Refurbished Apple Mac mini Core 2 Duo 2GHz Desktop

The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished, current-generation Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Desktop, model no. MB463LL/A, for $499 with free shipping. That's $100 less than what Apple charges for a new unit. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 120GB hard drive, two video interfaces (Mini DisplayPort and mini-DVI), five USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme wireless and Bluetooth, and dual layer SuperDrive. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

Of note, The Apple Store also offers the factory-refurbished, current-generation Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Desktop, model no. MB464LL/A, for $699 with free shipping. That's $100 less that what Apple charges for a new unit. It features a 320GB hard drive and 2GB RAM.