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Last chance for two App Store freebies

by Michael Rose Nov 28th 2008 at 9:15PM

There are lots of iPhone app discounts to be had for the remaining 3 hours of the day (that's ET -- different developers may trigger the return to regular pricing at different times, although I believe 'official App Store time' is PT), but two in particular caught my eye as excellent temp-free apps, and probably worth their regular prices as well.

Houdah Software's ACTPrinter addresses a longstanding challenge for the iPhone: how to easily get PDF files or other printables onto the device without having to email them to yourself. Using a driver on the Mac side to wirelessly ship the printed doc across to the device is a delightful approach to the problem, and from what I've seen it works like a charm (you can judge for yourself via this screencast). Such a bargain! ACTPrinter is normally $0.99.

For a different moneysaving strategy, check out MeterRead from Zerogate. This app (video demo here) lets you keep track of your electrical usage by saving and analyzing your meter statistics. Does the dishwasher use more power than the air hockey table? Do compact-fluorescent bulbs save major kilowatts, or just a trickle? You can find out with MeterRead; the developer cites a study that indicates 10-20% electrical savings for motivated consumers who analyze their usage. MeterRead is normally $2.99.

Last chance to submit your favorite App Store ephemeral freebies in the comments!



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slackpacker

So Airports don't throw a conniption and pull you into the back room for an interview if you use ACTPrinter? They will really accept a boarding pass on an iPhone... couldn't this be manipulated?



November 30 2008 at 5:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Carl Davies

I was quite disappointed with the quality of free apps yesterday, best deal i had was beejive for £5.99! Bargain, What an App!

November 29 2008 at 3:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Alan

Hi Mark - thanks for making this app available to all. I've been very happy with it, and even if one misses this deal and has to pay for it, it will pay for itself the first time it's used. I've left you a review on iTunes. Thanks again!

November 29 2008 at 2:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rigved

i want em all

similar -

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http://www.techreviews4u.com/?p=1052

November 29 2008 at 2:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mark

I almost forgot... Pangea Soft has some great games on sale for $.99 today to including Cro-Mag Ralley, Bugdom2, Billy Frontier.

Take care,


Mark
MeterRead
zerogate.com
TheLowestPriceGuaranteed.com

November 28 2008 at 10:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mark

Hello all,

FYI, MeterRead (Go Green, Save Green!) will be free through Cyber Monday. Please tell your friends and enjoy the app. You will save money if you use it. We have lots of updates planed including multiple meter reads, gas meter read, the ability to enter historical date and more. There is a better YouTube video than the one I did, just search Meter Read Application. (two words for MeterRead)

P.S. Your reviews on iTunes are greatly appreciated!

Happy Holidays,


Mark
zerogate.com
TheLowestPriceGuaranteed.com

November 28 2008 at 10:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bassir

Any more notable applications that are for free today?

November 28 2008 at 9:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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drew

The very slick looking tv programming app "What's On TV?" is free today

November 28 2008 at 9:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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