We start the day with a new batch of reduced-priced iPad applications, including the game “Puzzle Agent HD.” We also check out a new crop of free iPhone apps, including “Real Skijump HD.” To round out the spotlight, we take a look at some iPads that are marked down by as much as $100. A 16GB refurbished Wi-Fi model is just $429.
Along the way, we also look at a 1.4GHz 64GB SSD MacBook Air for just $849, as well as various other hardware and software for your favorite Apple product. As usual, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPad App Price Drops: Frogger Pad, Photogene, Puzzle Agent HD, more
The iTunes App Store offers price drops on downloads of several Apple iPad applications, as listed below. The deals:
Best Brothers Grimm’s Fairy Tales for 99 cents ($1 off): Children’s story collection
Frogger Pad for 99 cents ($4 off): Remake of classic arcade game
Photogene for iPad for $1.99 ($2 off): Photo editing tool
The Treasures of Montezuma HD for $1.99 ($3 off): Puzzle game
Hamlet or the Last Game… for $1.99 ($2 off): Adventure game
Vacation Mogul HD for $1.99 ($3 off): Building simulation game
Puzzle Agent HD for $2.99 (pictured, $4 off): Puzzle game
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several applications for Apple iPhone and iPod touch for free, as listed below. With a savings of up to $2, each is at the lowest price we’ve seen. Note that these apps are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The deals:
Death Knight: Action adventure game
Knight Defense: Puzzle game
Mighty Clock: Time-keeping utility
Real Skijump HD: Accelerometer-based skijumping simulation
Pretty Pet Salon: Time management game
Doodle Blitz: Puzzle game
iSubmitter: Social network posting tool
Link Boy: Puzzle game
The Apple Store continues to cut the price on a selection of factory-refurbished Apple iPad WiFi Tablets. With free shipping, it’s the best deal we’ve seen for most of these iPad models. (The 32GB and 64GB models are up to $100 under what Apple charges for new ones.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 0.5″-thick tablet weighs 1.5 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7″ 1024×768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. The iPads:
Refurbished Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi for $429
refurbished Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi for $499
refurbished Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $579
refurbished Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi for $599
refurbished Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $679
refurbished Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $779
The Apple Store renewed its stock of six factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air laptops. With free shipping, that’s up to $250 off and tied with our mention from last month as the lowest total prices we’ve seen for these models. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops:
Refurbished MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD for $849
refurbished MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $1,019
refurbished MacBook Air MC234LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $1,099
see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops
Buy.com offers the rooCASE Convertible Folio Leather Case for Apple iPad, model no. RC-IPDCON-SBK, for $29.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $6, although we saw it for $10 less in November. It features a suede interior, 20 adjustable angles, and magnetic button closure.
iGoneMobile.com offers deals on select iPhone and iPod accessories, as listed below. With free shipping, each item is at the lowest total price we could find by at least $4. The deals, each with free shipping:
i.Sound AC Adapter for iPhone 4 for $17.99
i.Sound 12-in-1 Accessory Kit for iPhone 4 (pictured) for $24.95
i.Sound International Travel Kit Charger for iPhone for $29.95
CellularFactory.com cuts 30% off Apple iPhone 4 cases via coupon code “SPR01YB”. That’s tied with last month’s mention as the best percent-off discount we’ve seen from this merchant on these cases. Coupon expires February 12. A best bet is the Apple iPhone 4 Flip Faux Leather Case for $4.98 via the above coupon. With $2.69 for shipping, that’s $2 under our September mention of a similar case and the lowest total price we could find. It’s made of synthetic leather.
CowBoom.com offers the Bose In-Ear Tri-Port Headphones, model no. 44435, for $49.99 plus $5.24 for shipping. That’s $4 under our September mention and the lowest total price we could find by $10. These headphones include ear tips in three sizes, a lanyard, clothes clip, and carrying case.
The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished, previous-generation Apple Time Capsule 1TB, model no. MB765LL/A, for $179 with free shipping. That’s $60 under our May mention of this refurb and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for a 1TB Time Capsule. Sales tax is added where applicable. The Apple Time Capsule is an 802.11n wireless base station with a built-in 1TB hard drive. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Aquafadas SAS’ PulpMotion 3 for Mac for $24.50. That’s $24 off and the lowest price we could find for this animation creation software. Click here for more information.
