We lead today’s parade of Apple bargains with a MacBook Pro laptops starting at $780. AT&T again has sales on refurbished iPhone 3Gs, starting at $49. Also, MacMall has a 75 percen blowout on Apple software and accessories.
For details on these and other items (like Apple Final Cut Express HD), check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page.
TechRestore continues to offer discounted prices on several refurbished Apple MacBook Pro notebooks, as listed below. (Each at lowest-we-could-find prices.) Shipping starts at $12. Each carries a 30-day TechRestore warranty. The deals:
Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 1.83GHz 15″ Laptop (pictured) for $779.99
refurbished Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2.16GHz 15″ Laptop for $899.99
refurbished Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2.16GHz 17″ Laptop for $999
see all eligible MacBook Pro laptops at TechRestore
With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless has refurbished models of the Apple iPhone 3G on sale, with prices starting at $49 with free shipping via 2-day delivery. (Each is $50 off and tied with last week’s mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for these refurbished iPhones.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features compatibility with AT&T’s 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5″ touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. Note that a $36 activation fee applies. The deals:
Apple iPhone 3G 8GB in Black for $49
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB in Black for $99
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB in White for $99
MacMall.com cuts up to 75% off select Macs, software, accessories, and more as part of its Apple Blowout Deals. (It’s among the best sales we’ve seen on these items from MacMall.) Shipping starts around $6.
A best bet is the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17″ Notebook (pictured), model no. MB604LL/A, for $1,999.99 plus around $13 for shipping. This $150 mail-in rebate drops the price to $1,849. (That’s $147 under our mention from yesterday, though that deal didn’t have rebate hassles, and the lowest total price we could find by $107.)
The Apple Store lowered its price on the discontinued, factory-refurbished Apple TV 40GB, model no. MA711LL/A, to $149 with free shipping. (That’s a $50 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen.) 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, fell to $189 with free shipping, a $90 drop. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new ones.
PC Micro Store offers the PCMS iPod Car/Home Charger with Retractable USB Cable for $9.99. Add coupon code “Dealnews60%Apple” to your cart to slice it to $3.99. (With free shipping, it’s an $8 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for the set.) These items are compatible with any dock-equipped iPod.
HandHeldItems.com offers its 1000mAh External Battery for iPod / iPhone in White or Black (pictured) for $9.99. Add coupon code “1000mahbattery” to your cart to cut it to $6.99. (With $5.95 for shipping. it’s a $3 drop and the lowest we’ve seen for this item by $3.) This battery features an external LED and a charge time of 2 hours. Deal ends September 30.
HandHeldItems.com knocks 60% off a selection of screen protectors via coupon code “screen60”. (In all, over 140 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) A best bet is the Crystal Clear Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS (pictured) for $1.59 plus $2.85 for shipping.
Several iPhone and iPod touch applications available from the iTunes App Store have recently dropped in price. (Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title.) The titles:
Glow Hockey for 99 cents ($1 off): Air hockey game
Lazy Text for 99 cents ($1 off): Computer-to-iPhone text copying
Durak for 99 cents ($2 off): Durak card game
Strip Designer for 99 cents ($2 off): Comic strip maker
I Love Katamari for $2.99 (pictured, $5 off): Well, it’s Katamari
myQuest: Rise of the Hunter for $2.99 ($2 off): Interactive digital novel
Play Ball! for $2.99 ($2 off): Baseball game
MegaMacs.com offers dealmac readers Apple’s Final Cut Express HD 4, model no. MB278Z/A, for $131.49. (With $6.99 for shipping, that’s $12 off our last mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen.)
Already own a previous version? Apple’s Final Cut Express HD 4 Upgrade, model no. MB339Z/A, costs $74.49 with $6.99 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $9.)
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Mamooba’s TrackTime for Mac for $10.95. (That’s $9 off and the lowest price we could find for this time tracking and analyzing software.) Click here for more information.
