The Apple Store continues to discount several factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. Each is tied with our mention last week as the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple's web site once sold out. The models, all with free shipping:

• Apple Mac mini MC238LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz Desktop for $499
• Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Desktop for $589
• Apple Mac mini G0H00LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop for $719