We cap off the week by highlighting a trio of tactile Mac gadgets. Keyboards are likely the way most Mac cultists commune with their Apple devices. In the New York office, I change keyboards like a woman (sexist alert) might change shoes. The “professional” keyboard included with my iMac quickly gave way to Apple’s slim-line MacBook-like keyboard. Logitech’s diNovo Edge Bluetooth wireless keyboard also sports something the company describes as “TouchDisc navigation” that appears close to the iPod’s. Next up on the tactile parade are cases. It is ironic that Apple’s design team put so much effort into creating a sleek, slick and that I-just-gotta-touch exterior, only to have owners quickly hide it behind a forest of cases. We look at a new clip-on rubber case and a crystal clear protector. Finally, after keyboards and cases, cables probably are the most dragged, pulled or kicked component. Wouldn’t it be great if the snakes nest of cables could retract into a compact house? Well, we have just the gadget for you.
For details on these and other bargains, read CoM’s “Daily Deals” page.
MacMall.com offers the Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for Mac, model no. 920-001727, for $79.99 with around $8 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find for this specific model by $28.) This Bluetooth wireless keyboard features the perfectStroke key system, TouchDisc navigation, 1-touch access to Mail, Safari, iTunes, and more.
eForCity.com offers this Clip-On Rubber-Coated Case for iPod touch in Black for $5.99. Coupon code “DEALSA092827” cuts it to $3.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $2.) It’s compatible with 2nd- and 3rd-generation iPod touch models. Coupon ends October 5.
eForCity.com offers its Retractable Composite A/V Cable for iPod / iPhone for $11.99. Apply coupon code “EFWS092826” and it falls to $4.99. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our March mention as the lowest total price we could find for such a cable, this time by $3.)
Buy.com offers the Gunnar Optiks Men’s SheaDog Digital Performance Eyewear in in Catalyst Metal, model no. G005-C001, for $68.24 with free shipping. (That ties our mention from three weeks ago for lowest total price we could find, this time by $11.) These glasses purport to prevent Digital Eye Fatigue and protect against Computer Vision Syndrome with specifically designed lens materials, tints, coatings, and geometry.
HandHeldItems.com offers the iPhone 3G and 3GS Crystal Clear Case 3-Pack for $7.99. Coupon code “iphone3gsprotector” slices it to $2.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s a $5 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this particular case.) This screen protector is pre-cut for the ear and button. Coupon expires October 31.
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $3. The apps:
Topple 2 Plus+: Accelerometer enabled balancing game
NeoKate: Text-to-speech app
EasySalePrice: Discount calculator
Find Green (pictured): Sustainable business locator
Real Jump rope: Jump rope simulator
handnotes (scribble & sketch): Sketch pad
Huddle: Business planning and organization
The Apple Store again offers its discontinued, factory-refurbished Apple TV 40GB, model no. MA711LL/A, for $149 with free shipping. (That’s tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we’ve seen by $50.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This media streaming device displays 720p widescreen video and features a 40GB hard drive, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, and HDMI, component video, and RCA audio outputs.
The refurbished Apple TV 160GB, model no. MB189LL/A, costs $189 with free shipping, the best we’ve seen by $31. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new ones.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Smule’s I Am T-Pain for iPhone for 99 cents. (That’s a $2 drop and the best deal we’ve ever seen for this Auto-Tune app.) Deal ends October 3.
ChiTek offers its 1000mAh External Battery for iPod / iPhone in Black for $10.99. [With $4.50 for shipping. it’s tied with our mention from earlier this week (since expired) and is the lowest total price we’ve seen for such an item.] This battery features an LED indicator and a charge time of 2.5 hours.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of The Soulmen’s Ulysses 2 for Mac for $34.95. (That’s $27 off and the lowest price we could find for this creative writing text editor.) Click here for more information.
