These Dell and Apple device deals show why it pays to shop refurbished

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-02-29 10:00:00 UTC

Sure, Black Friday, President’s Day, Labor Day, and pretty much any other holiday gives you the excuse to buy tech devices at great prices, but that shouldn’t stop you from jumping on a deal when we see one. 

If you can’t wait another 12 weeks or so for a major shopping holiday to roll around, then we have good news for you: All nine of these certified-refurbished Dell and Apple computing devices are on sale this weekend, some upwards of 70% off their retail prices. 

To those uninitiated into the world of refurbished products, these gently-used devices have been tested by certified experts to ensure functionality as well as a reset to original factory settings. Sure there’s potential for a few scratches or blemishes here or there, but does it really matter that much if you’re getting a device for hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars off? 

Exactly, that’s what we thought. 

If you’re ready to add a slew of discounted desktops and monitors to your shopping cart, look no further than these nine stellar devices deals below. 

Dell Precision T3420 SFF Desktop “Core i3” 8GB RAM (Certified Refurbished) — $439

You’ve got a lot of work to do, and only so much time in a day. The last thing you want is a workstation that buffers when you truly need it. Good thing this Dell Precision desktop computer, with a powerful Intel Core i3-6100 processor, can run all your go-to programs quickly and efficiently. 

Apple iMac 21.5-inch Intel i3 500GB -Silver (Certified Refurbished) — $569 

Even though Apple has yet to add the word sale to its vocabulary, you can still score an iMac, with a generous 500GB in storage space, for a fraction of the cost with this deal. 

Apple Mac Mini 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 Dual-Core 500GB HDD — $399

This Mac Mini comes with an impressive grade A rating, meaning you’ll be getting the device in a condition that’s pretty much near perfect. Considering its final price is 50 percent off its standard retail price, and you can get access to its Turbo Boost 2.0 performance, HD graphics, and 500 GB of storage space, its new price tag of $399 is a steal. 

Apple Mac Pro 3.7GHz Quad-Core Xeon 16GB RAM 512GB SSD – $1,599

Meet the most expandable Mac ever. The Mac Pro Quad Core 3.7 is a desktop computer that features faster CPU performance, flash storage, and Bluetooth connectivity in one compact design. It also happens to be one of the biggest savings on our list, coming in over the $2,000 off the mark. 

Apple iMac 21.5-inch Intel i3-2100 Dual-Core 3.1GHz 250GB — $349

Ready to play video games and stream content with HD clarity? Meet the Apple iMac, on sale for 70% off, and which comes complete with a glossy widescreen display and HD graphics processor. 

Apple 27-inch iMac Computer with Apple Wired Keyboard and Wired Mouse — $899

For just $899 (a total savings of $100), you’ll get this large-screen Apple iMac computer (which comes with 8GB of memory and a 2.9GH Intel Core i5 Processor), a wired keyboard, and a mouse. Talk about a deal. 

Apple Mac Mini Intel Core 2 Duo 320GB — $349 

This Apple Mac Mini is incredibly versatile. Connect it to your TV for large-scale screen sharing, your home’s external monitor for traditional computing, or use it for its signature DVD writer which can burn DVDs in no time. Currently, the device is on sale for 27 percent off. 

Apple Mac mini Core i5 2.5GHz 4GB RAM 500GB — $249.99 

Finally, an Apple device that’s under $300. This Apple Mac Mini Core i5 comes with all the features you’d expect of the device, including a scaled-down size, WiFi connectivity, and 500GB of storage, but for just $249.99. 

Apple Mac Mini 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 320GB — $499 

Your workspace setup has limited real-estate. Good thing this Mac Mini, which is currently over $100 off of its original price tag, takes up a meager 7.7 inches of space.