Grab a new-to-you MacBook for cheap in time for President’s Day

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-02-10 14:54:16 UTC

Finding a deal on a MacBook ain’t easy. In fact, it’s nearly impossible, as Apple doesn’t believe in sales. So, for the sake of saving time and frustration, we typically end up dishing out an exorbitant amount of cash on new models or looking to third party sites to catch some kind of deal. 

Here’s what you might not know about MacBooks, though: refurbished models tend to offer the same power and style at a fraction of the price of a new one. 

And lucky for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best refurbished deals right here, just in time for President’s Day. No offense to George Washington, but isn’t scoring sweet deals what the holiday is all about? 

MacBook Pro

Everyone from designers and developers to freelancers and everyday web browsers should look to the MacBook Pro as a portable computer option that’s reliable, durable, clean, and easy to use. It plays well with your other Apple devices (iPhone, iPad), plus comes with an impressive collection of very useful apps including Photos, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Keynote, Maps, and more already installed. Not to mention you can pick and choose your core features (RAM, on-board storage, etc.) to find a price that works for you.

Here’s what’s available:

• A mid-2012 Silver MacBook Pro with a 13-inch LED display, a fast 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a whopping 500GB of built-in storage. It’s available for 67% off of the price if bought new, just $428.99.

• A 13.3-inch MacBook Pro in excellent condition with 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, an Intel Core i5 2.5GHz processor, and ports for USB 3.0, USB-C, SDXC memory cards, and more. You can get it now for $565, which is 52% off of its full price if bought new. Plus, it’s over $100 off the price in the Refurbished Apple Store.

• A grade-A refurbished MacBook from 2012 with a colossal 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and a Core i5 processor, plus a hard case and cleaning spray. Get it for $699.99, 29% off the $999 price tag if you bought it new.

• A 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2015 with a high-res Retina display, 256GB of built-in storage, and a 2.2GHz Core i7 processor. It would cost you $1,999 if bought new or $1,199 in the Apple Refurbished Store. In the Mashable Shop, it’s now on sale for $999.97.

• A 13.3-inch MacBook Pro from 2015 with a retina display, 8GB of RAM, a 128GB solid-state drive, and a Core i5 processor. Bring it home for over $500 off its regular price tag, just $1,000.

MacBook Air

Looking for something even more affordable and portable than the MacBook Pro? Check out the MacBook Air, which packs a lot of power into its minimal body. It’s ideal for those who regularly work on the go, like remote employees, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads. 

• An 11.6-inch MacBook Air from mid-2011 with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 1.6GHz processor, perfect for streaming online content. Get it now for only $329.99, 58% off the price if bought new.

• An 11.6-inch MacBook Air from early 2015 with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of PCIe-based flash storage, a 1.4GHz Dual-Core i5 processor, and up to nine hours of battery life on a single charge. It’s available for just $399.99 (42% off the $700 price tag if bought new).

• An early 2014 MacBook Air with a glossy 13.3-inch display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of onboard memory, and 2.7 GHz of Turbo Boost speed. This model costs $1,199 bought new, and $749 in the Refurbished Apple Shop. Mashable readers can snag it for just $690.

• A 2013 certified-refurbished MacBook Air with an i5 Core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of flash storage for plenty of space for files and smooth multitasking. Get it for $620, versus $728 if bought new.

• A 13-inch MacBook Air from 2012 with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a Core i5 processor, and a Turbo Boost technology, making it suitable for work and play. Get it for $650, 45% off the full price at $1,199.99.