We start off the week with three spotlight deals for the iPhone. First up is a new crop of discounted iPhone applications, including “Core,” an Apple-related news tracker. Next is an 8GB iPhone 3GS AT&T is offering for just $49. We wrap things up with a 93 percent discount on select iPhone 4 cases.
Along the way, we’ll also check out a deal on unibody MacBook Pros, starting at $1,019. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Price Drops: Core, Egenda, Nomis, Balloons Tap Rush, more
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:
Ultimate Calculator for 99 cents ($2 off): Calculation assistant
Core for 99 cents ($1 off): Apple-related news tracking
Egenda for 99 cents ($1 off): Scheduling software
Nomis for 99 cents ($2 off): Music release notifier
Fast Food Genius for 99 cents ($1 off): Nutritional information database
Balloons Tap Rush for 99 cents ($1 off): Balloon action popping game
6zer0 for 99 cents ($1 off): Time-based game
The Notes for 99 cents ($1 off): Note-taking software
AT&T Wireless offers the Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB Smartphone for $49 with activation of a 2-year contract and voice and data plan. (Both new customers and upgraders are eligible.) With free shipping, that’s a $50 drop and the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, although we’ve listed refurbished models for as low as $19. Sales tax is added where applicable. Major features over the iPhone 3G include significantly faster processing, 3MP auto-focus camera with support for 30FPS VGA video, voice control, digital compass, built-in support for Nike+, instant remote wipe, at least five hours of 3G talk time (up to 12 if you switch off 3G), and more.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 93% off select Apple iPhone 4 cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, over 2,700 items are discounted, several of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. (Scroll down to see them all.) A best bet after coupon is the IGg Inner Circle TPU Case for Apple iPhone 4 in four colors (Clear pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $2.46 plus free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular iPhone 4 protector. Deal ends January 31.
The Apple Store currently has stock of 25 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $1,019. 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 laptops:
Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MB991LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ for $1,149
refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,269
refurbished MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 2.4GHz 15.4″ for $1,529
refurbished MacBook Pro MB372LL/A Core i5 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,699
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
HandHeldItems.com offers this Faux Leather Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad bundled with a screen protector and a $2 HHI store credit for $47.99. Coupon code “ipadkeyboard” cuts it to $37.99. With $5.95 for shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and it’s the lowest total price we could find for a comparable keyboard and case combo by $12. It features a wireless Bluetooth 2.0 silicone keyboard with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that purports to last up to 48 hours. Deal ends January 31.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 83% off select 4th-generation Apple iPod touch cases. (Scroll down to see them all.) Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “itouch4gcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, 388 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Shipping starts at $2.85, but free shipping applies to some. (If so, it’s marked on the product pages.) Deal ends January 31. A best bet is the Crystal Clear Snap-On Back Shield Case for 4th-Generation Apple iPod Touch in nine colors (Clear pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $3.26 with free shipping after the coupon code above. That’s a $1 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular case.
Today only, SquareTrade offers its SquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $99. Coupon code “THIRTY30” cuts it to $93.75. At $30 off, that’s tied with our November mention as one of the best deals we’ve seen for this service, although we saw it for $5 less three weeks ago (since expired). Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection. Have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade.com also takes 30% off warranties sitewide via the above coupon. (A maximum discount of $30 applies.)
MegaMacs.com continues to discount select OEM Apple Mac OS software, as listed below. With shipping starting around $5, each item is at the lowest total price we could find. Of particular note is the v10.6.3 unlimited client software (pictured), which remains a low by $117. The deals:
Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Single Upgrade for $24.99 + $5 s&h
Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Family Pack Upgrade for $34.99 + $5 s&h
Apple Mac OS X v10.6.3 Snow Leopard Unlimited Client (pictured) for $319.49 + $10 s&h
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of The Sound Guy’s ChatterBlocker for Mac for $9.95. That’s $10 off and the lowest price we could find for this background noise masker. Click here for more information.
Buy.com offers the Monster Cable iCarPlay FM Transmitter for iPod, model no. AI 500 FM-CH, for $18.99 with free shipping. That’s $1 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find by $14. This tuner features an external antenna and easy-twist tumbler construction. It’s compatible with select iPods with dock connectors.
