The Apple Store cut prices on several discounted factory-refurbished MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $250 off, many are at the lowest total prices 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 G0JK0LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 11.6" 128GB SSD (pictured) for $789
• refurb MacBook Air MC504LL/A Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz 13.3" 256GB SSD for $1,059
• refurb MacBook Air G0JH0LL/A Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz 13.3" 256GB SSD for $1,129
• refurb MacBook Air G0MG1LL/A Core i7 Dual 1.8GHz 11.6" 256GB SSD for $1,149
• refurb MacBook Air G0ME0LL/A Core i7 Dual 1.8GHz 13.3" 256GB SSD for $1,199