MacMall offers the 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.7GHz 13.3" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC724LL/A, for $1,199.99 with free shipping. That's $100 below our August mention of a new unit and only $11 over what Apple charges for a refurbished unit, this one is new. (It's a current price low for a new unit by $99.) Features include an Intel Core i7 2.7GHz "Sandy Bridge" dual-core processor, 13.3" 1280x800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity, Thunderbolt connectivity, media card reader, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Lion.

Note: This model may come with Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Mac OS X Lion installed. If it comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard installed, your MacBook Pro unit is eligible for a free upgrade to Mac OS X Lion.