As we reach midweek, we offer a variety of deals for the Mac lover. To while away the time, the Apple Store is selling a number of Mac Pro Workstations with Xeon processors, starting with a $2,149 deal on a 2.66 GHz version. For the mobile Mac fans, Apple has 8GB iPod nanos for $99. You can take that nano to a coffee shop where you can listen to a variety of MP3 songs from your free iTunes Starbucks sampler.
Along the way we also have a new batch of App Store freebies, as well as iPhone cases and other gadgets. As always, for details on these and other bargains, check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
The Apple Store now has six factory-refurbished Apple Mac Pro workstations on sale in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $2,149. (With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for these Mac Pros in weeks.) All are lower than the best price we could find for a new one, typically by wide margins. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The refurbished Mac Pro systems:
Apple MB871LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $2,149
Apple MB871LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.9GHz Workstation for $2,549
Apple MB535LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.26GHz Workstation for $2,799
Apple MB451LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $3,999
see all refurbished Mac Pro systems at The Apple Store
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished, previous-generation Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player in eight color choices for $99. (With free shipping, that’s $11 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, available in eight colors, costs $129 with free shipping, another price low.
iTunes offers free downloads of its iTunes Starbucks MP3 Sampler via the directions below. (That’s the best deal we could find on this 20-track compilation.) It includes tracks from artists such as The Dodos, Iron & Wine, Ben Howard, Timber Timbre, Cass McCombs, and more. Note that you must be a member of Facebook to access the downloads. To get this deal:
Click here to get started
sign in to Facebook (or sign up if you’re not a member)
become a fan of iTunes
click the “Pick of the Week” graphic in the center of the page
when prompted, allow “Free on iTunes” access to your profile
verify your use of the US iTunes store
enter the free music code in the Redeem section (upper right) of the iTunes Music Store
Today only, ThingFling.com offers the DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod Dock for $20 plus $6 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $13.) The HomeDock connects to your TV and provides an on-screen menu for playing music and video. It comes with a wireless remote and works with most dockable iPods.
Beach Camera offers the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 10.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera in Black, model no. 2762B003, with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens and Dane 2GB SD Card for $449. (With free shipping, it’s $10 under last week’s mention, which lacked an SD card, and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this SLR and lens.) This SLR features an SD/SDHC card slot (rather than CompactFlash), optical image stabilization, 2.5″ LCD, 3 frames per second burst mode, USB 2.0 connectivity, and EOS Integrated Cleaning system which includes a self-cleaning sensor unit.
Buy.com offers the Tekkeon Leather iPhone Flip Case in Black, model no. PT1105, for $9.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10.) Features include a removable belt clip, credit card pocket, and lambskin interior.
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:
bitFlip: Puzzle game
AutoTones: Vehicle driving simulator
Plane Sight: FAA Aircraft Registry
ExMachina Extended: Rhythym-based puzzle game
Money Tracker: Budgeting assistant
The StickZombie Massacre: First-person shooter
7 Cities (pictured): Tower-defense game
Dell Small Business offers the Iomega 1TB Home Media Gigabit Ethernet Network Hard Drive, model no. 34337, for $114.99 with free shipping ($0.11/GB). (That’s $20 under our September mention and the lowest total price we could find by $15.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 64MB cache and runs at 7200 rpm.
Vanns.com offers the Mitsubishi 40″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LT-40151, with the VUDU 1080p HD Internet Movie Player for $1,199.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for the pair by $150.) This TV features a built-in 16-speaker soundbar that provides 5.1-channel surround sound. It also features a 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
Shop4tech.com cuts 15% off all orders with no minimum required via coupon code “FD15”. (Although not as good as an 18% off coupon from three weeks ago, since expired, it’s still among the best we’ve seen from Shop4tech.com.) Below, we’ve listed a few notable items after discount. All get free shipping. Coupon ends December 20. Notables, after discount:
32-Piece Mini Screwdriver Set with Assorted Bits for $8.49
LED Alarm Clock for $14.41 (pictured)
2GB USB Clip Style MP3/WMA Player in Black for $16.96
Radio Control Santa Claus for $18.66
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