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Apple may make some of the best laptops on the market, but there is no getting around the fact that the price can be a bit high for some people. However, if you’re stuck on a MacBook, then you should consider one of these outdated options. In fact, we have 20 certified, refurbished models to choose from. Each has been tested and works as intended with only minor cosmetic errors.
Apple MacBook Air 11.6 inch Intel Core i5, 128 GB – Silver (certified refurbished)
The MacBook Air hits the Goldilocks zone between portability and raw performance and offers far more performance than a Chromebook without the weight of a heavier laptop. This device, manufactured in 2013, offers a resolution of 1,366 x 768, a battery life of nine hours (or 30 days of standby time) and 4 GB of RAM.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 11.6 Inch Intel Core i5 128GB – Silver (Certified Refurbished) for $ 420 (reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5, 64 GB – Silver (Reconditioned)
This 2012 MacBook Air has a wafer-thin aluminum case, a 1.7 GHz processor and 64 GB of solid-state storage. While a “B” rating means the case may show some signs of wear and tear, you ultimately get these internal components at an even cheaper price.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 64GB – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 350 (reg. $ 550).
Apple MacBook Pro 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 320 GB – Silver (Reconditioned)
This 15.4-inch MacBook Pro is housed in a beautiful unibody case and has a generous 320 GB of storage space.
Get an Apple MacBook Pro 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 320GB – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 320 (reg. $ 450).
Apple MacBook Air 11 “1.6 GHz Intel Core i5, 128 GB – Black (Reconditioned)
This MacBook has an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of flash storage, which is more than enough for basic web browsing. Those specs are more than enough to power the 1,366 x 768 resolution screen, and the nine hours of battery life make for a decent run time too.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 11 “1.6GHz Intel Core i5 128GB – Black (Refurbished) for $ 430 (reg. $ 700).
MacBook Air MMGG2LL / A 8 GB RAM, 256 GB (refurbished)
The 13.3-inch TFT LED display is complemented by an Intel Core i5 processor and Intel HD 6000 graphics. This model offers 256 GB of storage and 12 hours of battery life in a thin, sleek case.
Get a Macbook Air MMGG2LL / A 1.6GHz 8GB RAM 256GB (Refurbished) for $ 600 (reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 11 “Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – Silver (Reconditioned)
In addition to the 1,366 x 768 display and the Intel Core i5 processor, this MacBook Air 2015 has a MagSafe power adapter, a wireless mouse, a Bluetooth headset and a case.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 11 “Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 490 (Reg. $ 599).
Apple MacBook Air 11 “1.6 GHz Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – Silver (Reconditioned)
This 11.6-inch MacBook is a portable powerhouse with 128GB of flash storage, a 1,366 x 768 screen, an Intel Core i5 processor, and 12 hours of battery life. In addition, it is Bluetooth 4.1 compatible.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 11 “Core i5, 1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 550 (Reg. $ 699).
Apple 13.3 “MacBook Air 1.6 GHz Core i5, 128 GB – Silver (Reconditioned)
The name of the game here is getting the performance of a new laptop without paying for it, and that’s exactly what this model offers: Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, 128GB of flash memory, and a 1.6GHz processor for moderate browsing Internet and word processing.
Get an Apple 13.3 “MacBook Air 1.6 GHz Core i5, 128 GB – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 600 (reg. $ 649).
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 “4G RAM, 320 GB – Silver (Reconditioned)
The entire case of this MacBook Pro is thinner and lighter than other notebooks and still offers stable protection for 320 GB of storage, 4 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i5 processor contained therein.
Get an Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 “4G RAM 320GB – Silver Refurbished for $ 410 (reg. $ 600).
Apple MacBook Air 11.6 “Intel Core i5, 128 GB SSD – Silver (Reconditioned)
The MacBook Air is one of the slimmest laptops on the market. It is all the more impressive that it has an Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of solid-state storage.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 11.6 “Core i5, 128 GB SSD – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 480 (Reg. $ 899).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 128 GB SSD (refurbished)
As one of the first laptops to reflect practicality and portability, this refurbished MacBook Air is evidence of how early on Apple got it right. With Intel HD Graphics 5000, 128GB of SSD storage, and Intel Turbo Boost Technology, this is a great little machine to get your work done on the go.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Core i5, 128 GB SSD (Refurbished) for $ 590 (reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – Silver (Reconditioned)
We have another MacBook Air here, this time with an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz processor and HD 6000 graphics, so you can do some impressive work on this 1,440 x 900 screen. Don’t let the wafer-thin aluminum case fool you.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Core i5, 128 GB SSD (Refurbished) for $ 630 (reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – Silver (Reconditioned)
The increased 8 GB of RAM make this MacBook Air stand out from the crowd considering its size. If you need a lightweight photo editing laptop that requires processing power, this is the product for you.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 660 (reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB – Silver (Reconditioned)
This may only be possible with one hard drive, but 500GB is at least enough space for most people. The other hardware more than makes up for it: you can get a 2.5 GHz processor and a respectable seven hours of battery life.
Get an Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 “Core i5, 4 GB RAM 500 GB – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 490 (Reg. $ 600).
Apple MacBook Air 13 “Intel Core i5, 64 GB SSD – Silver (Reconditioned)
This MacBook Air is slim and mean with a 13-inch screen. Everything you need and nothing you don’t need, you can count on seven hours of battery life to find any use for the 64 GB of flash memory and the scant 2 GB of RAM.
Get an Apple Macbook Air 13 “Core i5, 64 GB SSD – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 355 (Reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 “Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD – Silver (Reconditioned)
This ultra-slim MacBook Air is portable and practical. It has enough processing power to get you through work with little downtime and without excess hardware to add up the price or weigh down your briefcase.
Get an Apple MacBook Air 13 “Core i5, 64GB SSD – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 550 (reg. $ 999).
Apple MacBook 12 “1.1 GHz Intel Core M, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD (refurbished)
This thing is stacked: 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, and Intel Turbo Boost technology make it one of the stronger options on this list. The 3,240 x 1,440 resolution makes everything from word processing to watching movies sharp.
Get an Apple MacBook 12 “Core M 1.1 GHz 8RAM 256 GB SSD (Refurbished) for $ 710 (reg. $ 1,499).
Apple 13 “MacBook Air 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD – Silver (Reconditioned)
This MacBook Air has 12 hours of battery life, a 13.3-inch (1,440 x 900) display and a 1.8 GHz processor that can guide you through your work day.
Get an Apple 13 “MacBook Air 1.8 GHz Intel i5, 8 GB RAM 256 GB SSD – Silver (Refurbished) for $ 800 (reg. $ 1,299).
Apple MacBook 12 “1.1 GHz Core M, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD – Space Gray (refurbished)
Refurbished Class A MacBooks (which means “near mint condition”) are hard to come by, which makes 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 significant discount.
Get an Apple MacBook 12 “Core M 1.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD – Space Gray (Refurbished) for $ 630 (reg. 999 US dollars).
Apple MacBook 12 “1.1 GHz Intel Core M, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD – Space Gray (refurbished)
Another Class A renovation, this MacBook has everything the previous laptop did, but twice the lightning-fast SSD storage.
Get an Apple MacBook 12 “Core M 1.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD – Space Gray (Refurbished) for 710 US dollars (Reg. 1,299 US dollars).
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