The Apple Store continues to discount a selection of its factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Pro laptops, with prices starting at $829. Plus, all orders receive free shipping. Each is covered by a 1-year Apple warranty (the same as new units). Some best bets, with comparisons to new units:

• Refurb MacBook Pro i5 Dual 2.4GHz 13.3" Retina Laptop w/ 128GB SSD for $929 (low by $20)
• refurb MacBook Pro i7 Quad 2,5GHz 15.4" Retina Laptop w/ 512GB SSD for $1,999 (pictured, low by $223)