We start the week off with deals for both lovers of hardware and software. The Apple Store offers a 15 percent discount on aluminum iMacs with 24-inch screens (2.66 GHz to 3.06 GHz). For those seeking to wedge just one more app on their iPhone or iPod touch, there are many choice, ranging from the serious to pure gaming.
For details on these and other bargains (such as the Peephole, a Twitter image viewer for the iPhone/iPod touch), check out the full “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
The Apple Store has five factory-refurbished Apple Aluminum iMac desktops on sale in its Special Deals section. Each is priced at up to 15% off what Apple charges for new, factory-sealed units. All are covered by the same 1-year Apple warranty that comes with new units. They all include Intel Core 2 Duo processors, SuperDrives, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth, iSight webcam, and other major features. The iMacs, all with free shipping:
Apple MB418LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $1,299
Apple MB419LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Desktop for $1,549
Apple MB398LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,599
Apple MB420LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,849
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of CondeNet’s Epicurious Recipes and Shopping List for iPhone and iPod touch for free. (That’s the best deal we’ve seen for this companion app to the Epicurious.com website.)
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $4. The apps:
Public Virtual Gallery: Image gallery and feedback system
Chess Elite: Chess game with online capabilities
Peephole: Twitter image viewer
TimeDock (pictured): Timer with extra functionality
Max Diamond Treasure Hunter: Action adventure game
iScuba: Action game
Social Works: Multiple social network client
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Atommo’s Roadkill Cafe for iPhone / iPod touch (pictured) for free. (That’s a $1 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this Frogger rip-off.)
Also available are downloads of Bryan Mitchell’s Spaceballs for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $1 drop and tied with our May mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this puzzle-chain shooter.)
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Buzzword Frenzy for iPhone and iPod touch, a $1.99 value, for free. (That’s a $2 drop and the lowest total price we could find.) This word guessing game offers several game modes, intelligent scoring, timers, pause button, word list downloads, and more.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Electronics Arts’ Spore Origins for iPhone / iPod touch for 99 cents. (That’s 90% off and tied as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this game.)
At MidnightBox.com, click the “Deal 1” tab at the top of the page to find the refurbished Apple Time Capsule 500GB, model no. MB764LL/A, for $164.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. (That’s $31 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit and $40 under what Apple charges for a refurb.) Time Capsule is an 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with a built-in hard drive, dual-band operation, and Guest Networking. It’s geared towards Apple’s notebook line of computers that wish to use Time Machine. A 30-day MidnightBox warranty applies.
Once again, PC Micro Store takes 50% off any of its Apple iPod nano accessories via coupon code “DealnewsAllNano”. Plus, free shipping applies to most items. (In all, hundreds of items are discounted, most of which at at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) Coupon expires after 300 redemptions.
A best bet after coupon is the MyBat Crystal Skin Case for 5th-generation Apple iPod nano in seven colors for $4.97 with free shipping.
Best Buy offers a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40. (With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we’ve seen on an iTunes Music Store gift card in this amount.) Sales tax is added where applicable.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Humble Daisy’s ProfCast 2 for $29.95. (That’s $30 off and the lowest price we could find for this presentation recording and publishing software.) Click here for more information.
