On the first day of CES, we start off with three prime deals on Apple hardware. The Apple Store has a number of 20-22″ iMacs, starting at $849 for a 20-inch 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo. A step up the ladder are MacBook Pros, starting at $999 from Apple. We cap of the hardware trio with an 8GB iPhone 3G for $49 from AT&T.
Along the way, we check out other deals on iMacs, plus a blast from the past: an iBook G4 for $350. Finally, we wrap up by looking at new software, including the ‘Gunman’ app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
As always, details on these and many other bargains can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
The Apple Store offers stock of five factory-refurbished previous- and current-generation Apple Aluminum iMac Desktops in its Special Deals section. (Each is at least 13% off and with free shipping, many are at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The iMacs:
Apple MB417LL/A iMac 20″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop (pictured) for $849
Apple MB950LL/A iMac 22″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz LED-Backlit Desktop for $999
Apple MB419LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Desktop for $1,279
Apple MC413LL/A iMac 22″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz LED-Backlit Desktop for $1,299
Apple MB420LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,349
The Apple Store has stock of 17 factory-refurbished MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section. (With free shipping, many are at lowest-we’ve-seen prices.) All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Some best bets, each with free shipping:
unibody MacBook Pro MB990LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $999
unibody MacBook Pro MB991LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $1,299
unibody MacBook Pro MB985LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $1,699
unibody MacBook Pro G0G55LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17″ Laptop for $1,999
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With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless again offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 3G 8GB for $49 with free shipping via 2-day delivery. (That’s $50 off and tied with our November mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features compatibility with AT&T’s 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5″ touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more.
Note that a $36 activation fee applies.
ExperCom offers the new Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.33GHz 21.5″ Desktop, model no. MC413LL/A, upgraded with a 2TB hard drive for $1,649. (With shipping around $17, it’s $300 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration.) The new iMac features an Intel Core 2 Duo 3.33GHz dual-core processor, 21.5″ 1920×1080 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 2TB Serial ATA hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB graphics, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, Apple Magic Mouse, and Apple Aluminum Keyboard (small). Deal ends January 13.
The Apple Store offers five factory-refurbished previous-generation MacBook notebooks in its Special Deals section. (Click “MacBook” on the left to find them.) [With free shipping, each is up to $350 off the original cost of a new unit and the lowest total price we could find.] Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new MacBooks. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notables:
Apple MB403LL/A MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ in White for $799
Apple MC207LL/A MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ in White for $849
Buy.com offers the off-lease, refurbished Apple iBook G4 1.33GHz 12.1″ Notebook, model no. M9846LL/A, with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard pre-installed for $349.99. (With free shipping, it’s tied with our December mentions as among the lowest total prices we’ve seen for an iBook G4.) Features include a PowerPC 7447a G4 1.33GHz processor, 12.1″ 1024×768 LCD, 1GB RAM, 40GB hard drive, DVD-ROM/CD burner combo drive, ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 32MB graphics, Bluetooth, 802.11g wireless, and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Note: A 30-day warranty applies, although it’s not clear who backs it.
Creative Labs offers the Creative Xdock Music System for iPod, model no. SB0800, for $29.99 with free shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we’ve seen by $10.) This system includes an Xdock, remote control, video and optical cables. It allows you to stream your iPod to your home theater system.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Gunman for iPhone for free. (That’s a $1 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this augmented reality multiplayer shooter game.)
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of PressOK’s Finger Physics for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $1 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this physics/puzzle game since November.)
Buy.com offers the Verbatim Speaker Keyboard for Mac, model no. 96671, for $56.99. This $30 mail-in rebate cuts it to $26.99. (With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $46.) This keyboard features backlit keys, music and sound controls, and more. Rebate ends January 31.
