October 2005

Updated Clearance Price Trackers
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 9:32 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Clearance PowerBook and iBook Price Trackers with all the latest information on prices and availability for refurbished, open-box return, leftover, and used PowerBooks and iBooks from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. We've also updated our Clearance Mac Desktops Price Tracker with the latest information on Power Macs, iMacs, minis, and eMacs.

30GB iPod video in stock today with free FM transmitter plus engraving
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 9:30 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall is reporting stock today of both Black and White 30GB iPod videos for $294. MacMall will include a free (after rebate) Belkin FM Transmitter plus free laser engraving.

New PowerBooks in stock with free iPod nano
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 9:23 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the new 15" 1.67GHz and 17" 1.67GHz PowerBooks in stock and available today for $1994 and $2494, respectively, each including your choice of a free Black or White 2GB iPod nano. A $194 mail-in rebate is required (PDF form). Offer is good through November 6th or while supplies last.

12" 1.33GHz iBook G4 (refurbished) available for $799; save $200
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 9:05 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4/Combos available for $799. That represents a $200 discount over new models. An Apple one-year warranty and ground shipping are both included.

Leftover 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo available for $1249; save $150
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 8:49 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com has new, leftover 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combos available for $1249.99 after a $150 mail-in rebate (PDF form) good through November 8th. Look for item number B0007KX4WO. Their price is the lowest we've seen for that model.

17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4 available for $2099; save $200
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 8:45 AM ET | Article Link
Use the following mail-in rebate (PDF form) at Amazon.com through November 8th to take $200 off the price of leftover 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives. MSRP is $2299, and this coupon lowers the price to $2099.99. Look for item number B0006HU494. Be sure to make your purchase from Amazon.com and not one of their partners.

Clearance prices for leftover 15" PowerBooks
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 7:09 AM ET | Article Link
ABT Electronics is offering the lowest outright prices we've seen on leftover 15" PowerBooks. No rebates are involved. The 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo is available for $1649 (sku M9676LL/A), and the 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive is available for $1829 (sku M9677LL/A). Those prices are $50-$70 lower than other resellers.

12" 867MHz PowerBook G4s available starting at $769
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 7:06 AM ET | Article Link
TechRestore has 12" 867MHz Aluminum PowerBook G4/SuperDrives available today for $869.99. Look for item number TR1539. A TechRestore 6 month warranty is included, and there is a 30-day full refund policy. Use coupon code MACPRICES during checkout to receive an extra $10 off for a total of $859.99. They have 12" 867MHz Aluminum PowerBook G4/Combos available for $769.99 including the same $10 discount. Look for item number TR1547.

17" PowerBooks available starting at $1489
Monday, October 31 2005 @ 7:01 AM ET | Article Link
TechRestore has 17" 1GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives available today for $1499.99. Look for item number TR1489. A TechRestore 6 month warranty is included, and there is a 30-day full refund policy. Use coupon code MACPRICES during checkout to receive an extra $10 off for a total of $1489.99. They have 17" 1.33GHz PowerBooks available for $1589.99 including the same $10 discount. Look for item number SKU2367.

In fact, use coupon code MACPRICES during checkout to receive $10 off any order of $150 or more at TechRestore.

White 4GB iPod nano in stock today for $225; save 10%
Saturday, October 29 2005 @ 11:34 AM ET | Article Link
Use coupon code TCADVCBN during the checkout process at Target to take 10% off your entire order. The White 4GB iPod nano is in stock today for $249.99. Take 10% off to lower that price to $225. Look for item number B0007Y798U.

$200 off new PowerBooks through November 8th!
Friday, October 28 2005 @ 9:55 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com is offering a new mail-in rebate worth $200 off the price of a new 15" or 17" PowerBook G4 (PDF form). These are the new models introduced this month. The rebate is good through November 8th.

Amazon is also offering mail-in rebates worth up to $150 off the price of the 12" PowerBook and both iBook G4s through November 8th (PDF form). To qualify for the rebates, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebates, prices are as follows:

- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $2299.99 MSRP $2499; sku B000ANZ5ES
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1799.99 MSRP $1999; sku B000ANZ54S
- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1349.99 MSRP $1499; sku B0007KX4WY

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1174.99 MSRP $1299; sku B0009U7XH4
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $899.99 MSRP $999; sku B0009U7WZM

Their prices are the lowest we've seen for these models from any Apple Authorized Internet/Catalog Reseller. All models are in stock today with the exception of the 12" PowerBook.

Updated PowerBook and iBook Price Trackers
Friday, October 28 2005 @ 9:39 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our PowerBook Price Tracker and iBook G4 Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers.

Information on leftover, previous-generation PowerBooks can be found on the following pages: 17" PowerBooks | 15" PowerBooks | 12" PowerBooks.

Updated Clearance Price Trackers
Friday, October 28 2005 @ 9:38 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Clearance PowerBook and iBook Price Trackers with all the latest information on prices and availability for refurbished, open-box return, leftover, and used PowerBooks and iBooks from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. We've also updated our Clearance Mac Desktops Price Tracker with the latest information on Power Macs, iMacs, minis, and eMacs.

Free copy of MS Office for Mac with new 15" or 17" PowerBook
Friday, October 28 2005 @ 9:25 AM ET | Article Link
Use this coupon (PDF form) at eCost.com through the 31st to receive a free copy of Microsoft Office for Mac with the purchase of a new 15" or 17" PowerBook G4 (or any Mac over $1994). The 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook is available for $2494 (sku 3215098), and the 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook is available for $1994 (sku 3215097). Both PowerBooks are in stock today.

Save $250 with Apple Refurbished iBook G4s
Friday, October 28 2005 @ 9:10 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished iBook G4s available today for up to $250 off the price of new models. Each iBook comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4/SuperDrive: $1049 ($250 off)
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4/Combo: $799 ($200 off)

Refurbished previous-generation 15" PowerBooks available from $1449
Friday, October 28 2005 @ 9:04 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2005 15" PowerBooks available today starting at $1449. The following configurations (all previous-generation models) are available:

- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1599
- 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1449

Up to $50 off new iBooks and PowerBooks, plus free RAM, printer, and case
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 9:26 AM ET | Article Link
Purchase a new PowerBook G4 or iBook G4 at MacMall and receive a free 512MB RAM upgrade, for a total of 1.0GB of RAM, after a $99 mail-in rebate and $39.99 installation fee. MacMall will also include an Epson CX4600 all-in-one printer plus a carrying case, both free after applicable mail-in rebates. Finally, take $50-$25 off the price with this mail-in rebate (PDF) through December 4th. Here are the model numbers:

- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook: $1444 sku 194027
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook: $1944 sku 683829
- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook: $2444 sku 683832

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1269; sku 766222
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $969; sku 766221

Updated iPod Prices
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our iPod Price Trackers with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availabilty from over 30 of Apple's Authorized iPod Resellers. The following price trackers are available:

- iPod shuffle Prices
- iPod nano Prices
- Video iPod Prices

Product Review: Apple iPod 5g 30 GB (Part One)
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
by Noah Kravitz

I bought my first iPod, a 3g 10GB model, three years ago. It took me three generations of pods - and an online sale on the 10 gig model - to come around from my "What? A $300 walkman?" stance and embrace the pod. I've used my iPod literally just about every day since. As such, parting with my first iPod was hard.

But not that hard. Read More...

Updated Mac RAM Prices
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 9:12 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our RAM Price Tracker at macprices.net with the latest information on RAM prices for PowerBooks, iBooks, Power Mac G5s, and iMac G5s from several top memory resellers.

OBR 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4 available for $899; save $100
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 9:12 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has open-box return 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4/Combos available for $899.99. Look for item number 607868. That represents a $100 savings over unopened boxes.

Custom 1.42GHz iBook available for $1199; save $100
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 9:01 AM ET | Article Link
Choose an internal Combo Drive instead of the standard SuperDrive with your custom-configured 14" 1.42GHz iBook at The Apple Store, and take $100 off the price for a total of $1199. As configured, these iBooks are shipping in 1-3 business days. Use this option only if you have no need to burn DVDs.

17" 1.5GHz PowerBook available for $1799
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 8:56 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 17" 2004 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives available for $1799. An Apple one-year warranty and ground shipping are free.

2005 and 2004 12" Apple Refurbished PowerBook G4s available from $1099
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 8:54 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 12" Aluminum PowerBook G4s available today starting at $1099. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 12" 2005 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1299 ($200 discount over new)
- 12" 2005 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1199
- 12" 2004 1.33GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1149
- 12" 2004 1.33GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1099

30GB White iPod video in stock today for $299 w/$10 iTunes gift card
Thursday, October 27 2005 @ 8:47 AM ET | Article Link
MacZone has White 30GB iPod videos in stock today for $299.98 including a free $10 iTunes gift card. Look for item number 00390478.

Up to $150 off new Macs through November 8th
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 12:04 PM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com is offering a mail-in rebate worth up to $150 off the price of a new Mac through November 8th (PDF form). To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebates, prices are as follows:

Laptops

- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1349.99 MSRP $1499

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1174.99 MSRP $1299
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $899.99 MSRP $999

Desktops

- 20" 2.1GHz iMac G5: $1549.99 MSRP $1699
- 17" 1.9GHz iMac G5: $1174.99 MSRP $1299

- 1.42GHz eMac/SuperDrive: $944.99 MSRP $999
- 1.42GHz eMac/Combo: $744.99 MSRP $799

- 1.42GHz Mac mini/SuperDrive: $623.99 MSRP $699
- 1.42GHz Mac mini/Combo: $548.99 MSRP $599
- 1.25GHz Mac mini/Combo: $448.99 MSRP $499

No rebates are available for the new Power Mac G5s or new 15" and 17" PowerBooks. In addition, the new iMac G5s are not in stock yet, although you can still place your order and qualify for the rebate.

2006 'Books Could Be Worth Waiting For - Plus PowerBook Mystique Mailbag
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 10:19 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore

This week, TechNewsWorld's Rob Enderle posted a fascinating prognostication of what's coming next year in New Apple hardware. Rob's predictions cover the entire Mac computer range, but of course I found his focus on iBooks and PowerBooks especially intriguing. I have no idea what Rob's source of intelligence is in making these predictions, whether insider leaks, educated guesswork, or a combination of both, but if he's right, it may well be worth hunkering down to wait for making your next system upgrade.

I encourage you to check out Rob Enderle's entire article (after you finish reading this column of course), but I'm going to comment here on just his portable-related forecasts. Read More...

Updated PowerBook and iBook Prices
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 10:14 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our PowerBook Price Tracker and iBook G4 Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers.

Apple offer sale prices on leftover PowerBook G4s
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 9:36 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has new, leftover, previous-generation PowerBook G4s available today in their 'Sale' section:

- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1399 $100 price drop
- 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1699 $300 price drop
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1899 $400 price drop
- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $2299 $400 price drop

The 12" model is in stock today while there is a 3-5 day wait for 15" and 17" models.

Leftover 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo available for $1699 including free battery
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 9:08 AM ET | Article Link
MacZone has new, leftover, previous-generation 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combos available for $1699.98 including a free extra battery. No rebates or fees are involved. Look for item number 00324803.

14" 1.42GHz iBook G4/SuperDrive (reconditioned) available for $1049; save $250
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 9:04 AM ET | Article Link
MacConnection has reconditioned 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4/SuperDrives available for $1049. Look for item number 6007502. That represents a $250 savings over new models.

17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4 available for $2099; save $200
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 8:50 AM ET | Article Link
Use the following mail-in rebate (PDF form) at Amazon.com through November 8th to take $200 off the price of leftover 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives. MSRP is $2299, and this coupon lowers the price to $2099.99. Look for item number B0006HU494. Be sure to make your purchase from Amazon.com and not one of their partners.

Clearance prices for leftover 15" PowerBooks
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 8:43 AM ET | Article Link
ABT Electronics is offering the lowest outright prices we've seen on leftover 15" PowerBooks. No rebates are involved. The 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo is available for $1649 (sku M9676LL/A), and the 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive is available for $1829 (sku M9677LL/A). Those prices are $50-$70 lower than other resellers.

12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo available for $1349
Wednesday, October 26 2005 @ 8:39 AM ET | Article Link
ABT Electronics has new, leftover 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combos available for $1349. Look for item number M9690LLA. Their price is the lowest outright price we've seen with no rebates involved.

$50 off iBook G4s plus free 512MB RAM and Epson all-in-one printer
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 9:02 AM ET | Article Link
Purchase a new iBook G4 at MacMall and receive a free 512MB RAM upgrade, for a total of 1.0GB of RAM, after a $99 mail-in rebate and $39.99 installation fee. MacMall will also include an Epson CX4600 all-in-one printer plus a carrying case, both free after applicable mail-in rebates. Finally, take $50 off the price with this mail-in rebate (PDF) through November 6th. Here are the model numbers:

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1244; sku 766222
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $944; sku 766221

Update 10/26:
The rebate has changed to $25 instead of $50.

Apple refurbished previous-generation PowerBooks available starting at $1149
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 8:59 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished previous-generation PowerBook G4s available today starting at $1149. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty and free ground shipping:

- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1999
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1599
- 15" 1.50GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1449
- 12" 1.50GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1299
- 12" 1.50GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1199

Apple offers refurbished previous-generation iMac G5s starting at $849
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 8:40 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has previous-generation 2005 Apple Certified Refurbished iMac G5s available today starting at $849. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. Prices are as follows:

- 20" 2005 2GHz iMac G5: $1299
- 17" 2005 2GHz iMac G5: $949
- 17" 2005 1.8GHz iMac G5: $849

AirPort Express (factory-reconditioned) available for $99; save $30
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 7:56 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished AirPort Express Base Stations available today for $99. That represents a $30 savings over new models. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free.

Apple refurbished 14" 1.33GHz iBook G4s available starting at $899
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 7:45 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 14" 1.33GHz iBooks available today at prices starting at $899. The 14" 1.33GHz iBook G4/SuperDrive is available for $999, while the 14" 1.33GHz iBook G4/Combo is available for $899. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free.

17" 1GHz PowerBook available for $1489
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 7:37 AM ET | Article Link
TechRestore has 17" 1GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives available today for $1499.99. Look for item number TR1489. A TechRestore 6 month warranty is included, and there is a 30-day full refund policy. Use coupon code MACPRICES during checkout to receive an extra $10 off for a total of $1489.99.

In fact, use coupon code MACPRICES during checkout to receive $10 off any order of $150 or more at TechRestore.

OBR 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo available for $1529
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 7:35 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combos (previous-generation models) available for $1529. Look for item number 760082.

1.9GHz iMac in stock today for $1294
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 7:32 AM ET | Article Link
eCost.com has 1.9GHz iMac G5s in stock today for $1294. Look for item number 3213533. They are the first reseller to have stock of this model.

Black 2GB iPod nano available for $199 with free $10 iTunes gift card
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 7:26 AM ET | Article Link
MacZone has Black 4GB iPod nanos in stock today for $249.98 including a free $10 iTunes gift certificate. Look for item number 00390475.

White 60GB iPod video in stock for $399 with free $10 iTunes gift card
Tuesday, October 25 2005 @ 7:21 AM ET | Article Link
MacZone has stock of White 60GB iPod videos for $399.98 including a free $10 iTunes gift card. Look for item number 00390480.

$100 off new PowerBooks plus 512MB RAM and all-in-one printer
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 10:00 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall is offering a great deal with new PowerBooks today. Take $100 off the price of a new 12", 15", or 17" PowerBook with this mail-in rebate (PDF form) through November 6th. In addition to the discount, MacMall is offering the following optional bundles, all for free after applicable mail-in rebates:

- 512MB RAM upgrade (1.0GB total): $99 mail-in rebate required, plus $39.99 installation fee
- Epson CX4600 all-in-one printer
- Messenger Bag case and sleeve

All three PowerBook models are in stock today. Including the $100 rebate, prices are as follows:

- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook: $1394 sku 194027
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook: $1894 sku 683829
- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook: $2394 sku 683832

Update 10/26:
The rebate has changed from $100 to $50 for each PowerBook.

Save $50 with build-to-order PowerBook/Combos
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:57 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store allows you to choose an internal Combo Drive as opposed to the standard SuperDrive available with each new PowerBook. This saves $50 on the price of a new 'Book and also increases the wait time from 24 hours to 1-3 business days:

- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook/Combo: $2449
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook/Combo: $1949
- 12" 1.50GHz PowerBook/Combo: $1449

12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive available for $1349; save $150
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:55 AM ET | Article Link
Use the following mail-in rebate (PDF form) at Amazon.com through November 8th to take $150 off the price of the 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive. MSRP is $1499, and this coupon lowers the price to $1349.99. Look for item number B0007KX4WY. Be sure to make your purchase from Amazon.com and not one of their partners.

12" 1.2GHz iBook G4/Combo available for $719
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:54 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2004 12" 1.2GHz iBook G4/Combos now available for $719. An Apple one-year warranty and free ground shipping are included. Their price is the lowest we've seen for that model.

Apple refurbished 14" iBook G4/SuperDrives available starting at $999
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:52 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 14" iBooks with SuperDrives available today starting at $999. The 14" 1.33GHz iBook G4/SuperDrive is available for $999, while the 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4/SuperDrive is available for $1049 ($250 savings over new). Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free.

Updated PowerBook and iBook Price Trackers
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:51 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our PowerBook Price Tracker and iBook G4 Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers.

Information on leftover, previous-generation PowerBooks can be found on the following pages: 17" PowerBooks | 15" PowerBooks | 12" PowerBooks.

Up to $125 off iBook G4s
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:41 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com is offering a mail-in rebate worth up to $125 off the price of a new iBook G4 through November 8th (PDF form). To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebate, prices are as follows:

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1174.99 MSRP $1299; sku B0009U7XH4
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $899.99 MSRP $999; sku B0009U7WZM

Free copy of MS Office for Mac with new 15" or 17" PowerBook
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:24 AM ET | Article Link
Use this coupon (PDF form) at eCost.com through the 31st to receive a free copy of Microsoft Office for Mac with the purchase of a new 15" or 17" PowerBook G4 (or any Mac over $1994). The 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook is available for $2494 (sku 3215098), and the 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook is available for $1994 (sku 3215097). Both PowerBooks are in stock today.

White 4GB iPod nano in stock with free $10 iTunes gift card
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:18 AM ET | Article Link
MacZone has White 2GB iPod nanos in stock today for $199.98 including a free $10 iTunes gift certificate. Look for item number 00390470.

$75 off new iMac G5s through November 6th, plus free RAM and printer
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:06 AM ET | Article Link
Use this PDF coupon to take $75 off the price of a new 1.9GHz or 2.1GHz iMac G5 at MacMall through November 6th. That reduces their prices to $1219 and $1619, respectively, for the 1.9GHz iMac and 2.1GHz iMac. MacMall will also include a 512MB RAM upgrade plus an Epson all-in-one printer, both free after applicable mail-in rebates. Both new iMacs are available for order today.

iPod nanos in stock today with free laser engraving and free FM transmitter
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 9:01 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall is reporting stock of black and white 2GB and 4GB iPod nanos for $194 and $244, respectively. A Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Tranmitter is included for free after mail-in rebate, and laser engraving is also free.

17" 2GHz iMac G5 available for $974
Monday, October 24 2005 @ 8:49 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com has new, leftover 17" 2GHz iMac G5s available for $974.99 after a $125 mail-in rebate good through November 8th (PDF form). To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebates, prices are as follows:

- 17" 2.0GHz iMac G5: $974.99 Original MSRP $1499

They had one unit in stock as of this morning.

Apple slashes refurbished PowerBook prices by as much as $300
Saturday, October 22 2005 @ 11:11 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store lowered prices on Apple Certified Refurbished PowerBook G4s today by as much as $300. Several generations of models are available, and each comes with an Apple one-year warranty and free ground shipping. Snag one of these models today while they're still in stock:

- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1999 (was $2299)
- 17" 1.50GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1799 (was $1949)

- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1599 (was $1899)
- 15" 1.50GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1449 (was $1699)
- 15" 1.50GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1499 (was $1799)
- 15" 1.33GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1299 (was $1449)
- 15" 1.00GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1299 (was $1299)

- 12" 1.50GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1299 (was $1449)
- 12" 1.50GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1199 (was $1299)
- 12" 1.33GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1149 (was $1299)

Updated Clearance Price Trackers
Saturday, October 22 2005 @ 11:10 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our Clearance PowerBook and iBook Price Trackers with all the latest information on prices and availability for refurbished, open-box return, leftover, and used PowerBooks and iBooks from Apple's Authorized Internet/Catalog Resellers. We've also updated our Clearance Mac Desktops Price Tracker with the latest information on Power Macs, iMacs, minis, and eMacs.

Updated Desktop Price Trackers
Saturday, October 22 2005 @ 11:10 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our iMac G5 Price Tracker, Power Mac G5 Price Tracker, Mac mini Price Tracker, and eMac Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, availability, and bundles from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers.

OBR 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive available for $1379; save $120
Saturday, October 22 2005 @ 10:47 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives available for $1379.99. Look for item number 487939. That's a $120 savings over unopened boxes.

OBR 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo available for $1529
Saturday, October 22 2005 @ 10:46 AM ET | Article Link
ClubMac has open-box return 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combos (previous-generation models) available for $1529. Look for item number 760082.

Week's Best PowerBook Deals
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 11:47 AM ET | Article Link
We've posted the Week's Best PowerBook G4 Deals at macprices.net for Friday, the 21st of October. There are some great PowerBook deals available right now!

17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4 available for $2099; save $200
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 10:17 AM ET | Article Link
Use the following mail-in rebate (PDF form) at Amazon.com through November 8th to take $200 off the price of leftover 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives. MSRP is $2299, and this coupon lowers the price to $2099.99. Look for item number B0006HU494. Be sure to make your purchase from Amazon.com and not one of their partners.

iBook G4s discounted up to $125 off MSRP
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 10:00 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com is offering a mail-in rebate worth up to $125 off the price of a new iBook G4 through November 8th. The applicable mail-in rebate form can be found right here (PDF). To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebate, prices are as follows:

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1174.99 MSRP $1299; sku B0009U7XH4
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $899.99 MSRP $999; sku B0009U7WZM

12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive available for $1349; save $150
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 9:54 AM ET | Article Link
Use the following mail-in rebate (PDF form) at Amazon.com through November 8th to take $150 off the price of the 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive. MSRP is $1499, and this coupon lowers the price to $1349.99. Look for item number B0007KX4WY. Be sure to make your purchase from Amazon.com and not one of their partners.

Updated PowerBook and iBook Price Trackers
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 9:46 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our PowerBook Price Tracker and iBook G4 Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers.

Information on leftover, previous-generation PowerBooks can be found on the following pages: 17" PowerBooks | 15" PowerBooks | 12" PowerBooks.

Apple drops prices on refurbished 2005 iBook G4s; now save up to $250
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 9:45 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store dropped prices on Apple Certified Refurbished iBook G4s today by $50. 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4s are now only $799, while 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4/SuperDrives are available for $1049. That represents a $200 savings over new models for the 12" iBook and a $250 savings for the 14" model. Each comes with a standard Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free.

Apple slices $20 off the price of refurbished Mac minis; now only $379
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 9:38 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store dropped prices on many Apple Certified Refurbished consumer desktops today. Prices now start at only $379 for Mac minis. An Apple one-year warranty is included with each model, and ground shipping is free:

- 1.25GHz 256MB Mac mini: $379
- 1.42GHz 256MB Mac mini: $439
- 1.42GHz eMac/SuperDrive: $799
- 1.42GHz eMac/Combo: $639

Discounted iPod shuffles
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 9:27 AM ET | Article Link
Overstock.com has 512MB iPod shuffles available for $89.99. Look for item number 10049520. Use this 10% off coupon to lower that price to $81.

1GB iPod shuffles are available for $109.99. Look for item number 10049519. Use this 10% off coupon to lower that price to $99.

OBR 14" 1.33GHz iBook G4/SuperDrive/768MB RAM available for $1034
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 9:19 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall has open-box return 2004 14" 1.33GHz iBook G4/SuperDrives available for $1034.99 including an extra 512MB of RAM for a total of 768MB of RAM. Look for item number 651957.

Free copy of MS Office for Mac with new 15" or 17" PowerBook
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 9:03 AM ET | Article Link
Use this coupon (PDF form) at eCost.com through the 31st to receive a free copy of Microsoft Office for Mac with the purchase of a new 15" or 17" PowerBook G4 (or any Mac over $1994). The 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook is available for $2494 (sku 3215098), and the 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook is available for $1994 (sku 3215097). Neither PowerBook is in stock today, but they can still be preordered.

White 2GB iPod nano available with free $10 iTunes gift card
Friday, October 21 2005 @ 8:57 AM ET | Article Link
MacZone has White 2GB iPod nanos in stock today for $199.98 including a free $10 iTunes gift certificate. Look for item number 00390470.

12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo available for $1294 w/1.5GB RAM
Thursday, October 20 2005 @ 12:54 PM ET | Article Link
OnSale has new, leftover 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combos available for $1294 after a $100 mail-in rebate (PDF form). Look for item number 194005. OnSale will include a free 1GB RAM upgrade for a total of 1.5GB of RAM ($179 rebate + $39.99 installation fee) plus a free carrying case (rebate required).

Updated PowerBook Prices
Thursday, October 20 2005 @ 9:47 AM ET | Article Link
Once again, we've updated our PowerBook Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers. There are some great deals out there right now. We'll be updating prices continuously as data comes in from resellers.

$100 off new PowerBooks plus 1GB RAM and all-in-one printer
Thursday, October 20 2005 @ 9:45 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall is offering a great deal with new PowerBooks today. Take $100 off the price of a new 12", 15", or 17" PowerBook with this mail-in rebate (PDF form) through November 6th. In addition to the discount, MacMall is offering the following optional bundles, all for free after applicable mail-in rebates:

- 1GB RAM upgrade (1.5GB total): $179 mail-in rebate required, plus $39.99 installation fee
- Epson CX4600 all-in-one printer
- Messenger Bag case and sleeve

All three PowerBook models are in stock today. Including the $100 rebate, prices are as follows:

- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook: $1394 sku 194027
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook: $1894 sku 683829
- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook: $2394 sku 683832

The New PowerBooks - Last Of The PowerPC Line?
Thursday, October 20 2005 @ 9:33 AM ET | Article Link
by Charles W. Moore

I'll cop to being just a bit disappointed with the latest and probably last of the PowerPC PowerBooks Apple unveiled in New York yesterday. Not surprised, since the rumor mills over the past week had things pretty well nailed, dampening hopes for a CPU upgrade to Freescale's MPC 7448 G4 chip.

The 7448 chip is pin-compatible with the existing 7447, so no motherboard reengineering would have been necessary, and it would offer increased performance even with only a modest increase clock speed from the current 1.67 GHZ to perhaps 1.7 GHz. The current 7447x series chips Apple uses have a 512 kb L2 cache but no L3 cache, and a maximum bus speed of 167 MHz. The 7447 tops out at 1.67 GHz. The G4 7448 chip, based on Freescale’s e600 PowerPC core, which includes the Altivec 'velocity engine' that provides optimized OS X applications with enhanced performance with the system bus running up to 200 MHz, along with 1 MB of L2 cache. Read More...

New PowerBooks available with free 2GB iPod nano
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 5:26 PM ET | Article Link
MacMall has the new 15" 1.67GHz and 17" 1.67GHz PowerBooks in stock and available today for $1994 and $2494, respectively, each including your choice of a free Black or White 2GB iPod nano. A $194 mail-in rebate is required. Offer is good through November 6th or while supplies last.

Updated PowerBook Price Trackers
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 5:20 PM ET | Article Link
We've updated our PowerBook Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers. This includes information on the new models released today. All three new PowerBook models can now be found on the same page. We'll be updating prices continuously as data comes in from resellers.

Information on leftover, previous-generation models can be found on the following pages: 17" PowerBooks | 15" PowerBooks | 12" PowerBooks.

Leftover 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook available for $1894 with MS Office
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 4:51 PM ET | Article Link
eCost.com will include a free copy of Microsoft Office for Mac with the purchase of leftover 15" 1.67GHz PowerBooks through October 31st. Mail-in rebate required (PDF). That's a $210 value:

- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook: $1894; sku 2774314

Apple lowers Cinema Display prices by as much as $500
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 4:12 PM ET | Article Link
In addition to introducing new PowerBook and Power Macs today, Apple lowered prices on Cinema Displays by as much as $500. The 23" Cinema HD Display is now available for $1299 ($200 drop), while the 30" model is available for $2499 ($500 drop). Both are available today at The Apple Store with 24 hour shipping.

Low, low prices on leftover PowerBook G4s -- Up to $600 off!
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 2:41 PM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com dropped prices on leftover, previous-generation PowerBooks by as much as $400 and is also including a mail-in rebate worth up to $200 off through November 8th (PDF rebate form). To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebates, prices are as follows:

- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4: $2099.99 Original MSRP $2699
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1699.99 Original MSRP $2299
- 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1499.99 Original MSRP $1999
- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1349.99 Original MSRP $1699
- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1249.99 Original MSRP $1499

There is a 1-2 week wait for 15" models. Other models are in stock today.

Apple offers 7200RPM hard drives with new PowerBooks
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 1:23 PM ET | Article Link
Apple is offering 100GB Ultra ATA 7200RPM hard drives for an extra $200 as a build-to-order option at The Apple Store with new 15" and 17" PowerBooks. Apple has only offered 5400RPM drives in the past. Wait times increase to 2-4 days with the 7200RPM hard drive option.

Save $50 with build-to-order new PowerBooks
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 1:20 PM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store allows you to choose an internal Combo Drive as opposed to the standard SuperDrive available with each new PowerBook. This saves $50 on the price of a new 'Book and also increases the wait time to 2-4 days:

- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook/Combo: $2449
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook/Combo: $1949
- 12" 1.50GHz PowerBook/Combo: $1449

Apple releases updated PowerBooks
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 12:41 PM ET | Article Link
Apple updated PowerBooks today with higher-resolution displays, faster RAM and hard drives, dual-layer SuperDrives, and improved graphics. Prices were also lowered by as much as $300.

Apple trimmed models down to three, one 12", one 15", and one 17" PowerBook. Prices start at $1499. The following configurations are available:

All three new models are available and in stock today at The Apple Store with free ground shipping.

Available today: 10% off Black 2GB iPod nano and iPod shuffles
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 9:43 AM ET | Article Link
Use coupon code TCADVCBN during the checkout process at Target to take 10% off your entire order. Black 2GB iPod nanos and both iPod shuffles are in stock today. Prices, including the discount, are as follows:

- 2GB iPod nano: $171 (MSRP $199) sku B0007Y79AI
- 1GB iPod shuffle: $117 (MSRP $129) sku B0002ZAIM8
- 512MB iPod shuffle: $90 (MSRP $99) sku B0002ZAILY

New Mac rebates. Up to $200 off through November 8th; new models included
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 9:31 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com is offering a new mail-in rebate worth up to $200 off the price of a new Mac through November 8th. The applicable mail-in rebate form can be found right here (PDF). To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebates, prices are as follows:

Laptops

- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4: $2499.99 MSRP $2699
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $2099.99 MSRP $2299
- 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1799.99 MSRP $1999
- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1549.99 MSRP $1699
- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1349.99 MSRP $1499

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1174.99 MSRP $1299
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $899.99 MSRP $999

Desktops

- DP2.0GHz Power Mac G5: $1794.99 MSRP $1999
- DP2.3GHz Power Mac G5: $2294.99 MSRP $2499
- DP2.7GHz Power Mac G5: $2794.99 MSRP $2999

- 20" 2.1GHz iMac G5: $1549.99 MSRP $1699
- 17" 1.9GHz iMac G5: $1174.99 MSRP $1299

- 1.42GHz eMac/SuperDrive: $944.99 MSRP $999
- 1.42GHz eMac/Combo: $744.99 MSRP $799

- 1.42GHz Mac mini/SuperDrive: $623.99 MSRP $699
- 1.42GHz Mac mini/Combo: $548.99 MSRP $599
- 1.25GHz Mac mini/Combo: $448.99 MSRP $499

Custom 1.42GHz iBook available for $1199; save $100
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 9:25 AM ET | Article Link
Choose an internal Combo Drive instead of the standard SuperDrive with your custom-configured 14" 1.42GHz iBook at The Apple Store, and take $100 off the price for a total of $1199. As configured, these iBooks are shipping in 1-3 business days. Use this option only if you have no need to burn DVDs.

12" 1.33GHz iBook G4 (refurbished) available for $849; save $150
Wednesday, October 19 2005 @ 9:24 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4s available today for $849. That represents a $150 savings over new models. An Apple one-year warranty and ground shipping are included.

Last day to take $100 off the price of a new 14" 1.42GHz iBook
Tuesday, October 18 2005 @ 9:23 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com offering a mail-in rebate worth $100 off the price of a new 14" 1.42GHz iBook though October 18th. Here is the applicable rebate form (PDF). To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Here is the applicable model:

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1199.99 MSRP $1299

You must make your purchase by midnight tonight to qualify for the rebate!

Best iBook G4 bundle: Free 1.5GB RAM upgrade, Epson all-in-one printer, carrying case, plus $50 discount
Tuesday, October 18 2005 @ 9:20 AM ET | Article Link
Purchase a new iBook G4 at MacMall through October 31st, and receive a free 1GB RAM upgrade, for a total of 1.5GB of RAM, after a $179 mail-in rebate and $39.95 installation fee. MacMall will also include an Epson CX4600 all-in-one printer plus a carrying case, both free after applicable mail-in rebates. Finally, take $50 off the price with this mail-in rebate (PDF) through November 6th. Here are the model numbers:

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1244; sku 766222
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $944; sku 766221

Apple offers refurbished 17" PowerBooks starting at $1949
Tuesday, October 18 2005 @ 9:19 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Reconditioned 17" PowerBooks available today starting at $1949. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 17" 2005 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $2299 MSRP $2699
- 17" 2004 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1949

Updated PowerBook and iBook Price Trackers
Tuesday, October 18 2005 @ 9:14 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our PowerBook Price Trackers (17" PowerBooks | 15" PowerBooks | 12" PowerBooks) and iBook G4 Price Tracker with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availability from Apple's authorized internet/catalog resellers.

Apple refurbished 14" iBook G4/SuperDrives available starting at $999
Tuesday, October 18 2005 @ 9:14 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 14" iBooks with SuperDrives available today starting at $999. The 14" 1.33GHz iBook G4/SuperDrive is available for $999, while the 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4/SuperDrive is available for $1099 ($200 savings). Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free.

Apple refurbished 12" 1.2GHz iBook G4s available starting at $749
Tuesday, October 18 2005 @ 9:09 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 12" 2004 1.2GHz iBook G4/Combos available today for $749. 12" 2004 1.2GHz iBook G4/CDs are available for $699. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free.

20" 2GHz iMac G5 (refurbished) available for $1299
Tuesday, October 18 2005 @ 9:07 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 20" 2GHz iMac G5s available this morning for $1299. An Apple one-year warranty is included, and ground shipping is free.

17" 1GHz PowerBook available for $1489
Tuesday, October 18 2005 @ 8:52 AM ET | Article Link
TechRestore has 17" 1GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives available today for $1499.99. Look for item number TR1489. A TechRestore 6 month warranty is included, and there is a 30-day full refund policy. Use coupon code MACPRICES during checkout to receive an extra $10 off for a total of $1489.99.

In fact, use coupon code MACPRICES during checkout to receive $10 off any order of $150 or more at TechRestore.

V is for Vertical Integration: Why is Apple Selling TV Shows?
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 9:56 AM ET | Article Link
by Noah Kravitz

I'm not quite sure what Richard Siklos is thinking. He writes, in yesterday's New York Times:

"The obvious shortcoming of the video iPod (at least in its first iteration) is that by being Internet-based it can offer a scant library of material. Apart from Disney's hits and whatever else iTunes offers in coming months, other media giants like NBC Universal have not yet fully digitized their vast libraries of shows and movies and made them available via the Internet."

Here's the thing, Richard: Geeks will find a way around this quote-unquote shortcoming and the rest of the populous won't care. Americans are nothing if not bcreatures of pay-for-play convenience. To that end, $1.99 tv shows suit them (us?) just fine. They'll eat what you serve them, believe what you tell them, and Lord only knows, they'll watch what you show them. 500 channels on DishTV? 1 channel on iTunes? Doesn't matter. If you Steve sells it, they will buy. Read More...

2GB Black iPod nano in stock today for $171; save 10%
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 9:43 AM ET | Article Link
Target continues to report stock of Black 2GB iPod nanos for $199.99. Use coupon code TCADVCBN during the checkout process to take 10% off your order for a final price of $171. Look for item number B0007Y79AI. Quantities are limited.

Updated iPod Prices
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 9:40 AM ET | Article Link
We've updated our iPod Price Trackers with the latest information on prices, bundles, and availabilty from over 30 of Apple's Authorized iPod Resellers. The following price trackers are available:

- iPod shuffle Prices
- iPod nano Prices
- Video iPod Prices

iPod nanos in stock today with free laser engraving and free FM transmitter
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 9:24 AM ET | Article Link
MacMall is reporting stock of black and white 2GB and 4GB iPod nanos for $194 and $244, respectively. A Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Tranmitter is included for free after mail-in rebate (PDF), and laser engraving is also free.

Save up to $400 with Apple refurbished 15" PowerBooks
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 9:20 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 2005 15" PowerBooks available today starting at $1699. Save up to $400 over the price of a new PowerBook. Each model comes with an Apple one-year warranty, and ground shipping is free. The following configurations are available:

- 2005 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook/Super: $1899 MSRP $2299
- 2005 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook/Combo: $1699 MSRP $1999

1.25GHz Mac mini available for $399
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 9:12 AM ET | Article Link
The Apple Store has Apple Certified Refurbished 1.25GHz 256MB Mac minis available today for $399. An Apple one-year warranty is standard, and ground shipping is free.

12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo available for $1394; save $100
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 9:06 AM ET | Article Link
eCost.com has 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combos available for $1394 after a $100 instant rebate. No fees or rebates are involved. Look for item number 2774295. Their price is the lowest outright price we've seen for that model.

White 2GB iPod nano available with free $10 iTunes gift card
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 9:03 AM ET | Article Link
MacZone has White 2GB iPod nanos in stock today for $199.98 including a free $10 iTunes gift certificate. Look for item number 00390470.

PowerBooks and iBooks up to $200 off MSRP through the 18th
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 8:45 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com offering mail-in rebates worth up to $200 off the price of a new PowerBook or iBook though October 18th. Mail-in rebate forms (PDF) can be found on each product's specification page or on the price trackers at macprices.net. To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebates, prices are as follows:

- 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4: $2499.99 MSRP $2699
- 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $2149.99 MSRP $2299
- 15" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1849.99 MSRP $1999
- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrive: $1574.99 MSRP $1699
- 12" 1.5GHz PowerBook G4/Combo: $1399.99 MSRP $1499

- 14" 1.42GHz iBook G4: $1199.99 MSRP $1299
- 12" 1.33GHz iBook G4: $949.99 MSRP $999

All models, except the 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook, are in stock today.

Desktops up to $200 off MSRP through the 18th
Monday, October 17 2005 @ 8:43 AM ET | Article Link
Amazon.com offering mail-in rebates worth up to $200 off the price of new Mac desktops though October 18th. Mail-in rebate forms (PDF) can be found on each product's specification page or on the price trackers at macprices.net. To qualify for the rebate, you must purchase the Mac from Amazon.com -- not one of their partners (Office Depot, etc.). Including the rebates, prices are as follows:

- DP2.0GHz Power Mac G5: $1794.99 MSRP $1999
-