Daily Deals: iPhone App Price Drops, $49 iPhone 3GS, 93 Percent off iPhone 4 Cases

We start off the week with three spotlight deals for the iPhone. First up is a new crop of discounted iPhone applications, including “Core,” an Apple-related news tracker. next is an 8GB iPhone 3GS AT&T is offering for just $49. We wrap things up with a 93 percent discount on select iPhone 4 cases.

Along the way, we’ll also check out a deal on unibody MacBook Pros, starting at $1,019. As always, details on these and many other items can be found at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump. iPhone App Price Drops: Core, Egenda, Nomis, Balloons Tap Rush, more

Below are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch; they’re also compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title. The deals:

Ultimate Calculator for 99 cents ($2 off): Calculation assistant Core for 99 cents ($1 off): Apple-related news tracking Egenda for 99 cents ($1 off): Scheduling software Nomis for 99 cents ($2 off): Music release notifier Fast Food Genius for 99 cents ($1 off): Nutritional information database Balloons Tap Rush for 99 cents ($1 off): Balloon action popping game 6zer0 for 99 cents ($1 off): Time-based game The Notes for 99 cents ($1 off): Note-taking software

Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB for AT&T for $49 + free shipping

AT&T Wireless offers the Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB Smartphone for $49 with activation of a 2-year contract and voice and data plan. (Both new customers and upgraders are eligible.) With free shipping, that’s a $50 drop and the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, although we’ve listed refurbished models for as low as $19. Sales tax is added where applicable. Major features over the iPhone 3G include significantly faster processing, 3MP auto-focus camera with support for 30FPS VGA video, voice control, digital compass, built-in support for Nike+, instant remote wipe, at least five hours of 3G talk time (up to 12 if you switch off 3G), and more.

HandHeldItems: Up to 93% off iPhone 4 cases + 20% off, $2 credit

HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 93% off select Apple iPhone 4 cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, over 2,700 items are discounted, several of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. (Scroll down to see them all.) a best bet after coupon is the IGg Inner Circle TPU Case for Apple iPhone 4 in four colors (Clear pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $2.46 plus free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular iPhone 4 protector. Deal ends January 31.

Refurbished Unibody Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from $1,019 + free shipping

The Apple Store currently has stock of 25 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $1,019. Combined with free shipping, that puts most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. all come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable laptops:

Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $1,019 refurbished MacBook Pro MB991LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 13.3″ for $1,149 refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,269 refurbished MacBook Pro MC371LL/A Core i5 2.4GHz 15.4″ for $1,529 refurbished MacBook Pro MB372LL/A Core i5 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,699 see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

Faux Leather Case w/ Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad for $38 + $6 s&h

HandHeldItems.com offers this Faux Leather Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad bundled with a screen protector and a $2 HHI store credit for $47.99. Coupon code “ipadkeyboard” cuts it to $37.99. With $5.95 for shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and it’s the lowest total price we could find for a comparable keyboard and case combo by $12. it features a wireless Bluetooth 2.0 silicone keyboard with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that purports to last up to 48 hours. Deal ends January 31.

HandHeldItems: Up to 83% off Apple iPod touch cases + 20% off, $2 credit

HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 83% off select 4th-generation Apple iPod touch cases. (Scroll down to see them all.) Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “itouch4gcases20″. Even better, receive a $2 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, 388 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Shipping starts at $2.85, but free shipping applies to some. (If so, it’s marked on the product pages.) Deal ends January 31. a best bet is the Crystal Clear Snap-On Back Shield Case for 4th-Generation Apple iPod Touch in nine colors (Clear pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $3.26 with free shipping after the coupon code above. That’s a $1 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular case.

SquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $94, more

Today only, SquareTrade offers its SquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $99. Coupon code “THIRTY30″ cuts it to $93.75. At $30 off, that’s tied with our November mention as one of the best deals we’ve seen for this service, although we saw it for $5 less three weeks ago (since expired). unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection. have other items that need extended warranties? SquareTrade.com also takes 30% off warranties sitewide via the above coupon. (A maximum discount of $30 applies.)

OEM Apple Mac OS 10.6 Software from $25 + $5 s&h

MegaMacs.com continues to discount select OEM Apple Mac OS software, as listed below. With shipping starting around $5, each item is at the lowest total price we could find. Of particular note is the v10.6.3 unlimited client software (pictured), which remains a low by $117. The deals:

Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Single Upgrade for $24.99 + $5 s&h Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Family Pack Upgrade for $34.99 + $5 s&h Apple Mac OS X v10.6.3 Snow Leopard Unlimited Client (pictured) for $319.49 + $10 s&h

ChatterBlocker for Mac downloads for $10

Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of The Sound Guy’s ChatterBlocker for Mac for $9.95. That’s $10 off and the lowest price we could find for this background noise masker. Click here for more information.

Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter for iPod for $19 + free shipping

Buy.com offers the Monster Cable iCarPlay FM Transmitter for iPod, model no. AI 500 FM-CH, for $18.99 with free shipping. That’s $1 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find by $14. this tuner features an external antenna and easy-twist tumbler construction. It’s compatible with select iPods with dock connectors.

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