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Daily Deals: MacBooks for $749, $139 iPod touch, $49 8GB iPhone 3G

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We start off with a hardware trio: The Apple store offers a number of MacBook laptops, starting at $749 for a 2.1 GHz, 13-inch machine. Next up is an 8GB iPod touch for $139 and an 8GB iPhone 3G for $49. Along with hardware, we have several cases for your iPhone or iPod, both of the hard and soft variety. To wrap-up today’s deals, we list a couple chargers and bluetooth stereo connectors for good measure.

As always, for details on these bargains and others, check out the CoM “Daily Deals” page after the jump.


750036-largeThe Apple Store offers three factory-refurbished previous-generation MacBook notebooks in its Special Deals section. (Click “MacBook” on the left to find them.) [With free shipping, each is up to $300 off the original cost of a new unit and the lowest total price we could find.] Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new MacBooks. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notables:

Apple MC240LL/A MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz 13.3″ in White (pictured) for $749
Apple MB466LL/A Unibody MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz 13.3″ for $899
Apple MB467LL/A Unibody MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $999

755679-largeThe Apple Store still offers discounted pricing on its factory-refurbished, 1st- and 2nd-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 players. (The discontinued first generation iPod touch features a 4.3-oz. weight and slightly bulkier profile to the second generation’s 4-oz. weight, faster processor, integrated speakers, and slimmer frame.) [With free shipping, all are at the lowest total price we’ve seen for a refurbished unit with a 1-year Apple warranty.] Sales tax is added where applicable. The refurbs:

Apple MA623LL/B iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (first generation, pictured) for $139
Apple MB528LL/A iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (second generation) for $149
Apple MB531LL/A iPod touch 16GB MP3 Player (second generation) for $199
Apple MB533LL/A iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player (second generation) for $249

722091-largeWith activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 3G 8GB for $49 with free shipping via 2-day delivery. (That’s $50 off and tied with our October mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model.) 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.

756675-largeHandHeldItems.com offers this Translucent Shell Case w/ Screen Protector for Apple iPod touch in seven colors (Clear Black pictured) for $7.99. Coupon code “touchbackshell” cuts it to $2.99. (With $2.85 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for such a case.) It features PVC construction, cutouts for all buttons, and a screen protector. It is only compatible with the 2nd- and 3rd-generation iPod touch. Deal ends November 30.

736763-largeToday only at MidnightBox.com, click on the “Deal 2” banner to find the Griffin Technology BlueTrip Stereo Connection Kit for Apple iPod, model no. 4016-BLUET, for $11.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. (That’s a buck under our August mention and the lowest total price we could find by $12.) This Bluetooth system turns your iPod into a 30-foot wireless audio source for your stereo. It includes a transmitter for dockable iPods, a receiver, A/C adapter, and RCA cables.

HandHeldItems.com offers the iGg TuchiMesh Nylon Armband for iPod touch in three colors for $9.99 each. Coupon code “toucharm” trims it to $2.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s a $7 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular case by $2.) Deal ends November 30.

727362-largeHandHeldItems.com offers the iPhone and iPod Travel Charger (pictured) for $3.15. Coupon code “newichargers” knocks it to 99 cents. (With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention as one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for such a charger.) Each features an IC chip to prevent over-charging and support for iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod models with a dock connector. Deal ends November 30.

Of note, the iPhone and iPod Car Charger is also available for 99 cents via the coupon code mentioned above plus $2.85 for shipping.

755898-largeHandHeldItems.com offers the iGg Snap-On Hard Case for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS bundled with a screen protector for $9.99. Add coupon code “iggiphoneclrcs” to your cart to cut it to $2.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s a $7 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for the pair.) Deal ends November 30.

756710-largeSeveral 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:

blipr for 99 cents ($1 off): Send push notifications with sound
G for 99 cents ($2 off): Puzzle game
Turkey Hunter 3D for 99 cents ($3 off): Turkey hunting game
ShoveBox Mobile for $1.99 ($2 off): Information storage utility
iBASIC for $1.99 ($1 off): Port of BASIC games
Family Guy: Uncensored for $2.99 (pictured, $2 off): Family Guy-themed mini games

756663-largeBuy.com offers Otterbox Defender 1942 Case for iPhone 3G in Yellow / Black, model no. 1942-05.5, for $28.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $4. It features silicone padding and full functionality through the case.)

Of note, Amazon offers the Otterbox Defender 1942 Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS in Black, model no. 1942-20.4 for the same price.

756672-largeHandHeldItems.com offers the TPU Flexi Graphic Skin Case for iPhone 3G or 3GS in 20 styles for $6.99. Coupon code “iphone3g3gstpu” slices it to $2.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s a $4 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this particular case.) Deal expires November 30.

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