The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz Desktop, model no. MC238LL/A, for $499 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from last week and $100 below the best total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual-layer SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/n) wireless, Bluetooth, and Mac OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems.

Also available is the factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop, model no. G0H00LL/A, with 4GB RAM and a 320GB hard drive for $719. With free shipping, that's another price low.