We start the first week after Christmas with a number of deals. First up is a 2.13GHz MacBook Air laptop for $1,100. (You can also get the same hardware, plus a bundle of 4GB memory and three years of AppleCare for $1,966.) Also on tap is the latest crop of price cuts from the iPhone App Store, including “Awareness Headphones” an auditory app. We wrap-up the deal spotlight with “Solomon’s Key,” an action role-playing game for the iPhone or iPod touch that is free.
Along the way, we’ll also check out some hardware deals, such as a 27-inch iMac and a unibody MacBook Pro laptop. Additionally, there are after-Christmas discounts on cases for your iPhone and iPod touch. As always, details on these and many other deals can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
Apple MacBook Air Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13″ Laptop for $1,100 + free shipping
MacMall offers the 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo Dual-Core 2.13GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC234LL/A, for $1,099.99 with free shipping via FedEx Overnight delivery. That’s tied with last week’s mention and it’s the lowest total price we could find by $33. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit LCD display, 2GB RAM, 128GB solid state drive (SSD), NVIDIA GeForce 9400M on-board video, built-in iSight camera, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and Mac OS X 10.6.
Below are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch; they’re also compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The deals:
Awareness! The Headphone App (pictured) for 99 cents ($4 off): Auditory selection
Produce Tracker for 99 cents ($1 off): Purchase history reference
Rudolph Camera for 99 cents ($1 off): Photo backgrounds
Battle for Wesnoth for 99 cents ($4 off): Action adventure game
Solipskier for 99 cents ($2 off): Infinite racing game
Legions for $3.99 ($1 off): Stratego-like game
ROCK BAND for $4.99 ($2 off): Musical game
The iTunes App Stores offers Solomon’s Keep for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s a buck off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this action role-playing game. Deal ends December 28.
Expercom offers the Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 3.33GHz 27″ All-in-One Desktop, model no. MB952LL/A, bundled with 16GB RAM and three years of AppleCare for $1,857. With about $29 for shipping, it’s tied with our the lowest total price we’ve seen for this system with this configuration. (We listed a system with 12GB RAM and a lesser video card for $281 less 10 days ago, since expired.) This iMac features an Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33GHz dual-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 16GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, SuperDrive DVD burner, ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB graphics, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, iSight webcam, Apple Magic Mouse, Apple Aluminum Keyboard, and more. Deal ends December 31.
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 laptops:
Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,269
refurbished MacBook Pro MB226LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 17″ for $1,649
refurbished MacBook Pro MB986LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ for $1,719
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
Expercom offers the new Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC504LL/A, bundled with 4GB RAM and three years of AppleCare for $1,966 with shipping around $14. That’s $117 less than what Apple charges for the same bundle. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 LED-backlit widescreen glossy LCD, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, and iSight webcam. Deal ends December 31. Of note, add iWork ’09 to your order for $39 after this $30 mail-in rebate. (iWork ’09 must be purchased with a new Mac system in order to qualify for the mail-in rebate.)
HandHeldItems.com offers this HHI iPad Flip Faux Leather Case for Apple iPad in eight colors (Black pictured) for $24.99. Add coupon code “tabletflipipad” to your cart to cut it to $14.99. Plus, it includes a free HHI $2 store credit. With $2.85 for shipping, and not counting the store credit, it’s a $10 drop and tied with our mention two weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find for this particular case. It features a screen protector, snap closure, credit card slots, pocket, and more. Deal ends December 31.
Best Buy has select Powermat charging mats and cases on sale. With free shipping, most are at the lowest total price we could find. (Staples charges the same for many items; however, free shipping applies only to orders of $50 or more.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Notable deals:
Powermat Receiver Case and Charging Mat for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for $29.99
Powermat Receiver Case for Apple iPhone 4 (pictured) for $29.99
Powermat Wireless Charging System for BlackBerry Curve 8500 / 9300 Smartphones for $39.99
Powermat Home and Office Charging Mat for $60
see all discounted Powermat mats and cases at Best Buy (or Staples for larger orders)
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 83% off select 4th-generation Apple iPod touch cases. (Scroll down to see them all.) Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “itouch4gcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, 365 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Shipping starts at $2.85, but free shipping applies to some. (If so, it’s marked on the product pages.) Deal ends December 31. A best bet is the TuchiFlip4 Flip Leather Case for 4th-Generation Apple iPod Touch in five colors (Green Zebra pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $11.99 with $2.85 for shipping after the coupon code above. That’s a $3 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular case.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 93% off select Apple iPhone 4 cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, over 2,700 items are discounted, several of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. (Scroll down to see them all.) A best bet after coupon is the IGg Inner Circle TPU Case for Apple iPhone 4 in four colors (Clear pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $2.46 plus free shipping. That’s tied with last week’s mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular iPhone 4 protector. Deal ends December 31.
