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MegaMacs offers the used Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 24″ Desktop, model no. MB420LL/A, for $1,149.99 plus around $41 for shipping. That’s $10 under our September mention and the lowest total price we could find. This iMac features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 24″ 1920×1200 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 1TB Serial ATA hard drive, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, and NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 512MB video card.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

The Apple Store discounts select previous-generation, factory-refurbished MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $300 off, each model is 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. The deals:

• Refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $899
• refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $949
• refurb MacBook Air MC234LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $1,049
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for $1,199
• see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops at The Apple Store

Other World Computing continues to offer the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from four weeks ago as $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.

Note that this item currently will not ship until about December 3.

Geeks offers the refurbished 5-lb. Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB061LL/A, for $399.99. With around $14 for shipping, that’s $76 under our May mention of a used one and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $49. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 80GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, webcam, and OS X 10.4.

Note: A 90-day Geeks warranty applies.

The Apple Store dropped offers an assortment of previous-generation, factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $300 off, each model is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops (each model listed below features 2GB RAM):

• Refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $899
• refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $949
• refurb MacBook Air MC234LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $1,049
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for $1,199
• see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops

PC Connection Express offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i3 3.2GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC510LL/A, for $1,299 with free shipping. That’s $48 under our mention from last week
and the lowest total price we could find by $51. Features include an Intel Core i3-550 3.2GHz dual-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB video card, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Apple Magic Mouse, and Apple Wireless Aluminum Keyboard.

The Apple Store restocked its factory-refurbished 6.6-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Core i7 Quad 2.2GHz 17″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC725LL/A, for $2,119 with free shipping. (Scroll down to find it; it’s the one marked 15% off.) That’s tied with our mention from last week and $140 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 i7-2720QM 2.2GHz quad-core “Sandy Bridge” processor, 17″ 1920×1200 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 750GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, Radeon HD 6750M 1GB video card with switchable graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, Thunderbolt port, FaceTime HD camera, multi-touch trackpad, Secure Digital card slot, and more. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

MegaMacs offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 20″ Desktop, model no. MA589LL/A, for $549.99 plus around $35 for shipping. That’s $50 under our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $120. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16GHz dual-core processor, 20″ 1680×1050 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, iSight webcam, and more.

Note: A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Also, Mac OS X is installed, but it’s not clear which version. (OS installation discs are extra.)

Other World Computing continues to offer the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. (We saw a used one for $50 less last spring.) The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.

Note that this item currently will not ship until about November 6.

The Apple Store restocked a selection of its factory-refurbished Apple aluminum iMac desktops. With free shipping, these systems are up to $500 off, and each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The deals:

• Refurb Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz Desktop for $929
• Refurb Apple MB418LL/A iMac 24″ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $999
• refurb Apple MC309LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i5 Quad 2.5GHz Desktop for $1,019
• refurb Apple MC509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,099
• refurb Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269
• browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store

MacConnection cuts 3% off select Apple MacBook Pro laptops via coupon code “3%MacDeal”. With free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find by at least $35. Some best bets, with prices after coupon:

• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 13.3″ LED Notebook (pictured) for $1,099.93
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.8GHz 15″ LED Notebook for $1,842.03
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.2GHz 17″ LED Notebook for $2,206.75
• browse all available Apple MacBook Pro laptops at MacConnection

MacConnection takes 3% off select Apple iMac desktops via coupon code “3%MacDeal”. With free shipping, each deal below is at least $4 under last month’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by at least $3. Some best bets, with prices after coupon:

• Apple iMac Core i5 Quad 2.5GHz 21.5″ Desktop (pictured) for $1,098.04
• Apple iMac Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz 27″ Desktop for $1,347.33
• Apple iMac Core i5 Quad 2.7GHz 21.5″ Desktop for $1,377.39
• browse all available Apple iMac desktops at MacConnection

The Apple Store offers discounts on previous-generation, factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, each model is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops (each model listed below features 2GB RAM):

• Refurb MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD for $749
• refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $949
• refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $999
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for $1,249
• see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops

MegaMacs continues to discount a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks, with prices starting at $719.99. With free shipping, that’s up to $23 under our mention from last week and puts each system at the lowest total price we could find. Plus, MegaMacs offers Apple iLife ’11 for Mac for free with the purchase of any Intel-based Apple computer. (Add it to your cart separately.) A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Some best bets:

• Used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $719.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $739.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $749.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

The Apple Store offers price drops on select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $1,019. Although we saw a model for $899 last week, since expired, this is still among the best selections we’ve seen from Apple in several weeks, and combined with free shipping, most systems 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:

• Refurbished MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC724LL/A Core i7 2.7GHz 13.3″ for $1,269
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC372LL/A Core i5 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,439
• see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

MegaMacs still offers the used Apple MacBook Core Duo 1.83GHz 13″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MA254LL/A, for $369.99 plus around $23 for shipping. That’s $7 under our mention from two days ago and the lowest total price we could find. It features an Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM (more than standard), 60GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 802.11g wireless, Bluetooth, and more.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

The Apple Store restocked a selection of its factory-refurbished Apple aluminum iMac desktops. With free shipping, these systems are up to $300 off and each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The deals:

• Refurb Apple MC309LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i5 Quad 2.5GHz Desktop for $1,019
• refurb Apple MC509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,099
• refurb Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269
• browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store

Other World Computing continues to offer the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. (We saw a used one for $50 less last spring.) The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.

Note that this item currently will not ship for 55 days.

LA Computer Company offers a selection of used Apple computers on sale, with prices starting at $199 each. With shipping starting around $18, most systems are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. A 90-day LA Computer Company warranty applies. Notables:

• Apple iMac 17″ G5 1.8GHz / 80GB / 2GB (pictured) for $199
• Apple iMac 17″ Core 2 Duo 2GHz / 160GB / 2GB for $449
• Apple MacBook Pro 15″ Core Duo 2.16GHz / 160GB / 1GB for $699
• Apple Mac Pro Quad Core 2GHz / 250GB / 2GB for $999
• browse all used Apple computers at LA Computer Company

Of note, these systems are used and may include signs of physical wear and/or cosmetic blemishes.

MegaMacs still offers the used Apple MacBook Core Duo 1.83GHz 13″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MA254LL/A, for $379.99 plus around $20 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week for the lowest total price we could find for a system with at least this much RAM by $199, although we saw it for $2 less in July (since expired). It features an Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM (more than standard), 60GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 802.11g wireless, Bluetooth, and more.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

The Apple Store offers discounts on previous-generation, factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, each model is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops (each model listed below features 2GB RAM):

• Refurb MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD for $749
• refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $949
• refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $999
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for $1,249
• see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops

MegaMacs continues to discount a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks, with prices starting at $719.99. With free shipping, that’s up to $23 under our mention from last week and puts each system at the lowest total price we could find. Plus, MegaMacs offers Apple iLife ’11 for Mac for free with the purchase of any Intel-based Apple computer. (Add it to your cart separately.) A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Some best bets:

• Used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $719.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $739.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $749.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

Amazon offers the 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.7GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC965LL/A, for an in-cart price of $1,212.49 with free shipping. That’s $23 below our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this recently-released model. (It’s also a current price low by $38.) Sales tax is added where applicable. The latest MacBook Air includes an Intel Core i5-2557M 1.7GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

Note that the laptop is listed as temporarily out of stock, but is still order-able at this price. You will receive an email with an estimated delivery date when Amazon receives more stock.

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MegaMacs still offers the used Apple MacBook Core Duo 1.83GHz 13″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MA254LL/A, for $379.99 plus around $20 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for a system with at least this much RAM by $199, although we saw it for $2 less in July (since expired). It features an Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM (more than standard), 60GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 802.11g wireless, Bluetooth, and more.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

LA Computer Company offers a selection of used Apple computers on sale, with prices starting at $449 each. With shipping starting around $17, most systems are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. A 90-day LA Computer Company warranty applies. Notables:

• Apple iMac 17″ Core 2 Duo 2GHz / 160GB / 2GB (pictured) for $449
• Apple MacBook 13″ Core Duo 1.83GHz / 80GB / 1GB in White for $599
• Apple Mac Pro Quad Core 2GHz / 250GB / 5GB for $999
• browse all used Apple computers at LA Computer Company

Of note, these systems are used and may include signs of physical wear and / or cosmetic blemishes.

MegaMacs offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 20″ Desktop (pictured), model no. MA589LL/A, for $599.99 plus around $35 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $90. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16GHz dual-core processor, 20″ 1680×1050 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, iSight webcam, and more. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

Of note, MegaMacs also offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz 24″ Desktop, model no. MA456LL/A, for $749.99. plus around $40 for shipping. That’s a $140 drop from our January mention and the lowest total price we could find. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 2.33GHz dual-core processor, 24″ 1920×1200 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, iSight webcam, and more. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

Other World Computing continues to offer the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week as $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. (We saw a used one for $50 less last spring.) The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.

Note that this item currently will not ship for 55 days.

MegaMacs continues to discount a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks, with prices starting at $719.99. With around $23 for shipping, each is at or near the lowest total price we’ve seen. Plus, MegaMacs offers Apple iLife ’11 for Mac for free with the purchase of any Intel-based Apple computer. (Add it to your cart separately.) A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Some best bets:

• Used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $719.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $739.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $749.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

The Apple Store offers discounts on previous-generation, factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, each model is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops (each model listed below features 2GB RAM):

• Refurb MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD for $749
• refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $949
• refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $999
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for $1,249
• see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops

The Apple Store restocked a selection of its factory-refurbished Apple aluminum iMac desktops. With free shipping, these systems are up to $300 off and each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The deals:

• Refurb Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz Desktop for $929
• refurb Apple MC309LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i5 Quad 2.5GHz Desktop for $1,019
• refurb Apple MC509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,099
• refurb Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269
• browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store

Retrevo offers the refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 13″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MB062LL/A, for $499.99 with free shipping. That’s $110 under our January mention of a refurbished unit with a smaller hard drive, and it’s the lowest total price we could find for this system with these specifications today by $56. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16GHz processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, SuperDrive, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, and more.

A 90-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it.

MegaMacs offers the used Apple MacBook Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MA254LL/A, bundled with an 8-piece software suite, for $380. (Add each item to cart separately to see this price.) With around $20 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for a refurbished version of the notebook alone by $81, although we saw this used laptop for $1 less last month (since expired). The laptop features n Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LCD, 1GB RAM, 60GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, AirPort, Bluetooth connectivity, and more. The software bundle includes Apple iLife ’11, Intuit Quickbooks Essentials 2011, Microsoft Office 2008 Special Media Edition, Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, PrintMaster 2011 Platinum, HOYLE Puzzle and Board Games 2010, Stuffit Deluxe 2010 Mac, and TuneUp.

Best Buy offers the 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.7GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC965LL/A, for an in-cart price of $1,234.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this recently-released model. (It’s also a current price low by $15.) Sales tax is added where applicable. The latest MacBook Air includes an Intel Core i5-2557M 1.7GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

The Apple Store offers price drops on select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $899. It’s among the best selections we’ve seen from Apple in several weeks, and combined with free shipping, most systems 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:

• Refurbished MacBook Pro MC374LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3″ for $899
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC375LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 13.3″ for $1,019
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC724LL/A Core i7 2.7GHz 13.3″ for $1,269
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC372LL/A Core i5 2.53GHz 15.4″ for $1,439
• see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

The Apple Store offers discounts on previous-generation, factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, each model is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops (each model listed below features 2GB RAM):

• Refurb MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD for $749
• refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $949
• refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $999
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for $1,249
• see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops

MegaMacs continues to discount a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks, with prices starting at $719.99. With around $23, each is at or near lowest-we-could-find prices. Plus, MegaMacs offers Apple iLife ’11 for Mac for free with the purchase of any Intel-based Apple computer. A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Some best bets:

• Used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $719.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $739.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $749.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

The Apple Store restocked a selection of its factory-refurbished Apple aluminum iMac desktops. With free shipping, these systems are up to $300 off and each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The deals:

• Refurb Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz Desktop for $929
• refurb Apple MC309LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i5 Quad 2.5GHz Desktop for $1,019
• refurb Apple MC509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,099
• refurb Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269
• browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store

Other World Computing continues to offer the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week as $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. (We saw a used one for $50 less last spring.) The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.

Note that this item currently will not ship for 55 days.

Mac connection offers the 2.38-lb.Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.6Ghz 11.6″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC968LL/A, for $949.99 with free shipping. (Best Buy and Adorama sell it for the same price.) That’s tied with our July mention as the lowest total price we could find, now by $44. This latest MacBook Air includes an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 11.6″ 1366×768 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.

J&R offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i3 3.06GHz 21.5″ Desktop, model no. MC508LL/A, for $979.97 plus $16.54 shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $3, although we saw it for $18 less in May. This iMac features an Intel Core i3 3.06GHz dual-core processor, 21.5″ 1920×1080 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB video card, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, Apple Magic Mouse, and Apple Wireless Aluminum Keyboard.

The Apple Store offers discounts on previous-generation, factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, each model is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops (each model listed below features 2GB RAM):

• Refurb MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD for $749
• refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $949
• refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $999
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for $1,249
• see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops

MegaMacs continues to discount a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks, with prices starting at $719.99. With shipping starting around $23, each is at or near lowest-we-could-find prices. Some best bets:

• Used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $719.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $739.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $749.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

LA Computer Company offers a selection of used Apple computers on sale, with prices starting at $849 each. With around $16 for shipping, most systems are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. A 90-day LA Computer Company warranty applies. Notables:

• Apple MacBook Core Duo 1.8GHz / 60GB / 1GB (pictured) for $399
• Apple iMac G5 1.8GHz / 320GB / 2GB for $399
• Apple Mac Pro Quad Core 2GHz / 250GB / 2GB for $999
• browse all used Apple computers at LA Computer Company

The Apple Store restocked a selection of its factory-refurbished Apple aluminum iMac desktops. With free shipping, these systems are up to $300 off and each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The deals:

• Refurb Apple MC508LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz Desktop for $929
• refurb Apple MC309LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i5 Quad 2.5GHz Desktop for $1,019
• refurb Apple MC509LL/A iMac 21.5″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,099
• refurb Apple MC510LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz Desktop for $1,269
• refurb Apple MC511LL/A iMac 27″ Intel Core i5 Quad 2.8GHz Desktop for $1,449
• browse all refurbished Apple iMacs at the Apple Store

The Apple Store offers discounts on previous-generation, factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $80 off, each model is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops (each model listed below features 2GB RAM):

• Refurb MacBook Air MC505LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 64GB SSD for $749
• refurb MacBook Air MC506LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $949
• refurb MacBook Air MC503LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 128GB SSD for $999
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ 256GB SSD for $1,249
• see all refurbished MacBook Air laptops