We start off with three hardware deals. The first comes from the Apple Store, which is offering a number of MacBook Pros, starting at $1,019 for a 2.4GHz unibody model. We also take a look at a growing product segment – iPad cases. This time it is a crystal jelly skin with a dot-wave pattern – just $4. We wrap up our deal spotlight with more Mac minis from the Apple Store, including a 2GHz Core 2 Duo model for $499.
Along the way, we’ll also check out more cases, software and other items for your iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Refurbished Unibody Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from $1,019 + free shipping
The Apple Store currently has stock of 26 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $1,019. (Combined with free shipping, that puts most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices) Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable systems:
Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ (pictured) for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.66GHz 15.4″ for $1,529
refurbished MacBook Pro MB986LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ for $1,779
refurbished MacBook Pro MC227LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17″ for $1,849
refurbished MacBook Pro MC373LL/A Core i7 Dual 2.66GHz 15.4″ for $1,869
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
Cellular Factory offers this Crystal Jelly Skin Case for iPad in Dot-Wave Pattern for $3.99. Bag free shipping via coupon code “Z5URNL”. [That’s the lowest total price we could find for a comparable case by $5, although we saw a blue one for slightly less ten days ago (since expired)]. Coupon expires October 16.
The Apple Store again discounts several factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. (Each carries free shipping and is well under the best total price we could find for a new unit.) Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s web site once sold out. The models, all with free shipping:
Apple Mac mini MB464LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.06GHz Desktop for $499
Apple Mac mini MC238LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz Desktop for $499
Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Desktop for $589
Apple Mac mini MC438LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $719
Apple Mac mini MC408LL/A 2.53GHz with Snow Leopard Server for $749
Today only, SquareTrade offers its SquareTrade iPad 2-Year Warranty for $95.99. Coupon code “11BDAY” cuts it to $89.99. At $30 off, that’s tied with our mention from a week ago as one of the best deals we’ve seen for this service. Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection. Have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade.com also takes 30% off warranties sitewide via the above coupon. (A maximum discount of $30 applies and it doesn’t stack with existing instant markdowns.) That’s among the best offers we’ve seen from SquareTrade, although we saw a 35% off discount a month ago, since expired.
Deal800.com offers the AA Battery Backup for iPod / iPhone, model no. HKG-SL-101409, for $7.50 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $3, outside of the mention below. This charger features a retractable cable and uses two AA batteries (not included) to partially recharge dockable iPods and iPhones. A close price: Shop4Tech.com sells it for $7.95 with free shipping.
ChiTek offers the Acase Superleggera Case for Apple iPhone 4 in Silver bundled with two screen protectors for $8.49. With $4.50 for shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention in a different color, since expired, and is the lowest total price we could find by $6. Deal ends October 16.
CellularFactory.com offers this Slider Case for iPhone 4 in Beautiful Flower for $2.29. With free shipping via coupon code “Z5URNL”, that’s $5 off and tied with our September mention of a similar case as the lowest total price we could find. It’s detachable and features cutouts for all ports and buttons. Coupon ends October 16.
Today only, ThingFling.com offers the Altec Lansing Orbit-M Portable MP3 Speaker (pictured), model no. IM207, bundled with a Mystery Box for $5.99 plus $6 for shipping. Although we saw this speaker for a buck less a month ago (since expired), that’s still $18 under the lowest total price we could find for the speaker alone, outside of the mention below. This speaker is compatible with MP3 players (including the iPod), CD players, and laptops. It offers up to 24 hours of play on three AAA batteries (not included). The rest of the box will contain mystery items. Of note, onSale.com has this speaker by itself for $7.99 plus $3.99 for shipping.
MacMall.com again offers the Fantom GreenDrive 1TB eSATA / USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. GD1000EU, for $79.99. Two mail-in rebates of $20 and $10 cut it to $49.99. With free shipping, that’s $0.05/GB and tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen for any 1TB eSATA hard drive. (It’s also a current low for this drive by $42.) This “green” drive purports to draw 40% less power than other, non-green units. Rebates expire October 31.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Synium’s Chronories for Mac for $14.99. That’s $14 off and the lowest price we could find for this desktop diary tool. Click here for more information.
