Apple Computer Deals and Best Sales

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

As one of its daily deals, CowBoom offers the used Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MC769LL/A, for $249.99 plus $5 for shipping. That's tied with our mention of a used unit from a month ago 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 $70.) 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, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends today.

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

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.

MegaMacs offers the Apple USB Mighty Mouse, model no. MA086LL/A, for $32.99 plus around $4 for shipping. That's tied with our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $12. This touch-sensitive mouse features a scroll ball, single-button design, force-sensing side buttons, and more. Deal ends May 22.

Of note, this new item doesn't include the original packaging.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple 23" Aluminum Cinema LCD Monitor, model no. M9178LL/A, for $289.99 plus around $19 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $75. It features a 1920x1200 native resolution, USB hub, two FireWire 400 ports, and DVI input. Deal ends May 22.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies

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.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 21.5" Desktop, model no. MB950LL/A, for $929.99 plus around $32 for shipping. That's $28 under last summer's mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we've seen for a refurbished unit with a 1TB hard drive. This iMac features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 21.5" 1920x1080 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB video card, and Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Deal ends May 22.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

MegaMacs offers the Apple 27" LED Cinema Display LCD Monitor, model no. MC007LL/A, for $849.99 plus around $29 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find now by $80, although we saw it for pickup only for $180 less on Christmas Day. It features a 2560x1440 native resolution, LED backlight, built-in iSight camera, 3-port USB hub, integrated 2.1-channel speaker system, Mini DisplayPort, and more. Deal ends May 22.

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)

ExperCom continues to offer the 3-lb., current-generation Apple MacBook Air Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 1.8GHz 13.3" Laptop, model no. MD231LL/A, with three years of AppleCare for $1,435.57 plus $12.50 for shipping. That's tied with last week's mention as $2 under the lowest total price we could find for this laptop and AppleCare purchased separately elsewhere. (It's also $100 under what Apple charges directly.) It features an Intel Core i5-3427U 1.8GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1440x900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt and USB 3.0, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

MegaMacs offers the used Apple Mac Pro 4-Port PCI-Express Serial ATA RAID Controller Card, model no. MB845Z/A, for $229.99 plus around $6 for shipping. That's $344 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. It features 512MB of cache and an integrated 72-hour battery. Deal ends May 22.

No warranty information is provided.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz 13.3" Laptop in White (pictured), model no. MB402LL/A, for $359.99 plus around $15 for shipping. That's the best price we've seen for this model with 4GB of RAM and $203 under the lowest total price we could find for a used unit elsewhere. (For further comparison, we saw it with half the RAM for just $28 less two weeks ago.) Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz dual-core processor, 13.3" 1280x800 LCD, 4GB RAM, 120GB hard drive, DVD burner, iSight webcam, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. Deal ends May 22.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

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.

As one of its daily deals, CowBoom offers the 1st-generation, used Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet, model no. MB293LL/A, for $169.99 plus $5 for shipping. That's tied with our April mention of a used unit and $55 under the lowest total price we could find for a used unit elsewhere now. It weighs 1.5 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends today.

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

Datavis via Rakuten Shopping offers the 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.3GHz 15" Laptop with Retina Display, model no. MC975LL/A, for $1,829.99 with free shipping. Plus, get 9,150 Rakuten Super Points with your order. (They convert to a $91.50 Rakuten Shopping credit.) Assuming you'll use the credit, that's $93 under our March mention and the lowest total price we've seen for a new unit. (It's also a current low by $147.) It features an Intel Core i7-3615QM 2.3GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 15.4" 2880x1800 LED-backlit display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 1GB graphics, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, FaceTime 720p webcam, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Deal ends May 21.

For in-store pickup only with stock limited by location, MicroCenter offers the Apple iPad mini 64GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MD530LL/A, for $449.99. That's tied with last month's mention as the best price we've seen for this model. (It's a current price low by $79. It's even $5 below today's Tech Woot price for a refurb.) This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 0.7 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 7.9" 1024x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 6.

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