for your iPhone or iPod touch.
Below are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch; they’re also compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The deals:
Harry Potter: Spells (pictured) for 99 cents ($2 off): Harry Potter spell reference
RoboStrobe (pictured) for 99 cents ($1 off): Sound-responsive LED flash
Stenches: A Zombie Tale of Trenches for 99 cents ($1 off): Tower defense-type game
Rimelands: Hammer of Thor for 99 cents ($4 off): Dungeon-crawling game
SoundPrism for 99 cents ($4 off): Music creation
Oxymorons! for 99 cents ($1 off): Oxymoron reference
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 for $1.99 ($3 off): Port of PlayStation game
ESPN Fantasy Football 2010 for $1.99 ($3 off): Fantasy Football management/reference
Cowboom.com offers the refurbished, previous-generation Apple TV 160GB, model no. MB189LL/A, for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $5 under last month’s mention of a refurbished unit and $50 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. This media streaming device displays 720p widescreen video and features a 160GB hard drive, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, and HDMI, component video, and RCA audio outputs. Of note, no warranty information is provided.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Mariner Software’s Paperless for Mac for $24.95. That’s tied with our May mention as $25 off and the lowest price we could find for this digital documents manager. Click here for more information.
Buy.com offers the Fantom Drives G-Force 2TB eSATA / USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. GFB2000EU, for $109.99. This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $99.99. With free shipping, that’s $0.05/GB and the lowest total price we could find by $42. This drive features both eSATA and USB 2.0 connectivity. Rebate expires November 21.
