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Daily Deals: $1,259 MacBook, $1,499 MacBook Pro, $2,749 i7 MacBook Pro

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We start the day with three MacBook deals: first is a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook with three years of AppleCare for $1,499. Next is a 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook with fifteen-inch screen for $1,499. Finally, there is a 2.66GHz i7 MacBook Pro with 17-inch screen and three years of AppleCare for $2,749.

Also on tap is the latest iPad freebies, including “InsanityX,” a puzzle game. We’ll also check out the latest crop of App Store price cuts, including “Sqrl Shooter, a squirrel hunting game.

Along the way, we’ll also take a look at bargains on Mac software, gadgets and other items. Details on these and many more items are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


780153-largeExpercom offers the Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC516LL/A, bundled with three years of AppleCare for $1,259 plus around $11 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $74.) The MacBook features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit glass display, 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, multi-touch glass trackpad, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, and more. Deal ends June 9.

751370-largeExperCom offers dealmac readers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC118LL/A, for $1,599. Add coupon code “dealmac” to your cart to cut it to $1,499. (With around $9 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $22.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz dual-core processor, 15.4″ 1440×900 glossy LCD, 4GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400 on-board graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, backlit keyboard, multi-touch glass trackpad, FireWire port, Secure Digital card slot, and more. Deal ends June 15.

Of note, it’s available with three years of AppleCare for $1,699 plus $9 for shipping.

780141-largeExpercom offers the new Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 Dual Core 2.66GHz 17″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC024LL/A, with anti-glare display and three years of AppleCare for $2,749. [With around $11 for shipping, it’s $189 less than what Apple charges for the same bundle.] (However, we saw it for a buck less two weeks ago, since expired.) It features an Intel Core i7 2.66GHz dual-core processor, 17″ 1920×1200 LED-backlit anti-glare display, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 330M 512MB graphics card, built-in iSight camera, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, up to 9 hours of battery life, and more.

Expercom also offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 Dual Core 2.66GHz 17″ Widescreen Notebook with 8GB of RAM (but without AppleCare) for $2,779 with around $11 for shipping. (That’s $160 under what Apple charges for this configuration.) It has a glossy screen and 8GB RAM, but is otherwise identical to the system above. Deal ends June 2.

777626-largeGoldenGadgets.com offers this 400mAh Solar Charger for iPhone for $9. Apply coupon code “OUT10” and it falls to $8.10. [With free shipping, that’s a buck off and tied with last week’s mention as one of the least expensive iPhone solar chargers we’ve seen.] (However, it’s also the least powerful we’ve seen.) It can purportedly be charged up to 500 times.

780220-largeToday only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of 2360: Battle for Cydonia for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $5 drop and the lowest price we could find.) This top-down action adventure game features 21 levels.

780183-largeBelow are downloads of several free iPad applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $3. These apps are targeted to work with the iPad, and may support the iPhone and iPod touch. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:

Insanity X: Puzzle game
Recipe Reader Premium HD: Recipe collection
BioDefense HD: Tower defense game
QubixHD: Puzzle game
Spiral Plot: Digital spirograph
Jirbo WordSearch HD Premium: Word search game

780182-largeBelow 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, and are 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:
Sqrl Shooter for 99 cents ($1 off): Squirrel hunting
Stop Loss for 99 cents ($1 off): Profit/loss calculations for stock traders
Trivia Hound: Platinum Edition for 99 cents ($1 off): Trivia question database
Linkie for 99 cents ($1 off): Bit.ly client
Remindum for 99 cents ($1 off): Reminder creation and delivery suite
Geode Communicator for $1.99 ($1 off): Voice message delivery system
Ballz! – Pro Version for $2.99 ($2 off): Top-down puzzle game

740260-largeMeritline.com offers this Clear Screen Protector for Apple iPhone with Soft Cleaning Cloth for $1.99. (Choose the first selection on the left.) Coupon code “MLCK259129052765AL1” drops it to 69 cents. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last month as the lowest total price we’ve seen for such a kit.) The screen protector is anti-glare, UV-protecting, and bubble-free. Coupon expires after 600 redemptions.

780169-largeThe iTunes App Store offers downloads of iSensor for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $50 drop and the best price we’ve seen for this accelerometer and compass data collection assistant.)

765264-largeBuy.com offers the DLO iBoom Home iPod Speaker Dock and Clock Radio, model no. DLA77082/17, for $34.99 with free shipping. (That’s a buck under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find by $14.) This dock charges your iPod while it’s attached to the pivoting, 30-pin connector.

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