The Apple Store dropped its prices on a selection of factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computer models. With free shipping, that's up to a $150 drop and the lowest total price we've seen for any of these configurations, which were originally released in July 2011. 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. The deals, each with free shipping:

• Refurb Apple Mac mini MC815LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz w/ 2GB RAM for $469 (was $519)
• refurb Apple Mac mini MC816LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.5GHz w/ 4GB RAM for $549 (was $699)
• refurb Apple Mac mini MC936LL/A Intel Core i7 Quad 2GHz w/ Lion Server for $759 (was $849)