We close out another week with hardware. First up are several iMacs from the Apple Store, starting at $1,019 for a 3.06GHz Intel Core i3 machine with 22-inch display. Next is a stand from Sharper Image for your iPod or iPhone. The stand includes a 1600mAh battery and is compatible with all iPhones and iPod touch models up to the 2nd generation. Finally, another group of discounted iPads, including a 16GB 3G model for just $329.
Along the way, we also check out several cases for your iPad, as well as a dock for your iPod or iPhone. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurb Apple iMac Desktops: Core i3 22″ for $1,019 + free shipping, more
The Apple Store has stock of eight factory-refurbished previous- and current-generation Apple Aluminum iMac Desktops in its Special Deals section. With free shipping, they’re up to $430 off and each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notables:
Refurb Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,019
refurb Apple MC413LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.33GHz Desktop for $1,229
refurb Apple MB509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269
refurb Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,439
refurb Apple MC511LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i5 Quad 2.8GHz Desktop for $1,699
browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store
Today only, CowBoom.com offers the refurbished The Sharper Image Stand with Battery for Apple iPhone / iPod touch for $9.99. With free shipping, that’s $16 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. It includes a built-in 1600mAh battery and kickstand. It’s compatible with all models of iPhone and with iPod touch models up to 2nd generation. Note that no warranty information is provided.
With activation of a new line of service, AT&T Wireless offers the refurbished 1st-generation Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G (pictured), model no. MC349LL/A, for $329 with free shipping. (Search for “refurb Apple iPad” , then click “Shop More Products;” it should be towards the bottom of the page.) That’s $150 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model. (It’s a current low by $150.) Sales tax is added where applicable. 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 90-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it. Also available is the refurbished 1st-generation Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G, model no. MC496LL/A, for $429 with free shipping, a price low by $130.
Walmart offers the Jensen iPod / iPhone Docking Digital Alarm Clock, model no. JiMS-198i, for $24. Shipping adds $1.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $3 under February’s mention and it’s tied with an expired deal from yesterday as the lowest total price we’ve seen for a new iPod docking alarm clock since July. (It’s also a current price low by $22.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a dual alarm clock, AM/FM tuner with 20 presets, stereo headphone jack, and more.
The Apple Store still has select factory-refurbished 3rd- and 4th-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 players on sale, as listed below. Each qualifies for free shipping. Sales tax is added where applicable. Unlike cheaper refurbs we’ve seen, each includes a full 1-year Apple warranty. The iPods:
Apple iPod touch 8GB (previous generation) for $149
Apple iPod touch 32GB (previous generation) for $179
Apple iPod touch 64GB (previous generation) for $249
Apple iPod touch 32GB (current generation) for $259
Apple iPod touch 64GB (current generation) for $339
Once again, ChiTek offers the Acase EZ-Carry Folio Case with Built-In Stand for Apple iPad 2 for $32.95. Coupon code “4BA889A2” cuts it to $23.06. With $4.50 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find, this time by $2. (By comparison, Apple’s Smart Cover costs $39.) This ultra polyurethane slim case puts your iPad in sleep and “awake” modes when you close and open the flap, similar to the Apple Smart Cover. It features a built-in stand. Coupon expires April 23.
HandHeldItems.com offers this Silicone Case for Apple iPad 2 in five colors (Black pictured) for $5.99. Coupon code “ipad2silicones” cuts it to $2.99. Plus, receive a $2 HHI Store Credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s $2 under our mention from last week, and the lowest total price we could find for a similar silicone case by $8. Deal ends April 30.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Lokiware’s Attachment Tamer 3 for Mac for $9.99. That’s $5 off and the lowest price we could find for this Apple Mail attachment behavior modifier. Click here for more information.
DEAL800.com offers the Mini DVI to HDMI Adapter for $5.90 with free shipping. That’s $3 under our January mention (which included a 6-foot HDMI cable) and the lowest total price we could find by $2. Of note, this does not fit the ’09 Unibody Macbooks or 2009 Mac Mini.
Best Buy offers offers the Nikon D5000 12.3-Megapixel SLR Digital Camera together with the Nikon NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Zoom Lens, model no. 25454, for $599.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $120. (We listed a refurbished one for $100 less last month, since expired.) Sales tax is added where applicable. The D5000 features a 2.7″ LCD, 720p video recording, 4 fps burst, dust reduction system, SDHC card slot, optical image stabilization, HDMI and USB connectivity, and more.
