We start the day off with an assortment of bargains. first up is a new batch of price cuts from the iPhone App Store, including “Drake’s Tower,” an action game. Also under the spotlight is a deal on Apple’s touch-sensitive Magic TrackPad. Finally, were you one of the many who received the new iPod nano for a holiday present? If so, there is a wristband case to keep your tiny tunes close.
Along the way, we also check out a deal on Xserve servers, a 70 percent off deal on iPad cases, and software to control your Mac’s WebCam. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Price Drops: Drake’s Tower, Camera+, UNO
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:
Drake’s Tower for 99 cents ($1 off): Action game
Camera+ for 99 cents ($1 off): Built-in camera replacement
UNO for 99 cents ($4 off): Classic card game
NOM: Billion Year Timequest for 99 cents ($1 off): Action adventure game
Scarlett and the Spark of Life: Scarlett Adventures Ep. 1 for 99 cents ($2 off): Adventure game
IMAX TV for $4.99 ($5 off): IMAX video collection
B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple Magic Trackpad, model no. MC380LL/A, for $65.95. With free shipping, that’s tied with our August mention as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $3. This multi-touch trackpad features support for gestures (similar to Apple’s line of laptops), wear-resistant glass construction, and Bluetooth connectivity.
HandHeldItems.com offers the EagleC Silicone Watch Wristband Case for the 6th-Generation iPod nano in eight colors (Black pictured) for $3.99. Coupon code “nano6watches6g” cuts it to 99 cents. Plus, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s $2 under our November mention and the lowest total price we could find by $3. Deal ends January 31.
HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 70% off select iPad cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off orders via coupon code “ipadcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HandHeldItems.com store credit with your purchase. In all, 458 accessories are available, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. A best bet is the PadShell Crystal Clear Polycarbonate Case for Apple iPad in 10 colors (Red pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $7.99 after the coupon above plus $2.85 for shipping. That’s $42 off list and the lowest total price we could find such a case.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of PageOnce Pro: Money & Bills for iPad / iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s a $13 drop and the best deal we’ve seen for this finance tool.
The Apple Store currently has stock a selection of factory-refurbished Xserve servers in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $2,499. 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 systems:
Refurbished Apple Xserve MB449LL/A Xeon Quad Core 2.26GHz Server for $2,499
refurbished Apple Xserve MBM0LL/A Xeon 8-Core 2.26GHz Server for $2,999
refurbished Apple Xserve MBM1LL/A Xeon 8-Core 2.66GHz Server for $4,299
refurbished Apple Xserve MBM2LL/A Xeon 8-Core 2.93GHz Server for $5,299
Note that Apple will discontinue sales of its Apple Xserve line on January 31, although existing systems will continue to be supported.
iGoneMobile.com discounts several cell phone accessories, as listed below. With free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find. The deals:
Universal Cell Phone / MP3 Charging Station (pictured) for $3.49
5-Pack Screen Protector for iPhone for $3.99
iSound 11-in-1 Accessory Kit for 5th-generation iPod nano for $9.99 (was $14)
iSound 2-in-1 Car Charger for iPhone 4 for $25.99
HandHeldItems.com offers the HHI ABS Hard Shell Case with Back Plate for 4th-generation iPod touch in six colors with a HHI $2 store credit for $5.99. Coupon code “itouch4gplate” drops it to $1.99. With $2.85 for shipping (and excluding the credit), it’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $6. It covers the back only, and allows access to all functions. Deal ends January 17.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Evological’s EvoCam 3 for Mac for $15. That’s $15 off and the lowest price we could find for this webcam control app. Click here for more information.
Today only, CowBoom.com offers the Western Digital My Passport Elite 320GB 2.5″ USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive in Blue, model no. WDBAAC3200ABL-NESN, for $34.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s $0.12/GB and the lowest total price we could find by $20. (It’s also the lowest total price we’ve seen for a portable 320GB hard drive without rebate hassles.) It operates at 5400 rpm and features a 2MB data buffer and bus transfer rates of up to 60MB/sec.
