We close out another week of deals with a grab bag of bargains. First up is several used iMacs, including a 2.16GHz desktop for just $680. Next is another group of freebies from the iTunes App Store, including “Textropolis,” a word-based game. We wrap up our spotlight deals with a metal cover case for your iPhone 4.
Along the way, we’ll also check out a 4-core Xeon Mac Pro desktop unit, a $99 8GB iPod nano and more software bargains for your iPhone, iPod and Mac. As always, details on these and other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
Used Apple iMac systems from $680 + $30 s&h
MegaMacs.com offers several used Apple iMac systems at reduced prices. Shipping starts around $30 and each is covered by a 30-day MegaMacs warranty. The systems:
Apple iMac Core Duo 2.16GHz Desktop (pictured) for $679.99
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz 20″ Desktop for $889.99
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 24″ Desktop (no keyboard or mouse) for $989.99
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several applications for Apple iPhone and iPod touch for free, as listed below. With a savings of up to $7, each is at the lowest price we’ve seen. Note that these apps are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The deals:
One Minute Idea Memo: Idea prompting and sharing
Textropolis: Word-based game
Bees vs Bear: Puzzle game
iBorders: Background modifying
Crazy Ski!: Downhill skiing game
Cut Cut Boom Pro: Chef-impersonation game
SIMON says HARDCORE: Memory challenge game
Finger Traffic Navigator: Puzzle game
Meritline.com offers this Metal Cover Case for iPhone 4 in Gold for $2.99. Coupon code “MLCK408063111152AL1” cuts it to $1.99 with free shipping. That’s $8 off and the lowest total price we could find. This metal case snaps onto the back of your iPhone. Deal ends November 12 or after 400 uses. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
LA Computer Company’s Closeout Sale features 137 items at discounted prices. Choose from iPod accessories, used Macs, games, and more. It’s tied with our June mention as one of the best general sales we’ve seen from this store. Shipping starts around $7. (Used items carry a 90-day LA Computer Company warranty.) Notables:
All The Best Mac Games 2004 for 1 cent
Targus USB 2.0 Hub for Mac for $2.99
used Apple Remote for $5
used Apple Magic Mouse for $49
used Mac mini G4/1.25Ghz for $275
see all 137 items on sale at LA Computer Company
Affordable Computers offers dealmac readers the refurbished Apple Mac Pro 4-Core 2.66GHz Xeon Workstation, model no. MA356LL/A, for $1,149. With around $50 for shipping, that’s $25 under our September mention, just over $300 less than the best total price we could find elsewhere, and the least expensive Mac Pro 4-Core system we’ve seen. This Mac Pro features two Intel Xeon 2.66GHz dual-core processors, 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 7300 256MB video card, and more. A 1-year Affordable Computers warranty applies.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished, previous-generation Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in six colors (Blue pictured) for $99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week as $29 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out. The factory-refurbished, previous-generation Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player in eight colors is also available for $149 with free shipping from The Apple Store, another price low.
DEAL800.com offers this iPhone / iPod 1000mA USB 2.0 Power Adapter for $3.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from five weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for such a charger. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
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:
Star Wars: Battle for Hoth (pictured) for 99 cents ($2 off): Tower defense game
Buster Red (pictured) for 99 cents ($1 off): Top-down shooter
Rock n’ Roll for 99 cents ($7 off): Rock n’ Roll history
ElementalMonster TD for 99 cents ($3 off): Tower defense game
MoneyBook for 99 cents ($2 off): Financial management
Heroes 2 for $1.99 ($1 off): War strategy game
Weather Alert USA for $1.99 ($2 off): NOAA weather forecasts and alerts
Swords and Sandals for $1.99 ($2 off): Role-playing game
Electronics Expo via Buy.com offers the Altec Lansing M302 Moondance Clock Radio for iPod for $34.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $11. Features include dual alarms, large LCD, auxiliary input, and wireless remote.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of The Escapers’ Flux 3 for Mac for $47.50. That’s $47 off and the lowest price we could find for the latest edition of this XHTML and CSS web design software. Click here for more information.
