The Apple Store again discounts a selection of its previous-generation factory-refurbished iPad mini WiFi and WiFi + 4G models, with prices starting at $249. With free shipping on all orders, it's tied as the best offer we've seen for these models with a 1-year Apple warranty (the same as new units). The deals:

• Refurbished Apple iPad mini 16GB WiFi in Black (pictured) or White for $249
• refurbished Apple iPad mini 32GB WiFi in Black or White for $339
• refurbished Apple iPad mini 16GB WiFi + 4G for Verizon in White for $359
• refurbished Apple iPad mini 16GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T in Black or White for $359
• refurbished Apple iPad mini 16GB WiFi + 4G for Sprint in Black or White for $359
• refurbished Apple iPad mini 64GB WiFi in Black or White for $419
• refurbished Apple iPad mini 32GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T in Black or White for $449
• refurbished Apple iPad mini 32GB WiFi + 4G for Sprint in Black or White for $449
• refurbished Apple iPad mini 32GB WiFi + 4G for Verizon in Black or White for $449