The Apple Store offers a selection of factory-refurbished, current-generation Apple Mac mini computer models, as listed below. With free shipping, that's up to a $150 off and the lowest total price we could find for these late 2012 models. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. The deals, each with free shipping:

• Refurb Apple Mac mini FD387LL/A Intel Core i5 Dual 2.5GHz w/ 4GB RAM for $509
• refurb Apple Mac mini FD388LL/A Intel Core i7 Quad 2.3GHz w/ 4GB RAM for $679
• refurb Apple Mac mini FD389LL/A Intel Core i7 Quad 2.3GHz w/ OS X Lion Server for $849