We start the day with three deals for your iPhone. First up is a new crop of free iPhone applications from the App Store, including “Glow,” a catalog of wallpaper and backgrounds. Next is a new batch of price cuts on iPhone apps, including “Texting of the Bread,” a typing instructor. We wrap up our spotlight deals with an iPhone 4 bumper that also serves as a holster.
Along the way, we also check out some deals on the Xserve server, discounts on iPad cases, as well as deals for the iPod touch and Mac. As usual, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Freebies: Easy Go Alarm, Boxing Fighter, Glow Wallpapers, more
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 $4, 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:
Mortal Skies: Aerial combat game
Easy Go Alarm: Alarm application
Icons At War: Customizable gag game
Duel: Blade & Magic
XD: Action adventure game
Boxing Fighter: Fighting game
Jewel Alchemy: Puzzle game
Kaneda: Art creation assistant
Glow Wallpapers & Backgrounds: Wallpaper catalogue
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:
MultiPong for 99 cents ($3 off): Reaction-time game
Soosiz for 99 cents ($1 off): Platforming game
R.O.S.M ( Revenge of the Summon Monsters ) for 99 cents ($1 off): Action adventure game
Texting of the Bread for 99 cents ($1 off): Typing teaching game
Silverfish for 99 cents ($2 off): Survival game
Phineas and Ferb Arcade for 99 cents ($1 off): Disney-based game collection
SpinArt for 99 cents ($1 off): Rotational art creation
Precorder for $1.99 ($1 off): Video recording utility
HandHeldItems.com offers the IGg Bumper Holster for Apple iPhone 4 bundled with a $2 HHI store credit, good for a future HandHeldItems purchase, for $6.99. Coupon code “ip4spingholster” drops it to $2.99. With free shipping, it’s tied our mention four weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for this type of holster by $14. This swivel holster is designed to hold an iPhone 4 equipped with a bumper case. Coupon expires January 31.
The Apple Store continues to have stock of a selection of factory-refurbished Xserve servers in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $2,499. Combined with free shipping, that puts most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. 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 Apple Xserve MB449LL/A Xeon Quad Core 2.26GHz Server for $2,499
refurbished Apple Xserve MBM0LL/A Xeon 8-Core 2.26GHz Server for $2,999
refurbished Apple Xserve MBM1LL/A Xeon 8-Core 2.66GHz Server for $4,299
refurbished Apple Xserve MBM2LL/A Xeon 8-Core 2.93GHz Server for $5,299
Note that Apple will discontinue sales of its Apple Xserve line on January 31, although existing systems will continue to be supported.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 70% off select Apple iPad cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off orders via coupon code “ipadcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HandHeldItems.com store credit with your purchase. In all, 458 accessories are available, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. A best bet is the iGg messengerPad Faux-Leather Messenger Bag for Apple iPad in five colors (Yellow Line pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $7.99 after the coupon above plus $2.85 for shipping. That’s $27 off list and the lowest total price we could find by $2.
Buy.com offers the Kensington Quick Release Windshield Mount for iPhone, model no. K39256US, for $23.99. This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $13.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $7, although we saw it for $9 less in November (since expired). This mount can attach to either a windshield or vent. It features a flexible arm and pivoting cradle. Rebate ends January 16.
Once again, Expansys-USA.com offers the i.Sound Twin Charging Dock, model no. DGIPOD-1500, for $21.99. With free shipping, it’s tied with our December mention and the lowest total price we could find by $2. It features custom LED mood lighting and is compatible with the iPhone and iPod models with a 30-pin connector.
The Apple Store offers a selection of factory-refurbished 3rd-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 Players. (The current generation is 4th.) Each qualifies for free shipping. Sales tax is added where applicable. Unlike cheaper refurbs we’ve seen, each includes a full 1-year Apple warranty. The iPods:
Apple iPod touch 8GB for $149
Apple iPod touch 32GB for $229
Apple iPod touch 64GB for $299
Meritline offers this Screen Protector for 4th-Generation iPod touch for $3.99. Coupon code “MLCK271491011280NL1” knocks it to 79 cents. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for such a screen protector by $1. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of SweetP Productions’ Meta for Mac for $9.95. That’s $5 off and the lowest price we could find for this Apple Mail message tagging utility. Click here for more information.
