As Christmas draws ever nearer, we have a trio of app deals for your favorite Apple device. First up is a new crop of price cuts on iPad applications from the iPad App Store, including “SuperBadminton 2010” for just $0.99 – a $4 price reduction. We also have new freebies from the iPhone App Store, including the seasonally-themed “Snowing Screensaver.” We wrap up our deal spotlight with “SoundHound,” a free music-recognition application for your iPhone.
Along the way, we’ll also check out some hardware deals, such as various iPads reduced by $100, and a 2.53GHz Core 2 Dup Mac mini for just $589. Also on tap is a variety of cases, screensavers and other items perfect for your i-product. As always, details on these and much more can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPad App Price Drops: Super Badminton 2010, Catan HD, Trainz, more
The iTunes App Store offers price drops on downloads of several Apple iPad applications, as listed below. The deals:
Penultimate for 99 cents ($1 off): Handwriting-tracking
Super Badminton 2010 HD (pictured) for 99 cents ($4 off): Badminton game
DisplayPad for 99 cents ($4 off): Utilize iPad as external display
Twin Blades HD for 99 cents ($4 off): Adventure game
Noteshelf for 99 cents ($4 off): Note taking application
GuitarPad for 99 cents ($3 off): Guitar simulator
Catan HD for $3.99 ($1 off): Digital version of board game
Trainz Simulator for $7.99 ($4 off): Railroad operation 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 $8, 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:
Snowing Screensaver (pictured): iPhone screensaver
Zoo Toss: Reaction time game
Bunny Dodge: Action game
The Stone of Destiny: Point-and-touch adventure
MindMeister: Mind-mapping assistant
Collider!: Physics-based puzzle game
ToyShot: Strategy game
Vocal Training: Voice training software
Moto Chaser: Racing game
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of SoundHound for iPhone / iPod touch for free. While this music recognition app has always been free, it now includes unlimited song IDs, a feature that was previously exclusive to the paid version, SoundHound ∞. (This free app is ad-supported.)
HandHeldItems.com offers the TableStander for Apple iPad / Laptops in Black (pictured) or White bundled with a $2 HHI store credit for $19.99. Coupon code “tabletstander” slices it to $14.99. With $2.85 for shipping, it’s $9 less than the lowest total price we could find for a similar item elsewhere. It supports Apple iPad and notebook computers ranging from 10″ to 15″ and weighing up to 12-lbs. Deal ends December 31.
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 $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
These items won’t arrive in time for Christmas.
The Apple Store again discounts several factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. Each carries free shipping and is well under the best total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s web site once sold out. The models, all with free shipping:
Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Desktop for $589
Apple Mac mini MC270LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Desktop for $599
Apple Mac mini MC438LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $719
Apple Mac mini MC408LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz with Snow Leopard Server for $749
iMate offers dealmac readers the Keydex Leather Case with Stand for Apple iPad bundled with a screen protector for $23.49. Coupon code “dealnews-676628” drops it to $16.49. With free shipping, that’s $1 less than the lowest total price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere.
Meritline.com offers the OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 4 in Black for $17.50. Coupon code “MLC212165122240NL1” drops it to $9.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our Black Friday mention and the lowest total price we could find by $3. This case features a self-adhering clear protective film, dual-layer silicone, and more. Coupon ends after 500 redemptions.
EverydaySource.com offers the Reusable Screen Protector for iPhone 4 2-Pack for $9.99. Coupon code “S1221NKBO” cuts it to $1.79. With free shipping, that’s tied with our Thanksgiving day mention and the lowest total price we could find. These washable screen protectors reduce eye strain, have a silicone adhesive coating, and more. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.
The iTunes App Stores offers Doodle Devil for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s a buck off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this creating/destroying game.
MegaMacs offers offers discounts on select Speck MacBook Air cases, as listed below. With $9.40 for shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find by at least $13. The deals:
Speck MacBook Air 13″ Case in Smoke (pictured) for $14.99
Speck MacBook Air 13″ Clear Case for $24.99
Speck MacBook Air 13″ Case in Red for $24.99
