Apple is back with two hardware deals, including its 27-inch iMac and the iPod shuffle. For iMac fans, the desktop computer is rated 3.06GHz, using a Core 2 Duo processor. If you’re tired of hearing about the iPod touch, you may welcome a change of pace with the tiny shuffle – either the 1GB or 2GB version. Lastly, we highlight Kensington’s LiquidAUX Deluxe car kit for the iPhone or iPod.
We also take a look at more iPhone cases, software and assorted gadgets. As always, for details on these or many other bargains, check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
The Apple Store again offers its factory-refurbished Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 27″ Widescreen Desktop, model no. MB952LL/A, for $1,449. (With free shipping, that’s tied with our December mention and $150 below the lowest total price we could find for a new unit.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 3.06GHz dual-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 glossy widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB Serial ATA hard drive, SuperDrive DVD burner, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB video card, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n wireless), Gigabit Ethernet, Secure Digital card slot, iSight webcam, and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new units.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished 2nd-generation Apple iPod shuffle 1GB MP3 Player in three colors (Blue pictured) for $39. (With free shipping, that ties our November mention and is $10 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed model.) Sales tax is added where applicable. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from Apple’s site when sold out.
Of note, the factory-refurbished Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player, available in two colors, costs $59 with free shipping, another price low.
MacMall.com offers the Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe for iPhone / iPod, model no. K33430US, for $19.99. (With $5.99 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $20.) Designed specifically for vehicles with in-dash auxiliary ports, it also charges and holds your iPhone or iPod securely within view while you drive. It features a 2.4GHz remote control and a 4-foot audio extension cord. Note that it’s not compatible with 3rd-generation iPods.
eForCity.com offers this Faux Leather Case and Screen Protector for Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation) for $10.49. Apply coupon code “EFWS011104” to drop it to $6.49 with free shipping. (That’s $4 off and the lowest total price we could find.) The cover for this case can be inverted and used as a stand. Coupon expires January 17.
B&H Photo Video offers the Nikon Coolpix L100 10-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black, model no. 26170, for $172.95. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) [With free shipping, that’s $27 under our December mention of this camera together with a $25 Abe’s of Maine gift card and the lowest total price we could find by $17.] The L100 features a 15x optical zoom, 3″ LCD, 44MB internal memory, SDHC/MMC card slot, face detection, smile detection, blink detection, and USB 2.0 connectivity.
The iTunes App Store again offers downloads of Stackus for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $1 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this physics-based puzzle game.)
Buy.com offers the Hawking 802.11n Wireless Smart Repeater, model no. HW2R1, for $189.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $4.) It receives signals from any 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless signal and rebroadcasts it. It features three high-gain omnidirectional antennas and a built-in 4-port Ethernet hub.
MacMall.com offers the refurbished Wacom 4×6″ Bamboo Fun Small Graphics Tablet (pictured), model no. CTE450W, for $42.99. (OnSale.com has this tablet in Blue for the same price.) [With $7.99 for shipping, it’s $10 less than the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit.] This 5.8″ x 3.7″ tablet features 512 levels of sensitivity, USB connectivity, and a wireless pen and mouse.
Of note, MacMall.com lists the warranty as “1-year limited”, however, this may or may not apply to refurbished items.
Dell Small Business offers the Sharp AQUOS 60″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LC-60E77UN, for $2,999. Add it to your cart and it drops to $1,949. [With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $20 and one of the least expensive 60″ LCD HDTVs we’ve seen.] (We saw it briefly for $750 less in November, although that deal was likely a price error.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This flat panel TV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, 450cd/m² brightness, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
P.C. Richard & Son offers the JVC Everio GZ-HD300 1080p 60GB Hard Drive HD Digital Camcorder in Black, model no. GZHD300BU, for $399.97 with free shipping. (That’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $19.) This camcorder features a 20x optical zoom, 2.7″ widescreen LCD, 1920×1080 (1080p) recording, 60GB hard drive, microSDHC card slot, and both HDMI and USB 2.0 connectivity.
