Apple today began selling reconditioned certified 13-inch MacBook Pro models with the M1 chip in the United States and Canada for the first time since the notebook was launched in November 2020. As usual, refurbished models have a discount of approximately 15 percent compared to equivalent new models.
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Apple’s refurbished online store has the base model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip available for $ 1,099 in the United States, for example, compared to Apple’s regular price of $ 1,299 for this model. This configuration includes the 8-core M1 chip with 8 GB of unified memory and 256 GB of SSD storage in Silver or Space Gray.
Apple says that refurbished MacBook Pro models are thoroughly inspected, tested, cleaned and repackaged with a USB-C power adapter and USB-C cable in the box. In our opinion, a refurbished MacBook Pro is virtually indistinguishable from an entirely new model, so this represents a good opportunity for savings. However, keep in mind that third-party resellers may offer better deals over time, so be sure to monitor our business summary.
Refurbished Apple Macs are covered by a one-year limited warranty and have a 14-day return policy. AppleCare + coverage can also be purchased.
(Thanks, Ryan Gregg!)