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Price of Refurbished Mac Minis Dropped by $200
Apple secretly dropped the prices of two refurbished Mac minis today.
Targeting the holiday shopping season, in a potential effort to lure frustrated Windows users over, Apple reduced the prices of its two highest-end refurbished Mac mini models. Other Mac mini configurations are also offered at The Apple Store for similarly cheap prices, though their prices remained unchanged as of this writing.
These are easily the lowest prices we've found on any Mac mini boasting this level of performance.
The 2.26GHz Mac mini with 1GB of RAM and a 120GB hard drive saw a price decrease of $200. Originally priced at $649, this model is now being offered at $449.
Additionally, the 2.26GHz model with 2GB of RAM and 320GB hard drive was reduced from $799 to $599.
Both models come with an 8x double-layer SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics and a full one-year warranty from Apple.
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Toys "R" Us Discounts iPod Nano $25, Throws in $10 Gift Card
Toys "R" Us today announced a one-day sale on the iPod Nano.
Tomorrow, drop by your local store and pick up an 8GB iPod Nano for $150. Use this $25-off coupon and Toys"R"Us will throw in a free $10 gift card as well. If our math is correct (it is, we double checked), that's a 8GB Apple iPod Nano for ONLY $115. Best damn price out there.
The Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation) was released in September of 2009 and boasts a phenomenal 2.2" screen, an integrated video camera, microphone and FM radio. Weighing in at a mere 1.28oz, it is easily the lightest and most portable iPod Nano. For more information on this device, please visit the Apple Online Store.
This offer is good on Tuesday, November 24th and can only be applied towards in-store purchases.
The Apple Store Announces Black Friday Shopping Event
Get your wallets ready. The Apple Online Store this morning announced their one-day "TGI Friday. Especially this Friday" shopping event. The shopping event coincides with the nation's largest shopping day, commonly known as "Black Friday". This year, Black Friday will be on November 27th.
The announcement alludes to sales on iPod, iPhone and Mac gift ideas, and boasts free shipping on all orders.
Historically, discounts from Apple on Black Friday have been primarily focused towards accessories and low-cost Apple gear (less than $200). Apple would break form if it allowed significant deals on big-dollar items like desktop Macs and laptops. Luckily, we won't have to wait for long to find out what this sale will bring. Four days and counting...
More information is available at the Apple Online Store.
Amazon Offers Over 1340 Free MP3 Songs
Today notable e-tailer Amazon.com updated their list of over 1,340 MP3 songs, available for FREE download immediately.
The free songs span a vast range of genres, including nearly something for everyone. Children's music, christian & gospel, metal, rap, hip-hop, soundtracks and blues are just a few of the 21 total categories presented. Of course, artists are similiarly varied, including well-known musicians Dolly Parton, Phillip Glass, Ziggy Marley and David Byrne. For the rockers, artists Poison, Twisted Sister and Skinny Puppy are also represented. Numerous underground/alternative artists are available as well
Amazon recommends downloading and installing the Amazon MP3 Downloader prior to acquiring any of the music. The Amazon MP3 Downloader is a free download available for Macintosh, Linux and Windows.
All Pangea iPhone Games Are On Sale for 99 Cents
Pangea Software, commonly know for wildly popular, graphically rich games for the Mac OS and iPhone, announced a widespread discount of their entire library of Apple iPhone games today. Prices have been marked down as much as $5 on some titles. If there was ever a perfect time to get a great bargain on some quality games, now may be that time.
The apps are on sale for an unknown duration of time, so act now before these bargains disappear.
$90 iTunes Gift Card for Only $75 at Costco
With the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping "holidays" approaching, we can expect an avalanche of great deals. Not to be outdone anytime soon, Costco is now offering six $15 Apple iTunes Music Store gift cards (a $90 value) for only $75. This discounted price represents a 17% savings over what these can be purchased for anywhere else.
Note these gift cards can only be redeemed at the online US Apple iTunes Music Store and, of course, you must have an iTunes Store account (who doesn't?!?).
All Konami iPhone Games Are On Sale for $1
This morning video game developer Konami announced a widespread discount of their entire library of Apple iPhone games. Prices have been marked down as much as $5 on some titles. If there was ever a perfect time to get a great bargain on some quality games, now may be that time.
The apps are on sale for an unspecified period of time so, if you're interested, you may want to act now before the cheap prices disappear.
Cheap iPhones Abound at AT&T
AT&T this morning announced the availability of refurbished, cheap 3GS iPhones at a substantial discount. Both 16GB and 32GB reconditioned models are now available for $50 cheaper than their shiny-new counterparts.
Prior to this announcement, common knowledge throughout the Apple online community recognized that previous-generation 3G models were available for an amazingly cheap $49 -- the 16GB 3G model being only $99.
With today's announcement, however, iPhone-seeking fanatics are no longer required to settle for yesteryear's technology. They can enjoy all the enhancements of the 3GS model, while saving pennies for the upcoming Christmas shopping season.
Currently, the refurbished vs. new iPhone breakdown is as follows:
Refurbished iPod Classic Gets $10 Price Drop
November 10, 2009 – Not a huge day for news on the Apple discounts front, though one item in particular did stand out this morning. The refurbished 120GB iPod Classic saw a slight price reduction from $199 to $189.
The 120GB iPod Classic was replaced with the 7th generation 160GB model in mid-October and is consequently no longer available as a new purchase from the Apple Online Store (it is currently available from Amazon.com for $226 however).
The refurbished version, which comes with Apple's standard one-year warranty, is 15% cheaper and can be purchased from Apple's online store for $189. It comes in both silver and black and...
TheMacBundles Offers Twelve Applications, One Low Price
Something weird must be in the air, because in the last three days we've had exactly three separate bundles of Macintosh software-collection packages on sale. Big discounts and huge savings, so they say...
Today, Steve Becker of TheMacBundles joins the mix with his introduction of twelve applications at one low price. The TheMacBundles collection is comprised of a wide variety of apps and utilities, seeking to address a vast span of functional, social and culinary (yes, I said "culinary") needs. Priced at $49.95, user will recognize a savings over over $300 verses buying all of these applications individually.
Of course, the big looming question is, "Just how many of these apps do I *actually* want?!?"
Developers Unite in Offering 20% "One Finger" Discount
With more participants added daily, over 64 Mac OS software developers have joined the One Finger Discount bandwagon and are now offering their titles at 20% off.
The One Finger Discount website showcases the ongoing list of developers while reminding us that coupon code "OneFingerDiscount" is required to get the price breaks.
There are some great titles in there – highlights include the huge library of fantastic games from Red Marble Games, Karelia Software's "Sandvox", "ColorSchemer Studio" and many others.
MacHeist Software Bundle Offers Six Apps for Free
MacHeist, who prides themselves on "helping introduce the great indie software out there" to all us Mac fanatics, has just released the MacHeist nanoBundle. To our pleasure the MacHeist nanoBundle, a bundle of six top Mac applications, is being offered FOR FREE. As of this writing, the bundle had already downloaded 80,558 times.
Apple Drops Price of Refurbished Wireless Keyboard
Today, one day following Apple's announcement of the new Magic Mouse, Apple has dropped pricing on the refurbished aluminum Wireless Keyboard.
The completely cable-free Apple Wireless Keyboard uses Bluetooth technology to connect with your Mac. So you're free to move the keyboard just about anywhere within range and wirelessly type away.
Previously priced at $69, the refurbished Wireless Keyboard is now available for $59.
Apple Cuts Pricing on Two Other MacBooks, Prepares for School
One day after Apple slashed prices on five MacBook (and MacBook Air) configurations, they again reduce pricing on two more refurbished models. These discounts, likely motivated by the upcoming back-to-school season, will be a blessing to students looking for a great discount on some quality gear.
The refurbished aluminum 2.0GHz Macbook with 128GB solid-state drive and 2GB of ram, was discounted $100. New price is $1199 (marked down from $1299).
For only $100 more, your student can purchase the much faster 2.4GHz aluminum (2GB of RAM, 128GB solid-state storage) MacBook. Current price is now $1299, marked down from $1449. The model has been factory-refubished by Apple.
Just in Time For School, Lowered Pricing on MacBook and MacBook Air
Apple Inc. today dropped prices on certified, refurbished MacBook and MacBook Air laptops. The MacBook, commonly known for its strong presence among students in the school educational realm, saw the greatest price reductions. Conversely, the MacBook Air, a novelty product with great sex appeal but of questionable utility due to Apple's purposeful omission of a removable storage drive, saw minimal price drops.
Updated pricing on these reconditioned laptops are as follows:
The refurbished aluminum 2.0GHz MacBook with 2GB of RAM and 128GB solid-state storage, previously priced at $1299, is now available for $1199. It's speedier cousin, the 2.4GHz refurbished MacBook (2GB/128GB solid-state) was reduced from $1449 to $1299. Again, both of these units are fantastic options for students looking for that perfect laptop solution -- just in time for school! Can someone say "Back-to-School" sale?!?
Three MacBook Air configurations were discounted today as well -- all pricing represents units that have been refurbished or reconditioned, and then quality-assurance certified by Apple. Previously priced at $1199, the 1.6GHz MacBook Air (2GB/64GB solid-state) is now available for $1149. A faster 1.8GHz configuration was discounted $100 and is now priced at $1199. Meanwhile, the speedier refurbished 1.86 MacBook Air (2GB/120GB) was taken from $1299 down to $1249.
The Apple Store Reduces Price of MacBook Line, 24-inch Cinema Display
The Apple Store today cut pricing on some of its most popular certified, refurbished portable products. Possibly making way for a new line of small, lightweight laptops, Apple reduced prices even lower than before (up to $100 in some instances) on products already consider by most as "rock bottom cheap".
Here are the details:
Two MacBooks saw price cuts: The 2.0GHz 2GB/160GB aluminum MacBook with SuperDrive, previously listed at $949, was discounted by $50 to $899. Additionally, the 2.4GHz 2GB/250GB aluminum MacBook with SuperDrive was marked down from $1099 to $999, a $100 savings over an already very cheap price. These are easily the best prices we've seen on MacBooks, and represent perfect timing for students looking to get prepared for the start of school!
The MacBook Air, considered by many as the sexy, red-headed MacBook stepchild for its aesthetic appeal but limited utility, saw a price reduction of $100. Specifically,the 1.8GHz 2GB/120GB (solid-state) MacBook Air, previously priced at $1449, was discounted to $1349. With a price this cheap, the MacBook Air is definitely starting to become quite a good value.
Not to be forgotten, the professional-grade MacBook Pro saw discounts in two of its refurbished models. The 15-inch 2.4GHz 2GB/250GB MacBook Pro with SuperDrive was discounted $50 -- from $1349 reduced down to $1299. Additionally, the 15-inch 2.66GHz 4GB/320GB MacBook Pro with SuperDrive was marked down from $1699 to $1599. Further price cuts on two already highly discounted products. Wow.
The 24-inch refurbished LED Cinema Display was marked down $100. Previously priced at $699, this highly rated display can be purchased from The Apple Store Special Deals section for a staggering $599!
- The Apple Store Discounts dashboard widget displays each day's discounts from Apple.com.
- "iDive 2" a Mac OS app for creating and organizing your digital video catalog, is 49% OFF today.
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