We close out the week with three hardware choices for our top deals. First up is anothe MacBook Pro from ExperCom. This time it is a 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo with 17-inch screen for $2,147. There is also a deal on a number of Macs, including an iBook G3 running at 500MHz for $189.99. Finally, we have a deal on a 2GB iPod shuffle for $35.
Along the way, we’ll check out several cases and skins for iPads, as well as the latest batch of App Store freebies. And, if you are into this year’s World Cup, there is a deal on a FIFA World Cup 2010 app for the iPhone or iPod touch.
As always, details on these and many other items are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
ExperCom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17″ Notebook, model no. MC227LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and a 17″ matte display for $2,147. (With around $13 for shipping,we couldn’t find a lower total price for this particular configuration elsewhere.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz dual-core processor, 17″ 1920×1200 LED-backlit matte display, 8GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M on-board video and 9600M GT 512MB graphics card, built-in iSight camera, 802.11n wireless, ExpressCard slot, Bluetooth, up to 8 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends June 17.
TechRestore offers discounted prices on several refurbished Apple iBook, MacBook, and MacBook Pro notebooks. (With $10 for shipping, that puts most at the lowest total price we could find.) Each carries a 30-day TechRestore warranty. Notables:
Refurbished Apple iBook G3/500MHz 12″ Laptop (pictured) for $189.99
refurbished Apple PowerBook G4/1.33GHz 12″ Laptop for $349.99
refurbished Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13″ Laptop for $619.99
see all discounted refurbished Apple laptops at TechRestore
Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the refurbished, 4th-generation Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. MC323LL/A, Pink, model no. MC387LL/A, or Blue, model no. MC384LL/A, for $34.95. (Click the Deal 1, 2, or 3 tabs at the top to find them.) [With $3.99 for shipping, that’s $20 less than what Apple charges and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this current model.] It holds up to 500 songs and features VoiceOver technology, which tells users which song is playing and when the battery needs to be recharged.
Note: A 30-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of FIFA World Cup 2010 for iPhone / iPod touch for 99 cents. (That’s a $4 drop since yesterday and the best deal we’ve seen for this soccer game.) Deal ends June 13.
LA Computer Company offers dealmac readers the Apple Unibody MacBook 13″ Battery, model no. MB771LL/A, for $85. [With $7.53 for shipping, that’s tied with an April mention for the lowest total price we’ve seen this year.] (For comparison, Apple charges $129.) This is a retail-boxed 45-watt rechargeable lithium polymer battery.
Meritline offers the OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS for $8.99 with free shipping. (That’s $2 under our mention from two days ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen.) It features openings for the camera lens, dock connector port, and home key.
Meritline.com offers this USB Travel Charger for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS in Black for $2.99. Coupon code “MLCK262237061167NL1” cuts it to 99 cents. (With free shipping, that ties a deal from two weeks ago and is the lowest total price we could find for an iPhone 3GS travel charger by far.) It features an LED power indicator, and is compatible with Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod nano, shuffle, mini, and purportedly all iPods with a click wheel.
Chitek offers its ChiTek Leather Slimline Case for Apple iPad in Black for $13.95 plus $6.95 for shipping. (That’s $26 off and the lowest total price we could find for this case.) It features a soft interior lining, elastic closure, and more.
Meritline.com offers this iPad Classic Car Skin for $2.19. Coupon code “MLC40174318AL1” cuts it to $1.79. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for this skin.) It features a self-adhesive backing, classic car design, and more. Coupon expires after 200 redemptions.
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $5. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:
Tumblie: Physics-based puzzle game
Budget Protector: Budget management
Origami Classroom 2: Origami instructions
Virtual SLR Camera: Photo enhancement and filters
Stunt Wagon (pictured): Action game
Action 4: Photo editing
Anna Montana: Action game
RockGerm: Physics-based puzzle game
iLLusions!: Optical illusion information
