14 DAY TRIAL // If you were saving to get your own Intel iMac or MacBook, and have managed to raise just under a grand, it's high time you checked Apple's store 'cause there are some deals there you simply can't miss. Also on sale are Apple Cinema Displays, Apple TVs, wireless base stations and Apple accessories.
Refurbished Aluminum iMac 20-inch 2.0GHz / 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
For $949.00, Apple offers a 20-inch aluminum iMac packing the 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with 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 with 128MB memory and Built-in iSight Camera. The shipping is free, and you can expect it delivered at your home in 3 to 5 days, says Apple. For $999.00, a Refurbished iMac 20-inch 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo can be delivered at your home in a 24-hour timeframe.
Refurbished MacBook 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo – White
For $899.00 and 3 to 5 business days worth of patience, you can nab yourself a white MacBook 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, sporting a 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display, 1GB memory, 120GB hard drive, Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW), and a built-in iSight camera. Shipping is free, as with every Apple refurb.
Refurbished Apple Cinema Display 20-inch / HD 23-inch (flat panel w/ aluminum enclosure)
This time around, Apple has some Cinema Displays on sale too. The cheaper, 20-inch Apple Cinema Display “shows two full pages of text, with room left over for menus and palettes. With a resolution of 1680 by 1050 pixels, the Apple Cinema Display is ideal for the demanding professional user,” according to the company. This item costs $499.00, and ships within 24 hours. A more expensive version of the Cinema Display, the 23-inch HD model, goes for $749.00, and features a stunning, all-digital, flat panel display with 1920 by 1200-pixel resolution.
Refurbished Apple TV models, including the 40GB and the 160GB versions, can also be acquired from Apple's store for $199.00 and $279.00 respectively. Peripherals, including the wireless Mighty Mouse and the wireless keyboard, are now available at $59 and $69 respectively. Lastly, a refurbished AirPort Express base station with AirTunes currently goes for $79, while the AirPort Extreme base station with Gigabit ethernet sells for $149 on Apple's store.
Apple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale. These products have been returned under Apple's Return and Refund Policies. While only some units are returned due to technical issues, all items undergo Apple's rigorous quality refurbishment process.
Service and support include 90 days of telephone support and one-year warranty. Supplies are limited.