We start the first week of 2011 with a number of deals for your iPhone, iPad or Mac. First up is the year’s latest crop of price cuts on iPhone applications, including “WeatherNow.” Next is several refurbished iPhone 4 handsets from AT&T, starting at $79 for a slightly-blemished 16GB model that was $129.
Along the way, we also check out a leather case for the iPad, sharply-reduced prices on iPod touch cases and VPN software for the Mac. As usual, details on these and many other bargains can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Price Drops: WeatherNow, Nightstand, Instant Heart Rate, 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:
Glow Backgrounds for 99 cents ($1 off): Background image collection
Family Guy Time Warped for 99 cents ($4 off): Family Guy action game
gDocuments for 99 cents ($2 off): Google Documents client
WeatherNow for 99 cents ($4 off): Weather and clock display
Instant Heart Rate for 99 cents ($1 off): Heart-rate measurement
100 Rogues for 99 cents ($1 off): Top-down adventure game
With activation of a 2-year contract and new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless takes $50 off a selection of refurbished Apple iPhone 4 smart phones, as listed below. (Select “Shop refurb phones” under the “Buy Refurbished” ad.) With free shipping, each phone ties both our Christmas and Black Friday mentions. Sales tax is added where applicable. The deals:
Refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for $79 (with cosmetic blemish, was $129)
refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for $99 (was $149)
refurbished Apple iPhone 4 32GB for $179 (with cosmetic blemish, was $199)
refurbished Apple iPhone 4 32GB for $199 (was $249)
Note: No warranty information is provided. Also, a $36 activation fee applies.
The Apple Store currently has stock of 18 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $1,019. Combined with free shipping, that puts 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 $1,019
refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,269
refurbished MacBook Pro MB372LL/A Core i5 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,699
refurbished MacBook Pro MB986LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 15.4″ for $1,719
see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store
HandHeldItems.com offers this Faux Leather Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad bundled with a screen protector and a $2 HHI store credit for $47.99. Coupon code “ipadkeyboard” cuts it to $37.99. With $5.95 for shipping, that’s a $2 drop from our mention four weeks ago and it’s the lowest total price we could find for a comparable keyboard and case combo by $17. It features a wireless Bluetooth 2.0 silicone keyboard with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that purports to last up to 48 hours. Deal ends January 31.
Other World Computing offers the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last month as $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. (We saw a used one for $50 less in April.) The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, Superdrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 83% off select 4th-generation Apple iPod touch cases. (Scroll down to see them all.) Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “itouch4gcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, 388 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Shipping starts at $2.85, but free shipping applies to some. (If so, it’s marked on the product pages.) Deal ends December 31. A best bet is the Crystal Clear Snap-On Back Shield Case for 4th-Generation Apple iPod Touch in nine colors (Clear pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $3.26 with free shipping after the coupon code above. That’s a $1 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular case.
Sephora retail locations offer the Sephora Case for Apple iPhone 4 (pictured) or Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for free with no purchase required. Just download Sephora to Go for Apple iPhone / iPod touch (it’s free) and show the application to a Sephora employee. That’s the first such offer we’ve seen from this merchant. Sales tax is added where applicable. Making a purchase online? All orders receive the Sephora Case for Apple iPhone 4 for free via coupon code “MOBILE4”. Or, get the case for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for free via coupon code “MOBILE3”. Shipping starts at $5.95, or spend $50 or more to qualify for free shipping.
ZAGG again knocks 20% off regular-price items, including invisibleSHIELD, via coupon code “ZAGG20”. Although we’ve seen much stronger discounts from ZAGG in recent months (including a 50% off in November), it’s still among the better general-use coupons we’ve seen from ZAGG. Shipping starts at $2.99, or spend over $30 to net free shipping. ZAGG offers protection for phones, cameras, MP3 players, GPS devices, laptops, and more. Some exclusions apply.
B&H Photo-Video offers the Canon VIXIA HF21 1080p 15x Digital Camcorder, model no. 4060B001, for $499 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $115. Features include a 2.7″ LCD, 1920×1080 (1080p) video recording, 15x optical zoom, 3.3-megapixel still images, USB connectivity, one HDMI output, one component output, and more.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Fabian Jaeger’s Shimo 2 for Mac for $9.50. That’s $8 off and the lowest price we could find for this Cisco VPN Client. Click here for more information.
