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 2.5GHz 13.3" Laptop for $829 (pictured, low by $94)
• refurb MacBook Pro i7 Quad 2.2GHz 15.4" Retina Laptop w/ 256GB SSD for $1,609 (low by $140)