The Apple Store again discounts several factory-refurbished MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, most models are tied with our mention from a week ago and are at the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each MacBook Air carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. Some best bets:

• Refurb MacBook Air MC968LL/A Core i5 1.6GHz 11.6" 64GB SSD (pictured) for $849
• refurb MacBook Air MC969LL/A Core i5 Dual 1.6GHz 11.6" 128GB SSD for $999
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3" 256GB SSD for $1,099
• refurb MacBook Air MC966LL/A Core i5 Dual 1.7GHz 13.3" 256GB SSD for $1,349
• browse for more discounted refurbished Macbook Air notebooks at The Apple Store