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Apple has recently added the 2014 MacBook Air to the refurbished section of the Apple Online Store. Currently, the 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 11-inch MacBook Air is available in two configurations priced at $769 and $929, with 128 GB and 256 GB SSD’s respectively. 13-inch Air’s have also been in the store at various times in the last couple of days, so should return once Apple replenishes their refurbished inventory. These reduced prices are equivalent to around 15% savings in comparison new models from Apple’s site. The products were added two days ago, and have been lapsing in and out of stock constantly, so — like much of Apple’s refurbished offerings — quantities are obviously limited.

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Amazon is offering the Omaker Ultra Portable Metallic Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker in Pink or Blue for only $15.99 Prime shipped when you use the coupon code: VBM26USJ at checkout. That’s a $64 savings off the list price and the lowest we’ve seen for the speaker.

Omaker sent us a review unit this week and it works darn well for a $16 speaker.

Their words:

It has a metallic finish with simple design. It features Bluetooth 3.0+EDR and it’s “unique and compact ostrich egg fashion appearance slips easily into your bag for use on the go.” It’s high definition and surprising fullness realized through a 4W driver and bass port – outclassing other similar-sized portable speakers. Built-in big capacity Polymer Lithium Batteries allow for a playback time of up to 8 hours.

Ours:

Is it going to give something like Logitech’s Boom line a run for its money?  No, not at all. But it is pretty nice and a nice accessory for a mobile device. It pairs easily and it actually says in broken english “MOMI IS WAITING FOR YOUR CONNECTION” and then confirms your connection. Then when you lose connection, more broken English.

It sounds a little bit better than the speakers on a MacBook Pro and yet it can fit in your pocket and make speakerphone calls very nicely though we heard an echo in our testing).  It has lasted over 5 hours in our brief testing.

It received 4.6/5 stars and great reviews from Amazon customers. We’re in agreement. If you need a speaker and have $16 to spend, then go for it!
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Best Buy has the MacBook Air 1.4GHz 4GB/128GB SSD 13.3-inch for $848.99 shipped. Apply EDU email discount of $100 to drop the price to $749.99 shipped. That’s the lowest price we can find on a 13.3-inch Haswell MacBook Air new.  (Choose open box to drop the price another $51 to $698).

13-inch : 128GB Specifications

• 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz
• Intel HD Graphics 5000
• 4GB memory
• 128GB PCIe-based flash storage

Other MacBooks are also on sale Best Buy.
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B&H offers the Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Air (model MD761LL/A) for $949 with free shipping. Originally released in 2013 for $1,299, this MacBook Air features a 1.3GHz Intel Core i5 Dual-Core Haswell processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 256GB Solid-State Drive. We’ve only seen this Mac drop to this price point once before and that deal was exclusive for Best Buy student purchases.

Further tech specs include:

• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 5000
• 13.3″ LED-Backlit Glossy Display
• 1440 x 900 Native Resolution
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
• Dual USB 3.0 Ports, One Thunderbolt Port
• 720p FaceTime HD Camera, SDXC Card Slot
• Includes Mac OS X 10.9 or OS X 10.8

Save $75 on AppleCare.

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Update: Just as a quick clarification, Notifyr is only free on every second day starting on August 6th.

We recently spotted a new app called Notifyr on the App Store, and today the developers have kicked off a sale offering the notification app for free. Every second day for the next 7 days Notifyr will be available for free of charge, down from the usual $3.99.

Notifyr is a two pronged notification service, providing the above iOS app and a free Mac companion app. Using a standard Bluetooth connection, your iOS notifications will appear on your Mac as if they were any other Mac Notification Center alert. These aren’t just Apple notifications either, “you can read your incoming WhatsApp messages, see who’s following you on Instagram or read any of the other kind of notifications from any app on your iPhone. It’s also possible to mute notifications from any app you like.”

We recently put the two apps to work in our hands on test of the system and found that everything from phone calls and Facebook Messages to iMessages and SMS messages worked seamlessly. For more details on the apps and limitations on devices head over to our full rundown.

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Realmac Software has put its popular Clear app for Mac on sale for $4.99. Regularly priced at $9.99, this is the lowest we have ever seen the app go for on the Mac App Store by $2.

“Over 2 million people” use Clear for its to-do and reminders tools. With a simplistic gesture-based design for the Magic Trackpad or a mouse, Clear for Mac features built-in iCloud syncing, multiple/separate lists for every situation, customization with list themes and full syncing compatibility with the iOS version.

Speaking of the iPhone and iPad version, iOS users can pick up Clear for just $1.99 today down from $4.99. The mobile version packs much of the same features as its OS X counterpart and shares the same great hands-on impressions from reviewers. Both versions have received 4.5 stars from thousands of ratings.

For more iOS price drops and freebies, be sure to keep an eye on our daily game deal roundups.

Update (7/31 7:15am): iPad Air 16GB WiFi $429.99 shipped (Reg. $499) via eBay Daily Deals

Update (7/30 10:35am): Best Buy is taking $100-$200 off previous generation Retina MacBook Pros. Anyone with a .edu email can save an additional $100.

This morning, eBay Daily Deals is packed with some highly discounted Apple products:

• 13.3-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina (ME864LL/A): $1099.99 shipped (orig. $1,299)
• Apple TV (3rd generation): $84.99 shipped (Reg. $99)
• iPad Air 32GB WiFi: $499.99 shipped (Reg. $599)
• Retina iPad mini 32GB WiFi: $429.99 shipped (Reg. $499)
• iPad mini 64GB WiFi: $349.99 shipped (orig. $529)
• 11.6-inch MacBook Air (MD711LL/B): $699.99 shipped (Reg. $899)
• 13.3-inch MacBook Pro (MD101LL/A): $899.99 shipped (Reg. $1,099)

Other Apple deals still alive:

• Apple Store refurb. Retina MacBook Pros dip to lowest prices ever, now start below $1,000
• Airport wireless routers (Refurb): Express $60 (Reg. $99 new), Extreme $120 (Reg. $199 new)
• iPad mini 32GB WiFi (Silver or Space Gray) $300 shipped (orig. $399)
• Desktop Macs: iMac 21.5-inch $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1299), $110 off Mac mini
• Save 30% on AppleCare for your 13 or 15-inch MacBook
• Apple reboots its eBay refurbished store, iPhone 5 (unlocked) starts at $449

Get an extra $20 at Gazelle when you trade in your old iPad and save 20% on ZAGG accessories.

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Update (7/28 7:28 AM)  The Mac Minis at Best Buy have dropped another $10 since last Friday making it a savings of $110 off the list price.

Update (7/25 2:38 PM): Best Buy offers the Apple Mac mini with 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive for $499.99 shipped. That’s $100 off the list price and the current lowest we can find. The higher-end model is also available at a $100 discount.

Bluetek USA via eBay is offering the newest iMac (ME086LL/A) 21.5″ Desktop for only $1,099.99 shipped. That’s $200 off Apple’s retail price and $179 less than Amazon’s current listing.

This iMac features a 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processor with 6MB L3 cache. It has a 1TB (5400-rpm) Hard Drive, 8 GB (Two 4 GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 Memory, and a 21.5-inch (Diagonal) LED-backlit Display with IPS Technology; 1920-by-1080 Resolution. It also comes with Mac OS X Mavericks already installed.
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Next-gen consoles and supped up PCs are producing beautiful games, but they can’t replace the sense of nostalgia felt by booting up your favorite retro game. 8Bitdo is attempting to recapture that feeling by bringing to market a Bluetooth version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System controller. Other than two additional two buttons and a couple design tweaks, Nes30 was built to mimic the look and feel of the official Nintendo controller…
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Popular mobile app developer Flexibits has kicked off a sale on its highly rated Fantastical 2 calendar app for iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Fantastical 2 for iPad sees a 33% drop from $14.99 down to $9.99, matching the lowest we’ve seen it go for on the App Store since release pricing. The iPhone version is 50% off today dropping from $9.99 to $4.99.

On Mac, the highly rated app gets a 50% drop from $19.99 down to $9.99, which also matches the lowest all time price from the Mac App Store.

Fantastical 2 has received thousands of 4+ star ratings across all platforms. You can find more iOS price drops and freebies in our daily app round ups.

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Even the biggest critics of warrantees generally agree that AppleCare for Macs is a worthwhile investment if you have the room in your budget. In fact, it consistently pummels competition in Consumer Reports’ yearly tech support survey.

AppleCare for Macs extends the original 1-year hardware and 90-day phone support to 3-years. This is extremely valuable for Mac owners since these beautiful laptops are nearly impossible to repair for the average consumer and out-of-pocket repairs are extremely costly from Apple. Unfortunately, it does not cover accidental damage to your Mac, but one repair instance is likely to pay for the upfront cost of the plan.

Unlike iPhone and iPad AppleCare Protection Plans, it can be added to any Mac within 1-year of purchase. Each standalone AppleCare box will include a code that you can register online to your Mac’s serial number.

Here’s where to save 30% on AppleCare for 13 and 15-inch MacBooks, which is less than Apple’s .edu pricing:
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Update (7/8 11:25am): Back in stock!

Daily Steals via eBay has the refurbished Apple Macbook Air 11.6 Inch 128GB Unibody Laptop w/ Core i5 Processor & OSX 10.9 for only $499.99 with free shipping. That’s 58% off the list price and the lowest we could find for it.

This Macbook Air has the following features:

• 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 3 MB shared L3 cache
• 11.6-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution
• 128GB flash memory storage
• 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; maximum capacity)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi wireless networking
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology
• Two USB 2.0 ports with networking using optional Apple USB Ethernet adapter
• Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution
• Full-size keyboard with backlighting
• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control
• Up to 5 hours of wireless productivity plus up to 30 days of standby time

Daily Steals has received a 98.7% positive feedback rating from shoppers and they supply a 90-Day warranty on this Macbook. 
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Amazon has the no cable Thunderbolt Express Dock for $166 shipped coming close to the all-time low.

The Thunderbolt Express dock connect up to 8 separate devices to your laptop and it features dual Thunderbolt out, Gigabit Ethernet port, 3 USB 3.0 connections, audio in/out and Firewire 800. Tech Crunch said “Belkin’s Thunderbolt Express Dock Is The Best Damn Thing In The World” and Amazon reviewers give it a 3.5/5 star rating.

Don’t have an extra Thunderbolt cable? Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock (w/cable): $194 shipped (Reg. $300)

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Throughout this week, Best Buy has made each of the four standard configuration 2014 MacBook Air models available at a $100 discount. Anyone with access to a .edu email address can save an additional $150, which drops the entry level 11-inch model down to a staggering $650 with free shipping. There’s also an upgraded 11-inch and two 13-inch models starting at $899.99 (or $750 w/ .edu).

All you have to do to take advantage of the .edu discount is head to this special promo page, submit your email address, and then Best Buy will email you a unique promo code. If you don’t have access to a .edu email then we suggest being very nice to your friends that do ;).

Here’s the pricing breakdown by model:

• 11.6-inch (MD711LL/B) 1.4Gz/4GB/128GB: $799.99 or $649.99 w/ .EDU (Reg. $899)
• 11.6-inch (MD712LL/B) 1.4Gz/4GB/256GB: $999.99 or $849.99 w/ .EDU (Reg. $1,099)
• 13.3-inch (MD760LL/B) 1.4Gz/4GB/128GB: $899.99 or $749.99 w/ .EDU (Reg. $999)
• 13.3-inch (MD761LL/B) 1.4Gz/4GB/256GB: $1,099.99 or $949.99 w/ .EDU (Reg. $1,199)

There’s also a $50 iPad discount for .edu customers, which right now yields a Retina iPad mini starting at $329.99. That’s the lowest price we have ever seen for Apple’s newest 7-inch tablet.

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Update (6/2 11:20am): Back in stock from Altatac via eBay Daily Deals.

Best Stop Deals via eBay Daily Deals offers the newest version Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (ME864LL/A) for $1,099.99 with free shipping. That’s $200 off Apple’s current asking price for a new unit and the same price as a refurbished model. Today’s deal is for a brand new, unopened MacBook Pro.

Tech specs include:

• 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 Dual-Core Haswell
• 4GB of Onboard 1600MHz DDR3L RAM
• 128GB PCIe-Based Flash Storage
• Integrated Intel Iris Graphics
• 13.3″ LED-Backlit IPS Retina Display
• 2560 x 1600 Native Resolution
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
• Thunderbolt 2, USB 3.0, HDMI
• FaceTime HD Camera, Dual Mics
• Mac OS X Mavericks

Buy with confidence, Best Stop Deals has a feedback rating of 98.6% from 58,912 eBay buyers.

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One of the best ways to get a discount on brand new Macs has typically been Apple’s education pricing, but that’s not true this release cycle. Best Buy has been offering customers with .edu email addresses a $150 savings on nearly all MacBooks but until now the brand new April 2014 MacBook Airs were excluded.

Best Buy has lifted the ban on these models so you can use your unique education discount on any of the new MacBook Airs, which will net you the entry-level 11-inch model for just $749.99 with free shipping (17% off). As a pricing comparison, Apple only offers its education customers a $50 discount on this same model. This is currently the best pricing you’ll find on a new condition MacBook Air from the past two years since the EOL deal is now sold out.

To cash in on this deal you must register your .edu email address here, wait to receive a confirmation email from Best Buy, and then apply the promo code from the email during checkout.

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Apple’s newest MacBook Air models have landed at MacMall, one of our favorite authorized dealers. MacMall has all of the standard configurations available to ship now and several custom versions will be available in 5-7 business days. Every new model includes a $5 discount and free shipping. Sales tax is only charged at the time of purchase for California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Tennessee, Minnesota, Georgia, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

The release of the new Airs has also trigged Apple to drop previous generation refurbished prices down to historical lows.

If you plan to protect your new Mac with Applecare you’ll find the best prices over at B&H.

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Update (4/29 12:08pm): Looks like the $599 model is now sold out, but stay tuned because we will let you know when they are back!

The release of updated MacBook Air models this morning has prompted Apple to drop the price of previous generation refurbished models down to unprecedented levels. The mid 2012 models now start at just $599 and include a 1-year warranty. These models feature dual-core Intel Core i5 processors and LED-backlit widescreen displays. There are currently three different models listed with storage capacities up to 256GB, but that can change at any moment since Apple refurbished inventory is generally extremely limited.

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The new line of Transcend JetDrive SSD upgrade kits enable some MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro owners (more on that below) to increase their computer’s storage to up to 960GB and boost its overall performance in just a few steps. It is available in three different models (JetDrive 500/520/720) with sequential read/write speeds up to 495MB/s and 427MB/s.
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Update: Amazon has now matched Groupon’s pricing at $40 on the Black/Red and Red sets.

Groupon has the MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32 (Runaway) Bluetooth Headphones for $40 shipped. That’s $60 off the regular price, between $20 and $30 off Amazon’s current price and either matching or $5 – $15 below the lowest we’ve ever seen depending on the color. Today’s deal is available in multiple colors including black/gray, black/red, blue, pink, red, and white/gray.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and other Bluetooth enabled devices, Air-Fi AF32’s feature A2DP stereo Bluetooth for music playback and wireless calling. They also have 12+ hour battery life, built-in mic/controls and multipoint Bluetooth access. You can find more specs below the fold along with a product feature video.

They come with a one-year warranty from MEElectronics, a 3.5mm audio cable, carrying pouch, charging cable and have received a 4.3/5 star review from nearly 1000 Amazon customers.

We have more headphone deals from Sony, Logitech, Monster and Beats by Dre in our latest headphone round-up and in today’s Daily Deals.

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Now just days after the 50% off iPassword for Mac sale ended, developer AgileBits is dropping half off both the OS X and iOS versions of its popular password security app in the aftermath of the massive Heartbleed bug. As Apple has confirmed that none of its software or services are susceptible to the vulnerability, Agile has now updated the 1Password listing on both the Mac App Store and App Store to reflect the 50% discount.

1Password on iOS is available today for $9 down from its usual $18 and the Mac version drops is just $25 down from $50. Both versions rarely see discounts this deep, the Mac version is the lowest we’ve seen outside of special bundle deals and launch pricing and the iOS version is within a dollar of the lowest we’ve ever seen it.

The 9to5Mac team loves this app for its simplicity, ease of use and rock solid security. 1Password acts as a vault for all of your website logins, credit card information and other confidential data. Features:

• Create strong, unique passwords for every site
• Secure your data behind a single Master Password
• Protect yourself with tamper-proof Authenticated 256-bit AES Encryption
• Auto-Lock keeps your data protected even if your Mac is lost or stolen
• Use Security Audit to make your passwords stronger

Mac: 1Password: $25 (Reg. $50)
iOS Universal: 1Password: $9 (Reg. $18)

Agile is also offering deals on both the Windows and Android 1Password apps.

In case you missed it, Microsoft finally released its suite of Office apps for iPad today with the introduction of standalone Word, PowerPoint, & Excel apps in the App Store. The Office app for iPhone remains the same apart from dropping the requirement of a 365 subscription (it’s now free for all!), but the new iPad versions of the Office apps WILL require an Office 365 subscription to create or edit documents. So, if you plan on using the Office apps on your iPad in the future, you’ll want to take advantage of a big discount on 365 subscriptions currently on Amazon.

Normally $99/year or $10/month, you can grab a 1 year Office 365 Home Premium subscription for $67.15 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $32.84 (33%) and gets you an access code for 5 Macs or PCs with access to all Office 365 app and services. That includes 20GB OneDrive storage for each for up to 4 household member, 60 minutes of Skype calls per month and all the apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access.

1 year Office 365 Home Premium subscription for $67.15

Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are now available on the App Store.
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Update: Amazon has the no cable Thunderbolt Express Dock for $149 shipped again (matching the all-time low.)

You can connect up to 8 separate devices to your laptop and it features a Thunderbolt out, Gigabit Ethernet port, 3 USB 3.0 connections, audio in/out and Firewire 800. Tech Crunch said “Belkin’s Thunderbolt Express Dock Is The Best Damn Thing In The World” and Amazon reviewers give it a 3.5/5 star rating.

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock (w/cable): $200 shipped (Reg. $300)

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Folks with a valid .edu email address can sign up to receive a special promo code that will extend a $150 discount to all MacBooks and iMac computers. Apple’s student discounts start at $50 on low-end configurations, which makes Best Buy’s promo nearly three times as valuable for some models. It includes in-stock MacBook Air, Retina, and Pro models and all standard configuration iMac desktop computers.

If you don’t have access to a .edu email address you should check out Adorama and MacMall’s President’s Day Sale for the best Mac prices from authorized dealers.

Also, Best Buy is still offering $50 off all iPad mini Retina models and $20 off the first generation iPad mini.

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In today’s best game/app deals, the Devil May Cry HD collection for PS3 or Xbox 360 is just $13 + $3 shipping, and Best Buy has MLB 13: The Show on for $15 as part of its Deal of the Day. As for iOS deals, we have FilterMania 2, Tesla Wars and Face Bomb! for free, with 10000000 for iOS as well as CameraBag 2 and Rome: Total War – Gold Edition (matching lowest) for Mac available at 50% off.

Head below for your batch of free and discounted iOS apps:

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Belkin takes $100 off its Thunderbolt Express Dock for MacBook and other Thunderbolt-equipped Macintoshes yielding a $199.99 plus free shipping price (price drops in cart).  The Thunderbolt dock has a Gigabit Ethernet port, Thunderbolt out, 3 USB 3.0 ports, AUX audio in and out and Firewire 800. If you don’t have a Thunderbolt cable laying around, you’ll need to grab one.

TechCrunch said: “Belkin’s Thunderbolt Express Dock Is The Best Damn Thing In The World”

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Update: Baldur’s Gate II is now available on iPad for $15. It is a remake of Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn and includes content from Throne of Bhaal, Fist of the Fallen, Unbound, A Shadow’s Life, In Defense of the Wild, The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay, and Gallery of Heroes II.

In today’s best game/app deals, Splinter Cell Blacklist drops to $20, MLB 13: The Show for PS3 is $20 as part of Best Buy’s Deal of the Day, and be sure to head below for your daily batch of discounted iOS and Mac content including Endless Alphabet for $1 (Reg. $6) and Shakespeare Pro for free (Reg. $10).

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist has been touted as a true return to form for the series netting the game an 84/100 Metascore. Today you can grab it for just $20 from GameStop, matching the lowest we’ve seen it go for since its release last August.

Head below for the rest of today’s freebies and discounts:

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In case you missed our last mega deal for Mac gamers, we’ve once again teamed up with our friends over at GameAgent to get an exclusive deal on one of the hottest Mac titles around. This time you’ll be able to get 75% off Borderlands 2 Game of The Year Edition for Mac. Here’s what you’ll get with the GOTY edition:
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You’re in luck if you still need to cross a Mac off your Holiday shopping list. As part of its 4-day Nick of Time Sale, Best Buy is discounting a variety of Air and iMac computers. All 11 and 13″ standard configuration MacBook Airs are available with a $100 discount or $150 if you have access to a .edu email address. You can also save $160 on every 21 and 27″ iMac desktop computer.

Better yet, pick up a MacBook Air and iMac to create the ultimate power/portability Apple setup. Both deals are currently the best discounts available for their respective computers but are not the best we’ve ever seen.

Don’t forget both Macs omit an optical drive so be sure to pick up an Apple SuperDrive at its best price ever. Apple’s newest Time Capsule is also on sale if you need a backup/wireless solution.

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Best Buy is taking up to $200 of the Mac of your choice as part of its Black Friday festivities. Deals include the new Haswell Retina MacBook Pros, iMac desktop computers, and MacBook Airs. All Macs ship free. In total there are 10 Macs available at a discounted rate. For a larger selection of customized Macs and even previous generations, head over to the MacMall Black Friday sale.

Retina MacBook Pros:
13″ (ME864LL/A) 128GB storage/4GB RAM $1,099.99 (Reg. $1,299)
15″ (ME294LL/A) 512GB storage/16GB RAM $2,449.99 (Reg. $2,599.99)
15″ (ME293LL/A )128GB storage/4GB RAM $1,849.99 (Reg. $1,999.99) – Also at Amazon

iMacs:
27″ (ME088LL/A) 1TB HD/8GB RAM $1,649.99 (Reg. $1,799.99)
21.5″ (ME086LL/A) 1TB HD/8GB RAM $1,099.99 (Reg. $1,299.99)
21.5″ (ME087LL/A) 1TB HD/8GBRAM/NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M $1,349.99 (Reg. $1,499.99)

MacBook Airs:
11″ (MD711LL/A) 128GB storage/4GB RAM $849.99 (Reg. $999.99)
11″ (MD712LL/A) 256GB storage/4GB RAM $1,049.99 (Reg. $1,199.99)
13″ (MD760LL/A) 128GB storage/4GB RAM $949.99 (Reg. $1,099.99)
13″ (MD761LL/A) 256GB storage/4GB RAM $1,149.99 (Reg. $1,299.99)

Logitech has just announced some pretty awesome deals for Black Friday and the best part is that you won’t even have to wait until tomorrow to take advantage. Starting today through Monday, Dec. 2, the company is offering up to 60% off some of its most popular speakers, headphones, and keyboards.

Some of the notables include $149.99 for the Logitech UE 9000 headphones (reg. $400), $49 for the UE Mobile Boombox (reg. $100), and $199 for the UE Air Speaker (reg. $400). That’s not all, however, a full list of deals available through Logitech starting today is below and the company is also offering free shipping on all orders over $50. 
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Best Buy is at it again offering several of its scheduled Black Friday deals a couple days early. This time you can save on iMacs, iPods, HDTVs, and more. Deals end tonight at 11:59pm CST. Coupons must be entered at the payment page during checkout. Head below to check out our favorite picks:

• Apple 21.5″ iMac with 8GB Memory, 1TB hard drive – $1,099.99 (Reg. $1,299.99) with promo code IMACDEAL
• 5th generation iPod Touch 32GB in several colors – $249.99 (Reg. $299.99) with promo code IPODDEAL
• Samsung Galaxy S4 for AT&T, Sprint, Verizon FREE w/ 2 yr contract (Reg. $250) no code needed
• Jawbone Jambox wireless Bluetooth speaker $99.99 (Reg. $149.99) with promo code JAMBOXDEAL

Best Buy takes $125 off Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air released this summer. College Students (or anyone with access to a .edu email address) save another $50 with this promo.  That’s a total of $175 off of retail and the lowest price so far offered. The 13-inch MacBook Air features an incredible 13 hour battery life, Intel Haswell Core i5 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 802.11ac wireless and runs Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks.

Remember, the MacBook Air does not include an optical drive for reading/writing CDs and DVDs. Best Buy and Amazon have the Apple SuperDrive for $69.99, a match for the best price ever.

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We finally have Best Buy’s Black Friday ad. The heavyweight in holiday savings has posted its complete 23-page ad featuring steep savings across all tech product categories. Best Buy is offering the most noteworthy Apple deals compared to other ad leaks thus far. Cruise over to Best Buy to view the ad in its entirety. Our top pick are as follows:

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Logitech’s mouse options generally receive great reviews among customers, and today we have a great deal on the M510 for $16 and the G602 gaming mouse for $65

You can pick up the refurbished Logitech M510 wireless mouse for $16 shipped on Groupon. That’s $24 under the original listing, more than $25 better than Amazon’s current price, and the lowest total refurbished price we can find. The M510 is designed to work with both Mac and PC, comes with comfortable rubber grip, back/forward buttons, zoom, and a 2-year battery life that “practically eliminates the need to replace batteries.” This mouse has received a 4.2 stars out of 5 rating on Amazon. Amazon is also offering the Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse today for $65 shipped, that’s $15 off the regular $80 price tag. It has also received a solid 4.3 stars out of 5 on Amazon.

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Today’s best deals in gaming/apps include Deus Ex: The Fall down to $5, popular mobile military game Breach & Clear is available at 50% off and we also get some great price drops on Kingdom Rush Frontiers for both the iPhone and iPad. Head below for the rest of today’s iOS deals along with a bunch of Android discounts as well. 2K’s iOS game sale will continue from now through November 2, with games like XCOM: Enemy Unknown, 2K Drive, NBA 2K14 and Civilization Revolution, matching some of lowest prices ever on these highly rated titles.

In other app news, Chair Entertainment has dropped some new content for Infinity Blade 3 today by way of the new Soul Hunter update. It includes a new quest, location and Deathless Bloodmage enemy known as Oslim as well as new items, Halloween Holiday Helm, 3 all-new goals and a brand new “Explore” system that will allow players to revisit areas for additional loot and XP.

iOS Universal: Infinity Blade III: $7 – Includes new Soul Hunter update

iOS Universal: Deus Ex: The Fall: $5 (Reg. $7)

Deus Ex: The Fall is the start of a new journey in the award winning Deus Ex game series. Set in 2027– the golden era for science, technology and human augmentation. Ben Saxon an augmented former British SAS Mercenary, is desperate for the truth behind a global conspiracy threatening his life.

iOS Universal: Breach & Clear: $2 (Reg. $4)
iOS Universal: LIMBO: $1 (Reg. $5) – Lowest price ever
iOS Universal: Pizza Vs. Skeletons: FREE (Reg. $5)
iOS Universal: King Cashing 2: $1 (Reg. $5)
iOS Universal: Siegecraft TD: $1 (Reg. $3)
iOS Universal: Indigo Lake: $1 (Reg. $5)
iOS Universal: Fort Defenders 7 seas: FREE (Reg. $1)
iOS Universal: Slender Man – Chapter 1: Alone: FREE (Reg. $1)
iOS Universal: Little Luca: FREE (Reg. $1)
iOS Universal: Lane Splitter: FREE (Reg. $5)
iOS Universal: Monster Wars: FREE (Reg. $1)

iPhone: Kingdom Rush Frontiers: $1 (Reg. $3)
iPhone: Week Calendar: $1 (Reg. $2)
iPhone: Grimm: FREE (Reg. $1)
iPhone: Lumicon: FREE (Reg. $1)
iPhone: Sky Live – Stargazing Forecast: FREE (Reg. $1)
iPhone: Freshbox: FREE (Reg. $1)

iPad: Kingdom Rush Frontiers HD: $3 (Reg. $5)
iPad: SpaceChem Mobile: $3 (Reg. $6)
iPad: PDF Reader Pro Edition for iPad: $2 (Reg. $10)

Mac: Max Payne 3: $10 (Reg. $40)
Mac: Fantastical: $15 (Reg. $20)

Free apps of the day from Amazon for Android, include 20 free Amazon coins per download:

Android: Slender Man! Chapter 1: Alone: FREE (Reg. $1)
Android: Zombie Highway: FREE (Reg. $1)
Android: Greedy Spiders: FREE (Reg. $1)
Android: Age of Zombies (WiFi Download Only): FREE (Reg. $1)
Android: Ghost Radar: Connect: FREE (Reg. $2)
Android: Zig Zag Zombie: FREE (Reg. $1)

Android: Hidden Objects – Zombie Madness: FREE (Reg. $1)
Android: Drift Mania Championship 2: $1 (Reg. $2)

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.

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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