We close out another week with a trio of hardware deals. In the spotlight is a deal on 3.06GHz 22-inch iMacs from ExperCom. The desktop computers are outfitted with 8GB of RAM and AppleCare for $1,399. (There are other iMacs available in today’s deals.) Also on tap: MacBook Pro laptops, starting at $849. We round out our top trio with deals on Mac Pro Xeon workstations starting at $2,149 for a 2.66GHz model.
Along the way, we check out a new crop of App Store freebies, including the game “Scoops – Ice Cream Fun for Everyone.” In addition, we take a look at some storage options and new bargains on Mac software.
As always, details on these and many other items, are available on CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
Ending today, ExperCom offers the Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 21.5″ Desktop, model no. MB950LL/A, upgraded to 8GB RAM and bundled with three years of AppleCare for $1,399. (With shipping around $17, it’s $152 below what Apple charges for the same bundle.) The iMac features an Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 3.06GHz dual-core processor, 21.5″ 1920×1080 widescreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 500GB Serial ATA hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, Apple Magic Mouse, and Apple Wireless Aluminum Keyboard.
LA Computer Company offers a selection of used MacBook Pro 15″ notebooks on sale, with prices starting at $849 each. (With around $19 for shipping, most systems are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) A 90-day LA Computer Company warranty applies. Notables:
Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2GHz / 120GB / 1GB (pictured) for $849
Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2GHz / 80GB / 1.5GB for $849
Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2GHz / 100GB / 1GB for $875
Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2.16GHz / 100GB / 1GB for $899
browse all used Apple MacBook Pro 15″ laptops at LA Computer Company
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, it’s 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 re 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
B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz 24″ Desktop, model no. MB419LL/A, upgraded with the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse for $1,299.95 with free shipping. (That’s $17 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $103.) This iMac features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz dual-core processor, 24″ 1920×1200 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 640GB Serial ATA hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 graphics, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, Apple Mighty Mouse (wireless), Apple Aluminum Keyboard (wireless), and more.
![]()
Buy.com offers the Pixxo MiniBooMX iPod Speaker System for $29.99 with free shipping. [That ties our February mention and is the lowest total price we could find. It features an FM tuner, alarm function, and plays iPods (but doesn’t charge them.)]
Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $3. The apps:
CloxX: Puzzle game
Scoops – Ice Cream Fun For Everyone: Accelerometer-based game
Pocket Zombie (pictured): MMO social game
App Idea Pro: Application development assistant
Code Finder: Puzzle game
Audio Job Interview Professional: Interview reference
Today only, Dell Home offers the Western Digital My Book Essential 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAF5000EBK-NESN, for $64 with free shipping ($0.13/GB). [That’s $6 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $13.] Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive features Western Digital “GreenPower” Technology to lower power consumption by 30%.
Direct2Drive takes up to 50% off all Mac game downloads. [With prices starting at $8.50, that’s the best percent-off discount we’ve seen on these games from Direct2Drive.] Deal ends March 10.
A best bet is downloads of Dragon Age: Origins Digital Deluxe Edition for Mac for $32.50, a price low by $33.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Xeric Design’s EarthDesk 5 for Mac for $14.95. (That’s $10 off and the lowest price we could find for this desktop rendered image of Earth showing the correct sun, moon and city illumination.) Click here for more information.
Abe’s of Maine offers the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230L 10.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera together with a Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens for $384.95. [With free shipping, that’s tied with last month’s mention (which required padding) and the lowest total price we could find by $2.] This DSLR features a 2.7″ LCD, anti-dust function, HDMI port, USB connectivity, Memory Stick Pro Duo/SD/SDHC card slots, USB 2.0 interface, and more.
ThinkGeek.com offers the Luxeed U5 Dynamic Pixel LED Keyboard in Black for $139.99. Add it to your cart and apply coupon code “9HBB” to cut the price to $129.99. (With around $9 for shipping, it’s $10 off and the lowest total price we could find.) This keyboard features 430 LEDs and is capable of individually lighting each key in your choice of color.
