Apple drops the price on refurbished 12-inch MacBooks, now start at $929 shipped

Update (4/20 4:00pm): Apple has also dropped the price on a few different refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air models. Here’s a look at the new listings:

• 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $759 (Orig. $999) – was $849
• 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB: $929 (Orig. $1,199) – was $1,019

With news of fresh 12-inch MacBooks this morning, Apple is now further discounting previous generation refurbished models with prices starting at $929 shipped. If you’re willing to hold off on the spec bumps announced today, you’ll be able to cash in on significant savings. All of Apple’s refurbished products come with a full one-year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare.

Apple’s inventory of refurbished computers and accessories are generally limited. It’s not uncommon to see a specific model come in and out of stock. Check in regularly if your desired MacBook sells out in the coming days.

Here’s a look at the new MacBook price drops:

• 12-inch 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB: $929 (Orig. $1,299) – was $1,099
  • available in Space Gray, Silver and Gold
• 12-inch 1.3GHz/8GB/256GB: $1,149 (Orig. $1,549) – was $1,319
  • available in Space Gray and Gold
• 12-inch 1.2GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,189 (Orig. $1,599) – was $1,359
  • available in Space Gray, Silver and Gold
• 12-inch 1.3GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,319 (Orig. $1,749) – was $1,489
  • available in Space Gray and Gold

Be sure to swing by our round up of the best accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook for cables, storage, power supplies and more.

If you’re looking for more power, we currently have Apple’s 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro on sale from $1,000 with a .edu email address (Reg. $1,299).

With MacBook, we set out to do the impossible: engineer a full-size experience into the lightest and most compact Mac notebook ever. That meant reimagining every element to make it not only lighter and thinner but also better. The result is more than just a new notebook. It’s the future of the notebook. The moment you open the new MacBook, its gorgeous 12‑inch Retina display with edge-to-edge glass brings everything into focus. Every photo leaps off the screen in rich, vibrant detail.

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