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UPDATE: The iPad’s on Ebay have sold out

UPDATE: Ebay is now offering the 4th Gen. iPad (16GB Wi-Fi) in black or white for only $429.99 shipped. This is $20 less than Walmart’s deal for the same condition (NEW) iPad.

Walmart is rolling back prices on every in-stock iPad 2 and Retina 4th generation iPad while supplies last. This deal nets you a 16GB WiFi iPad 2 for just $349 (13% savings) or a 4th generation iPad for $449 (10% savings)

We typically see a couple $50 price drops over the course of a month (typically as an eBay Daily Deal), but a sizable discount for iPad 2 is certainly much more rare. Jumping up to a 4th generation iPad will get you a beautiful Retina display, faster A6X processor, the new Lightning connector and other performance bumps. If you can get by without those upgrades the iPad 2 is still a capable tablet.

Sale prices are available for multiple storage capacities, colors, and WiFi/cellular models. Browse the entire selection here.

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Starting off our round up of Apple wireless gear, we have a new, current generation AirPort Express for $90 with free shipping from Amazon. A savings of 10% off the retail price of $99 and the first real price drop of any kind we have seen on this WiFi in months. Keep in mind that is not an Apple-only device. It is compatible with any wireless-enabled device. Perfect as the center of your wireless network or as a slingshot to extend your WiFi signal to hard to reach areas of your home or office.

The affordable, all-new redesigned Apple AirPort Express makes it easy to set up and manage a secure home Wi-Fi network from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Simultaneous dual-band 802.11n automatically provides the fastest connections available for your Wi-Fi-enabled devices. AirPlay lets you wirelessly play your iTunes music on your stereo or speakers. And a USB port for your printer lets you wirelessly print from any computer in your home.

The newest Apple Time Capsules sport a new streamlined design and support for super-fast 802.11AC WiFi. If you can stand to forgo these luxuries you can grab the last generation Time Capsules at significant discounts. MacMall has just dropped the price of new, 4th generation Time Capsules down to $170 for the 2TB version and $230 for the 3TB. As a pricing comparison, Apple is charging $199/$299 for these same units in a refurbished condition.

Back up a lifetime’s worth of memories with Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station

As we previously mentioned, eBay via DealFisher is offering a refurbished 5th generation AirPort Extreme for $75 with free shipping. Apple is charging $99 for a refurbished unit.

The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school or small business. It offers fast, 802.11n Wi-Fi access for Mac computers, PCs and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV.

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Best Buy has noted on its website that between today (Thursday) and October 7th (next Monday), it will be offering $50 gift cards with iPhone 5c purchases. The offer is exclusive to purchases within Best Buy’s physical retail stores via on-location purchases or the in-store pickup option. The gift card will not be applicable to the iPhone 5c purchase, but can be used for future transactions at Best Buy. If you return the iPhone 5c, you must also return the gift card, according to Best Buy. Best Buy is currently not running any promotions for the (still constrained) iPhone 5s.

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We knew Virgin Mobile was launching the iPhone 5s and 5C today but we weren’t expecting a $100 off starting price. That’s what’s on offer today from the Sprint subsidiary (Sprint will also knock off $100 the subsidized plans if you are a new customer – so much for loyalty benefits).

Virgin’s plans are the least expensive out there, especially considering they include unlimited data and start at $30/month.

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Belkin today announced its latest product for iPad with the introduction of the new Express Dock for iPad. The dock comes with a built-in 4-foot Lightning connector, and thanks to an adjustable dial you can position the Lightning connector to accommodate cases and dock just about any iOS device:

Belkin’s new Express Dock has an adjustable dial integrated to the back of the dock. When turned, the dial raises or lowers the Lightning connector that connects to your iPad so it will work with a variety of case sizes and styles. It makes every day docking faster and more convenient—even with the case on.

While Belkin is branding the product the Express Dock for iPad, the company says it will work with iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, and iPod touch 5th generation. That means you’ll likely have no issues with your iPhone 5s either, but there’s no mention of 5c compatibility.

The Express Dock is available through Belkin.com and select retail partners starting today for $59.99. 
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Update: Back in stock!

The Dell Factory Outlet is offering a refurbished Dell 23″ 1080p full HD LED monitor for $99 with free shipping when you enter coupon code 9VQDB5?K7V?CVT at checkout. This monitor typically sells for $167 refurbished and $160-$180 new. It features an IPS display, VGA / DVI connectivity, and extensive tilt (forward/back) adjustability for maximum viewing comfort. Mac users will want to use a Mini Displayport / Thunderbolt to DVI connector to get the max resolution from this monitor. Amazon reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To cash in on this deal: Head to the Dell Outlet, click on ‘Outlet Monitors’, click on ‘check prices,’ and then choose the ‘Dell Refurbished S2340M 23-inch Full HD Monitor with LED.’ Add coupon code 9VQDB5?K7V?CVT at checkout and your total will be $99 shipped.

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Today on the Tech.Woot page (Just scroll down to the bottom) is the 3M Projector Sleeve for iPhone 4/4S for only $80 shipped. That’s 67% off the list price and the lowest price we’ve seen. Amazon sells the same Projector for $95 and their customers gave it 4/5 stars with positive reviews.

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You will also find 3 other projectors and accessories for all the devices at great reductions available until October 4th.

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Apple’s online refurbished storefront is now offering 128 GB 4th gen iPad models for the first time starting at $679. That is $120 in savings compared to Apple’s new price on this model. Another way to look at it is that you are basically getting a 128GB iPad for $20 cheaper than a new 64GB version.

While the 128GB Wi-Fi models are available in both black and white and are set to ship in 5-7 business days, there is also one cellular model available as well. You can grab a 128GB white AT&T model for $789, $140 cheaper than Apple’s new price.

iPad w/ Retina display Wi-Fi 128GB – Black 4th gen (refurb): $679 ($120 off)
iPad w/ Retina display Wi-Fi 128GB – White 4th gen (refurb): $679 ($120 off)
iPad w/ Retina display Cellular for AT&T 128GB – White 4th gen (refurb): $789 ($140 off)

Update: It is going in/out of stock frequently so be sure to check back if it is currently unavailable.

Walmart is offering a refurbished Apple iPod Touch 16GB 5th gen. in black/silver for $149 plus $5 shipping or free in-store pickup. That is $80 below retail and the lowest price we have ever seen on a current generation iPod Touch. It features a brilliant 4 inch Retina display, FaceTime camera, and full support for iOS7. This deal comes with a 30-day warranty. Apple direct offers refurbished units with a 1-year warranty but they are not currently available for this model. Walmart does offer a 2-year warranty for an extra $20 or 3 year for $30.

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Update: The 16GB is now sold out but you can grab a 32GB model for $639 with free shipping.

Ebay has the new iPhone 5c in all colors for $539. that’s $10 off but tax is only tabulated in New York State.  It features an Apple A6 processor, 4″ 1136×640 Retina display, 8-megapixel iSight camera, 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, 1080p video capture, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, and dual microphones.

Pair it up with T-Mobile’s incredible $30/month unlimited data/text plan (with only 100 talk minutes, throttled at 5GB) and you are beating the system.

A little math: $539 iPhone+$1 SIM + $720 ($30/month x 24 months) = $1260 = $52.50/month total including the iPhone.

For those who would like to put off their payment: If you are new to Sprint, they will knock $100 off the price and give you the iPhone 5c for free with a new 2 year plan.

Apple quietly updated their entire iMac lineup yesterday and they are pretty much the only game in town currently shipping the new desktop computers. This spells trouble for savvy buyers looking for a deal. It will take a week or so for authorized resellers (Best Buy, Newegg, B&H, etc) to stock each iMac model and only then will we start to see any sort of appreciable discount. It should be noted that MacMall is currently showing a $5 discount across the board but they are not specifying ship times. Amazon is also offering preorders.

Authorized resellers typically offer the best deals thanks to potential tax savings (at the time of purchase) and a higher propensity to offer discounts as way to be competitive. We saw $50 discounts only a month after the new Haswell MacBook Airs were released, so it shouldn’t be too long until the new iMacs see a price drop.

If you simply hold of purchasing a new iMac it is best to go directly through Apple and use any discounts that may apply to you (education, military, corporate, etc). If you are planning to add AppleCare to your new iMac be sure to grab it from an authorized reseller as their prices typically trump Apple direct.

Earlier this week Valve made the first of three big announcements being teased on its website with the introduction of SteamOS: a Linux-based, open and freely licensable operating system that will run any number of devices and deliver the Steam experience in the living room. Today the company announced the second part of the puzzle with the launch of a hardware beta program for “Steam Machines” that will run the operating system:

Entertainment is not a one-size-fits-all world. We want you to be able to choose the hardware that makes sense for you, so we are working with multiple partners to bring a variety of Steam gaming machines to market during 2014, all of them running SteamOS.

Valve has designed a “high-performance prototype” and it will ship 300 of the boxes to Steam users for free in order to test the platform:

While these products are still in development, we need your help. As always, we believe the best way to ensure that the right products are getting made is to let people try them out and then make changes as we go. We have designed a high-performance prototype that’s optimized for gaming, for the living room, and for Steam. Of course, it’s also completely upgradable and open.

The company is accepting sign-ups for the beta program until October 25. Here’s how to apply:
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Roku has just announced a refreshed line up of devices, that includes updated models of its lower end streaming boxes. While the Roku 3 has been leading the way in the set-top box market place alongside the Apple TV, today the company announced the new Roku LT as well as the Roku 1 and Roku 2 which will replace the Roku HD and Roku 2 XD (via Wired).

The new models will come along with all the content the boxes normally come with, including access to over 1000 different content channels or apps from within the Roku Channel Store. With access to apps like Amazon Instant Video and Crackle, many feel this is where the platform carries an interesting advantage over Apple TV.

Another interesting addition to the system is the M-Go video service partnership the company has now announced. It appears as though Roku is stepping into the content space without having to implement its own content service. With M-Go, users can rent or purchase movies and TV Shows with the purchases connected to your existing Roku account.

Pre-orders are available now for the new Roku boxes on the official site and through Amazon, with units expected to hit store shelves in October. The 720p Roku LT starts at $50, the 1080p Roku 1 will be available for $60 and the $80 Roku 2 comes with 1080p, dual-band wireless options, and a slick little headphone jack in the remote. Even though the new models don’t come with the motion-control remote and the Ethernet port like the Roku 3 (which is currently $5 off on Amazon), the company has added composite input options to make up for it.

Groupon has the 21.5″ HP Elite L2201x 1080p LED backlit LCD monitor for $100 shipped. That is $120 off the regular listing, around $35 -$50 cheaper than Amazon and the current lowest price we can find. This monitor features a full 1920 x 1080 native resolution, 5000:1 contrast ratio and a slick design that puts the monitor flush with your work surface.

The HP Elite requires a DisplayPort source, you can grab yourself a 6 ft. bi-directional Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable for just $6.50 on Amazon right now. We also have a solid deal on a 24″ Viewsonic VX2450wm monitor for $130 + $5 shipping, which is around $50 off what Amazon is currently charging for this monitor.

HP Elite 21.5″ L2201x 1080p LED backlit LCD monitor: $100 shipped (Reg. $220)

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Update 2: The Airport Extreme is now available through Dealfisher’s Ebay store for $75 again.

Update: Dealfisher has now raised the price slightly to $80, still a solid deal.

Today only, Dealfisher is offering a 5th generation, manufacturer refurbished Apple Airport Extreme for $75 with free shipping. This is as much as $116 off the new price from trusted retailers, $105 cheaper than Amazon’s new price and the cheapest refurbished price we can find by more than $20. The AirPort Extreme, model MD031LL/A features WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, wireless printing, and provides “data transfer speeds up to five times those of 802.11g wireless networks.” It’s compatible with Macs, PCs, as well as your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. More details below the fold. Keep in mind that for an extra $25,  Apple has similar refurbished options which come with a one-year warranty, so some might be inclined to spend the extra $25

AirPort Extreme 802.11n 5th Gen (Manufacturer Refurb.): $75 shipped

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Apple’s newest mobile operating system, iOS7, brings great new features and a beautiful design but unfortunately it has also rendered many 3rd party Lightning accessories useless. Apple’s Made For iPhone program certifies that accessories are safe to charge and sync your Apple devices. Each Lightning accessory even has a tiny chip that certifies the accessory as MFi. There has been a constant cat and mouse game with Apple and 3rd party companies who attempt to circumvent this certification. These same companies promise future compatibility with iOS7 but  it is hardly worth it anymore to buy these cables to save a few bucks. There are dozens of solid MFi options which offer Apple reliability and terrific value.

Head below for the best MFi (Made For iPhone) certified Lightning cables on the market.

In general we love the Amazon Basics Lightning cables which are fully MFi compliant, come in 3 different lengths and get absolutely stellar reviews from past purchasers. We do periodically see prices as low as $9 on bulk packaged Apple official cables, so be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up to date with the latest deals: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+. If you can’t wait and have to have Apple official cables your best bet is at Amazon. Keep in mind that 3rd party companies are now making MFi extended battery cases. In fact, you can grab a 2-port USB car charger and Lightning cable for nearly the same price Apple charges for just the cable.

Update (7/30 8:15am): Belkin MIXIT↑ metallic Lightning cables are available in gold, silver, and gray (just like your iPhone) and feature a more durable braided cable.

Best overall value: Amazon Basics $14 w/ free shipping for Prime members/orders exceeding $25 or 3′ Monprice cable (black or white): $12 + $1.83 shipping

Best colored options: iFrogz by ZAGG, available in 7 colors $19 w/ free shipping (no longer available)

Best coiled cable: 4′ Griffin $25 + $3.50 shipping 

Best looking: Moshi premium aluminum $20 w/ free shipping

Best extra-long cable: 6′ Amazon Basics cable for $15 w/ free shipping for Prime members/orders exceeding or 6′ Monoprice (black or white) $12.78 + $2 shipping

Update (7/16 2:30pm): Save 25% on Nomad’s new carabiner, key & credit card sized MFi Lightning cables

Honorable mentions:

Update (8/22 2:00pm): Monoprice now offers a MFi Lightning keychain w/ stowaway 6-inch cable for $14.99.

• Griffin retractable Lightning cable $25 + $3.50 shipping 
  
• Scosche smartSTRIKE 2-in-1 Lightning or micro USB to USB $25 + free shipping
• Kero Lightning keychain cable $20

Car Chargers: There are a couple ways to get Lightning charging while on-the-go. The most low-cost and easiest way is to simply plug a loose MFi Lightning cable (from above) into a built-in USB port in your car. If your car doesn’t come equipped with a USB port the next best option is your cigarette lighter. I recommend buying a loose USB car charger, 10 watt preferred for quick charge, for maximum flexibility. You can plug any USB cable in there and charge a multitude of devices. The total cost is also lower because you can use the cable that came with your device. The other option is a car charger with bulit-in Lightning cable. This option is less flexible but makes it easier because the cable is not detachable.

Our picks for the best MFi Lightning car charging solutions:

Loose USB car charger: Belkin Car Charger 2.1 AMP/10 Watts $14 (Amazon direct)

Charger w/ built-in cable: Griffin PowerJolt SE $25 + $3.50 shipping

Loose charger and cable combo: AmazonBasics Lightning cable + 2-port USB car charger $19 w/ free shipping – Same price as a standalone Lightning cable from Apple!

Update: Even better, choose J&R as the seller on Amazon and get the Time Capsule for $279 shipped.

Amazon is offering a current generation Apple Time Capsule 2TB for $284 with free shipping. That is a savings of $15 off the retail price of $299. Today’s deal is the first real price drop (Over $5) that we have seen on the new Time Capsule since its release in June alongside the new ac-compatible MacBook Air lineup. We do not expect this special pricing to last long.

It features a completely new design, 802.11ac wireless connectivity, and 2TB of storage for a seamless backup solution for any Mac or even a PC.

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Today we’re seeing two Macbook Pro’s with great price reductions. The first, available at Tanga.com, is the 13.3″ (MC374LL/A) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 that is Apple Certified Refurbished for $649.99. It features an LED-backlit glass display as well as a glass trackpad that doesn’t include a button (for larger tracking area). Also it has Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, and is pre-loaded with iLife ’11, iWorks ’09, and Microsoft Office 2011. All of the units for sale have been refurbished by Apple authorized technicians.

The Next Macbook on sale is from DailySteals.com. It is a 17” Intel Quad-Core i7  for only $1499. It comes with a SuperDrive, Thunderbolt Port, 4GB RAM, 750GB HD & OS X Snow Leopard and it also comes with a 1 Year Apple Warranty. Already installed is the iLife ’09 suite that includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand.

Both the Macbook Pro’s listed here are available at these prices for today only:

• Apple MacBook Pro (MC374LL/A) 13.3″ Intel Core 2 Duo – $649.99
• Apple MacBook Pro (FC725LL/A) 17” Intel Quad-Core i7  – $1499

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Some solid deals from around the web on Apple’s iOS products, the lowest we’ve seen for these configs…

First up, Cowboom has a used iPad 64GB with AT&T 3G for $179.99 with free shipping. That’s by far the lowest price we’ve ever seen on a 64GB iPad with 3G. This would make a great kids’ iPAd loaded up with videos or a kiosk.

Next, OneSaleaDay Wireless has a 32GB “new open box” iPod touch 4th Generation for $169.99 shipped. This is an all time low for a 32GB 4th generation which Apple replaced with a 5th generation a few months ago.

Finally, step up to the current iPod touch with a 32GB iPod touch with the same “new, open box” offer from Ebay for $258.89

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Popular smartphone and tablet protective case maker LifeProof has just dropped a brand new nuud case for iPad mini. The case is now available for $120 with free shipping from LifeProof (which is about the street price for their bigger waterproof iPad cases).

Like its previous nuud cases, the iPad mini version will bring the company’s Screenless Technology that uses a compression lock system to keep your device protected from water, dust particles and shock damage, without the need of obtrusive screen covers etc. The case is built to survive a drop of up to 4 ft., exceeding military specifications for shock and vibration protection, according to LifeProof. As for water damage, your device can be submerged underwater at up to 6.6 ft. for one hour.

nüüd protects iPad mini from plunges and fumbles while keeping the screen open for direct touch. That’s right, you can touch the touchscreen — because touchscreen should be touched! And, the barely-there design is so slim and sleek, you won’t notice it’s there, until you’re glad it is

Even with all that protection all the buttons, ports and other functionality are completely accessible. The rear camera is protected with an anti-reflective optical glass lens to ensure protection and picture quality. Additionally, there is a shoulder strap included (seen below) and a portfolio cover is now available for it in black and gray at $40. Other accessories LifeProof will be launching soon include a floating LifeJacket for $60 and a mounting cradle for $50.

New LifeProof nuud case for iPad mini: $120

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For the next two days, Daily Steals is holding a deep discount sale on accessories for your iPhone, iPad, and other USB powered devices.  Some of the best deals from the sale are listed below:

• 4-Piece iPhone 5  Bundle w/ 2x Lightning to USB Cable, Car Charger and Wall Charger – $7
• 2-Pack 4-in-1 USB Cable with Lightning, 30-Pin Apple, 30-Pin Samsung and Micro-USB – $8
• iDock Mini Charging Dock for 30-Pin iPhone’s, iPod’s and iPod Touch – $6
• 10 Foot (Extra Long) Lightning to USB Cable for iPhone 5, iPad 4th Gen – $5

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Update: PC Richard now has it for $84.95 and Amazon has dropped their price to $87.

Amazon is offering the Roku 3 1080p media streaming player for just $89 with free shipping. We have only seen it hit this price point less than a handful of times since its release in March. However, this is the first time ever its reached $89 from Amazon, which also offers Prime benefits and potential tax savings at time of purchase. Today’s deal is a total savings of 11% off the retail price of $100.

Roku 3 features a new sleek design, updated user interface and private listening mode, which allows users to plug in a pair of earbuds (included) into the side of the remote and listen to any streaming media while the TV speakers remain muted. The physical design of the Roku 3 is sleek with beautiful rounded edges and a glossy finish, perfectly complimenting your home theater setup. Stream over 750 media channels including Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and MLB.TV.

Deal is also available at Best Buy and Roku direct.

The Roku 3 is in the top 3 of most popular streaming media players on Amazon and sports a 4.5 star rating from over 2,400 respondents.

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