We wrap up another week with three MacBook offers as our top daily deals. First up is a MacBook Pro sporting the new Core i& processor, running at 2.66GHz and with a 15-inch screen. Three years of AppleCare is bundled with the hardware for $2,499. Next is a Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro running at 2.4GHz and with a 13.3-inch screen for $1,049. Our finally top deal is a series of MacBook Pros, starting at $1,699 for a 2.5GHz machine with a 15.4-inch screen.
Along the way, we check out some Mac Pro Xeon workstations starting at $2,549 for a quad-core 2.93GHz machine. Various hardware and software bargains are also on tap. As always, details on these and many more items are available on CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
ExperCom offers the new Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 Dual Core 2.66GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC373LL/A, with three years of AppleCare for $2,499. (With around $11 for shipping, that’s $38 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration.) It features an Intel Core i7 2.66GHz dual-core processor, 15.4″ 1440×900 glossy LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512MB graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, FireWire port, Secure Digital card slot, and more. Deal ends May 7.
MacConnection is taking orders for the new MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC374LL/A, for $1,149. This $100 mail-in rebate drops it to $1,049. (With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model by $76.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This newly-updated version features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz dual-core processor, LED-backlit 13.3″ 1280×800 glossy display, 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 320M 256MB graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, and more. Deal ends April 30.
MacConnection offers mail-in rebates of up to $150 for select new Apple MacBook Pro models, introduced this week. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. (After rebate, each is at least $19 below our MacMall rebate-free deal from earlier today.) Deal ends April 30. The notebooks:
MacBook Pro Core i5 Dual Core 2.4GHz 15.4″ Notebook (pictured) for $1,669 via $100 rebate
MacBook Pro Core i5 Dual Core 2.53GHz 15.4″ Notebook for $1,799 via $150 rebate
MacBook Pro Core i7 Dual Core 2.66GHz 15.4″ Notebook for $1,969 via $150 rebate
MacBook Pro Core i5 Dual Core 2.53GHz 17″ Notebook for $2,049 via $150 rebate
Walmart offers the Koda iStereo iP915 Clock Radio Music Dock in Black for $27 plus 97 cents for shipping. (Free Site-to-Store is also available.) [That’s a buck under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $12.] Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include two 25-watt stereo speakers, bass & treble equalizer, FM radio, adjustable alarm volume, remote, video output, and more.
MakeUseOf.com offers downloads of a selection of its guides dealing with various tech-related topics for free, as listed below. The guides:
The Mac Manual (pictured)
The Underground Guide to the iPhone
A Computer Geek’s Smart Productivity Guide
see all free guides at MakeUseOf.com
Of note, you can read many of these on MakeUseOf.com’s free iPhone app.
Electronics Expo via Buy.com offers the Altec Lansing inMotion MAX Portable Audio System for iPod in Black, model no. IMT702, for $85. (With free shipping, that’s $42 under our September mention and the lowest total price we could find by $40.) This portable sound system accommodates iPhones and iPods and features an alarm clock, auxiliary input jack, remote storage, and more.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Mariner Software’s StoryMill 3 for Mac for $24.95. (That’s $25 off and tied with our August mention as the lowest price we’ve seen for this writing software.) Click here for more information.
Today only at MidnightBox.com, click the “Deal 2” tab to find the Belkin Car Stereo Kit with TuneCast Auto FM Transmitter for iPod / iPhone, model no. F5Z0075-CC for $27.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. (That’s $6 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $4.) The kit includes a dual USB power adapter, five jack headphone splitter, TuneCast FM transmitter, and USB-to-dock connector cable.
The Apple Store has five factory-refurbished Apple Mac Pro workstations on sale in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $2,549 plus free shipping. (Although last week’s mention featured a slightly larger selection, each system is still at the lowest total price we’ve seen in recent weeks.) Plus, all are lower than the best price we could find for a new one, typically by wide margins. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The refurbished Mac Pro systems:
Apple M0G80LL/A Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.93GHz Workstation for $2,549
Apple MB535LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.26GHz Workstation for $2,799
Apple MB451LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 3.2GHz Workstation for $3,299
Apple M0G10LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.66GHz Workstation for $3,999
Apple M0G11LL/A Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon 2.93GHz Workstation for $4,999
Logitech.com offers the factory-refurbished Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Speakers for iPod, model no. 984-000006, in White or Black for $61.99. Coupon code “logi_pfa_41610” cuts them to $58.99. (With $6.40 for shipping, that’s $1 under our mention from earlier this month and $53 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit.) These iPod speakers both include 2″ high/midrange drivers and 3″ bass drivers. A remote control is included. A 2-year Logitech warranty applies.
