14 DAY TRIAL // Last week, we reported that Apple's Special Deals section was listing a refurbished MacBook Air unit as available for under $1000. Normally, the low-end (HDD) MacBook Air model retails for $1,799, making the refurb highly affordable and attractive. While the $999 MBA is still available, a new sub-$1000 Mac has been added to the list – the 2.4GHz, 20-inch iMac.
Refurbished MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
The refurbished MacBook Air boasts a 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 80GB 4200-rpm Parallel ATA hard disk drive, Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and a 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display with a built-in iSight Camera. The 13.3-inch widescreen LED backlit display delivers 1280-by-800 resolution for vibrant images and rich colors. The LED technology conserves battery life, according to Apple, who also has quite an environmental status report on the laptop.
The full-size illuminated keyboard enables owners to use the MacBook Air anywhere, while the trackpad adopts many of the innovative Multi-Touch gestures from the iPhone, so users can pinch, swipe or rotate stuff on screen. Remote Disc comes into assistance due to the lack of an optical drive. Nevertheless, the feature allows you to access the DVD or CD drive of a nearby Mac or Windows PC, in order to install software or retrieve files.
The notebook can be yours for $999 if you hurry up and, if you live in The States, it ships within 24 hours. Go here to make the buy.
Refurbished iMac 20-inch 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Not that there's a Mac fan who doesn't know what the aluminum 20-inch iMac is all about, but here goes. For $999.00 (the offer may become unavailable by the time this piece goes online), Apple can equip you with an all-in-one Mac desktop computer that boasts a 20-inch glossy widescreen display, 1GB memory, 250GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics with 128MB memory and a Built-in iSight Camera. The computer normally retails for $1,199.00. This refurbished model doesn't miss a thing and costs $200 less than a brand new model - just $999.
In the Box, you will find the iMac, an Apple Remote, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Power cord, Install/restore DVDs and printed & electronic documentation. The computer can be acquired here.
About Apple refurbs
Apple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process, prior to being offered for sale. They are returned under Apple's Return and Refund Policies. While only some units are brought back because of technical issues, all of them undergo the company's rigorous quality refurbishment process. Service and support include 90 days of telephone support and one-year warranty. Supplies are limited, so hurry up.
You have the option of purchasing an AppleCare Protection Plan for your refurb, while shipping is free in the US.
