Refurbished Electronics Deals

Sears offers the factory-refurbished RCA 39" 1080p LCD HD Television, model no. 39LB45RQ, bundled with an Alphaline Medium Tilt Wall Mount for 26" to 47" TVs, model no. ZMT15-B1, Alphaline 6-Foot HDMI Cable, model no. KE1205-104, and RCA 6-Swivel Outlet Surge Protector, model no. PSWTS6, for $234.99 with free shipping. (To see this price, select the second option on the right below "Buy This Item in a Bundle.") That's $237 under the best price we could find for these items purchased separately elsewhere, including a new, factory-sealed TV. The TV features a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p) and two HDMI inputs. A 90-day RCA warranty applies.

Chubbiestech via eBay offers the refurbished, no-contract Apple iPhone 4 32GB Smartphone for Verizon, model no. MC678LL/A, in Black for $189.95 with free shipping. That's $70 under our November mention and the lowest total price we've seen for a refurbished no-contract iPhone 4 32GB. (It's a current price low for a refurbished unit by $70). It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, and dual microphones.

Of note, no warranty information is provided.

Groupon offers the factory-refurbished Jabra JOURNEY Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone, model no. 100-47300000-02, for $24.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for this device and $14 under the best deal we could find for a refurb elsewhere. (We listed a new unit for $13 more in February.) It can connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously and features voice prompts and noise cancellation. A 90-day Jabra warranty applies. Deal ends May 27.

Nikon Outlet Store takes 10% off all factory-refurbished cameras, lenses, flashes, and cases in its Outlet section. (Discounted prices are as marked.) Even better, all items qualify for free shipping. That's the best sale on these items we've seen from Nikon this year. (It ran the same discount last fall.) A couple of best bets:

• Refurb Nikon D5000 12.3-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body (pictured) for $269.96 ($36 drop)
• refurb AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Lens for $107.96

Note: Although these are factory-refurbished items, no warranty information is provided.

newegg offers the refurbished QFX H-101 Wood Earbuds for $14.99. This $14.99 mail-in rebate cuts them to $0. With free shipping, that's tied with our December mention and $6 under the lowest total price we could find for a new pair of similar earbuds elsewhere. They feature a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, 3.5mm connector, and three sizes of ear cushions. Deal ends May 31.

A 1-year warranty applies, although it's unclear who supports it.

newegg offers the refurbished Sony Handycam HDR-CX190 1080p Digital Camcorder for $149.99. This $40 mail-in rebate cuts it to $109.99. With free shipping, that's $3 under our mention of a refurb from last month and $67 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit elsewhere. Features include a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 25x optical zoom lens, 2.7" LCD, 1080p recording, SDXC and Memory Stick PRO Duo card slots, 5.3-megapixel still photos, face detection, HDMI, USB, and more. Rebate expires May 31.

A 30-day Sohnen Enterprises warranty applies.

Chubbiestech via eBay offers the refurbished HTC DROID Incredible Android No-Contract Smartphone for Verizon Wireless, model no. ADR6300, for $52.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $17, although we saw it for $2 less in March. (For further comparison, it's $44 under the best price we could find for a new unit.) Features include a 3.7" 480x800 color AMOLED touchscreen, virtual QWERTY keyboard, 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture, support for Microsoft Exchange Email, WiFi connectivity, 3G capability, Bluetooth, 8GB internal storage, microSD card slot, Android 2.1 (Eclair) OS, up to five hours of talk time, and more.

No warranty information is provided.

newegg via eBay offers the refurbished LG 32" 720p LCD HD Television, model no. 32CS460, for $199.99 with free shipping, that's $7 under our March mention of a new unit and $58 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit today. Features include a 1280x720p (720p) native resolution, USB port, two HDMI inputs, and more.

No warranty info is provided.

All4Cellular offers the refurbished Kensington iPhone Charge and Sync Dock, model no. K39257US, for $7.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $3. This dock is compatible with iPhone 4 /4S, iPhone 3G / 3GS, and 1st/2nd-generation iPod touch. Deal ends May 29.

A 90-day All4Cellular warranty applies.

Paul's TV offers the refurbished Element 70" 1080p 120Hz LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. RBELEFC701J, for $1,199.99 with free shipping. That's $800 off and the lowest total price we've seen for a 70" HDTV. Features include a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, LED backlight, and three HDMI inputs.

A 4-year warranty applies, but it's not clear who backs it.

newegg offers the refurbished Panasonic 1,000-watt 5.1-Channel 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System, model no. SC-BTT196, for $149.99. This $20 mail-in rebate cuts it to $129.99. With free shipping, that's $20 less than our April mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this system. It features a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, 1,000-watt total system power into two front speakers, center-channel speaker, two surround speakers, 6.5" subwoofer, and USB. Deal ends May 31.

A 30-day Sohnen Enterprises warranty applies.

Walmart offers the refurbished, 7th-generation Apple iPod nano 16GB MP3 Player in five colors for $89.99 plus $3.97 for shipping. (Site-to-Store is also available.) That's $25 under last week's mention of a new unit and $35 below the lowest total price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. It features a 2.5" touchscreen display, FM tuner, Bluetooth 4.0, and up to 30 hours of music playback.

Note: No warranty information is provided. Prefer an open-box unit? It's still available for $114.99 with free shipping.

newegg offers the refurbished Hisense 46" 120Hz 1080p WiFi LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. 46K316DWGB, bundled with the refurbished Vizio 2-Channel Home Theater Sound Bar, model no. VSB201, for $519.99 with free shipping. That's a saving of $130 and the lowest total price we could find for these items. The TV features a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, WiFi, Netflix, Vudu, USB, four HDMI inputs, and other video inputs. The sound bar features a frequency response of 80Hz to 20KHz.

A 90-day Sohnen warranty applies to both items.

Adorama offers the factory-refurbished Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR DX AF-S ED Zoom Lens for Nikon cameras, model no. 2197, for $209 with free shipping. That's $11 under our November mention of a refurb and $19 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. This DX-format zoom lens features a High Refractive Index element, ED glass, and VR II image stabilization. A 90-day Nikon warranty applies.

Western Digital offers its factory-refurbished Western Digital WD TV Live 1080p HD Media Player, model no. WDBHG70000NBK-HESN, for $59.99. Add two to your cart for $119.98, then apply coupon code "WDCARES" to drop them to $104.98. With free shipping, that's $52.49 per box and tied with our March mention as the second-lowest per-unit price we've seen, as we saw one for $9 less two weeks ago. (It's also $25 under the lowest total price we could find for a pair of refurbs now.) This media player is network-ready, which allows for content streaming from sites such as YouTube, Spotify, or Facebook via Ethernet. You can also plug in a USB drive and stream its content in 1080p via an HDMI output. A 1-year Western Digital warranty applies.

newegg offers the refurbished JVC 47" 1080p LCD HD Television, model no. JLC47BC3002, for $399.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $12 (outside the mention below), although we saw a refurb for $7 less in February. It features a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, USB, two HDMI inputs, and more.

A 90-day warranty applies, although it is unclear who backs it.

A close price: Comet Supply has it for $393.28 plus $8.53 for shipping. No warranty information was provided.

Canon offers the factory-refurbished Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body, model no. 5169B001, for $351.99 with free shipping. That's $22 under our mention from early April and the lowest total price we could find by $116. (For further comparison, we saw another refurb bundled with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens for $392 during Black Friday week.) Features include a 3" vari-angle LCD, 1080p video recording, 3.7 fps continuous shooting, mini HDMI output, SDHC/MMC card slot, and USB. A 90-day Canon warranty applies.

Canon takes up to 50% off select factory-refurbished Canon EF lenses and Speedlites. (Discounted prices are as marked.) As most orders will be $100 or more, free shipping applies; for items below $100, shipping adds $11.99. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the best discount we've seen on refurbished lenses at Canon this year. Note that stock is limited. A 90-day Canon warranty applies. Deal ends May 25. Some best bets, each price lows for its model with a Canon warranty:

• Refurbished Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for $159.79
• refurbished Canon EF 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens (pictured) for $203.99

newegg offers the refurbished Philips 5.1-Channel 1,000-watt Blu-ray Home Theater System, model no. HTS3306/F7, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's $13 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a new unit by $66. Features include 1080p upconversion and wireless access to Vudu, Netflix, Blockbuster, FilmFresh, social networking, and Internet radio.

A 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who supports it.