We close out a Memorial Day-shortened week with more hardware deals. First up is a 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro for $1,098 from Expercom. Next is a 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini for $799 from the Apple Store. (Apple may introduce a refreshed model of the desktop machine during next week’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, Calif.) We round out or top bargains with a MacBook Core 2 Duo running at 2.4GHz for $999 from the Apple Store.
Along the way, we also check out speakers from Macally and Sony, a clock radio for your iPhone or iPod, and the latest batch of App Store freebies, including “Word Droppings,” a word-base action game.
As always, details on these and many other bargains are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
Expercom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB991LL/A, for $1,098. (With shipping around $11, that’s $89 less than what Apple charges for a refurbished unit; this one is new.) This unibody aluminum MacBook Pro features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit glass display, 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, multi-touch glass trackpad, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, and more. Deal ends June 17.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop, model no. G0H00LL/A, for $799 with free shipping. (That’s tied with our mention from last month and it’s $150 below the cost of a new one direct from Apple.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 2.66GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual-layer SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n) wireless, Bluetooth, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook (pictured), model no. MB467LL/A, for $999. (Click “MacBook” on the left to find it.) [With free shipping, that ties our March mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen.] This previous-generation unibody aluminum MacBook features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit glass display, 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, multi-touch glass trackpad, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, and more. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.
The Apple Store also renewed its stock of the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB207LL/A, for $759 with free shipping. (That’s $90 off and tied with our mention earlier this week for the best total price we’ve seen for this white model.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz dual-core processor, but otherwise the same specs as the above system.
The Apple Store has five factory-refurbished Apple Mac Pro workstations on sale in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $2,149 with free shipping. (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 one, 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 MB871LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $2,149
Apple MBG80LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.93GHz Workstation for $2,549
Apple MB535LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $2,799
Apple MB451LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 3.2GHz Workstation for $3,299
Apple G0G11LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.93GHz Workstation for $4,999
MegaMacs.com offers dealmac readers FileMaker Pro 11 for Mac or PC, model no. TY356LL/A, for $219.49. (With $8.13 for shipping, that’s $30 under our mention a month ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this version.) Deal ends June 8 at noon ET.
TechforLess.com offers the Speck Hard Shell Case for MacBook Air in Smoke for $7.50 plus $8.94 for shipping. (Outside of the price below, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $8.) This 2-piece case snaps on the top and bottom of your machine.
Of note, Amazon.com offers the same case for $13.78. Shipping adds $5.58, or get free shipping on orders fo $25 or more.
Shop4tech.com offers the Macally Portable Stereo Speaker for iPod, model no. IP-A111, for $5.95. Apply coupon code “FG15” to lower it to $5.06. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our May mention and the lowest total price we could find by $10.) This speaker plugs into your iPod’s 3.5mm headphone jack and operates on a single AA battery (included) for up to eight hours. Coupon ends June 7.
Sony Style offers the Sony Altus Wireless Speaker System with iPod Dock, model no. AIR-SW10TI, for $249.99. Coupon code “SONYIPOD25” cuts it to $187.49. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our April mention and the lowest total price we could find by $11.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a built-in FM tuner with 20 presets, 50-watt subwoofer, LCD display, and infrared remote. It’s compatible with iPhone and most iPod models. Deal ends June 16.
Sony Style offers the Sony Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (pictured), model no. ICF-C7IP, for $69.99. Coupon code “SONYIPOD25” cuts it to $52.49. (With free shipping, that ties our April mention for the lowest total price we could find, this time by $27.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features dual alarms for iPod, iPhone, or radio, automatic time set, AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, and a remote control.
Of note, Sony Style offers the Sony CD Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone in Silver, model no. ICF-CD3iPSIL, for $74.99 after coupon code “SONYIPOD25”.
(With free shipping, that’s tied with our April mention as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $9.) It features similar specs as above, but also has a CD player. Coupon ends today.
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $4. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:
Word Droppings: Word-based action game
War Evolved: Strategy game
1112 episode 1: Point-and-tap adventure
Glow Jump: Action game
Shark Tale: Drop-down puzzle game
Octo’s Tales 2: Reaction-based game
Befuddled: Core Edition: Word-based puzzle game
Kyle’s Quest 2: Quest-based RPG
