We have a hardware trio of deals today, starting off with a number of used Macs, including a 500Mhz iMac G3 with a 15-inch CRT for $40. Next up is a 16GB iPod nano for $160, followed by a 16GB iPhone 3GS for $149. (A 32GB version sells for $249.)
Also on tap is a number of software apps for the iPhone and iPod touch, including a new crop of App Store freebies. As usual, the details on these and many other bargains are available right after the jump.
MegaMacs.com offers several used Apple systems at reduced prices. Shipping starts around $12 and each is covered by a 30-day MegaMacs warranty. The systems:
iMac G3/500MHz 15″ CRT for $39.99
PowerMac G4/450MHz (pictured) for $99.99
iMac G4/700MHz 15″ LCD for $279.99
iBook G4/1.33GHz 12″ for $289
iMac G5/1.8GHz 17″ LCD for $289.99
PowerMac G5/1.8GHz for $399.99
iMac Core Duo 1.83GHz 17″ LCD for $489.99
PowerBook G4/1.67GHz 15″ for $649.99
B&H Photo-Video again offers the Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player with Video Camera in Black (pictured), Pink, Silver, Green, Blue, Orange, or Purple for $159.95 with free shipping. (Amazon.com charges the same.) [That ties last month’s mention as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $9.] This 5th-generation iPod nano features a 2.2″ LCD, video camera, microphone, FM tuner, and more.
With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless has the refurbished Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB Smartphone in White for $149 with free shipping. (Search for “sku4200237” to find it.) [That’s $50 off and the lowest total price we could find for an iPhone 3GS 16GB.] (We saw it for $100 less last week, since expired and limited to Best Buy Rewards Zone Premier Silver members.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Major features over the iPhone 3GS include significantly faster processing, 3MP auto-focus camera with support for 30FPS VGA video, voice control, digital compass, built-in support for Nike+, instant remote wipe, at least five hours of 3G talk time (up to 12 if you switch off 3G) and more. Note that a $36 activation fee applies.
The refurbished Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB is also available in Black or White for $249. (Search for “sku4220223” to find it.) [With free shipping, that’s another $50 drop and price low.]
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:
The Inferno: Top-down adventure game
Stick-Click: Interactive stick-man
Lockdown: Side-scrolling adventure game
Magic Rockets: Puzzle game
ImageSearch Pro: Google Image Search
DecisionMaker Pro!: Decision-making assistant
Discovery News (pictured): Science news
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Brainjuice’s Blogo for Mac for $12.95. (That’s $12 off and the lowest price we could find for this weblog editor.) Click here for more information.
MacHeist has launched its nanoBundle 2 for $19.95. (That’s $132 under the lowest total price we could find to purchase the applications separately elsewhere.) Although there are currently only five programs included, a sixth program, Tales of Monkey Island, will be unlocked if the total number of downloads exceeds 50,000. (A seventh program, RapidWeaver, is also waiting to be unlocked.) Deal ends March 10. The five programs currently included are:
Mariner Software’s MacJournal: Writing app
The Little App Factory’s RipIt: “Effortless” DVD importing
Conceited Software’s Clips: Clipboard and snippet manager
Equinux’s CoverScout: iTunes cover art app
Extendmac’s Flow: File transfer app
Of note, MacHeist will donate 25% of the purchase price to your choice of one of 11 charities. (You’ll be able to pick your charity during checkout.)
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Allied Business Network’s Biz Discounts for iPhone / iPod touch for free. This app allows Allied Business Network members to take advantage of coupons and discounts from various merchants.
The iTunes App Store offers Flashcard Touch for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s a $3 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this flash card application. Deal ends March 31.
Overstock.com offers the Memorex Minimove Portable iPod Speakers, model no. MI3XSIL, for $26.49 plus $2.95 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by a buck.) It features an iPod dock, FM tuner, wireless remote, and AC/DC or battery power.
Buy.com offers the Jazz DV152 VGA Digital Camcorder for $32.99. [With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by a buck, although it was $2 less in October (since expired).] Features include a 1.5″ flip-out color LCD display, 320×240 video recording at 30 fps, 4x digital zoom, SD card slot (supports up to 2GB), and slide-out USB port.
