We close out another week of Apple deals with some bargains on hardware and software. First up is a new batch of price cuts on select iPhone Apps, including “Zooloretto,” a zoo management game. Next is a number of discounted iPads, including a 16GB Wi-Fi model for just $429. Finally, we take a look at some MacBooks, such as a 2.16GHz model for $590.
Along the way, we also check out some deals on iMacs (like an i3 with 22-inch screen for $1,019), some assorted gadgets and software for your Mac. As always, details on these items and many more can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Price Drops: Zooloretto, OmniSketch, Wine Basics, more
Below are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch; they’re also compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The deals:
Zooloretto for 99 cents ($4 off): Zoo management game
Grow With Me for 99 cents ($2 off): Baby growth tracking
OmniSketch for 99 cents ($1 off): Procedural drawing tool
Wine Basics for 99 cents ($4 off): Wine educational program
Gopher Hunter for 99 cents ($1 off): Hybrid first-person shooter/whack-a-mole
ChessMatch for 99 cents ($1 off): Modified chess game
iRome for $1.99 ($1 off): Tower defense 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 $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
MegaMacs offers the used Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 13″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB062LL/A, for $589.99 plus around $19 for shipping. (The model no. matches the MacBook in black, although MegaMacs pictures it in white.) That’s the lowest total price we could find for this system with these specifications. It features an Intel Core Duo T7400 2.16GHz processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 120GB hard drive, SuperDrive, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), and more. Note that an OS is pre-installed, but not specified. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.
MacMall continues to offer the Apple Mac Pro Xeon Quad-Core 2.93GHz Workstation, model no. MC183LL/A, for $2,049.99 with free shipping. That matches our mention from last week as $699 less than what Apple charges for a refurbished unit (this one is new) and the best price we’ve seen for this model. This system features an Intel Xeon 2.93GHz quad-core processor, 6GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, two 18x SuperDrives, ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB video card, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
The Apple Store has stock of eight factory-refurbished previous- and current-generation Apple Aluminum iMac Desktops in its Special Deals section. They’re up to $430 off. With free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notables:
Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual Core 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,019
Apple MB413LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz Desktop for $1,099
Apple MB509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269
Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual Core 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,439
browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store
Today only, AlphaShark.com offers the iHip NFL Team Logo Earbuds in various styles (New Orleans Saints pictured) for $5. Coupon code “3DEALNEWS3″ cuts them to $2. With $4.95 for shipping, that’s $2 under our mention from September and the lowest total price we could find by $9. These officially-licensed earbuds feature a 24” cord.
Best Buy offers the Sharper Image Rotating Speaker Dock for iPhone, model no. EC-A115, for $27.99. With $5.99 for shipping. That’s $18 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $6. Sales tax is added where applicable. The dock inside this speaker rotates to allow vertical or horizontal viewing of your iPhone or iPod. It features two 3-watt speakers, three iPod dock inserts, and an auxiliary input.
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 $13, 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:
Robocity: Action adventure game
iCORKB0ARD: Personalized photo display
Jungle Style Pinball: Pinball game
Text Nanny (pictured): Text-scheduling service
Forgotten tales: Shantal: Comic book story
Truck Mania: Driving game
Birds+: Bird encyclopedia
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Ironic Software’s Leap 2 for Mac for $25. That’s $24 off and the lowest price we could find for this combination Spotlight, Bridge, and Finder. Click here for more information.
Today only, Dell Home offers the Western Digital Elements SE 1TB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBABV0010ABK-NESN, for $89.99 with free shipping ($0.09/GB). That’s $10 under our July mention and the lowest total price we could find by $25. Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive runs completely from USB power; an AC adapter isn’t included nor required.
