Apple Computer Deals and Best Sales

CowBoom offers the 1st-generation, used Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet, model no. MB293LL/A, for $199.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest price we've ever seen for any 32GB iPad. (It's also $54 less than the lowest total price we could find for a used one elsewhere.) Sales tax is added where applicable. 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.

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

The Apple Store discounts nine factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computer models. With free shipping, most available models are well under the best total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple's web site once sold out. Notables, with free shipping:

• Apple Mac mini MC815LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz Desktop (pictured) for $519
• Apple Mac mini MC816LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.5GHz Desktop for $699
• Apple Mac mini MC936LL/A Intel Core i7 2GHz Desktop with Lion Server for $849
• Apple Mac mini G0M96LL/A Intel Core i7 2.7GHz Desktop with 256GB SSD for $1,269
• see all refurbished Mac mini models at Apple Store

CowBoom offers the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 64GB WiFi + 3G Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. MC497LL/A, for $249.99. Coupon code "iPad10" cuts it to $239.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under last week's mention and the least expensive 64GB iPad we've ever seen. (It's also $160 below the lowest total price we could find for a refurb.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 1st-generation iPad measures 0.5" thick and weighs 1.5 lbs.; it 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.

Note that no warranty information is provided. Also, this used item may be missing accessories and have cosmetic blemishes.

CowBoom offers the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 3G Tablet, model no. MC496LL/A, for $219.99 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention as the lowest total price we've ever seen for any 32GB 3G-equipped iPad. (It's also $179 below the best deal we could find for a used one elsewhere.) Sales tax is added where applicable. 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, up to 9 hours of battery life, and more.

No warranty information is provided. Also, this used item may have dents and scratches or may be missing accessories.

In today's tech-laden society, iPads and tablet devices are all the rage, and we're seeing more companies offer new and refurbished tablets at significant discounts. This week's roundup features only Editors' Choice deals on tablet devices that run the gamut from the well-known iPad 2 to popular Android tablets and more.

For in-store pickup only, and with stock varying by location, Micro Center offers the Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. MC769LL/A, for $339.99 via the directions below. That's $20 under our April mention, $59 below what Apple charges direct, and the least expensive new iPad 2 we've ever seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. 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. To get this deal:

1. Click here, "Like" Micro Center on facebook, and fill out a brief form
2. receive via email a coupon which cuts the price to $339.99
3. take the coupon to a Micro Center near for free pickup

CowBoom offers the used Apple iPad 2 64GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MC916LL/A, or White, model no. MC981LL/A, for $429.99. Coupon code "DAG10" drops it to $419.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under yesterday's mention and the best price we've seen for an iPad 2 64GB WiFi tablet. Sales tax is added where applicable. 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.

No warranty information is provided. Also, this used device may be missing accessories and/or have dents and scratches.

Best Buy offers the refurbished Apple Magic Trackpad, model no. MC380LL/A, for $44.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention of a refurb from two weeks ago and $12 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. This multi-touch trackpad features support for gestures (similar to Apple's line of laptops), wear-resistant glass construction, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Note: It's sold "as-is"; it has no warranty.

The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in White or Black for $319 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from a week ago and it's $80 less than what Apple now charges for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. 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. A 1-year Apple warranty applies. Other refurbished iPad 2 models on sale (you may need to scroll to find the model):

• Refurb Apple iPad 2 32GB WiFi in Black or White for $399 (was $449)
• refurb Apple iPad 2 64GB WiFi in Black or White for $499 (was $549)
• refurb Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi + 3G in Black or White for AT&T or Verizon for $449 (was $479)
• refurb Apple iPad 2 32GB WiFi + 3G in Black or White for AT&T or Verizon for $529 (was $579)
• refurb Apple iPad 2 64GB WiFi + 3G in Black for AT&T or Verizon for $629 (was $679)

The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished 2.4-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.6GHz 11.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC968LL/A, for $829 with free shipping. That's a $20 drop and $110 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz Sandy Bridge dual-core processor, 11.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit display, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

The Apple Store again discounts select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks with Sandy Bridge CPUs, as listed below. With prices starting at $1,019 with free shipping, most are at lowest-we've-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple's site when they sell out. Notable laptops (you may need to scroll to find them):

• Refurbished MacBook Pro MD313LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 13.3" for $1,019
• refurbished MacBook Pro MD314LL/A Core i7 Dual 2.8GHz 13.3" for $1,269
• refurbished MacBook Pro MD318LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.2GHz 15.4" for $1,529
• refurbished MacBook Pro MD322LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.4GHz 15.4" for $1,869
• see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

The Apple Store discounts eight factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computer models. With free shipping, most available models are well under the best total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple's web site once sold out. Notables, with free shipping:

• Apple Mac mini MC815LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz Desktop (pictured) for $519
• Apple Mac mini MC816LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.5GHz Desktop for $699
• Apple Mac mini MC936LL/A Intel Core i7 2GHz Desktop with Lion Server for $849
• Apple Mac mini G0M96LL/A Intel Core i7 2.7GHz Desktop with 256GB SSD for $1,269
• see all refurbished Mac mini models at Apple Store

CowBoom cut its price on the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 64GB WiFi + 3G Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. MC497LL/A, to $249.99 with free shipping. That's $10 under last week's mention and the least expensive 64GB iPad we've ever seen. (It's also $161 below the lowest total price we could find for a refurb.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 1st-generation iPad measures 0.5" thick and weighs 1.5 lbs.; it 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.

Note that no warranty information is provided. Also, this used item may be missing accessories and have cosmetic blemishes.

CowBoom offers the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 3G Tablet, model no. MC496LL/A, for $219.99 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention as the lowest total price we've ever seen for any 32GB 3G-equipped iPad. (It's also $129 below the best deal we could find for a refurb elsewhere.) Sales tax is added where applicable. 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, up to 9 hours of battery life, and more.

No warranty information is provided. Also, this used item may have dents and scratches or be missing accessories.

B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple Mac mini Intel Core i5 2.5GHz Desktop, model no. MC816LL/A, for $754.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $8, although it was $20 less just over a month ago via rebate (since expired). It features an Intel Core i5 2.5GHz dual-core Sandy Bridge processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, AMD Radeon HD 6630M 256MB graphics, 802.11a/n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, SDXC card slot, Thunderbolt, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

The Apple Store again discounts select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks, as listed below. With prices starting at $869 with free shipping, most are at lowest-we've-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple's site when they sell out. Notable laptops (you may need to scroll to find them):

• Refurbished Mac Book Pro FC374ll/A for Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3" for $869
• Refurbished MacBook Pro FC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3" for $929
• Refurbished MacBook Pro FC700LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz 13.3" for $929
• Refurbished MacBook Pro MD313LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 13.3" for $1,019
• refurbished MacBook Pro MD314LL/A Core i7 Dual 2.8GHz 13.3" for $1,269
• refurbished MacBook Pro MD318LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.2GHz 15.4" for $1,529
• refurbished MacBook Pro MD322LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.4GHz 15.4" for $1,869
• see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

The Apple Store offers a selection of its factory-refurbished Apple aluminum iMac desktops. With free shipping, these systems are up to $340 off, and most tie our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total prices we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Items are removed from Apple's site when they sell out. The deals (you may need to scroll to find the model):

• Refurb Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5" Intel Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz Desktop for $929
• refurb Apple MC812LL/A iMac 21.5" Intel Core i5 Quad 2.7GHz Desktop for $1,249
• refurb Apple MC813LL/A iMac 27" Intel Core i5 Quad 2.7GHz Desktop for $1,419
• refurb Apple MC814LL/A iMac 27" Intel Core i5 Quad 3.1GHz Desktop for $1,659
• browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store

CowBoom offers the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 3G Tablet, model no. MC496LL/A, for $219.99 with free shipping. That's $10 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've ever seen for any 32GB 3G-equipped iPad. (It's currently $144 less than a refurb elsewhere.) Sales tax is added where applicable. 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, up to 9 hours of battery life, and more.

No warranty information is provided. Also, this used item may have dents and scratches or be missing accessories.

Geeks offers the refurbished Apple iMac Core Duo 1.83GHz 17" Desktop, model no. MA199LL/A, for $324.99 plus around $23 for shipping. That's $110 under our February mention of a used model with more RAM and a larger hard drive and the lowest total price we could find now for a similarly-configured refurb by $91. Features include an Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz dual-core processor, 17" 1440x900 widescreen LCD, 512MB RAM, 160GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 802.11g wireless, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, webcam, and Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.

A 90-day Geeks warranty applies.