Whether you are looking for a new workhorse Mac Pro or some silly downtown with your iPhone, we have the deal for you today. First up is a quad-core 2.66GHz Xeon Mac Pro Workstation for $2,119. Next, get your iPad engraved for free at the Apple Store. Finally, a new batch of marked-down iPhone applications, including “SpongeBob Marbles & Slides.”
Along the way, we’ll check out a slew of new cases for your iPhone or iPod, as well as software for your handset or desktop computer. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurbished Apple Mac Pro Xeon Workstations from $2,119 + free shipping
The Apple Store offers price lows on three factory-refurbished Apple Mac Pro workstations in its Special Deals section. At up to $500 off, each system is at the lowest total price we’ve seen in recent weeks. Plus, all are lower than the best price we could find for a new unit, 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 MC560LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $2,119
Apple MB535LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.26GHz Workstation for $2,799
Apple MC183LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.93GHz Workstation for $2,849
The Apple Store now offers free engraving on its entire line of iPads. Up to two lines of text are available, each with support for up to 29 characters. Please note that engraving will add up to three additional business days to your estimated ship date.
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:
SpongeBob Marbles & Slides for 99 cents ($2 off): Puzzle game
Doodle Find Pro for 99 cents ($2 off): Puzzle game
Print Magic (pictured) for 99 cents ($2 off): Wireless printing tool
OvenBreak-Infinity for 99 cents ($1 off): Action-adventure game
Surviving High School for 99 cents ($2 off): Episodic interactive adventures
Urbanix Arcade for 99 cents ($1 off): Puzzle game
Push! Push! for $1.99 ($1 off): Sokoban-style game
Crimson Gem Saga for $4.99 ($5 off): Role-playing game
Expercom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC373LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, and a 15″ Hi-Res Glossy LCD and bundled with three years of AppleCare for $2,997 plus around $11 for shipping. That’s $290 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration. It features an Intel Core i7 2.8GHz dual-core processor, 15.4″ 1680×1050 LED-backlit glossy LCD, 8GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics with 512MB RAM, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, multi-touch trackpad, and Mac OS 10.6. Deal ends November 9.
PC Connection Express offers the current-generation Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 Dual Core 2.53GHz 17″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC024LL/A, for $2,199. This $150 mail-in rebate cuts the net price to $2,049. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $60, although we saw it for $50 less last month (since expired). It features an Intel Core i5-540M 2.53GHz dual-core processor, 17″ 1920×1200 LED-backlit glossy display, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 330M 512MB graphics card, built-in FaceTime camera, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth, Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard, and more. Rebate expires October 31.
CellularFactory.com offers this Silicone Case for 6th-Generation iPod nano in Green for 79 cents. Bag free shipping via coupon code “Z4U544”. That’s a slight drop from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $2. Coupon expires November 6.
DEAL800.com offers the Front Screen Glass Lens for Apple iPhone 4 in Black for $11.52 with free shipping. That’s $11 off and the lowest total price we could find. This is a replacement front glass panel cover for iPhone 4G. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
DEAL800.com offers this Silicone Case for iPhone 4 7-Pack for $7.80 with free shipping. At $1.11/case, that’s $5 off and the lowest total price we could find for cases in this quantity. (We saw a 5-pack for the same price in September, since expired.) Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of PopCap Games’ Plants vs. Zombies for iPhone / iPod touch for 99 cents. That’s a $2 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this tower defense game. Update: The iTunes App Store also offers downloads of Plants vs. Zombies HD for iPad for $4.99. That’s a $5 drop and another all-time low.
The Adobe Store cuts up to 80% off student and teacher editions of its software for Windows or Mac during its latest sale. That puts each at lowest-we-could-find prices. Discounted are such titles as Creative Suite 5 (pictured), Lightroom, Acrobat X Pro, and more. Of note, you will be required to submit proof of eligibility prior to shipment of your order. Click here for more information.
