We start December off with a couple deals on MacBook Pro laptops, including an Apple Store offer from $999. Next we have some price drops on a number of App Store applications for your iPhone or iPod touch. We round out our top trio of deals with Apple iWork ’09 for $55. Along the way, we take a look at Belkin’s iPod start kit and several software deals.
For details on these and many other Apple-related bargains, check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the break.
The Apple Store has stock of 20 factory-refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section. That’s one of the largest selections we’ve seen in several months. (With free shipping, many are at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Some best bets, each with free shipping:
Unibody MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $999
unibody MacBook Pro MB991LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $1,299
unibody MacBook Pro MC118LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $1,449
unibody MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17″ Laptop for $1,949
see all refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks
PC Connection discounts several MacBook Pro systems as part of its Apple Super Sale, as listed below. (Note that many systems require a mail-in rebate.) [With free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find by at least $50.] The deals (rebates end December 2):
MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ (pictured) for $1,049 after $100 rebate
MacBook Pro MB991LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ for $1,299 via $130 rebate
MacBook Pro MC118LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,499 via $130 rebate
MacBook Pro MB985LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 15.4″ for $1,749 via $150 rebate
MacBook Pro MB986LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ for $1,999 via $150 rebate
MacBook Pro MC226LL/A Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 17″ for $2,199 via $150 rebate
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 deals:
Covert Wars for 99 cents ($1 off): First-person shooting
BariStaR for 99 cents ($1 off): Coffee making game
Dirt Moto Racing for 99 cents ($2 off): ATV racing game
Twitdar: Location Auto-Tweeter for 99 cents ($1 off): Location auto-tweeter
iplay CG for $2.99 ($1 off): Classical guitar simulator
Noter2 : Manage and Sync your notes for $3.99 ($3 off): Note management
ReelDirector for $4.99 (pictured, $3 off): Video editing
Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of 33rd Division for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $1 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this line drawing game.)
Ecom Electronics via eBay Daily Deal offers the Belkin iPod Starter Kit, model no. F8Z951, for $9.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen by $10.) This bundle includes the Belkin Tunecast II FM Transmitter, dock connector USB cable, and both car and wall chargers.
Today only, 6th Avenue Electronics offers the Sennheiser PMX80 Eco-Friendly Sport Headphones for $36 with free shipping. Coupon code “BONUSBUY” drops them to $33.84. (Although that’s $4 over our October mention, since expired, it’s still the lowest total price we could find by $10.) These water- and sweat-resistant headphones feature neodymium magnets, a frequency response of 19Hz to 21kHz, and cable clip. They come in biodegradable packaging.
Buy.com offers the Philips 6-Device Universal Remote Control and Dock for iPod, model no. SJM3152/17, for $37.99 with free shipping. Pay via Google Checkout and it drops to $32.99. (That’s $5 under last month’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen.) Features include a remote with backlit LCD display, iPod dock, 2-way communication with a docked iPod, compatibility with TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and more.
B&H Photo Video offers Apple’s Logic Express 9, model no. MB788Z/A, for $140.95. (With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $24.) Logic Express lets you record, edit, mix, and more.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Jumsoft’s iWeb Themes Bundle 2 for Mac for $29.99. (That’s $65 off and the lowest price we could find for this iWeb theme package.) Click here for more information.
LA Computer Company offers dealmac readers Apple’s iWork ’09 Family Pack, model no. MB943Z/A, for $54.99. (With $7.53 for shipping, that’s $4 off our August mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this version.) This retail-boxed bundle includes Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. It installs on up to five computers.
