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Daily Deals: $99 8GB nanos Plus MacBook Pro Laptops and MacBook Air Bargains

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If you’re still looking for a deal on previous-generation iPod nanos, the Apple Store is making way for the latest versions of the popular MP3 player. Apple also has MacBook Pro laptops starting at $999 and MacBook Airs for $1,099.

For details on these bargains and more (like the NanShield), check out CoM’s Daily Deals page.


751028-largeThe Apple Store still offers the factory-refurbished, previous-generation Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player, model no. MB598LL/A, in eight assorted colors (Silver pictured) for $99. (With free shipping, that’s still $30 below the lowest total price we’ve seen for a new unit.) Sales tax is added where applicable. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iPods. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out.

Also of note, the factory-refurbished Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player costs $129 with free shipping.

723778-largeThe Apple Store has stock of 27 factory-refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section. (With free shipping, many are at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Some best bets, each with free shipping:

Unibody MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $999
unibody MacBook Pro MB991L/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $1,299
unibody MacBook Pro MB470LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $1,299
unibody MacBook Pro MB471LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $1,449
unibody MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17″ Laptop for $1,949
see all refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks

693933-largeThe Apple Store still offers the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MB543LL/A, for $1,099 with free shipping. (Click “MacBook Air” on the left to find it.) [That’s tied with our August mention as the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this model.] Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9300 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 120GB 4200 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, and iSight webcam. It carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Other refurbished MacBook Air laptops available, each with free shipping:
Apple G0ER0LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz 13.3″ 80GB HDD for $1,099
Apple MB450LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz 13.3″ 64GB SSD for $1,199
Apple MC233LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 120GB HDD for $1,249
Apple MB940LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $1,349
Apple MC234LL/A MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $1,549

750968-largeHandHeldItems.com offers the iGg NanShield Crystal Clear Hard Case for 5th-generation Apple iPod nanos (pictured) for $8.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s an $11 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for such a case.) It’s available in six assorted colors.

Of note, HandHeldItems.com offers the HHI NanSkinz Silicone Case for 5th-generation Apple iPod nanos for $6.99 with $2.85 for shipping. Eight colors are available. Both deals expire September 21.

700074-largeThe Apple Store still offers discounted pricing on its factory-refurbished, 2nd-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 players. (With free shipping, all are at the lowest total price we’ve seen, most by a significant margin.) A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new iPods. Sales tax is added where applicable. The refurbs:

Apple MB528LL/A iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player for $149 (was $179)
Apple MB531LL/A iPod touch 16GB MP3 Player for $199 (was $259)
Apple MB533LL/A iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player for $249 (was $349)

735335-largeHandHeldItems.com knocks up to 85% off select Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. [In all, 1,134 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.] (Scroll down to see them all.) A best bet after coupon is the Gogo Royal Series iPhone 3G Case (pictured) in six assorted colors for $7.99 after coupon plus $6.95 for shipping. Deal ends September 30.

751033-largeSeveral iPhone and iPod touch applications available from the iTunes App Store have recently dropped in price. Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The apps:

Foodle for 99 cents ($4 off): List making
Dr. Nano: 3D Adventure in the Human Body for 99 cents ($3 off): 3D adventure game
Weight and Health Tracker for 99 cents ($1 off): Health tracking
Build-a-lot for $2.99 ($2 off): Building simulation
ChopDj for $2.99 ($3 off): Music modification and remixing
Locavore for $2.99 (pictured, $2 off): Local food tracker
Princess Demelzap for $2.99 ($3 off): First-person RPG

751024-largeToday only, Daily Steals offers the Apple USB Power Adapter Charger for the iPhone 3G / 3GS and iPod touch in White for $2.99. (With $5.99 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for an Apple-branded charger.) It includes a USB cable.

727362-largeHandHeldItems.com offers the iPhone and iPod Travel Charger (pictured) for $3.15. Coupon code “newichargers” knocks it to 99 cents. (With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention as one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for such a charger.) Each features an IC chip to prevent over-charging and support for iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod models with a dock connector.

Of note, the iPhone and iPod Car Charger is also available for 99 cents via the coupon code mentioned above plus $2.85 for shipping.

750937-largeeForCity.com offers this Generic Li-Ion Battery for iPod video 30GB for $5.99. Coupon code “EFWS090746” cuts it to $4.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find on such a battery by $5.) This 3.7-volt replacement battery powers your iPod video 30GB. It ships with plastic tools necessary for installation.

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