The Apple Store discounts nine factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computer models. With free shipping, most available models are well under the best total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple's web site once sold out. Notables, with free shipping:

• Apple Mac mini MC815LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz Desktop (pictured) for $519
• Apple Mac mini MC816LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.5GHz Desktop for $699
• Apple Mac mini MC936LL/A Intel Core i7 2GHz Desktop with Lion Server for $849
• Apple Mac mini G0M96LL/A Intel Core i7 2.7GHz Desktop with 256GB SSD for $1,269
• see all refurbished Mac mini models at Apple Store