14 DAY TRIAL // Apple’s Special Deals section continues to list two attractive offers on portable and desktop computers, with the iPod section remaining unchanged for quite some time. Those eager to buy themselves a new Mac under $1,000 should take a look at Apple’s latest offerings, which include a refurbished MacBook 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, and a refurbished iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
Arguably the most popular Mac of all, the white, polycarbonate MacBook can now be acquired from Apple’s store for just $849. To be noted that this is the most recent version of the device, featuring a durable, unibody enclosure, and built-in, seven-hour battery. Admittedly not brand-new, the 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook model is a pre-owned, refurbished SKU, with 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a 250GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive, slot-loading DVD drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics (256MB), and built-in iSight camera.
Moving on to Apple’s second offering, a Refurbished iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo is available for $999. You’re looking at 21.5 inches of LED-backlit glossy widescreen goodness, with just as attractive under-the-hood specs to boot. Those include 4GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, the 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 256MB of memory, and the built-in iSight camera. Running at 3.06GHz, the iMac is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
About Apple refurbished products
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 a one-year warranty. You have the option of purchasing an AppleCare Protection Plan for your refurb, while shipping is free in the US.