As the U.S. enjoys some above-normal temps after a deluge of rain, we take a look at a variety of Mac-related deals. First up is some Mac Pro Xeon workstations, including a 2.66GHz quad-core model model starting at $2,149. Next is a new batch of App Store price drops, including the venerable “Boggle.” We wrap up our top spot with Mac Bluray Ripper Pro.
Along the way we’ll also check out a deal on the WolframAlpha “computational knowledge engine” for the iPhone and iPod touch. As always, details on these and many other bargains can be found on CoM’s “Daily Deals” page, which starts right after the jump.
The Apple Store again has six factory-refurbished Apple Mac Pro workstations on sale in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $2,149. With free shipping, each is the lowest total price we’ve seen for these Mac Pros in weeks. (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 G0G80LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.93GHz Workstation for $2,549
Apple MB535LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.26GHz Workstation for $2,799
Apple MB451LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 3.2GHz Workstation for $3,299
Apple G0G10LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $3,999
Apple G0G11LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.93GHz Workstation for $4,999
Several 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:
Boggle for 99 cents ($1 off): Port of classic board game
CLUE for 99 cents ($1 off): Port of classic board game
Snood for 99 cents ($2 off): Remake of puzzle game
The Simpsons Arcade for 99 cents (pictured, $4 off): Remake of arcade game
Wolfenstein RPG for 99 cents ($1 off): RPG version of first-person shooter
Mass Effect Galaxy for 99 cents ($1 off): New Mass Effect adventure
Dragon’s Lair for $2.99 ($4 off): Adventure game
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Blumac Softwares’ Mac BlurayRipper Pro for Mac for $9.99. (That’s $10 off and the lowest price we could find for this Blu-ray ripping software.) Click here for more information.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of WolframAlpha for iPhone / iPod touch for $1.99. (That’s a whopping $48 off and the best deal we’ve seen for this “computational knowledge engine”.)
BuyDig.com offers the Samsung 40″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LN40B750, for $1,369. Coupon code “LN40B750” drops it to $999. (With free shipping, it ties our mention from three weeks ago for the lowest total price we’ve seen for a 240Hz Samsung LCD of this size.) It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 240Hz refresh rate, 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2ms response time, two USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet connectivity with Internet@TV for streaming Amazon VOD, Flickr, and more, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
Lenovo again offers its Lenovo Multimedia Remote with Keyboard, model no. 57Y6336, for $59.99. Apply coupon code “USPCA16336” to drop it to $41.99. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention a month ago and the lowest total price we could find by $8, although we saw it for $12 less in December.) Sales tax is applicable. This is a 2.4GHz wireless keyboard with built-in trackball, suitable for an HTPC.
Dell Small Business offers the Western Digital Elements 640GB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAR6400ABK-NESN, for $109.99. Combined, coupon codes “QXH0L47M9VWW9G” and “?N5PNLRL2JM406” chop it to $71.99. (With free shipping, that’s $0.11/GB, $8 under our mention earlier this week, and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this drive.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive is powered via USB; it doesn’t require a separate power adapter. Deal ends April 2 at 7 am ET.
Cellular Factory offers this Universal Headphone Splitter for $2.87. Coupon code “spli099” cuts it to 99 cents. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3.) This headphone splitter connects two stereo speakers or headphones to the mini-stereo jack on your iPod, MP3, or CD player. Deal ends April 5.
Cellular Factory offers this Flexible Mini Tripod for Digital Cameras for $8.32. Coupon code “tripod349” cuts it to $3.49. (With free shipping, that’s a buck under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for such a tripod.) This tripod is designed with flexible legs to wrap around many stationary objects to allow for unique photo angles. Coupon expires April 5.
Abe’s of Maine offers the Canon DC-410 DVD Digital Camcorder for $189.95. Coupon code “DNEWS10” cuts it to $179.95. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $29.) Features include a 2.7″ LCD, 37x optical zoom, DIGIC DV II image processor, electronic image stabilization, SDHC card slot for still images, and more.
