We end the week with a trio of top Apple gadgets: MacBook Pro laptops complete with AppleCare, Griffin’s TuneFlex iPod Dock for in the car, and special App Store download deal for “Secret of Monkey Island.”
For details on these and other bargains (such as Jabra’s “Dog Tag” Bluetooth Eardset), check out CoM’s “Daily Deals Page.
ExperCom offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC118LL/A, bundled with three years of AppleCare and preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Business for $2,147. (With around $17 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for this configuration.)
It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz dual-core processor, 15.4″ 1440×900 glossy LCD, 4GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA 9600M GT 256MB video card + GeForce 9400 on-board graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, backlit keyboard, multi-touch glass trackpad, FireWire port, Secure Digital card slot, and more. Note that this qualifies for a free Windows 7 upgrade upon release. Deal ends September 24.
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of LucasArts’ The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition for iPhone / iPod touch for $3.99. (That’s 50% off and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this version.) Deal ends September 21.
Today only at MidnightBox.com, click the “Deal 2” tab at the top of the page to find the Griffin TuneFlex iPod Car Docking Station, model no. 6194-TUNEFLX2, for $7.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. (That’s $8 under our mention from March and the lowest total price we’ve seen.) Designed for the iPod nano, the TuneFlex allows charging via the 12-volt cigarette outlet adapter and plays music via its auxiliary audio jack.
At Verizon Wireless, search for “JBT3030” to find the unusual Jabra BT3030 Wireless Bluetooth Cell Phone Earset for $29.97. (With free shipping, that’s $13 under our mention from August and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this unit.) This Bluetooth “headset” connects two wired earbuds to the dog tag unit, which is wirelessly connected to your cell phone. It also plays back music from MP3 players.
Update: Apply coupon code “ACC20” to drop it to $23.98.
HandHeldItems.com offers the Chrome Things Series Case for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS (pictured) in ten assorted colors for $6.99. Plus, each case includes a free mirrored screen protector. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for this case.)
Of note, also available is the Chrome Things Disco Series Case for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS in eight assorted colors for $8.99. (With shipping at $2.85, it’s also tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we’ve seen.)
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Dell Small Business offers the Iomega Prestige 1TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. 34275, for $74.99 with free shipping ($0.07/GB). (That’s $23 under our June mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this drive.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 7200 rpm drive features an 8MB cache.
PC Micro Store knocks 50% off a selection of clearance items via coupon code “Clearance50%”. (Plus, most items carry free shipping. (Together, that’s tied with our August mention as one of the best sales we’ve seen from PC Micro Store.) Coupon expires after 1,000 redemptions. Some best bets, with prices after coupon:
PCMS 15-Foot USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable for $2.50
Young Micro YM-806-2A 4″ Digital Camera Tripod for $4.49
PCMS Silicone Skin Case for Apple iPhone 3G (pictured) for $6.98
Lux Premium FM Transmitter and Cradle for $22.66
see all clearance items at PC Micro Store
Today only, Musician’s Friend offers the MXL R44 Ribbon Microphone in Purple/Chrome for $79.99 plus $8.95 for shipping. (That’s the lowest total price we could find by $9.) It features a 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon, frequency range of 20Hz to 17kHz, shockmount, carrying case, and cleaning cloth.
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OneCall.com offers the KEF picoforte 1 iPod Speaker System for $99.88 plus $14.80 for shipping. (That ties a July mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen, this time by $30.) This system features 35 watts per channel into two channels, two speakers, S-Video and RCA video outputs, iPod dock, and more.
Buy.com offers the Kingston 8GB Elite Pro 133x CompactFlash Card, model no. CF/8GB-S2KR, for $20.95 with free shipping ($2.62/GB). (JR.com has it for 5 cents more.) [That’s the lowest total price we could find by $2, although it was a buck less in July (since expired.)]
HandHeldItems.com takes up to 50% off its entire selection of notebook cases and accessories. Plus, knock an extra 15% off via coupon code “15notebookcases”. (With shipping starting at $7.95, it’s the best deal we’ve seen for laptop accessories from HandHeldItems.) In all, items for 568 models are available.
A best bet is the Mobile Edge Express Tote (pictured), model no. MEEN01, for $16.95 after discount, the lowest total price we’ve seen by $4. Deal ends September 21.
Expercom offers the uni-body Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 17″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB604LL/A, upgraded with a 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, for $2,098 plus around $11 for shipping. [We listed this model for $99 less just two days ago (since expired); however, this configuration sports a larger hard drive.] It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz dual-core processor, 17″ 1920×1200 LED-backlit glossy display, 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M on-board video and 9600M GT 512MB graphics card, built-in iSight camera, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, up to 8 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends September 24.
