Macconnection.com today is featuring the 15-inch MacBook Pro (model no. MC118LL/A) priced at $1,679, with a $100 mail-in-rebate also available that drops the price down to $1,579. The $100 discount turns this into the best price around for this laptop by about $37, and that’s with FREE shipping included. Sakes tax applies for residents of New York.

BHphotovideo.com has dropped the price of the more powerful 2.66GHz MacBook Pro to $1,808.95, and is offering a $60 mail-in-rebate for any user that also purchases an HP Bluetooth Printer. Continue up the ladder with the refurbished 2.8GHz MacBook Pro which can be found at Apple’s online store for $2,099 and includes FREE shipping. If refurbished isn’t your preference Macmall.com is offering a new version of the 2.8GH MacBook Pro which is priced at $2,299.98 and also has FREE shipping included. Keep your new laptop running smoothly with the Norton Utilities V14.5 software suite which is currently available for $25 at Buy.com and comes with FREE shipping included.

The 15.4-inch MacBook Pro integrates a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with 4GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. The notebook features a 1440x900 widescreen display, built-in iSight camera, stereo speakers, and Bluetooth 2.1 support. It also provides two USB ports, one FirwWire 800 port, and Apple’s latest Snow Leopard operating system pre-installed. Apple backs the device with a one year limited warranty. Dimensions: (H) 0.95” x (W) 14.35” x (D) 9.82”; weight 5.5lbs.