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Other World Computing continues to offer the Axiotron ModBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as 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 hard drive, SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT graphics, Bluetooth, 802.11n wireless, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and Mac OS X 10.6. A stylus is included.

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

ExperCom offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i7 3.4GHz 27″ Desktop upgraded with 16GB RAM for $2,299 plus around $29 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week as $471 less than what Apple charges for the same configuration, although we saw this machine in December bundled with AppleCare for $87 more, since expired. Features include an Intel Core i7 i7-2600 3.4GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 LED-backlit widescreen glass LCD, 16GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, Radeon HD 6970M 1GB graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), two Thunderbolt ports, FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, and more.

Note that ExperCom does not specify which OS this iMac contains.

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 October as 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 hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.

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

MegaMacs offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 24″ Desktop, model no. MA456LL/A, for $599.99 plus around $25 for shipping. That’s a $6 drop from our mention two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a used system with the same configuration by $286. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16GHz dual-core processor, 24″ 1920×1200 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, iSight webcam, and more.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Also, an OS is installed on this system, but it’s unclear which OS it is.

ExperCom continues to offer the Apple iMac Intel Core i5 2.7GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC813LL/A, upgraded with 12GB of RAM for $1,774 plus around $29 for shipping. That’s tied with last week’s mention as the lowest total price we could find. (For further comparison, it’s $96 less than what Apple charges for this computer with only 8GB of RAM.) Features include an Intel Core i5-2500S 2.7GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 12GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, Radeon HD 6770M 512MB graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Thunderbolt, FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, and more.

Note that it will not arrive in time for Christmas.

B&H Photo Video offers the previous-generation, 2.9-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC503LL/A, for $899. With free 2-day shipping, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for this computer new. (It’s a current low by $41.) Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 LED-backlit widescreen glossy LCD, 2GB RAM, 128GB solid state drive (SSD), 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, iSight webcam, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard. (It qualifies for a free upgrade to OS X Lion.)

Need it for Christmas? Order by 4 pm ET today (12/21) and choose 2-day shipping.

MegaMacs offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz 24″ Desktop, model no. MA878LL/A, for $724.99 plus around $36 for shipping. That’s $63 under our October mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for a 24″ Aluminum iMac. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.8GHz dual-core processor, 24″ 1920×1200 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, Airport Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth, iSight webcam, and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Deal ends December 22 at 3 pm ET.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

ExperCom offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i5 2.7GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC813LL/A, upgraded with 12GB of RAM for $1,774 plus around $29 for shipping. That’s $24 under last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find. (For further comparison, it’s $96 less than what Apple charges for this computer with only 8GB of RAM.) Features include an Intel Core i5-2500S 2.7GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 12GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, Radeon HD 6770M 512MB graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Thunderbolt, FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, and more.

B&H Photo-Video offers the 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC700LL/A, bundled with your choice of Red Giant B&H Video Production, FileMaker Bento 4 Database, or Parallels Desktop 7 for $999.99 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 a week ago as the lowest price we’ve seen for this laptop without rebate hassles. (It’s also a current price low for the computer alone by $60, outside of the price below.) Features include an Intel Core i5-2415 2.3GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, Thunderbolt connectivity, media card reader, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

In addition, you can purchase an AppleCare Protection Plan (which extends the warranty to 3 years) for $190.53. That’s $58 under what Apple charges directly for the service.

A close price is Adorama‘s $999 with free shipping; however it does not include the free software.

MegaMacs continues to offer a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks, as listed below. With prices starting at $629.99 plus around $24 for shipping, each is tied with our mention from two weeks ago for the lowest total price we could find for these models. (A previous deal from October included a free copy of iLife ’11, however.) A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Some best bets:

• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $629.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $659.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

B&H Photo-Video offers the 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC700LL/A, bundled with your choice of Red Giant B&H Video Production, FileMaker Bento 4 Database, or Parallels Desktop 7 for $999.99 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 April mention (which didn’t include shipping) as the lowest price we’ve seen for this laptop without rebate hassles. (It’s also a current price low by $50, outside of the price below.) Features include an Intel Core i5-2415 2.3GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, Thunderbolt connectivity, media card reader, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

A close price: Mac Connection charges the same, without the free software bundle.

B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC721LL/A, for $1,485.95 with free shipping. That’s $76 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $124. It features an Intel Core i7-2635QM 2GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 15.4″ 1440×900 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, AMD Radeon HD 6490M 256MB video card with switchable graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FaceTime HD webcam, multi-touch trackpad, SDXC card reader, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

Of note, the preinstalled OS may be Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or OS X 10.7 Lion. All Apple computers purchased on or after July 21, 2011 can be upgraded to Lion via free download from the Mac App Store within 30 days of purchase.

B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.2GHz 15.4″ Widescreen Laptop, model no. MD318LL/A, bundled with your your choice of Red Giant B&H Video Production Software Bundle for Mac, FileMaker Bento 4 Database for Mac, or Parallels Desktop 7 Software for Mac for $1,599.95 with free shipping. That’s tied with our expired mention from yesterday (which didn’t include the software) and the lowest total price we could find for the laptop alone by $110.

Features include an Intel Core i7-2675QM 2.2GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 15.4″ 1440×900 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, Radeon HD 6750M 512MB video card with switchable graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, Thunderbolt port, FaceTime HD camera, multi-touch trackpad, SDXC card slot, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

MacMall offers the 2.9-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3″ Notebook, model no. MC905LL/A, for $1,149.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $13 and the best deal we’ve seen on a MacBook Air with a 256MB SSD. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 LED-backlit LCD display, 4GB RAM, 256GB solid state drive (SSD), NVIDIA GeForce GT 320M video card, webcam, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard (with free Mac OS X 10.7 Lion upgrade).
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Geeks.com offers the refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC207LL/A, for $589.99. Coupon code “FREESHIP” yields free shipping. That’s $24 under our October mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $9. This unibody MacBook features an Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 2.26GHz dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit glossy display, 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, multi-touch glass trackpad, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT graphics, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, and more.

A 90-day Geeks.com warranty applies.

Best Buy offers the 2.38-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.6Ghz 11.6″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC968LL/A, for an in-cart price of $849.99. With free shipping, that’s $149 under what Apple charges, $70 under our August mention, and the lowest price we’ve seen for this model. (It’s also $50 less that Apple will charge tomorrow) Sales tax is added where applicable. 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.
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Best Buy offers the 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.7GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC965LL/A, for $1,099.99 with free shipping. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) That’s $88 under last month’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this current-generation MacBook Air. (For further comparison, it’s just a buck more than Apple charges for a refurb; this one’s new.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core i5-2557M 1.7GHz Sandy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 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.

Best Buy has the entry level 13inch MacBook Air on-sale for $1,099. This Mac retails for $1,299 and sports a 1.7GHz i5 processor, 128GB flash storage, and 4GB of memory (See below for full specs).  This is an awesome deal on one of the best portable Macs you can buy.

• 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor     
• 4GB memory
• 128GB flash storage
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
• Thunderbolt port
• SD card slot
• Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)
• Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
• Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)
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PC Connection Express offers the 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC700LL/A, for $1,037.99. This $50 mail-in rebate cuts it to $987.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from ten days ago and the lowest price we could find now by $51. Features include an Intel Core i5-2415 2.3GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1280×800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, Thunderbolt connectivity, media card reader, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. Rebate expires November 23.

Apple has just posted several refurbished configurations of the current 13 inch MacBook Air.  This is the first time the July 2011 models of the Air have hit the refurb store.  All Apple refurbished Macs carry a 1 year factory warranty and are eligible for the AppleCare protection plan if you plan to purchase it.

The Air models offered are:

Refurbished MacBook Air 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5  $1,099 Regular $1,299
Originally released July 2011
13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display                                              
4GB memory 128GB flash storage
Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution
FaceTime camera
Intel HD Graphics 3000

Refurbished MacBook Air 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 $1,349 Regular $1,599
Originally released July 2011
13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory 256GB flash storage
Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution
FaceTime camera
Intel HD Graphics 3000

Refurbished MacBook Air 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 $1,439 Regular $1,699
Originally released July 2011
13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory 256GB flash storage
Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution
FaceTime camera
Intel HD Graphics 3000

The Apple Store dropped prices on select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, as listed below. Now starting at $929 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 (with the price drops noted where applicable):

• refurbished MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz 13.3″ for $929 (was $1,019)
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC724LL/A Core i7 Dual 2.7GHz 13.3″ for $1,189 (was $1,269)
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC721LL/A Core i7 Quad 2GHz 15.4″ for $1,359
• refurbished MacBook Pro MC723LL/A Core i7 Quad 2.2GHz 15.4″ for $1,569
• see all refurbished MacBook Pro laptops at The Apple Store

The Apple Store offers its factory-refurbished, 2.3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 11.6″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC505LL/A, for $699 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from five days ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen for a MacBook Air with an Apple warranty. (We did see an open-box model with a 90-day 3rd-party warranty for $16 less in August.) Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 11.6″ 1366×768 LED-backlit widescreen glossy LCD, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, iSight webcam, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new Apple laptops.

MegaMacs continues to offer a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks, as listed below. With prices starting at $599.99 plus around $24 for shipping, each is tied with last week’s mention for the lowest total price we could find for these models. (A previous deal from two weeks ago included a free copy of iLife ’11, however.) A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Some best bets:

• Used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $599.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $629.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $659.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

MegaMacs offers a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks. With prices starting at $599.99 plus around $19 for shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention for the lowest total price we could find for these models. (The previous deal included a free copy of iLife ’11, however.) A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies. Some best bets:

• Used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $599.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $659.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $629.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

Expercom offers the new Apple MacBook Pro Core i7 Quad 2GHz 15″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC721LL/A, together with three years of AppleCare for $1,799 plus $12.50 for shipping. That’s $299 under our mention from last week of this computer with 8GB RAM, and the lowest total price we could find for this configuration and three years of AppleCare by $26. It features an Intel Core i7 2GHz quad-core processor, 15.4″ 1440×900 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight webcam, multi-touch trackpad, Secure Digital card slot, Thunderbolt and FireWire 800 ports, Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, and more.

MacMall cut prices on select Apple MacBook Pro laptops with prices starting at $1,173.99, as listed below. With free shipping, each model is the lowest price we could find by at least $25. Some best bets:

• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 Dual 2.4GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $1,173.99
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 Dual 2.8GHz 13.3″ Laptop for $1,463.99
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 Quad 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $1,753.99
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 Quad 2.4GHz 17″ Laptop for $2,433.99
• browse all discounted MacBook Pro laptops at MacMall

MegaMacs cut prices on a number of used Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks. With prices now starting at $599.99 with free shipping, that’s up to $120 under our mention from last week. Each is 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 $599.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo 2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $659.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 15.4″ Laptop (B stock) for $629.99
• used Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 15.4″ Laptop for $729.99
• browse all eligible Apple MacBook Pro Intel notebooks

MegaMacs offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Extreme 2.8GHz 24″ Desktop, model no. MA878LL/A, for $979.99 plus around $40 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for this configuration. (We listed it in August with a smaller hard drive for $20 more.) Features include an Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 2.8GHz dual-core processor, 24″ 1920×1200 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, Radeon HD 2600 PRO 256MB video card, Airport Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth, iSight webcam, and more.

Of note, MegaMacs also offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Extreme 2.8GHz 24″ Desktop, model no. MA878LL/A, for $829.99 plus around $37 for shipping. That’s also tied with last week’s mention as the lowest total price we could find for this configuration. It’s the same system as above; however, it features only 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies to each configuration. Also, an OS is installed on these systems, but it’s unclear which OS it is. Note that the first system shows an expiration date of October 19; however, you can still purchase it at this price.

ExperCom offers the Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i7 1.8Ghz 13″ Notebook, model no. MC966LL/A, together with three years of AppleCare for $1,849 with $12.50 for shipping. That’s $85 under what Apple charges for this configuration. This latest MacBook Air includes an Intel Core i7 1.8GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13″ 1440×900 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

MegaMacs offers the used Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz 20″ Desktop, model no. MA589LL/A, for $499.99 plus around $35 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week for the lowest total price we could find, this time by $10. 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. Deal ends October 19 at 1 pm ET.

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.)

MacMall offers the 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.7GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC965LL/A, for $1,188.19 with free shipping. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) That’s $38 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current price low by $37.) It features an Intel Core i5-2557M 1.7GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 LED-backlit LCD, 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 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

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