14 DAY TRIAL // Soon after reporting that Apple’s Special Deals section had been unattended for over a week, Softpedia spotted new offerings on the Mac maker’s web site, some of which include new-generation systems.
Priced at just $599, Apple’s striking Refurbished Mac mini 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo packs 2GB of memory, a 320 hard drive, and an HDMI port with support for up to 1920-by-1200 resolution.
Unlike its Server-focused counterpart, this mini features a SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), while both systems share the NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics with 256MB memory.
Buying this pre-owned system will save you $100 on the purchase of a new Mac, Apple shows.
The Refurbished Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server costs more - $849 - but ships with twice the amount of memory (4GB), a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and dual 500GB Serial ATA hard disk drives.
The HDMI port with support for up to 1920-by-1200 resolution, and the NVIDIA GeForce 320M are intact on the Server mini system.
This offer saves you $150.
The Refurbished iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo is also a new entry this week.
Priced at $929, it boasts a 21.5-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 256MB memory, and a built-in iSight camera.
The all-in-one desktop computer also ships with an Apple Wireless Keyboard and the Apple Magic Mouse. This offer saves customers $270.
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.