14 DAY TRIAL // Three Mac minis, one MacBook and one MacBook Pro are now available from Apple’s Special Deals section at attractive prices. The pre-owned systems can each save customers somewhere between $100 and $270, and they come with one-year warranty and 90 days of telephone support. Hit the computers’ titles to visit their page on Apple’s online store.
Saving customers a round $100, the Refurbished Mac mini 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 2GB of memory, 160GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 256MB memory is now available for $499. The system is an old-generation computer, but comes pre-installed with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, just like they newer Mac mini.
For $210 worth of savings, a higher-specced mini can be had from Apple’s store. The Refurbished Mac mini 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ships with 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), and the same NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB memory for $589.
The server-centered version of the Mac mini, introduced in October 2009, lacks an optical drive in favor of dual 500GB hard drives, and is equipped with 4GB of standard memory, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB memory, and comes pre-installed with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. The Refurbished Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo costs $749 (a substantial $250 off the original purchase price).
Apple’s Refurbished MacBook 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo is likely the most popular Mac around, which also explains why Apple’s Special Deals area always has an offering that includes it. The computer boasts a 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 2GB (2 x 1GB) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM, 250GB Serial ATA @ 5400 rpm, 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory and built-in iSight camera. It retails for $849. This is the new, unibody design version of Apple’s White polycarbonate MacBook.
Last, but certainly not least, a Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo can now be acquired for only $929, a significant drop from the original ($1,199 price). Saving buyers $270, the system features a 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), SD card slot, Apple’s built-in 7-hour battery, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, and an illuminated keyboard.
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.