Computer Deals and Best Sales

The Apple Store continues to offer its factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core i7 2GHz Server (pictured), model no. MC936LL/A, for $759 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $101 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. This Mac mini features an Intel Core i7 2GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, dual 500GB 7200 rpm hard drives, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, and OS X 10.7 Lion Server.

Of note, The Apple Store also offers the factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core i7 2GHz Server, model no. G0MH6LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD for $1,099 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find. A 1-year Apple warranty applies to both, the same as new systems.

Cisco continues to offer its factory-refurbished Cisco Linksys Smart Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Ethernet Router, model no. EA3500, for $59.99. (Click "Certified Refurbished EA3500" to see it.) Coupon code "HSPH10" cuts it to $53.99. With free shipping, that's $3 under our April mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also $42 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one.) This 300Mbps router features Cisco Connect Cloud support, simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, a MIMO antenna array, and more. A 90-day Cisco warranty applies.

The Apple Store discounts a selection of its factory-refurbished, 3rd-generation iPad WiFi + 4G models, with models starting $409. With free shipping on all orders, each is up to $50 off and the lowest total price we could find for these models with an Apple warranty. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Note that not all colors may be available for all carriers listed below. Notables, with price drops:

• Refurb Apple iPad 16GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T in White or for Verizon in Black for $409 ($50 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T in Black or VZW in Black or White for $499 ($50 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad 64GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T or Verizon in Black for $579 ($20 drop)

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MC773FD/A, for $289.99 with free shipping. That's $29 below our refurb mention from two weeks ago and $43 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, front and back cameras, 720p video capture, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends May 22.

Of note, a 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who backs it.

Meritline offers the refurbished Logitech Z320 Speaker System, model no. 980-000329, for $24.99. Coupon code "MLCKB16JNL1" drops it to $16.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our Cyber Monday mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by a buck. Features include 10 watts RMS output, 70Hz to 20kHz frequency response, and more. Coupon expires after 100 uses.

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

Meritline offers the refurbished Logitech G500 USB Wired Laser Gaming Mouse in Black/Silver, model no. 910-001259, for $39.99. Coupon code "MLCKB16JNL1" cuts it to $32.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $3, although we saw a new unit for a buck less in March. This wired mouse features 10 programmable buttons, sensitivity adjustment, USB connectivity, and more. Coupon expires after 100 uses.

Of note, no warranty information is provided.

Dealfisher offers the factory-refurbished Coby Kyros 9.7" 8GB Internet Tablet with Google Android, model no. MID9742-8, for $99.99 with free shipping. (Amazon charges the same price.) That's $25 below our mention from last fall and $10 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. This 1.1-lb. tablet includes a 9.7" 1024x768 touchscreen LCD, Cortex A8 1GHz processor, 8GB storage memory, 1GB RAM, 802.11n wireless, microSD card slot, front-facing 3-megapixel webcam, 720p video recording, mini HDMI output, USB connectivity, and Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich). A 90-day Coby warranty applies.

As one of its daily deals, Toshiba via eBay offers its factory-refurbished 5.5-lb. Toshiba C855D-S5320 AMD E-Series 1.7GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop, model no. PSCBQU-00E007B, for $259 with free shipping. That's $38 below our mention of a refurb from three weeks ago and $141 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit elsewhere. It features an AMD E2-1800 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8. A 90-day Toshiba warranty applies.

Dell Outlet Business cuts 20% to 25% off select factory-refurbished laptops, desktops, and tablets via the coupon codes listed below. Plus, many items qualify for free shipping. They're among the best percent-off discounts we've seen from Dell Outlet Business on these systems in recent weeks. (We saw 25% off a smaller selection of refurbished laptops and desktops last month.) Refurbished computers carry a 1-year Dell warranty. Deal ends June 2. The deals:

• 25% off refurb Dell Latitude E5430 Laptops via code "X6M6TQ7T1N3SCV"
• 25% off refurb Dell Latitude 6430u Ultrabooks via code "$C39DS?2ZFCH9J"
• 25% off refurb Dell Latitude 10 or Latitude 10 Essential Tablets via code "LLLVH8935PFWTF"
• 20% off refurb Dell OptiPlex 9010 AIO Desktops via code "G$108R4ZC3CQ1$"
• 20% off refurb Dell Latitude E6430 Laptops via code "2LSPR14PF2?FVV"
• 20% off refurb Dell Latitude E6530 Laptops via code "?7TDLST$?JLJS5"
• 20% off refurb Dell Precision Laptops and Desktops via code "3RN9V92QJCCLCZ"

The Apple Store continues to discount a selection of factory-refurbished MacBook Air laptops, as listed below. Plus, each qualifies for free shipping. At up to $300 off, that's tied last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find for these systems. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. Note that these systems are eligible for the OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date Program. Notables, each at least $90 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit:

• Refurb MacBook Air MD223LL/A Intel Core i5 1.7GHz 11.6" 64GB SSD (pictured) for $849
• refurb MacBook Air MD224LL/A Intel Core i5 1.7GHz 11.6" 128GB SSD for $909
• refurb MacBook Air MD231LL/A Intel Core i5 1.8GHz 13.3" 128GB SSD for $999
• browse for more discounted refurbished MacBook Air laptops at the Apple Store

newegg offers the refurbished Logitech Wireless Bluetooth Audio System for Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod in Black, model no. 984-000181, for $79.99. This $20 mail-in rebate cuts it to $59.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under our February mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb now by $31. It features a rechargeable battery, two 3" laser-tuned neodymium drivers, Bluetooth, 3.5mm auxiliary cable, dock connector, and more. Rebate ends May 19.

A 90-day warranty applies but it's unclear who backs it.

Staples offers the refurbished Brother MFC-7360N Network All-In-One Laser Printer, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our March mention and $30 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurb. (For further comparison, it's $40 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one.) It features 24 ppm printing and copying, 32MB internal memory, 600x2400 dpi scanning, and both Ethernet and USB connectivity. Deal ends May 18.

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

TigerDirect via eBay offers the refurbished Samsung 23" 1080p LED-Backlit Monitor, model no. RB-RFBS23B550V, for $134.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $22. Features include a 1920x1080 native resolution, LED backlight, HDMI and VGA inputs, and more.

A 30-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who backs it.

Acer via eBay offers the refurbished Gateway AMD E1 1.4GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. SX2110G-UW318, for $179.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention of a refurb from a week ago and $20 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurb today. It features an AMD E1-1200 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, AMD Radeon HD 7310 graphics, DVD burner, , and Windows 8 64-bit.

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

MOBILESHARK via eBay offers the refurbished Dell XPS 8500 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 3.4GHz Desktop PC for $699.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for any Dell XPS with 16GB RAM and a 2TB hard drive. (It's a current price low for a refurb by $200.) This desktop features an Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 16GB RAM, 2TB 7200 rpm hard drive, NVIDIA Geforce GT620 1GB graphics card, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, media card reader, keyboard, mouse, and Windows 8 64-bit.

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

QuickShipElectronics via eBay offers the refurbished Samsung 27" 1080p LED-Backlit LCD Display, model no. S27B350H, for $189 with free shipping. That's $11 under our March mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this model. (It's a current price low for a refurb by $40.) It features a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 2ms response time, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, one HDMI input, and other video inputs.

A 60-day QuickShipElectronics warranty applies.

BuyDig via eBay offers the refurbished Optoma DLP Projector, model no. PRO260X, for $359 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price price we could find for a refurb by $10. It features a native resolution of 1024x768, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,000 lumens brightness, one HDMI input, and VGA and other video inputs. Deal ends June 5.

Note: No warranty information is provided.

For in-store pickup only, Micro Center offers the refurbished HP Pavilion AMD 20-b010 AMD A4 1.4GHz All-in-One 20" Desktop PC, model no. H3Y89AA#ABA, for $299.99. That's the best price we've seen for any Pavilion All-in-One PC. (It's also $120 under the lowest price we could find for a new unit elsewhere.) Features include an AMD E1-1200 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 20" 1600x900 LED-Backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, AMD Radeon HD 7310 graphics, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, two USB 3.0 ports, and Windows 8.

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