Computer Deals and Best Sales

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.

Walmart offers the refurbished Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) 7" 8GB Android Tablet in Titanium Silver, model no. GT-P3113-TS8ARB, for $149.99. Choose free Site-to-Store pickup to avoid a $3.97 shipping charge. That's tied with last week's refurb mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $15. It features a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1024x600 touchscreen display, 8GB of internal storage, front- and rear-facing cameras, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 3.0, microSD card slot, and Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Of note, no warranty information is provided.

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.

newegg offers the refurbished 4.4-lb. Dell Latitude E6400 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 14.1" Laptop for $224.99 plus $2.99 for shipping. That's $25 under our refurb mention from a month ago and the best price we've seen for a Dell Latitude E6400 laptop. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 14.1" 1280x800 LCD, 4GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11g wireless, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

A 90-day MTC Micro Technology warranty applies.

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.

CowBoom again offers the used 3rd-Generation Apple iPad 16GB WiFi Tablet in White, model no. MD328LL/A for $329.99 with free shipping. That ties our February mention as the best price we've seen for this model. (It's also $152 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit.) This 1.4-lb. tablet features a 9.7" 2048x1536 LED-backlit Retina display, A5x dual-core processor with quad-core graphics, 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p video recording, front-facing FaceTime camera, voice dictation, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 5.

Note that this used item may be be missing parts or accessories and may show signs of wear.

GeekDeal via eBay offers the refurbished Google Nexus 10 32GB 10" Android Tablet, model no. GT-P8110HAVXAR, for $429.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen for this tablet. (It's also $25 under the best price we could find for a new one.) This 21.3-oz. tablet features a 10" 2560x1600 touchscreen display, Exynos 5 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB SSD, 5-megapixel camera, 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera, 802.11n wireless, Google Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean), and more.

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

Update: As a reader found, Groupon offers it for the same price.

1SaleADay via eBay offers the refurbished Vizio Dual-N 802.11a/n Wireless 4-Port Ethernet Router, model no. XWR100, for $24.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from ten days ago as the best price we've seen for this refurbished router. (It's also $5 under the best total price we could find for a new one.) This dual-band router features four Ethernet ports and a USB port for adding USB hard drives to your home network.

No warranty information is provided.

The Apple Store still offers its factory-refurbished Apple iMac Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.9GHz 27" Desktop, model no. MD095LL/A, for $1,529 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $184 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Features include an Intel Core i5-3470s 2.9GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 27" 2560x1440 widescreen LED-backlit glass display, 8GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 512MB graphics card, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), two Thunderbolt ports, FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Magic Mouse, wireless keyboard, and OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

The Apple Store continues to offer the factory-refurbished 3rd-Generation Apple iPad 16GB WiFi 9.7" Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. MC705LL/A, or White, model no. MD328LL/A, for $379 with free shipping. That's tied with last month's mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $79. 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.

Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. MC769LL/A, or White, model no. MC979LL/A, for $319 with free shipping. That ties our March mention as the best price we've seen for a refurb with a full Apple warranty, although we briefly saw a new unit for $39 less via in-store pickup in March. (It's also $75 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit.) 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, accelerometer, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new units.