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Apple may make some of the best laptops on the market, but there is no denying the fact that the price may be a little high for some people. However, if you are determined to use a MacBook, you can consider one of these refurbished options. In fact, we have 20 offers of certified refurbished models to choose from. Each has been tested and works as intended, with only light cosmetic stains.
Apple MacBook Air 11.6 ”Intel Core i5, 128 GB – silver (refurbished certificate)
The MacBook Air really hits the Goldilocks zone between portability and raw power, offering much more performance than a Chromebook without the weight of a heavier laptop. This one, made in 2013, offers a resolution of 1,366 x 768, a nine-hour battery (or 30 days in standby) and 4 GB of RAM.
(reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5, 64 GB – silver (refurbished)
This 2012 MacBook Air features an extremely thin aluminum body, a 1.7 GHz processor and 64 GB of solid state storage. Although the “B” rating means that there may be some scratches on the box, you are getting these internal components at an even lower price.
($ 550 reg.).
Apple MacBook Pro 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 320 GB – silver (refurbished)
This 15.4-inch MacBook Pro is housed in a beautiful unibody case and has 320 GB of generous storage.
(reg. $ 450).
Apple MacBook Air 11 “1.6 GHz Intel Core i5, 128 GB – black (refurbished)
This MacBook comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash storage, which is more than enough for basic web browsing. These specifications are more than enough to power the 1,366 x 768 resolution screen, and the nine hours of battery life also provide decent runtime.
(reg. $ 700).
MacBook Air MMGG2LL / A 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB (refurbished)
The 13.3-inch TFT LED screen is complemented by an Intel Core i5 processor and Intel HD 6000 graphics. This model has 256 GB of storage and 12 hours of battery life in a slim and stylish housing.
(reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 11 “Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – silver (refurbished)
In addition to the 1,366 x 768 display and Intel Core i5 processor, this 2015 MacBook Air comes with a MagSafe power adapter, wireless mouse, Bluetooth headset and case.
($ 599 reg).
Apple MacBook Air 11 “1.6 GHz Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – silver (refurbished)
This 11.6-inch MacBook is a portable powerhouse, with 128 GB of flash storage, a 1,366 x 768 screen, an Intel Core i5 processor and 12 hours of battery life. In addition, it is compatible with Bluetooth 4.1.
($ 699 reg).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “with Core i5 1.6 GHz, 128 GB – silver (refurbished)
The name of the game here is to get the performance of a new laptop without paying for it, and this is exactly what this model offers: Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, 128 GB of flash storage and a 1.6 GHz processor for moderate web browsing and word processing.
($ 649 reg.).
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 “4G RAM, 320 GB – silver (refurbished)
The entire MacBook Pro case is thinner and lighter than other notebooks, while offering robust protection for 320 GB of storage, 4 GB of RAM and a built-in Intel Core i5 processor.
($ 600 reg).
Apple MacBook Air 11.6 “Intel Core i5, 128 GB SSD – silver (refurbished)
The MacBook Air is one of the thinnest notebooks on the market, which makes it even more impressive as it contains an Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of solid state storage.
($ 899 reg).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 128 GB SSD (refurbished)
As one of the first laptops to truly mirror practicality and portability, this refurbished MacBook Air is proof of how Apple got it right in the beginning. With Intel HD Graphics 5000, 128 GB of SSD storage and Intel Turbo Boost technology, this is an excellent machine to get the job done on the go.
(reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB SSD – silver (refurbished)
We have another MacBook Air here, this time with an Intel Core i5 1.6 GHz processor and HD 6000 graphics, which means you can do an impressive job on this 1,440 x 900 screen. Don’t be fooled by the thin aluminum casing like a razor.
(reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – silver (refurbished)
The increased 8 GB of RAM differentiates this MacBook Air from its packaging, considering its size. If you need a lightweight laptop for photo editing, anything that requires computational influence, this is the product for you.
for $ 660 (regular $ 999).
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 4 GB of RAM, 500 GB – silver (refurbished)
This can only come with an HDD, but 500 GB is at least enough space for most people. The other hardware more than pays off: you can get a 2.5 GHz processor and a respectable seven hours of battery life.
for $ 490 (normal $ 600).
Apple MacBook Air 13 “Intel Core i5, 64 GB SSD – silver (refurbished)
This MacBook Air is simple and modern, with a 13 inch screen. Everything you need and nothing you can’t, you can expect seven hours of battery life to find all possible uses for the 64 GB of flash storage and the tight 2 GB of RAM.
(reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – silver (refurbished)
This ultra-thin MacBook Air is portable and practical, with enough processing power to help you work with little downtime and no excess hardware to increase the price or weigh your briefcase.
(reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook 12 “1.1 GHz Intel Core M, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD (refurbished)
This thing is stacked: 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of SSD storage and Intel Turbo Boost technology makes it one of the strongest options on this list. The 3,240 x 1,440 resolution makes everything clearer, from word processing to movie viewing.
($ 1,499 reg).
Apple MacBook Air 13 “Intel Core i5 1.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD – silver (refurbished)
This MacBook Air has a 12-hour battery life, a 13.3-inch, 1,440 x 900 screen and a 1.8 GHz processor with enough capacity for your workday.
($ 1,299 reg).
Apple MacBook 12 “1.1 GHz Core M, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD – space gray (refurbished)
Grade A refurbished MacBooks (meaning “almost perfect condition”) are hard to find, making this a real gem. This beauty comes with a 12-inch Retina display, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB SSD and 10 hours of battery life, all at a huge discount.
(reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook 12 “1.1 GHz Intel Core M, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD – space gray (refurbished)
Another grade A renewal, this MacBook offers everything the previous laptop offers, but with twice the incredibly fast SSD storage.
(reg. $ 1,299).
Prices are subject to change.
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