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Daily Deals: $869 MacBook, Neoprene iPad Sleeve, Warfire for iPhone

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First up is a deal on a 2GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook – just $869. Next we have a Neoprene sleeve for the iPad in orange/blue. We wrap up our highlighted deals with Warfire, a tank-fighting game for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Along the way, we’ll also check out several hardware deals, including the Mac mini, iPod touch and iPod shuffle. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.


792082-largeApple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13″ Laptop for $869 + free shipping, more

The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3″ Notebook (pictured), model no. MB466LL/A, for $869 with free shipping. (It’s the fourth one down.) [That’s $30 under our March mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen.] This previous-generation unibody aluminum MacBook features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit glass display, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, multi-touch glass trackpad, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, and more. A 1-year Apple warranty applies. Also available is the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MB467LL/A, for $999 with free shipping. (It’s the seventh one down.) That’s tied with our June mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen. It differs from the above model with its Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz processor and 250GB hard drive.

792039-largeHammerhead Reversible Neoprene Sleeve for iPad for $7 + $5 s&h

Small Dog Electronics offers dealmac readers the Hammerhead Reversible Neoprene Sleeve for Apple iPad in Orange/Blue, model no. 2079, for $6.99. (With $4.99 for shipping, that’s $8 off and the lowest total price we’ve seen.) This water-resistant sleeve reverses to orange or blue and features a fold-over enclosure.

792043-largeWarfire for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Warfire for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a $2 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this tank fighting game.)

792005-largeStylus Touch Pen with Two Heads for Apple iPad for $2 + free shipping

CellularFactory.com offers this Stylus Touch Pen with Two Heads for Apple iPad in Black for $2.39. Bag free shipping via coupon code “5UWR7P”. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by a buck.) Deal ends September 11.

792105-largeApple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Mini Desktop for $648 + free shipping

Datavis via Buy.com offers the Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Mini Desktop, model no. MC270LL/A, for $647.99 with free shipping. (That’s $21 under our June mention and the lowest total price we could find by $20.) It features an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, 802.11a/n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, SD card slot, HDMI and mini-DisplayPort outputs, and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Deal ends October 7.

792064-largeTPU Rubber Bumper for iPhone 4 for $1 + free shipping

Meritline.com offers this TPU Rubber Bumper for iPhone 4 for $1.49 with free shipping. (That’s a buck off, a buck under last week’s mention of a white one, and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this case.) Similar to Apple’s Bumper, it covers the edges of your iPhone 4 and includes an earphone jack cover. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.

791272-largeNew Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player for $223 + free shipping, more

MacConnection.com is taking orders for the new, 4th-generation Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player (pictured), model no. MC540LL/A, to $223. (With free shipping, it’s $1 under our mention from six days ago and the lowest total price we could find by $1.) This current-generation iPod touch features a new high definition Retina Display, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1, front- and rear-facing cameras (the latter capable of HD recording), FaceTime, Game Center, and more. Also available is the Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player, model no. MC544LL/A, for $288 and the Apple iPod touch 64GB MP3 Player, model no. MC547LL/A, for $383. (With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find for these models by $1.) Of note, each model is listed as “On Order” and an estimated ship date is not provided.

781746-largeRefurb Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player for $38 + free shipping

Buy.com offers the refurbished, 4th-generation Apple iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player in Black (pictured), model no. MC323LL/A, or Blue, model no. MC384LL/A, for $37.99. (With free shipping, the lowest total price we could find for a refurb in either color by $4 and $11 less than the best deal we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit. (However, we saw a refurb in pink for $1 less last week, since expired.) It holds up to 500 songs and features VoiceOver technology, which tells users which song is playing and when the battery needs to be recharged. Of note: No warranty information is provided.

719053-largeRefurbished Apple 24″ LED Cinema Display for $599 + free shipping

The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple 24″ LED Cinema Display HD Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $599. (Click “Displays” on the left to find it.) [With free shipping, that’s tied with our July mention and $281 less than the best total price we could find for a new one.] Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 1920×1200, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 14ms grey-to-grey response time, 330 cd/m² brightness, built-in iSight camera, 3-port USB 2.0 hub, and Mini DisplayPort connectivity. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new displays.

792093-largeRefurbished Apple Magic Mouse for $30 + $5 s&h

Today only, CowBoom.com offers the refurbished Apple Magic Mouse, model no. MB829LL/A, for $29.99 plus $5 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find for a new unit by $27.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Billed as the first multi-touch mouse, the Bluetooth-enabled Magic Mouse allows users to click, scroll, or swipe via its seamless top shell. It also features a wireless range of up to 33 feet. Requires two AA batteries (not included). No warranty information is given.

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