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MacMall via eBay Daily Deal offers Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac for $39.99 with free shipping.  That’s $10 lower than we’ve seen it.

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BestBuy.com knocks $50 off the stylish Skullcandy Vandal Speaker Dock for iPhone and iPod touch.  At $99 with free shipping, that’s the lowest price we’ve seen on this 21-Watt dock.  It features 3-1/8″ composite woofers and 3/4″ tweeters has Aux input and remote.

Ebay also has it for $99  without Tax in more places.
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From 9to5Toys.com:

Amazon offers the Pioneer 840-watt 7.1-Channel 3D Home Theater Receiver, model no. VSX-1021-K, for $299.99 (add it to your cart to see the price). With free shipping, that’s $20 under our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $99. Features include 120 watts per channel into seven channels, Airplay streaming, iPod, iPhone, and iPad App compatibility, Ethernet and Bluetooth connectivity, five HDMI inputs with 3D passthrough, one HDMI output, and more.

Just last week, the older model, without Airplay, was slashed to the same price.

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As part of its Cyber Monday promotion, Target adds free Beats by Dre headphones to the $299 iPod touch 32GB for $299 with free shipping.  That’s the lowest price we’e seen on the bundle. Beats headphones retail for $120

Best Buy is offering $100 iTunes gift card for $80.  The codes are available for digital delivery and can be bought in (2x) $50 or $100 cards.  The discounted price shows up when cards are placed in your cart.
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iOS App / game devs are joining in the Black Friday fun.  Below are some of the best deals we’ve found.  Check back for more updates:

iPhone / iPod
NBA Jam 99 cents (Regular $4.99) 
Fifa 10 99 cents (Regular $2.99)
Madden NFL 12 $2.99 (Regular $4.99)
TomTom US & Canada GPS $39.99 (Regular $59.99)
Tetris 99 cents (Regular $2.99)
Star Walk $1.99 (Regular $2.99)
Real Racing 99 cents (Regular $2.99)

iPad
NBA Jam $1.99 (Regular $4.99)
Madden NFL 12 $4.99 (Regular $9.99)
PDF Expert $6.99 (Regular $9.99)
Tetris $2.99 (regular $7.99)
Inspire Pro $1.99 (Regular $7.99)
DJay $9.99 (Regular $19.99)
Battlefield: Bad company $2.99 (Regular $9.99)
Shift 2 Unleashed $1.99 (Regular $4.99)
Need for Speed $4.99 (Regular $9.99)

Universal
IM+ Pro $4.99 (Regular $9.99) *Personal favorite
Smart Office $4.99 (Regular $9.99)

Books
Microsoft Office 2010 $18.99 (Regular $22.99)

With activation of new voice and data plans, AT&T Wireless offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB Smartphone for AT&T Wireless in Black (pictured) or White for $49.99 with free shipping and free activation. (Search for “refurb iPhone 4 16GB” to find it.) That’s $49 under our August mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for an iPhone 4. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5″ display running at 960×640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more.

Daily steals has the original Apple iPad 16GB WiFi-only edition for $279.99. This is a great price but remember this unit is no longer under Apple warranty and is not eligible for AppleCare so you will need to contact the seller directly w/ any issues. It includes a 90 day warranty.

We had mentioned the same deal earlier from Best Buy, but looks like Amazon has price matched them and we wanted to share this deal with you. Amazon is a much better deal for some due to Prime memberships and no taxes.

-Intel Core i5 1.6GHz Dual Core Processor
-11.6″ 1366×768 LED Display
-2GB DDR3 Memory
-64GB SSD
-802.11n WiFi
-Intel Graphics 3000
-Mac OS X Lion
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Best Buy offers the 2.38-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.6Ghz 11.6″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC968LL/A, for an in-cart price of $849.99. With free shipping, that’s $149 under what Apple charges, $70 under our August mention, and the lowest price we’ve seen for this model. (It’s also $50 less that Apple will charge tomorrow) Sales tax is added where applicable. This latest MacBook Air includes an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 11.6″ 1366×768 LED-backlit display, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
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Amazon has the current generation MacBook Pro, 13 inch for $1,049 + free shipping and no tax for most, which makes this a great deal. This laptop retails for $1,199 from Apple and other major retailers.

-2.4 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 Processor
-4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
-500 GB Hard Drive, 8x DVD/CD SuperDrive
-13.3-Inch LED-backlit Display, 1280-by-800 Resolution, Intel HD Graphics 3000
-Mac OS X v10.7 Lion, 7 Hour Battery Life

Best Buy offers the Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi Tablet in White, model no. MC979LL/A, for $454.99 with free shipping. That’s $45 off, the lowest we’ve seen for this item with home delivery, and, if the rumors are true, $3 under what Apple will charge on Black Friday. (It’s also a current price low by $44.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 0.5″-thick tablet weighs 1.5 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7″ 1024×768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more.

Of note, Best Buy also cuts $45 off its entire stock of iPads; however, according to the leaked Black Friday ad from Apple, several of these prices may be beaten tomorrow.
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Target has the current generation Apple iPod Touch, 8GB for $195 and includes a free $40 Target gift card.  Or get a free portable stereo speaker with purchase of an iPod Touch.

“See friends while you talk to them with FaceTime. Shoot, edit, and share stunning HD video. Play games against friends, or unknown foes, with the new Game Center. And do it all on the Retina display—the highest-resolution screen on any mobile device. It makes graphics and text look even more amazing. The new iPod touch. It’s state-of-the-art fun.”

Best Buy has the Monster: Beats by Dr. Dre Beatbox Dock for Apple iPod on-sale for $199, which is $200 less than the retail price of $399.  Dre brings his incredibly popular “Beats” line of speakers and headphones to a monstrous iPod speakerbox.

Apple iPod dock system with speakers
For listening to your favorite tunes without headphones.

-MP3 playback format – Delivers digital amplification of your music.

-Two 2″ high-frequency drivers
-Dual 5-1/4″ long-throw bass drivers
-Mini auxiliary input – Makes it easy to connect additional audio devices.
-Control your iPod and volume from across a room.

go4computers via eBay offers the Unlocked Apple iPhone 4S 16GB Worldphone for GSM Networks in White for $615 with free shipping. That’s $34 below our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for an unlocked iPhone 4S. It’s powered by the Apple A5 dual-core processor and features an 8-megapixel camera which is capable of recording 1080p video at 30 fps with image stabilization, dual-antenna system for faster downloads and improved call quality on GSM networks, AirPlay Mirroring, Siri voice-activated assistant, 8-hour battery life, and more. It’s compatible with GSM networks such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and more; it can’t be used with CDMA networks such as Verizon or Sprint.

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Best Buy has the entry level 13inch MacBook Air on-sale for $1,099. This Mac retails for $1,299 and sports a 1.7GHz i5 processor, 128GB flash storage, and 4GB of memory (See below for full specs).  This is an awesome deal on one of the best portable Macs you can buy.

• 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor     
• 4GB memory
• 128GB flash storage
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
• Thunderbolt port
• SD card slot
• Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)
• Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
• Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)
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Amazon has the “JustCase Slim iPhone 4/4S” case for only $10.99.  This case is available in 7 different colors and is eligible for free 2-day shipping with your Amazon Prime membership.  The list price is $19.99

Amazon has the iPad2 “Poetic Smart Shell Smart Cover Partner V2 Snap On Slim-Fit Case” for $4.95 with free shipping. This case is matte black and fully compatible with an Apple Smart Cover. It retails for $12.95.

Newegg is offering 10% off all Apple iPods and iPads. The deal ends 11/22. Use the promo code “EMCJJJB74” to score the deal. With free shipping, that yields a number of price lows and is one of the first discounts we’ve seen for these Apple products from newegg. After coupon, iPods start at $44.99 and iPads start at $539.99. Deal ends November 20.
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Today only, with no contract required, CowBoom offers the used Apple iPhone 4 16GB for AT&T Wireless in Black, model no. MC318LL/A, for $274.99 with free shipping. That’s $95 under our September mention of a used one and the least expensive out-of-contract iPhone 4 we’ve ever seen. (It’s also currently $295 less than a new one with no contract.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5″ display running at 960×640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more.

Note that no warranty information is provided.

Related articles

• Used Apple iPhone 4 16GB Verizon Smartphone for $390 + free shipping (9to5toys.com)
• Apple already selling unlocked, contract-free iPhone 4S in the United States (9to5mac.com)
• Apple iPhone 4S 16GB Worldphone for AT&T / Verizon for $188 in-store only (9to5toys.com)
• Another U.S. carrier gets set to sell iPhone 4S – for $99 (9to5mac.com)
• Refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for $99 + free shipping, 32GB for $199 (9to5toys.com)
• Unlocked iPhone 4S 16GB for $649 + free shipping, 32GB for $749, more (9to5toys.com)
• Apple will now accept your used iPhone 4 in exchange for up to $200 (9to5mac.com)
• Reuters: Inexpensive iPhone is the 8GB iPhone 4 ($99?) (9to5mac.com)
• iPhone 4S can reportedly be unlocked without any hardware or software changes (9to5mac.com)
• 16/32/64GB iPhone 4S, 8GB iPhone 4 spotted on the Vodafone Germany online store (9to5mac.com)

Apple has just posted several refurbished configurations of the current 13 inch MacBook Air.  This is the first time the July 2011 models of the Air have hit the refurb store.  All Apple refurbished Macs carry a 1 year factory warranty and are eligible for the AppleCare protection plan if you plan to purchase it.

The Air models offered are:

Refurbished MacBook Air 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5  $1,099 Regular $1,299
Originally released July 2011
13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display                                              
4GB memory 128GB flash storage
Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution
FaceTime camera
Intel HD Graphics 3000

Refurbished MacBook Air 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 $1,349 Regular $1,599
Originally released July 2011
13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory 256GB flash storage
Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution
FaceTime camera
Intel HD Graphics 3000

Refurbished MacBook Air 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 $1,439 Regular $1,699
Originally released July 2011
13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory 256GB flash storage
Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution
FaceTime camera
Intel HD Graphics 3000

Cowboom has the Apple Magic mouse (refurbished) for $29.99 + $3.74 shipping.  The retail price for a brand new Magic Mouse from Apple is $69. This is the world’s first multi-touch mouse that can be used to “click anywhere, scroll in any direction, and swipe through images on its smooth, seamless top shell.”  It is Bluetooth wireless and requires two AA batteries to operate.

Minimum Requirements
A Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh computer
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0* or Mac OS X v10.6.1 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0

Newegg is offering the first generation iPad 64GB WiFi model for $429, that is $300 cheaper than their everyday price of $729.  The iPad revolutionized the computing industry and launched us into the post PC-era.  Join the revolution.

Use the promo code “APP1115A” to lock in on this deal. Ends 11/15

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OneSaleADay has the Refurbished MacBook in White for $549 in its Wireless section today.

Features Include

• 13.3″ glossy widescreen LCD display (1280×800)
• 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor with 3MB L2 cache
• 120GB hard drive
• 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
• Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
• Mac OS X Version 10.5.4
• Slot-loading CD-RW/DVD combo drive
• WiFi 802.11n built-in
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• iSight webcam and microphone built-in
• Keyboard with touchpad
• Speakers built-in
• 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
• (2) USB 2.0 ports, (1) FireWire 400, (1) Mini-DVI video out, (1) RJ-45 Ethernet port, (1) microphone-in, (1) headphone-out

The insanely addictive iOS game, “Words With Friends,” is temporarily on-sale for 99 cents.  This ad-free version of the game typically sells for $2.99.  Here is an awesome chance to save some money on one of the most popular iOS games ever.

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Update: Costco offers a $30 instant off, making the lowest price $49.99

While they last, MacMall via eBay daily Deal has Photoshop Elements 10 for $74.99 with free shipping.  That’s the lowest price we could find an 25% off of retail.  It is also $5 off of the $80 Mac App Store price of this photo manipulation and organization software.
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With no contract required, CowBoom offers several used Apple iPhone Smartphones for use with AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and other carriers with prices starting at $99.99. With free shipping, each is the lowest total price we could find, some by significant margins. Sales tax is added where applicable. Some best bets:

• Used Apple iPhone 3G 8GB for AT&T for $99.99
• used Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB for AT&T or Verizon Wireless in Black or White for $129.99
• used Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon Wireless in Black (pictured) or White for $299.99
• used Apple iPhone 4 32GB for AT&T in Black for $339.99
• browse all used Apple iPhones at CowBoom

Note that you’ll have to activate the phone through its respective carrier once you receive it. (An activation fee may apply.) Also, no warranty info is available.

Best Buy has the current generation AppleTV for $89 with free shipping. While 10% off isn’t a lot, it is good for Apple products which rarely ever go on sale.

This latest-generation Apple TV displays 720p widescreen video and features Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, and Mobile Me integration, Airplay support, 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, built-in power supply, HDMI video output, optical audio output, and a USB port. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

Update!  Amazon has once again price matched Best Buy’s price of $89

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Michaels stores are offering 3 packs of $10 iTunes gift cards for $25.  This deal is only available in stores from 11/13 – 11/26. Use the link to find the closest Michaels location to you.

The Apple Store now offers the Unlocked Apple iPhone 4S 16GB Worldphone in Black (pictured) or White for $649 with free shipping. (Click “Select an iPhone”, choose a color and a model, then select “Or get iPhone unlocked and contract-free” at the bottom of the page.) It’s the first time we’ve seen the unlocked version of Apple’s latest iPhone for sale. Sales tax is added where applicable. The iPhone 4S is powered by the Apple A5 dual-core processor and features a new 8-megapixel camera which is capable of recording 1080p video at 30 fps with image stabilization. A dual-antenna system has also been added, which purportedly provides faster downloads and improved call quality on both CDMA and GSM networks. It also features AirPlay Mirroring, Siri voice-activated assistant, an 8-hour battery life, and more.

Of note, the unlocked versions of the Apple iPhone 4S 32GB and the Apple iPhone 4S 64GB are available in Black or White for $749 and $849, respectively. All models qualify for free shipping and are scheduled to ship in one to two weeks.

Gameloft is offering their popular iPad game, “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard HD,” for a 99 cents.  Gameloft describes the game: “The iconic Rainbow unit finally lands on iPad! For the first time, enjoy a new FPS experience that allows you to lead a team of elite soldiers! ”  The game is normally $6.99 but is being offered at the discounted cost for a limited time.

The tremendously popular  iOS fighting game, “Street Fighter IV Volt” is temporarily on-sale for 99cents, down from $6.99.  Street Fighter is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later.  Make sure you act fast because this price cut is only temporary.

The highly rated (4+) iOS photo editing app, “Perfect Photo” is regularly 99 cents but can be had at no cost right now .  This app provides the user dozens of photo editing tools, effects and features.  Act quick because it’ll only be free for a limited time!

Click here to download the app from iTunes

Best Buy offers the Westinghouse 32″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VR-3225, for $199.99 with free shipping. That’s $65 under our August mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for a 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV. (It’s also a current price low by $59.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 6,000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
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To celebrate Garfield having 3,000,000 FaceBook friends the interactive iPad book, “Garfield’s BooClips: Garfield’s Pet Force,” is FREE for a limited time. (Typically $2.99)

According to the iTunes download page, “Garfield’s BooClips app is a stunning digital children’s book application that narrates Garfield’s Pet Force storybook while using rich multimedia, video clips, vivid animations and music from the original movie.

Download from iTunes here

With activation of a new account and a 2-year data plan, AT&T Wireless offers the Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB Smartphone for AT&T Wireless in Black for free with free shipping. Even better, free activation applies, which is a $36 savings. That beats our August mention — which was at Best Buy stores and included activation — and is the best deal we’ve ever seen for any new iPhone model. 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.

SquareTrade offers its new SquareTrade iPhone 4S 2-Year Warranty for $99.99. Coupon code “THIRTY30” cuts it to $94.99. At $30 off, that’s tied with our expired mention from six days ago as the best deal we could find for a warranty on the latest iPhone. For further comparison, Apple’s new AppleCare+ is $99 with a $49 deductible.

Have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade also takes 30% off other warranties sitewide via the above coupon. (A maximum $30 discount applies.)

Squaretrade offers its new SquareTrade iPhone 4S 2-Year Warranty for $99.99. Coupon code “THIRTY30” cuts it to $94.99. At $30 off, that’s the best deal we could find for a warranty on the latest iPhone, although we saw it for $1 less two weeks ago (since expired). For further comparison, Apple’s new AppleCare+ is $99 with a $49 deductible.

Have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade also takes 25% off other warranties sitewide via the above coupon.

Participating Walmart retail stores offer the Apple iPhone 4S 16GB Worldphone for AT&T or Verizon Wireless for $188 with activation of a new 2-year contract. That’s $11 less than what Apple charges directly and the best price we’ve seen for this new iPhone. Sales tax is added where applicable. The new iPhone 4S is powered by the Apple A5 dual-core processor and features a new 8-megapixel camera which is capable of recording 1080p video at 30 fps with image stabilization. A dual-antenna system has also been added, which purportedly provides faster downloads and improved call quality on both CDMA and GSM networks. It also features AirPlay Mirroring, Siri voice-activated assistant, an 8-hour battery life, and more.

Note that an activation fee of up to $36 applies.

Buy.com offers the XtremeMac InCharge Duo Charging Base for iPad / iPhone / iPod, model no. 02190, for $24.99. With free shipping, that’s $5 under our September mention of a refurb (this one’s new) and the best price we’ve seen for this item. (It’s also a current price low by $10). It claims to charge any combination of iPad, iPhone, and dockable iPod models twice as fast as a computer; a detachable USB cable is included.
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Squaretrade offers its new SquareTrade iPhone 4S 2-Year Warranty for $99.99. Coupon code “WIZZARD25” cuts it to $93.74. At $31 off, that’s the first deal 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 also takes 25% off other warranties sitewide via the above coupon.

The new Apple iPhone 4S Worldphone is now available for preorder at The Apple Store, Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint. In black or white, the phones are priced at 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299, and 64GB for $399, both when signing a new 2-year agreement with its respective carrier. Free shipping applies, and sales tax is added where applicable. It’s scheduled for delivery on or around October 14. (Check your carrier for a more detailed delivery date.)

The new iPhone 4S is powered by the Apple A5 dual-core processor and features a new 8-megapixel camera which is capable of recording 1080p video at 30 fps with image stabilization. A dual-antenna system has also been added, which purportedly provides faster downloads and improved call quality on both CDMA and GSM networks. It also features AirPlay Mirroring, Siri voice-activated assistant, an 8-hour battery life, and more.

Apple announced price drops on its older iPhone models. With activation of a new 2-year contract, the iPhone 4 8GB is now $99, $100 off, while the iPhone 3GS is now free, a price drop of $99.

Today, Apple’s Phil Schiller announced the new Apple iPhone 4S Worldphone. In black or white, the phones are priced at 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299, and 64GB for $399 via Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T. Improvements include:

• Apple A5 dual-core processor (purported 2x faster CPU, 7x faster graphics)
• 8-hour battery life
• dual-antenna system: 14.4Mbps data downloads (2x faster), improved call quality, both CDMA & GSM
• faster, improved 8-megapixel camera
• 1080p video with image stabilization
• AirPlay Mirroring (play an iPhone game on your TV wirelessly)
• Siri, a voice-activated assistant

The iPhone 4S will be available for preorder on October 7, with availability on October 14. Update: Earlier reported availability of December 1 was for Infinity Blade (a game).

Update: Apple’s web site has more details and photos.

Continuing at Apple, purchase a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac from the Apple Store for Education and receive a $100 Apple Gift Card for free. That’s tied with our mention from a month ago as
the first free gift card offer we’ve seen from the Apple Store, although last year’s promotion included a free iPod touch instead. This offer is valid only for qualified students, teachers, and staff. The gift card can be redeemed online at the Mac App Store, the App Store, the iTunes Store, and the iBookstore. Deal ends September 20.