We start off with a version of a word game for Pirates: “Words with Pirates,” just one of the free iPhone apps listed today. Next up is a 2.4 GHz MacBook for $850. (There are also several MacBook Pros in this issue.) We wrap up the day’s highlighted deals with a silver stylus pen for the iPad.
Along the way, we’ll also check out a clip-on stand for the iPad, a deal on an 8GB (and 16GB) iPhone, as well as a refurbished AirPort Extreme 802.11n router for just $80. As always, details on these and many other items can be found on CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
iPhone App Store Freebies: Words with Pirates, Wine Ph.D., 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 $6, 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:
Words With Pirates (pictured): Pirate “Scrabble”
Block Breaker Deluxe 2: Brick-breaking game
Aftermath: Zombie shooting game
LoL Motivational Posters I: Hilarious photo gallery
mix.dj Pro: DJ playlist library
English-Czech dictionary: Language reference
SwingSwing Touch: Rhythm game
SwingSwing Motion: Motion-based rhythm game
Wine Ph.D.: Wine reference
MacConnection.com still offers the current-generation 4.7-lb. Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC516LL/A, for $954.99. This $105 mail-in rebate cuts the net price to $849.99. [With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from ten days ago as the lowest total price we could find (this time by $100) and the least expensive current-generation MacBook we’ve seen.] This unibody white polycarbonate MacBook features an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit glass display, 2GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 320M 256MB graphics, multi-touch glass trackpad, 802.11a/n AirPort Extreme wireless, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, Mac OS X 10.6.3, and more. Rebate expires September 30.
CellularFactory.com offers this Stylus Touch Pen for Apple iPad in Silver for $2.39. (Bag free shipping via coupon code “5234SI”. (That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for such an item by a buck.) Deal ends September 24.
CellularFactory.com offers this Clip-On Stand for Apple iPad for $2.99. (With free shipping via coupon code “5234SI”, that’s $7 off and the lowest total price we could find for this stand.) It features an adjustable angle, clip-on 360° swivel design, and more. Coupon expires September 24.
MacConnection continues to offer rebates on several new MacBook Pro models, as listed below. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. (After rebate, each system is tied with our mention from two weeks ago and is the lowest total price we could find by at least $90.) Rebates end September 30. The deals:
Apple MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,299 via $130 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 15″ for $1,599 via $130 rebate
Apple MacBook Pro MC372LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.53GHz 15″ for $1,729 via $150 rebate.
The Apple Store restocked the following factory-refurbished 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 Players. (The current generation is 4th.) [Each qualifies for free shipping. It’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the largest selection we’ve seen from Apple since May. Unlike cheaper refurbs we’ve seen, each includes a full 1-year Apple warranty. Sales tax is added where applicable. The iPods:
Apple iPod touch 8GB (2nd gen) for $149
Apple iPod touch 16GB (2nd gen) for $189
Apple iPod touch 32GB (3rd gen) for $229
Apple iPod touch 64GB (3rd gen) for $319
The iTunes Music Store offers downloads of Eric Clapton’s Run Back to Your Side MP3 single for free. That’s the best deal we’ve seen for any Eric Clapton track. Released today, this song is from Clapton’s upcoming solo studio album, Clapton.
Today only, SquareTrade offers its SquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $99. Coupon code “FALL” cuts it to $93.75. (At $30 off, that’s tied with our expired mention from five days ago and among the best deals we’ve seen for this service.) Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection. Have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade.com also takes 30% off warranties sitewide via the above coupon. (A maximum discount of $30 applies and it doesn’t stack with existing instant markdowns.) That also ties our mention from five days ago and is among the best offers we’ve seen from SquareTrade. (We saw a 35% off discount three weeks ago, since expired.)
Today only, CowBoom offers the refurbished Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless Base Station, model no. MC340LL/A, for $79.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s $20 under last month’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this router. (It’s also $73 below the best deal we could find for a new one.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 802.11n wireless 3-port router has a USB port for sharing a printer or hard drive and works on both 802.11g and 802.11n frequencies simultaneously. Note: No warranty information is provided.
Today only, Dell Home offers the Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station, model no. K33419US, for $19.99. With free shipping, that’s $5 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this dock without rebate hassles. (It’s also a current low by $26.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This station provides extra network, keyboard, mouse, printer, speaker, and other ports. Its USB ports are high-powered with “Always On” technology, so they provide power even when the laptop isn’t connected.
