We start out with three hardware deals for the Mac, the iPod and the iPhone. First is a deal on a group of MacBook Pros from the Apple Store, beginning with a 2.4GHz model for $899. Next is an 80GB iPod classic for $100. We wrap up the spotlight with a carbon fiber skin for the iPhone 4.
Along the way, we also check out cases for the iPad 2, a dock for the iPod and software for the Mac. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from $899 + free shipping
The Apple Store offers price drops on select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $899. It’s among the best selections we’ve seen from Apple in several weeks, and combined with free shipping, most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable laptops:
Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $899
refurbished MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC372LL/A Core i5 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,439
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
Today only, CowBoom offers the 6th-generation, refurbished Apple iPod classic 80GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. MB147LL/A, for $99.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s tied with our December mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for an iPod classic. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 4.9-oz. iPod features include an enhanced interface, cover flow, all-metal enclosure, and more. Note: No warranty information is provided.
HandHeldItems offers this Carbon Fiber Back Glass Skin for Apple iPhone 4 bundled with a $1 HHI Store Credit for $3.99. Coupon code “carbonbackguard” cuts it to $2.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with last month’s mention and, excluding the credit, it’s the lowest total price we could find for such a skin by $9.
TigerDirect.com via Buy.com offers the Yamaha Portable Player Dock for iPod, iPhone in Black, model no. PDX-60BL, for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $15 under our April mention and the lowest total price we could find by $39. This player features a Yamaha digital amplifier, two 3-1/4″ speakers, and remote control. It supports nearly all dockable iPod and iPhone models.
HandHeldItems offers a selection of Silicone and TPU Cases for Apple iPad 2 starting at $5.99. Coupon code “ipad2cases20” cuts 20% off, lowering the starting price to $4.79. Plus, receive a $2 HHI Store Credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as one of the best discounts we’ve seen for these items at HandHeldItems. A best bet is this TPU Skin Cover for Apple iPad 2 in two colors (Black pictured) with a $2 HHI Store Credit for $4.79 via the above coupon. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with our April mention and, assuming you use the credit, it’s the lowest total price we could find by a buck.
DEAL800 offers the Four Folded Smart Slim Case Cover for Apple iPad 2 in Pink for $22.99. Coupon code “IPAD2COVERDEAL2” drops it to $20.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for any Smart Cover knock-off. This polyurethane case puts your iPad in sleep and “awake” modes when you close and open the magnetized flap, similar to the Apple Smart Cover. The cover also folds into a stand.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display HD Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $849. (Click “Displays” on the left to find it.) With free shipping, that’s $150 off and tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for this display. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 2560×1440, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 12ms grey-to-grey response time, 375 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 with new displays.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Binary Bakery’s MenuEverywhere for Mac for $7.95. That’s $7 off and the lowest price we could find for this menu bar access assistant. Click here for more information.
OfficeMax offers the Kodak ESP 5250 Multifunction Wireless Inkjet Printer, mode no. 1048230, which also scans and copies, bundled with the Kodak EasyShare M550 12-Megapixel Digital Camera in Tan for $129.98. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for this pair if purchase seperately elsewhere by $120. Sales tax is added where applicable. The ESP 5250 features a 2.4″ LCD screen, up to 30ppm black and 29ppm color printout, memory card reader, built-in 802.11g wireless, USB 2.0 connectivity, and more.The M550 includes a 2.7″ LCD, 5x optical zoom, USB connectivity, and more. Deal ends May 28.
BuyDig offers the Pentax Optio WG-1 14-Megapixel Waterproof Digital Camera, model no. 16926, for $283. Coupon code “buydigclub15″ cuts it to $268. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find by $11. Features include a 2.7” LCD, 720p video capture at 30fps, 5x optical zoom, water resistance to 33 feet, 97MB internal memory, SDHC slot, USB connectivity, HDMI output, and more.
Ed Sutherland is a veteran technology journalist who first heard of Apple when they grew on trees, Yahoo was run out of a Stanford dorm and Google was an unknown upstart. Since then, Sutherland has covered the whole technology landscape, concentrating on tracking the trends and figuring out the finances of large (and small) technology companies.
