14 DAY TRIAL // Those looking to buy themselves a new Mac and save a few bucks can visit the Apple online store’s Special Deals section for a couple of attractive offers on portable Macs, as well as discounts on desktop systems.
The offers start with an $829 entry-level MacBook Air launched in October 2010.
Discounted by $170, it features a 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, an 11.6-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 2 gigs of memory, 64GB flash storage, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, and a built-in FaceTime camera.
Next up is a refurbished MacBook - the unibody version of the plastic-encased notebook - clocked at 2.4GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo) and featuring a 13-inch display for $849 (save $150).
The white MacBook, once Apple’s most popular Mac, comes with 2GB (2 x 1GB) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a 250GB Serial ATA @ 5400 rpm hard drive, the 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory, and built-in iSight.
For those looking to buy a cheap Mac OS-based server solution, the choice on a refurbished Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server couldn’t be easier.
It saves the buyer $150 for the following benefits: 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; 4GB memory; dual 500GB Serial ATA hard disk drives; HDMI port with support for up to 1920-by-1200 resolution; NVIDIA GeForce 320M with 256MB memory. The mini comes pre loaded with Snow Leopard Server.
Another discounted desktop Mac, this time consumer oriented, is the refurbished iMac 21.5-inch with a 3.06GHz Intel Core i3 processor.
Originally released July 2010, the all-in-one Mac boasts 21.5-inches of LED-backlit glossy widescreen display goodness, 4GB memory, a 500GB hard drive, the ever-present 8x SuperDrive, and ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics with 256MB memory. The iMac also comes with a built-in iSight camera.
Visit Apple here to pick up on these offers, and others like them.
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.