Computer Deals and Best Sales

newegg offers the refurbished 5.2-lb. ASUS Intel Pentium 2.4GHz 14" LED-Backlit Laptop in Matte Lime Green, model no. X401A-BHPDN3, for $254.99 with free shipping. That's $45 under last month's refurb mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb today by $33. Features include an Intel Pentium B980 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, webcam, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 27.

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

newegg offers the refurbished Craig 800MHz 7" Android Netbook, model no. CLP281, for $49.99. This $20 mail-in rebate drops it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's $15 under our February mention and the least expensive Android netbook we've ever seen. It features an 800MHz processor, 7" 800x400 LCD, 256MB RAM, 4GB flash drive, SD card slot (up to 32GB), 802.11n wireless, SD/MMC card slot, built-in rechargeable battery, and Google Android 2.2 OS (Froyo). Rebate ends May 27.

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

Meritline offers the factory-refurbished D-Link 5-Port Unmanaged Ethernet Desktop Switch, model no. DES-1005E, for $14.99. Coupon code "MLCKB21RNL1" drops it to $7.99. (Ecom Electronics via Amazon sells it for the same price via Prime.) With free shipping, that's $2 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb now by $5. This 5-port desktop switch can operate at speeds of up to 200Mbps in full-duplex mode and includes a power adapter, and wall mount kit. A 90-day D-Link warranty applies. Coupon expires May 23.

TigerDirect offers the factory-refurbished Linksys E2500 Wireless 802.11n Dual-Band Router $34.99. Coupon code "VAZ88486" cuts it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's $2 under our mention from last month of a refurb and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $5. (It's also $38 under the best price we could find for a new one.) This router features a data transfer rate of up to 300Mbps, simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, four Ethernet ports, and more. A 3-month Linksys warranty applies. Deal ends June 29.

Meritline offers the refurbished Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball, model no. 910-001799, for $39.99. Coupon code "MLCKBM21L1" cuts it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our March mention and $8 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. Features include programmable buttons, USB 2.0 receiver, 2.4GHz wireless, and up to 18 months of battery life. Coupon expires May 22 or after 100 uses.

Note: No warranty information is provided.

BuyDig offers the factory-refurbished 2.9-lb. ASUS Zenbook Prime Zenbook Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 1.7GHz 13.3" LED-Backlit Ultrabook, model no. UX31A-R5102H, for $579.99. Coupon code "BCD1134216712" drops it to $539.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under our expired mention of this refurb from two days ago and the lowest total price we've seen for any Zenbook UX13A ultrabook. (It's also a current price low for a refurb by $326.) This ultra-slim laptop measures 0.8" thin and features an Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1600x900 LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, webcam, USB 3.0, media card reader, HDMI output, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. A 90-day ASUS warranty applies.

Note that no optical drive is included.

Cowboom offers the used Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in White, model no. MC979LL/A, for $269.99. Coupon code "iPad302" cuts it to $239.99. With free shipping , that's $35 under yesterday's mention of a used unit and the lowest total price we've seen for an iPad 2 16GB WiFi. (It's also a current price low for a used unit by $110.) This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Deal ends May 27.

Also available is the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 3G Tablet in Black, model no. MC496LL/A, for $199.99. Coupon code "iPad30" cuts it to $169.99. With free shipping, that's $30 under last month's mention of a used unit and the lowest total price we've ever seen for this model. (It's also $30 below the best deal we could find for a used one elsewhere.) It weighs 1.6 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, and up to 9 hours of battery life.

Of note, this used unit may have dents, scratches, or missing parts. No warranty information is provided.

Acer via eBay offers the factory-refurbished 2.9-lb., 0.7"-thick Acer Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 1.9GHz 13.3" Ultrabook, model no. S3-391-9415, for $599.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for an Ivy Core i7 dual-core 13" laptop with a 128GB SSD. (For further comparison, a refurbished Apple MacBook Air with a 128GB SSD and slower Core i5 CPU with a 1-year warranty currently costs $999.) It features an Intel Core i7-3517U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. A 90-day Acer warranty applies.

Note that no optical drive is included.

The Apple Store continues to offer the factory-refurbished 3rd-Generation Apple iPad 16GB WiFi 9.7" Tablet in Black, model no. MC705LL/A, for $379 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb with an Apple warranty by $76. It's 9.4mm thick, weighs 1.4 lbs., and features a 9.7" 2048x1536 Retina display, A5x dual-core processor with quad-core graphics, 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p video recording, voice dictation, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, a front FaceTime camera, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 5. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

The Apple Store discounts select factory-refurbished non-Retina unibody MacBook Pro laptops. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention from a week ago with many models at the lowest total price we've seen. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple's site when they sell out. Notables:

• refurb MacBook Pro MD102LL/A Core i7 Dual 2.9GHz 13.3" Laptop for $1,269
• refurb MacBook Pro MD103LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.3GHz 15.4" Laptop for $1,489
• refurb MacBook Pro G0NM5LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.5GHz 15.4" Laptop for $1,699
• refurb MacBook Pro MD104LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.6GHz 15.4" Laptop for $1,819
• see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

Meritline offers the factory-refurbished Logitech Trackman Trackball Mouse, model no. 910-000806, for $19.99. Coupon code "MLCKB20QNL1" cuts it to $15.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $5. Features include ambidextrous trackball design, USB connectivity, fingertip-based control, and more. A 90-day Logitech warranty applies. Coupon expires after 100 uses.

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 tied with our mention from two weeks ago as 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 7200 rpm 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.

Meritline again offers the factory-refurbished Logitech Ultrathin Illuminated USB Keyboard, model no. 920-000914, for $44.99. Coupon code "MLCKB20QNL1" cuts it to $36.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our February mention and $12 under the lowest total price we could find for another refurb. Features include laser-etched backlit keys, a soft-touch palm rest, USB connectivity, and more. Coupon expires after 50 uses. A 90-day Logitech warranty applies.

Cisco Linksys offers its factory-refurbished Cisco Linksys Dual Band N900 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Ethernet Router, model no. EA4500, for $79.99. (Under "Certified Refurbished", click "ONLY $79.99" to find it.) Coupon code "HSPH10" cuts it to $71.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention from three weeks ago, which matched a Cyber Monday mention of a refurb as the best price we've seen for this router. (It's a current price low for a new unit by $52.) This router features Cisco Connect Cloud Apps, dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) support, a maximum speed of 450Mbps, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB input, integrated UPnP media server, and more. A 90-day Cisco Linksys warranty applies.

MOBILESHARK via eBay again offers the refurbished Dell XPS 8500 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 3.4GHz Desktop PC for $699.99 with free shipping. That ties last week's mention of a refurbished unit as 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.) It 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. Deal ends June 16 at 7 pm ET.

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

Sony Store takes 35% off select clearance and factory-refurbished Sony VAIO laptops via coupon code "OUTLETVAIO35DDXX", with prices starting at $386.07 $428.97 after coupon. (The prices shown reflect an existing discount; however, the coupon overrides that discount.) Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. That ties our March mention and, although we saw 50% off in October, this sale yields much lower starting prices, making it among the best deals we've seen on these items from Sony Outlet in several months. For refurbished items, a 90-day Sony warranty applies. Deal ends May 27.

All4Cellular offers the refurbished first-generation Kindle Fire 7" Android Tablet, model no. B0051VVO5S, for $99.95. Coupon code "A4C10" drops it to $89.95. With $2 for shipping, that's tied with our expired mention from five days ago and $17 below the lowest price we could find for a refurbished unit, although we saw a refurb for $9 less after rebate last week. It runs a heavily-modified version of Google's Android OS and sports a dual core processor and 7" 1024x600 IPS display. It has 8GB of internal storage, although the intent is to stream most content directly from Amazon Cloud storage. It also lacks 3G support (WiFi is the only option).

A 90-day All4Cellular warranty applies.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple 30" Cinema HD Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. M9179LL/A, for $749.99 plus around $32 for shipping. That's $32 under our mention from last summer and the lowest total price we've seen for this display. It features a native resolution of 2560x1600, 400:1 contrast ratio, 16ms response time, and FireWire, USB, and DVI inputs. Deal ends May 22.

Note: A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

MegaMacs offers the used Apple Pro Mouse in White, model no. M5769LL/A, for $9.99 plus around $4 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for an Apple Pro Mouse. It has a USB interface. Deal ends May 22.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.