Apple’s silent Mac mini is the perfect home media center computer, but you really need to get the 2010 or earlier with optical drive. Thereupon, the Apple Store once again — don’t blink — of this much sought after model and the price is very right at just $469.

As with all Apple Certified Factory Refurbished Macs, you get a full + extendible AppleCare warranty, free shipping and free (after rebate) printer. With portables, you also get a guarantied new battery.

• [p] Mac mini 2.4GHz, $469 (699)
— 2GB, 320GB, HDMI, SuperDrive, GeForce 320M

• [p] Mac mini w/ Snow Leopard Server, $749 (999)
— 2.66GHz, 4GB, Dual 500GB, HDMI, GeForce 320M

• [p] 13-inch MacBook Air 1.86GHz, $849 (999)
— 2GB, 120GB, GeForce 9400M
— Not eligible for OS X Lion Up-To-Date

• [eol] 13-inch MacBook 2.4GHz, $849 (999)
— 2GB, 250GB, SuperDrive, GeForce 320M

• [p] 11-inch MacBook Air 1.4GHz, $899 (1099)
— 2GB, 128GB SSD, GeForce 320M

• [p] 13-inch MacBook Pro 2.3GHz (i5), $929 (1199)
— 4GB, 320GB, SuperDrive, HD Graphics 3000

• [p] 13-inch MacBook Air 1.86GHz, $949 (1199)
— 2GB, 128GB, GeForce 320M

• [p] 13-inch MacBook Air 2.13GHz, $949 (1299)
— 2GB, 128GB SSD, GeForce 9400M
— Not eligible for OS X Lion Up-To-Date

All models in stock when published.

[p] previous generation, [c] current generation, [eol] end of life

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