We start our daily deals with a package of bright, shiny iMacs hot off the Apple rumor mill. The new 27″ and 21.5″ iMacs include 3.06GHz processors along with Apple’s new Multi-touch Magic Mouse. If a previous iMac is more your style, we have bargains on those, as well. Along the way, we check out a 50%-off deal on iPod touch accessories and dip into the latest App Store price drops.
For more details on these and other gadgets, check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page.
Apple introduced new iMac All-in-One Desktop Macs today. Most notable is the new Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 27″ LED-Backlit Desktop Mac (2560×1440 resolution, 1TB hard drive) for $1,699 at The Apple Store. The new Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 21.5″ LED-Backlit Desktop Mac (1920×1080, 500GB hard drive) costs $1,199. Both qualify for free shipping. Sales tax is added where applicable.
Common features include Apple’s new multi-touch Magic Mouse, a wireless keyboard, SuperDrive dual-layer DVD burner, built-in iSight webcam, SD card slot, 802.11n wireless, and 4GB RAM. The 22″ includes NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256MB graphics, while the 27″ includes ATI Radeon HD 4670 512MB graphics.
Update: Upgrade to the Apple iMac Intel i5 Quad-Core 2.66GHz 27″ LED-Backlit Desktop Mac with Radeon HD 4850 graphics for for $1,999.
MegaMacs.com offers the used Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2GHz 17″ Desktop for $679.99 plus around $40 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $30 and among the cheapest Intel-based flat-panel iMacs we’ve seen.) It features 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, and Mac OS X 10.4.
With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless has refurbished models of the Apple iPhone 3G on sale, with prices starting at $49 with free shipping via 2-day delivery. (Each is $50 off and tied with our mention from almost two weeks ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen for these refurbished iPhones.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features compatibility with AT&T’s 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5″ touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. Note that a $36 activation fee applies. The deals:
Apple iPhone 3G 8GB in Black for $49
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB in Black for $99
Apple updated its $999 Apple MacBook 13″ Notebook in White. This new model now features a 1.08″ thick unibody enclosure, faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 backlit LED glossy widescreen display, 250GB hard drive (up from 160GB), built-in battery with up to 7-hours of life per charge, multi-touch trackpad, and more.
The Apple Store is currently down, but you can see specs here.
PC Micro Store knocks 50% off select Apple iPod touch accessories via coupon code “Dealnews50%Touch”. (With free shipping, it’s one of the best discounts we’ve seen on these items from PCMS.) A best bet is the 2nd-generation Kroo iPod touch Rubberized Case (pictured) for $8.47 after discount. Coupon expires after 150 redemptions.
Several iPhone and iPod touch applications available from the iTunes App Store have recently dropped in price. (Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title.) The deals:
Jamzu for 99 cents ($2 off): Logic game
I-Am-A-Bull for 99 cents ($2 off): Stock market motivation
SleepStream for 99 cents (pictured, $1 off): Relaxation aid
Alpha Defense for 99 cents ($1 off): Missile-defense game
Stuff Finder for $1.99 ($2 off): Itemized tracking
Marble Blast Mobile for $2.99 ($2 off): Accelerometer-based balance game
Archibald’s Adventures for $3.99 ($1 off): Puzzle game
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of PhotoShoot for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s a buck off.) This application lets you throw darts, eggs, tomatoes, kisses, Cupid arrows, and more at your photos.
PCNation.com offers the DroboPro 8-Bay Firewire 800 / USB 2.0 Robotic Hard Drive Storage Array, model no. DRPR1A21, for $1,341.26. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) This $100 mail-in rebate cuts it to $1,241.26. (With free shipping, that’s $84 under our September mention and the lowest total price we could find by $28.) This enclosure allows you to manage, protect, and scale storage for your PC or Mac. It accepts up to eight Serial ATA drives of differing capacities from different manufacturers, with a maximum of 32TB total. Rebate ends October 31.
Buy.com again offers the Netgear ProSafe 802.11n Router and Access Point, model no. WNAP210, for $149.99. This $30 mail-in rebate cuts it to $119.99. (With free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $30.) This router features support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption, and transfer rates up to 300Mbps. Rebate ends December 31.
Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Bee Docs’ Timeline 3D 2 for Mac for $29.99. (That’s $35 off and the lowest price we could find for this timeline creation software.) Click here for more information.
