Apple / Mac Computer Deals

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple Mac Pro Xeon Quad-Core 2.8GHz Workstation, model no. MA970LL/A, for $1,149.99 plus around $38 for shipping. That's $57 under our March mention of a refurb (which had a larger hard drive) and the best price we've seen for this model. It features an Intel Xeon 5400 Series 2.8GHz quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, and more. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

MegaMacs also offers the refurbished Apple Mac Pro Xeon 8-Core 3GHz Workstation, model no. A1186, for $1,499.99 plus around $40 for shipping. That's $30 below our January mention of a used unit (which had a larger hard drive) and the lowest total price we could find. It features two Intel Xeon 5300 Series 3GHz quad-core processors, 4GB RAM, 250GB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA 7300GT 256MB video card, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, and more. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies for both systems. Deals end May 30.

Of note, an OS is installed on these systems, but it's unclear which OS. Also, Also, get a free 6th-generation iPod nano 8GB in Silver with any purchase totaling over $1,000 and including a Mac computer via coupon code "FREENANO." (You must add the iPod to your cart first.)

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

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

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

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.

B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple iMac 21.5" Intel Core i5 Quad 2.7GHz Desktop, model no. MC812LL/A, bundled with your choice of FileMaker Bento 4 Database for Mac or Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac for $1,399 with free shipping. (Click on the "Click Here To Select your Choice of FREE Software" link to add your software choice.) That's tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for the iMac alone by $14. Features include an Intel Core i5 2.7GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 21.5" 1920x1080 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, SuperDrive, Radeon HD 6770M 512MB graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n), one Thunderbolt port, FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

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

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

Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.7GHz 13.3" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC965LL/A, for $1,099 with free shipping. That's tied with our January mention and it's $110 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core i5-2557M 1.7GHz dual-core Sandy Bridge processor, 13.3" 1440x900 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB 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.

During our latest Apple price trend piece, we have good news for Mac fans: Deals on Apple products are happening more quickly and are getting more aggressive. So, with the MacBook Pro refresh just around the corner, what kind of deal can you expect and how long should you wait before unwrapping that gleaming slab of aluminum? dealnews has analyzed the last three years' worth of Apple deals to find out when it's the best time to buy not only the MacBook Pro, but all Apple products.

MacMall offers the 5.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Core i7 Quad-Core 2.2GHz 15.4" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC723LL/A, for $1,639.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $20. (For further comparison, we saw this system available for in-store pickup only for $140 less in January.) Features include an Intel Core i7-2720QM 2.2GHz quad-core Sandy Bridge processor, 15.4" 1440x900 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 750GB hard drive, DVD burner, AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1GB video card, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, Thunderbolt port, webcam, multi-touch trackpad, SDXC card slot, and Mac OS X Lion.

The Apple Store again discounts several factory-refurbished MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, most models are tied with our mention from a week ago and are at the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each MacBook Air carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. Some best bets:

• Refurb MacBook Air MC968LL/A Core i5 1.6GHz 11.6" 64GB SSD (pictured) for $849
• refurb MacBook Air MC969LL/A Core i5 Dual 1.6GHz 11.6" 128GB SSD for $999
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3" 256GB SSD for $1,099
• refurb MacBook Air MC966LL/A Core i5 Dual 1.7GHz 13.3" 256GB SSD for $1,349
• browse for more discounted refurbished Macbook Air notebooks at The Apple Store