We start off another week of deals with a blast from the past: a 1.26GHz G4 iBook with 12-inch screen and software for $250. Next is a Kensington Battery Pack and charger for your iPhone or iPod. This unit includes a dock connector and flip-out USB tip. Finally, to help keep your private personal information secure, there is a deal on “Hands Off!”, personal information security monitoring software from MacUpdate.com for just $12.50.
We’ll also take a look at other items, along the way. As always, details on these and many other gadgets can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
Used Apple iBook G4 1.2GHz 12″ Laptop w/ software suite for $250 + $18 s&h
MegaMacs.com offers the used Apple iBook G4 1.2GHz 12.1″ Notebook, model no. M9623LL/A, for $249.99. Add it to your cart, then add the Creative & Entertainment Software Suite for Mac for 1 cent. With around $18 for shipping, that’s a buck under our August mention of an iBook G4 with a faster processor but no software bundle, and the lowest total price we could find this configuration by $53. Features include a PowerPC G4 1.2GHz processor, 12.1″ 1024×768 LCD, 512MB RAM, 30GB hard drive, DVD-ROM/CD burner Combo drive, ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 32MB graphics, Airport Extreme (802.11a/g wireless), Mac OS X 10.4.4 (with Classic mode), and more. The creative suite includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, Hoyle Card Games 2010, Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games 2010, Stuffit Deluxe 2010, TuneUp, and VirtualBox 2. A 30-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it.
Buy.com offers the Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod touch, model no. K33456US, for $17.99 with free shipping. That’s $22 below our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $23. It features a dock connector and flip-out USB tip.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Metakine’s Hands Off! for Mac for $12.50. That’s $13 off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this personal information security monitor. Click here for more information.
Buy.com offers the Tripodguru 54″ Lightweight Travel Size Tripod, model no. TRS-54, for $12.99. With free shipping, that’s $2 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find. Features include an oversized quick-release lock, gear-operated center column, adjustable telescopic tilt and pan control, a carrying bag, and more.
Office Depot has the Ativa D33F 1080p Secure Digital Card HD Digital Camcorder in Black (pictured) for $69.99 with free shipping. That’s $80 off original list and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution, 2.5″ LCD, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 128MB of internal memory, SD card slot, 5-megapixel still images, USB 2.0 connectivity, HDMI output, and more. Of note, OfficeMax offers the Vivitar DVR-810 720p Secure Digital Card HD Digital Camcorder in Black, model no. DVR810BLK, for $69.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $9. Sales tax is added where applicable.
Meritline.com offers this Portable 2.5″ USB 2.0 Aluminum External Serial ATA Notebook Hard Drive Enclosure in Black for $6.49. Coupon code “MLCK192496100440NL1″ cuts it to $3.99. With free shipping, that’s $2 under last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for a similar enclosure by $4. It’s compatible with all 2.5” SATA hard drives up to 500GB. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
Buy.com offers the Able Planet Behind-the-Head Headphones in White, model no. PS200BHW, for $10.99. With free shipping, that’s $4 under our August mention and the lowest total price we could find by $12. They come with airplane and 1/4″ stereo plug adapters.
P.C. Richard & Son offers the Sharp 42″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LC-42SB48UT, for $477.54 with free shipping. That’s $52 under our mention from two days ago and the best price we’ve ever seen for this HDTV. (It’s also a current price low by $101.) Features include a resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 26,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 450 cd/m² brigthness, 6ms response time, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
Sobongo.com offers the Coby 10.2″ Widescreen LCD Television, model no. TF-TV1091, for $69.99 plus about $7 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $38. Features include a built-in HD tuner, 800×480 resolution, 300:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m² brightness, stereo speakers, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, remote control, headphone jack, and RCA inputs. Deal ends October 5 at 11 am ET.
Buy.com offers the HornetTek Phantom 2.5″ Serial ATA Hard Drive 1080p Media Player, model no. MP-2020-1X, for $57.24. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3, although it was a buck less two weeks ago (since expired). This device allows you to install a 2.5″ SATA hard drive (not included) and watch media files on a TV. It features support for hard drives up to 1TB, support for a wide range of audio and video files as well as subtitles, remote control, both Ethernet and USB connectivity, and HDMI, component, and other video outputs.
