The latest deals on refurbished Macs

Jul 2, 2010 14:24 GMT  ·  By

Apple’s lately Special Deals on Mac computers include a very attractive offer on a MacBook 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for just $759, saving customers $190 on the purchase of a new Mac. Other enticing deals are also available; including a MacBook Pro 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo going for $929, and an iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo selling for $999.

(Click on the computers’ names to go straight to their page at the Apple online store)

Apple’s Refurbished MacBook 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ships with a 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 2GB of standard memory, a 250GB hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics and a built-in 7-hour battery. While Apple should also mention the built-in iSight camera and optical drive as key benefits, this pre-owned, refurbished system is now available for just $759 from Apple’s web site.

For $929, the Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo features the same 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 2GB of memory, a less capacitive 160GB hard drive, an 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), an SD card slot, a built-in 7-hour battery, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, and illuminated keyboard. The computer saves customers a substantial $270 on their purchase of a new Mac laptop.

Finally, a Refurbished iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo can now be acquired for as low as $999, saving buyers $200 (original price is $1,199). The all-in-one desktop Mac features a 21.5-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 4GB of memory, ships with a 500GB hard drive, an 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 256MB memory, as well as the ever-present built-in iSight camera. 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.