Daily Deals for December 18, 2012

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Updated Tue, Dec 18, 2012, 12:30 PM·4 min read

It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring a handy list from Dealnews and our own hand-picked selections that include some sweet deals on iOS and OS X software (all prices are USD).

Deals from Dealnews

StackSocial: [Mac Software] The Mac Music Bundle w/ TuneUp downloads for $39
StackSocial: [Mac Software] Photo Fanatic 5-App Bundle for Mac downloads for $25
Nordstrom: [iPhone Accessories] Areaware Alarm Dock for iPhone / iPod touch for $30 + free shipping
Buy.com: [Laser Printers] Samsung Laser Printers at Buy.com: $50 off, deals from $39 + free shipping
StackSocial: [Graphics & Publishing Software] The Mega Design Bundle w/ holiday images for PC and Mac downloads for $49
CTCStore: [iPhone Cases] AceAbove Flip Wallet Case for iPhone 5 for 45 cents + $5 s&h
TigerDirect: [Media Receivers] Refurbished Roku 2 XS 1080p Media Player for $50 after rebate + free shipping
eBay: [USB Hard Drives] WD 1TB Elements USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $60 + free shipping
Vistaprint: [iPhone Cases] Vistaprint Custom Case for Apple iPhone 4, 4S, or 5 for $10 + $5 s&h
Verizon Broadband: [Computer Services] Verizon FiOS Triple Play w/ free $300 Visa Card, router, more for $80/month
B&H Photo Video: [Business Machines] Brother Wireless Thermal Label Printer for $52 + free shipping

iOS Software

MyScript Notes Mobile [iPad, Category: Productivity, On sale for $1.99, down from $7.99] MyScript Notes Mobile turns your iPad into a real library of virtual notebooks.
Kingdom Rush [iOS Universal, Category: Games, Now free, down from $0.99] A fantasy defense filled with hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends.
Moonlights [iOS Universal, Category: Games, On sale for $0.99, down from $1.99]Moonlights is a tower building physics puzzler, that will challenge the brain and the physics skills of the whole family.
Blockoban Premium [iOS Universal, Category: Games, On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99]A puzzle game with Medium, Hard, Big Maps categories and 4050 levels.
Mozzle [iOS Universal, Category: Games, On sale for $0.99, down from $1.99]Jigsaw puzzle game with 23 unique interactive/motion puzzles and 3 mini games.
Walking Dead: The Game [iOS Universal, Category: Game, Now free, down from $4.99] The popular Zombie game series is now on iOS.
Frame Your Life Pro [iPhone, Category: Lifestyle, Now free, down from $0.99] Frame Your Life lets you combine multiple photos into 48 fully adjustable frames with rounded corners, photo effects and a easy color picker,.
Parker Planner [iPhone, Category: Productivity, Now free, down from $1.99] A planning system for iPhone.
Emoji Sudoku Christmas Edition - for iPhone: [iPhone, Category: Games] Now free, down from $0.99. Take the classic Sudoku game and replace the numbers with cute, holiday Emoji to enjoy a fun, family-friendly Christmas board game.
Today Weather: [iOS Universal, Category: Weather] On sale for $0.99, down from $1.99. A gesture-based weather app for the iPhone.
Toca Band: [iOS Universal, Category: Education] Now free, down from $1.99. Toca Band is a fun and easy toy that encourages children to explore music in a new creative way. Apple's App of the week.

OS X Software

Mint Quickview: OS X, Category: Finance, Now free, down from $7.99] Mint QuickView is a companion app to Mint.com that gives you an up-to-date snapshot of your finances on your Mac.
FX Photo Studio OS X, Category: Photography] On sale for $7.99, down from $9.99] FX Photo Studio is a photo app with over 170 photo effects & filters and stylish frames.
Farensius [OS X, Category: Weather, Now free, down from $0.99] Farensius displays the current weather on your menu bar.
Farensius Desktop [OS X, Category: Weather, Now free, down from $1.99] Farensius Desktop displays the current weather on your desktop.
TwoDollar Tuesday: [OS X, Category: Misc] TwoDollar Tuesday is selling six different OS X title for $1.99 each including Ulysses, TaskPaper, Dropzone, CodeBox, Chronicle and DragonDrop.
MacUpdate Bundle: [OS X, Category: Misc] Twelve apps for $49, instead of $478. The apps in the bundle include Data Rescue 3, Espresso 2, Snapz Pro X 2.5, TotalFinder, TotalSpaces, Mac DVDRipper Pro 4, PopChar X 6, MoneyWell 2, Swift Publisher 3, Company of Heroes and Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 Platinum. Live Interior 3D Pro is included for first 12,000 buyers only.

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