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Daily Deals: $929 MacBook Pro, Chop Chop Tennis, $197 iPhone 4

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We start the day off with another deal on MacBook Pros. This time, the Apple Store has about 43 units in stock, beginning with a Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz machine with 13.3-inch screen for $929. Also up is “Chop Chop Tennis” for the iPhone from the App Store – it’s free. As Apple prepares to begin sales of the iPhone 4, Walmart has a deal on the new handset – $197 plus activation.

As always, details on these and many other items (such as a 6x telephoto lens for your iPhone) are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


775116-largeThe Apple Store now has stock of 43 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $929. [Combined with free shipping, that puts most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.] (It’s also the largest stock of refurbished MacBook Pro systems we’ve seen at one time.) Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable systems:

Refurbished MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ (pictured) for $929
refurbished MacBook Pro MB991LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ for $1,189
refurbished MacBook Pro MC118LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,349
refurbished MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17″ for $1,699
refurbished MacBook Pro MC226LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17″ for $1,869
refurbished MacBook Pro G0GW5LL/A Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 17″ for $2,289
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

782855-largeThe iTunes App Store offers downloads of Gamerizon’s Chop Chop Tennis for iPhone and iPod touch for free. (That’s $2 off and the best deal we’ve seen for this tennis game.)

782113-largeWith activation of a new line of service (or eligible upgrade) and a 2-year contract, Walmart retail stores will offer the new Apple iPhone 4 16GB for AT&T Wireless in Black (pictured) or White for $197. (That’s $2 less than what The Apple Store charges and it’s the only deal we could find for the iPhone 4.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that individual stores can change the price of this item at their discretion. It’s scheduled for release on June 24.

The new iPhone 4 is powered by the Apple A4 processor and features a new 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5″ display running at 960×640. A gyroscope has also been added, which when coupled with the accelerometer, allows for 6-axis motion sensing. A front-facing camera for video conferencing is new, while the rear-facing camera has been upgraded to 5 megapixels and now features an LED flash. It’s also capable of recording 720p video at 30 fps. Other new features include 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, a larger battery, and more.

782789-largeToday only, Dell Small Business offers the Western Digital Elements SE 1TB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBABV0010ABK-NESN, for $99.99 with free shipping ($0.10/GB). [That ties our mention from two weeks ago and it’s the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for a portable 1TB external hard drive.] (It’s also a current price low by $13.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive runs completely from USB power; an AC adapter isn’t included nor required.

782810-largeOnSale.com offers the Sharp i-ELEGANCE 2.1-Channel Portable iPod Speaker System in White, model no. DK-AP7N, for $39.99. This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $29.99. (With about $9 for shipping, it’s $15 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find by $27.) It features an iPod dock, stereo speakers, built-in subwoofer, 3.5mm input, video output, battery operation for portability, carrying case, and more. Rebate expires June 30.

777786-largeJR.com offers the Nikon D90 12.3-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (body only) for $749.88 with free shipping. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) [That’s matches our May mention and is the lowest total price we could find by $38.] Features include a 3″ LCD, 720p HD video recording, in-camera image editing, GPS geo-tagging (with optional adapter), USB 2.0 connectivity, and more. Deal ends June 26.

782829-largeBuy.com offers the refurbished, current-generation Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in Blue, model no. MC037LL/A, for $99.99. [With free shipping, that’s $20 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $15.] (It’s at least $26 off the cost of a new one.) The 5th-gen iPod nano features a 2.2″ LCD, video camera, microphone, FM tuner, and more.

Of note, no warranty information is provided.

782875-largeMeritline.com offers the Universal Earphone Clip for iPhone / iPod 2-Pack in Black for $1.45. Coupon code “MLC400365062252AL1” cuts it to 69 cents. (With free shipping, that’s a buck off and the lowest total price we could find for the pair.) This clip attaches to your earphone cord and secures it your clothing. Coupon expires June 24 or after 500 uses.

782894-largeToday only, DailyCheckout offers the Wi-Spi Wireless Speaker System for iPod for free. [With $5.99 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find for this system by $21.] (It’s also the best price we’ve seen for any wireless iPod speaker system by $10.) This system features a transmitter that connects to audio sources such as an iPod, MP3 Player, or game system and transmits audio to the speaker wirelessly at up to 50-feet away.

782901-largeToday only, Meritline.com offers this 6x Telephoto Lens with Case for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for $13.99. Coupon code “MLC262233062129AL1” cuts it to $9.99. (With free shipping, that’s a $9 drop and the lowest total price we could find by $8.) Designed for use with the iPhone’s camera, this lens features a 6x optical zoom and mounts to an included case.

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