We start off the day with two deals from the iPhone App Store. First is a number of free applications, including “Taxi Check,” a new way to check prices on taxi rides. Next is a new crop of price cuts on iPhone apps, including “I Just Forgot,” a Little Critter children’s book. We round out today’s spotlight with a deal on Apple’s Remote Desktop 2 software – just $70.
Along the way, we’ll also check out some Xserve servers and some Adobe Photoshop software utilities for your Mac. As usual, you can find details at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Freebies: Cockpit Recorder, GPP Intensity, TAXI Check, more
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:
EQuality – Improve Your Math: Math learning game
Cockpit Recorder: Multiple media-form recorder
Xmas Greetings: Christmas card creation
GPP Intensity: Bodyweight workout
Nano Fighter! 2.1: Geometry-based game
Champion Archer: Action adventure game
iPersonality Ques!: Personality challenge quiz
TAXI Check: Taxi price checking
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:
How To Train Your Dragon for 99 cents ($2 off): High definition children’s book
I Just Forgot for 99 cents ($1 off, pictured): Little Critter story
PhotoSpeak for 99 cents ($2 off): 3D avatar creation
Cake Mania 3 for 99 cents ($2 off): Reaction-time game
ElementalMonster TD for 99 cents ($3 off): Tower defense game
Guerrilla Bob for 99 cents ($2 off): Action game
METAL SLUG TOUCH for $1.99 ($3 off): Remake of classic
Arcade Game Assault Commando for $1.99 ($1 off): Action adventure game
MegaMacs.com offers the Apple Remote Desktop 2 for Mac, model no. M9547Z/A, for $69.99 plus about $6 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find for this previous version of this software by $65. (Version 3 is the current version.)
HandStands via Buy.com offers the Bellagio Italia iPad Case & Bluetooth Keyboard, model no. 80691, for $49.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $30. Features include an integrated battery, iPad stand, dust- and waterproof keyboard, and more.
The Apple Store continues to have stock of 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.
HandStands via Buy.com offers the Q:electronics Noise-Isolating Ear Buds in Black, model no. 02605, for $5.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our December mention and the lowest total price we could find by $7. Features include three sizes of earbud tips and a 3-foot cord.
Dell Small Business offers the Sony alpha DSLR-A550L 14.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera in Black with the Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens for $799.99. Coupon code “V63N9JSWF5?ZW2″ cuts it to $579.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for the pair by $120. Sales tax is added where applicable. This camera features a 3” LCD, optical image stabilization, SD/SDHC memory card slot, pop-up flash, image sensor dust reduction, USB connectivity, and more. Coupon ends January 18 at 6 am ET.
For its “M” Club members only, mwave.com offers the Avexir 4GB Mini USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model no. AVND010304G-XMAS, for $4.99. (“M” Club membership is free; click here to sign up.) With free shipping, that’s $13 off and the lowest total price we could find. This tiny drive measures 20mm x 15mm and features a plug cap.
Samsung 40″ 1080p LED LCD HDTV w/ Blu-ray, Adapter for $700 + $33 s&h
Circuit City offers the Samsung 40″ 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. UN40C5000, bundled with the Samsung BD-C5500 Blu-ray Disc Player, and the Samsung 802.11n Wireless LinkStick USB 2.0 LAN Adapter, model no. WIS09ABGN, for $749.97. Coupon code “ATB17614″ drops it to $699.97. With $33.25 for shipping, that’s just $24 more than our September mention of the TV alone (since expired) and $184 under the lowest total price we could find these items purchased separately elsewhere now. Sales tax is added where applicable. This HDTV measures 1.2” deep and features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), LED backlight, 3,000,000:1 “mega” dynamic contrast ratio, Ethernet port, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. The Blu-ray player features BD-Live Profile 2.0, Ethernet and USB connectivity, Internet@TV with support for Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, and more, 1080p output, DVD upconversion to 1080p, one HDMI output, and component and other video outputs. The LinkStick brings wireless access to the HDTV.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of BittBox’s Brush Pilot 2 for Mac for $12.50. That’s $12 off and the lowest price we could find for this Adobe Photoshop brush preview software. Click here for more information.
